Proverbs 14 Various moral sentiments. The antithesis between wisdom and folly, and the different effects of each. Notes on Chapter 14 Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house—By her prudent and industrious management she increases property i
Read more…Psalm 14 The sentiments of atheists and deists, who deny the doctrine of a Divine providence. Their character: they are corrupt, foolish, abominable, and cruel, vv. 1-4. God fills them with terror, v. 5; reproaches them for their oppression of the po
Read more…14 The shortness, misery, and sinfulness of man’s life, vv. 1-4. The unavoidable necessity of death; and the hope of a general resurrection, vv. 5-15. Job deplores his own state, and the general wretchedness of man, vv. 16-22. Notes on Chapter 14 Job
Read more…Proverbs 13 Various moral sentences; the wise child; continence of speech; of the poor rich man and the rich poor man; ill-gotten wealth; delay of what is hoped for; the bad consequences of refusing instruction; providing for one’s children; the nece
Read more…Psalm 13 This Psalm contains the sentiments of an afflicted soul that earnestly desires succor from the Lord. The psalmist complains of delay, vv. 1-3; prays for light and comfort, because he finds himself on the brink of death, v. 3; dreads the revi
Read more…Job 13 Job defends himself against the accusations of his friends, and accuses them of endeavoring to pervert truth, vv. 1-8. Threatens them with God’s judgments, vv. 9-12. Begs some respite, and expresses strong confidence in God, vv. 13-19. He plea
Read more…Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man. 3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot
Read more…Psalm 12 For the director of music. According to sheminith . A psalm of David. [a] 1 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. 2 Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. 3 May
Read more…Put Your Ear to the Earth Job answered: “I’m sure you speak for all the experts, and when you die there’ll be no one left to tell us how to live. But don’t forget that I also have a brain— I don’t intend to play second fiddle to you. It doesn’t take
Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 Bread Upon the Waters 1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. 2 Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. 3 If clouds are full of water, the
Read more…Proverbs 11 1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their dup
Read more…Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at
Read more…Job 11 Zophar 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 2 "Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? 3 Will your idle talk reduce men to silence? Will no one rebuke you when you mock? 4 You say to God, 'My beliefs are flawl
Read more…Ecclesiastes 10 1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. 2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. 3 Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks sense an
Read more…Proverbs 10 Proverbs of Solomon 1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. 3 The LORD does not let the righteo
Read more…Psalm 10 1 [a]Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3 He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the
Read more…Job 6 Job 1 Then Job replied: 2 "If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales! 3 It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been impetuous. 4 The arrows of the Almighty are in me, my spir
Read more…Begin the Day with Prayer I ought to pray before seeing any one. Often when I sleep long, or meet with others early, it is eleven or twelve o’clock before I begin secret prayer. This is a wretched system. It is unscriptural. Christ arose before day a
Read more…Ecclesiastes 5 (New International Version) Ecclesiastes 5 Stand in Awe of God 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. 2 Do not be quick wi
Read more…Proverbs 5 (New International Version) Proverbs 5 Warning Against Adultery 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, 2 that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge. 3 For the lips of an adult
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