Those Who Mask Their Sins

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapor and a snare of death.7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away,because they refuse to do what is just.8 The way of the guilty is crooked,but the conduct of the pure is upright.13 Whoever closes his … Continue reading Those Who Mask Their Sins

The Soul of The Wicked

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil;his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.16 One who wanders from the way of good sensewill rest in the assembly of the dead.24 “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty manwho acts with arrogant pride.25 The desire of the sluggard kills … Continue reading The Soul of The Wicked

In The Hand of The Lord

Proverbs 21 Select Verses ESV 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord;he turns it wherever he will.8 The way of the guilty is crooked,but the conduct of the pure is upright.15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteousbut terror to evildoers.21 Whoever pursues … Continue reading In The Hand of The Lord

What’s The Matter?

Topsy turvy, words are curvy,All in shackles, now they heckleThose who see them and who reasonWhat’s the matter with the chatter. Those who’re blind, they do not see them.See them not, and so not reason.They accept them on the surface,Even though they rank superfluous. All about them gets not better,Words about them in a letterTo … Continue reading What’s The Matter?

He is Our Help and Our Shield

“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,on those who hope in his steadfast love,that he may deliver their soul from deathand keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord;he is our help and our shield.For our heart is glad in him,because we trust in his holy name.Let your … Continue reading He is Our Help and Our Shield

The Counsel of The Lord

“The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;he frustrates the plans of the peoples.The counsel of the Lord stands forever,the plans of his heart to all generations.Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!The Lord looks down from heaven;he sees all the children of … Continue reading The Counsel of The Lord

Shout for Joy in The Lord

“Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous!Praise befits the upright.Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre;make melody to him with the harp of ten strings!Sing to him a new song;play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.For the word of the Lord is upright,and all his work is done in faithfulness.He loves … Continue reading Shout for Joy in The Lord

To The Faithful

“The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.For I have kept the ways of the Lord;I am not guilty of turning from my God.All his laws are before me;I have not turned away from his decrees.I have been blameless before himand have kept … Continue reading To The Faithful