Psalm 29 (New International Version, ©2010) Psalm 29 A psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his[a] holin
Read more…Proverbs 26 (New International Version, ©2010) Proverbs 26 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. 3 A whip for the horse
Read more…Psalm 26 Of David. 1 Vindicate me, LORD, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the LORD and have not faltered. 2 Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have li
Read more…Numbers 23 (New International Version, ©2010) Numbers 23 Balaam’s First Message 1 Balaam said, “Build me seven altars here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.” 2 Balak did as Balaam said, and the two of them offered a bull and a ram on e
Read more…Numbers 22 (New International Version) Numbers 22 Balak Summons Balaam 1 Then the Israelites traveled to the plains of Moab and camped along the Jordan across from Jericho. 2 Now Balak son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites, 3 an
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Proverbs 22
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
2 Rich and poor have this in common:
The LORD is the Maker of them all.
3 The prudent see danger and take r
Psalm 22 (New International Version) Psalm 22 Psalm 22[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “The Doe of the Morning.” A psalm of David. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of an
Read more…Proverbs 17 (New International Version) Proverbs 17 1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family. 3 T
Read more…Psalm 17 (New International Version) Psalm 17 A prayer of David. 1 Hear me, LORD, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. 3 Though
Read more…Proverbs 16 (New International Version) Proverbs 16 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the proper answer of the tongue. 2 All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD. 3 Commit to the L
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Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version) Ecclesiastes 11 Invest in Many Ventures 1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. 2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon th
Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 (New International Version) Ecclesiastes 11 Invest in Many Ventures 1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. 2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon th
Read more…Proverbs 11 (New International Version) Proverbs 11 1 The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
Read more…Psalm 11 (New International Version) 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
Read more…Psalm 8 (New International Version) Psalm 8 Psalm 8[a] For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] A psalm of David. 1 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2 Through the praise
Read more…Proverbs 8 (New International Version) Proverbs 8 Wisdom’s Call 1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gate leading into the c
Read more…Romans 5 (New International Version) Romans 5 Peace and Hope 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we
Read more…Ecclesiastes 5 (New International Version) Ecclesiastes 5 Fulfill Your Vow to God 1 [a]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 q
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