1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.2. A good man obtains favour from the LORD,but a man of evil devices he condemns.3. No one is established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will never be moved.4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,but she who brings shameContinue reading “Proverbs 12: 1-28”
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Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses himContinue reading “Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers”
Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appearedContinue reading “Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!”
Luke 9 : 10-17…. A crowd fed – why?
On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Now theContinue reading “Luke 9 : 10-17…. A crowd fed – why?”
Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense,but a man of understanding remains silent.Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.Where there is no guidance, a people falls,but in an abundanceContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.”
Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…
Comments today are made as I read through the passage. A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight. Our relationship to God is meant to be honest and above board. The balances here extend beyond weighing objects into relationships, shared responsibilities etc.When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but withContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…”
Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.
What the wicked dreads will come upon him,but the desire of the righteous will be granted.When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,but the righteous is established forever.Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.The fear of the LORD prolongs life,but the years ofContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.”
Proverbs 10: 10-24
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,and a babbling fool will come to ruin.The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.Hatred stirs up strife,but love covers all offences.On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,but a rod is for the back of him whoContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 10-24”
Proverbs 9: 1-18 Pictures of 2 women…
Wisdom has built her house;she has hewn her seven pillars.She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine;she has also set her table.She has sent out her young women to callfrom the highest places in the town,“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”To him who lacks sense she says,“Come, eat of my breadandContinue reading “Proverbs 9: 1-18 Pictures of 2 women…”
Proverbs 8: 22-36 Created with Wisdom
The LORD possessed me at the beginning of his work,the first of his acts of old.Ages ago I was set up,at the first, before the beginning of the earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth,when there were no springs abounding with water.Before the mountains had been shaped,before the hills, I was brought forth,beforeContinue reading “Proverbs 8: 22-36 Created with Wisdom”
As I read it! 