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June 17 - Old & New Testament
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Proverbs 19,20,21
On Life and Conduct
1 (C1)Better is a poor person who (C2)walks in his integrity
Than a person who is perverse in (F1)speech and is a fool.
2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And one who hurries (F1)(C1)his footsteps (F2)errs.
3 The (C1)foolishness of a person ruins his way,
And his heart (C2)rages against the LORD.
4 (C1)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor person is separated from his friend.
5 A (C1)false witness will not go unpunished,
And one who (C2)declares lies will not escape.
6 (C1)Many will seek the favor of a (F1)generous person,
And every person is a friend to (C2)him who gives gifts.
7 All the brothers of a poor person hate him;
How much more do his (C1)friends abandon him!
He (C2)pursues them with words, but they are (F1)gone.
8 One who gets (F1)wisdom loves his own soul;
One who keeps understanding will (C1)find good.
9 A (C1)false witness will not go unpunished,
And one who declares lies will perish.
10 Luxury is (C1)not fitting for a fool;
Much less for a (C2)slave to rule over princes.
11 A person's (C1)discretion makes him slow to anger,
And it is his glory (C2)to overlook an offense.
12 A (C1)king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like (C2)dew on the grass.
13 A (C1)foolish son is destruction to his father,
And the (C2)quarrels of a wife are a constant dripping.
14 House and wealth are an (C1)inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 (C1)Laziness casts one into a deep sleep,
And (F1)a lazy (F2)person will suffer hunger.
16 One who (C1)keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But one who (F1)is careless of (F2)conduct will die.
17 One who (C1)is gracious to a poor person lends to the LORD,
And He will repay him for his (F1)(C2)good deed.
18 (C1)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire (F1)his death.
19 A person of great anger will suffer the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
20 (C1)Listen to advice and accept discipline,
So that you may be wise (F1)the rest of your days.
21 Many (C1)plans are in a person's heart,
But the (C2)advice of the LORD will stand.
22 What is desirable in a person is his (F1)kindness,
And it is better to be a poor person than a liar.
23 (F1)The (C1)fear of the LORD leads to life,
So that one may sleep (C2)satisfied, (F2)(C3)untouched by evil.
24 The (F1)(C1)lazy one buries his hand (C2)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 (C1)Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever,
But (C2)rebuke one who has understanding, and he will (F1)gain knowledge.
26 He (C1)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
27 Stop listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked (F1)(C1)swallows wrongdoing.
29 (F1)Judgments are prepared for (C1)scoffers,
And (C2)beatings for the backs of fools.
On Life and Conduct
1 (C1)Wine is a mocker, (C2)intoxicating drink a brawler,
And whoever (F1)is intoxicated by it is not wise.
2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion;
One who provokes him to anger (F1)(C1)forfeits his own life.
3 (C1)Avoiding strife is an honor for a person,
But any fool will (F1)quarrel.
4 The (F1)(C1)lazy one does not plow after the autumn,
So he (F2)begs during the harvest and has nothing.
5 A plan in the heart of a person is like deep water,
But a person of understanding draws it out.
6 Many a person (C1)proclaims his own loyalty,
But who can find a (C2)trustworthy person?
7 A righteous person who (C1)walks in his integrity—
(C2)How blessed are his sons after him.
8 (C1)A king who sits on the throne of justice
(F1)Disperses all evil with his eyes.
9 (C1)Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart,
I am pure from my sin"?
10 (F1)(C1)Differing weights and differing measures,
Both of them are abominable to the LORD.
11 It is by his deeds that a boy (F1)(C1)distinguishes himself,
If his conduct is pure and right.
12 The hearing (C1)ear and the seeing eye,
The LORD has made both of them.
13 (C1)Do not love sleep, or you will become poor;
Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with (F1)food.
14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer,
But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
15 There is gold, and an abundance of (F1)jewels;
But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
16 Take his garment when he becomes guarantor for a stranger;
And for foreigners, seize a pledge from him.
17 (C1)Bread obtained by a lie is sweet to a person,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.
18 Prepare (C1)plans by consultation,
And (C2)make war by wise guidance.
19 One who (C1)goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with (F1)(C2)a gossip.
20 He who (C1)curses his father or his mother,
His (C2)lamp will go out in time of darkness.
21 An inheritance gained in a hurry at the beginning
Will not be blessed in the end.
22 (C1)Do not say, "I will repay evil";
(C2)Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
23 (F1)(C1)Differing weights are an abomination to the LORD,
And a (F2)(C2)false scale is not good.
24 (C1)A man's steps are ordained by the LORD;
How then can a person understand his way?
25 It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, "It is holy!"
And (C1)after the vows to make inquiry.
26 A (C1)wise king scatters the wicked,
And (F1)drives a (C2)threshing wheel over them.
27 The (F1)(C1)spirit of a person is the lamp of the LORD,
Searching all the (F2)innermost parts of his being.
28 (F1)Loyalty and (C1)truth watch over the king,
And he upholds his throne by (F1)loyalty.
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
And the (F1)(C1)honor of old men is their gray hair.
30 (C1)Bruising wounds clean away evil,
And blows cleanse the (F1)innermost parts.
On Life and Conduct
1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the LORD;
He (C1)turns it wherever He pleases.
2 (C1)Every person's way is right in his own eyes,
But the LORD (C2)examines the hearts.
3 To do (C1)righteousness and justice
Is preferred by the LORD more than sacrifice.
4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The (C1)lamp of the wicked, is sin.
5 The plans of the (C1)diligent certainly lead to advantage,
But everyone (C2)who is in a hurry certainly comes to poverty.
6 The (C1)acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue
Is a fleeting vapor, the (F1)pursuit of (C2)death.
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,
Because they (C1)refuse to act with justice.
8 The way of a guilty person is (C1)crooked,
But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.
9 It is better to live on a corner of a roof
Than (F1)in a house shared with a contentious woman.
10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His (C1)neighbor is shown no compassion in his eyes.
11 When the (C1)scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise;
But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The (F1)righteous one considers the house of the wicked,
Bringing the (C1)wicked to ruin.
13 One who (C1)shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor
Will also call out himself, and not be (C2)answered.
14 A (C1)gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe (F1)in an inside pocket, strong wrath.
15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous,
But (C1)terror to those who practice injustice.
16 A person who wanders from the way of understanding
Will (C1)rest in the assembly of the (F1)dead.
17 One who (C1)loves pleasure will become a poor person;
One who loves wine and oil will not become rich.
18 The wicked is a (C1)ransom for the righteous,
And the (C2)treacherous is in the place of the upright.
19 (C1)It is better to live in a desert land
Than with a contentious and irritating woman.
20 There is precious (C1)treasure and oil in the home of the wise,
But a foolish person (C2)swallows it up.
21 One who (C1)pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A (C1)wise person scales the city of the mighty
And brings down the (F1)stronghold in which they trust.
23 One who (C1)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
24 "Proud," "Arrogant," "(C1)Scoffer," are his names,
One who acts with (C2)insolent pride.
25 The (C1)desire of the (F1)lazy one puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26 All day long he (F1)is craving,
While the righteous (C1)gives and does not hold back.
27 The (C1)sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,
How much more when he brings it with evil intent!
28 A (C1)false witness will perish,
But a person who listens will speak forever.
29 A wicked person (F1)(C1)displays a bold face,
But as for the (C2)upright, he makes his way sure.
30 There is (C1)no wisdom, no understanding,
And no (F1)plan against the LORD.
31 The (C1)horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But the (C2)victory belongs to the LORD.
Acts 3
Chapter 3
Healing the Beggar Who Was Unable to Walk
1 Now (C1)Peter and John were going up to the temple at the (F1)ninth hour, (C2)the hour of prayer.2 And (C1)a man who had been unable to walk from (F1)birth was being carried, whom they (C2)used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, (C3)in order for him to beg for charitable gifts from those entering the temple grounds.3 When he saw (C1)Peter and John about to go into the temple grounds, he began asking to receive a charitable gift.4 But Peter, along with John, (C1)looked at him intently and said, "Look at us!"5 And he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.6 But Peter said, "I do not have silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: (C1)In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, walk!"7 And grasping him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and his ankles were strengthened.8 And (C1)leaping up, he stood and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.9 And (C1)all the people saw him walking and praising God;10 and they recognized him as being the very one who used to (C1)sit at the Beautiful Gate of the temple to beg for charitable gifts, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.
Peter's Second Sermon
11 While he was clinging to (C1)Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the (F1)(C2)portico named Solomon's, completely astonished.12 But when Peter saw this, he replied to the people, "Men of Israel, why are you amazed at this, or why are you staring at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk?13 "(C1)The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, (C2)the God of our fathers, has glorified His (F1)(C3)Servant Jesus, the one whom (C4)you handed over and disowned in the presence of (C5)Pilate, when he had (C6)decided to release Him.14 "But you disowned (C1)the Holy and Righteous One, and (C2)asked for a murderer to be granted to you,15 but put to death the (F1)(C1)Prince of life, whom (C2)God raised from the dead, (F2)a fact to which we are (C3)witnesses.16 "And on the basis of faith (C1)in His name, it is (F1)the name of Jesus which has strengthened this man whom you see and know; and the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect health in the presence of you all.
17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted (C1)in ignorance, just as your (C2)rulers also did.18 "But the things which (C1)God previously announced by the mouths of all the prophets, (C2)that His (F1)Christ would suffer, He has fulfilled in this way.19 "Therefore (C1)repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that (C2)times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord;20 and that He may send Jesus, the (F1)Christ appointed for you,21 (C1)whom heaven must receive until the (F1)period of (C2)restoration of all things, about which (C3)God spoke by the mouths of His holy prophets from ancient times.22 "Moses said, '(C1)THE LORD GOD WILL RAISE UP FOR YOU A PROPHET LIKE ME FROM YOUR COUNTRYMEN; TO HIM YOU SHALL LISTEN regarding everything He says to you.23 '(C1)And it shall be that every (C2)soul that does not listen to that prophet (C3)shall be utterly destroyed from among the people.'24 "And likewise, (C1)all the prophets who have spoken from Samuel and his successors onward, have also announced these days.25 "It is you who are (C1)the sons of the prophets and of the (C2)covenant which God ordained with your fathers, saying to Abraham, '(C3)AND IN YOUR SEED ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL BE BLESSED.'26 "God (C1)raised up His (F1)Servant for you (C2)first, and sent Him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways."
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