Bible Reading
October 16
The World English Bible
Oct.
16
Proverbs
21-23
Pro
21:1 The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He
turns it wherever he desires.
Pro
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs
the hearts.
Pro
21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh
than sacrifice.
Pro
21:4 A high look, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Pro
21:5 The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone
who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
Pro
21:6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for
those who seek death.
Pro
21:7 The violence of the wicked will drive them away, because they
refuse to do what is right.
Pro
21:8 The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the
innocent is upright.
Pro
21:9 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than to
share a house with a contentious woman.
Pro
21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no
mercy in his eyes.
Pro
21:11 When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the
wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
Pro
21:12 The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and
brings the wicked to ruin.
Pro
21:13 Whoever stops his ears at the cry of the poor, he will also
cry out, but shall not be heard.
Pro
21:14 A gift in secret pacifies anger; and a bribe in the cloak,
strong wrath.
Pro
21:15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a
destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Pro
21:16 The man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall rest
in the assembly of the dead.
Pro
21:17 He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine
and oil shall not be rich.
Pro
21:18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for
the upright.
Pro
21:19 It is better to dwell in a desert land, than with a
contentious and fretful woman.
Pro
21:20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the
wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.
Pro
21:21 He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life,
righteousness, and honor.
Pro
21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the
strength of its confidence.
Pro
21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from
troubles.
Pro
21:24 The proud and haughty man, "scoffer" is his name; he
works in the arrogance of pride.
Pro
21:25 The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to
labor.
Pro
21:26 There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the
righteous give and don't withhold.
Pro
21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more,
when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Pro
21:28 A false witness will perish, and a man who listens speaks to
eternity.
Pro
21:29 A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he
establishes his ways.
Pro
21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against
Yahweh.
Pro
21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is
with Yahweh.
Pro
22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving
favor is better than silver and gold.
Pro
22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker
of them all.
Pro
22:3 A prudent man sees danger, and hides himself; but the simple
pass on, and suffer for it.
Pro
22:4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor,
and life.
Pro
22:5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards
his soul stays from them.
Pro
22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he
will not depart from it.
Pro
22:7 The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the
lender.
Pro
22:8 He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury
will be destroyed.
Pro
22:9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his
food with the poor.
Pro
22:10 Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels
and insults will stop.
Pro
22:11 He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the
king's friend.
Pro
22:12 The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the
words of the unfaithful.
Pro
22:13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion outside! I will be
killed in the streets!"
Pro
22:14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: he who is under
Yahweh's wrath will fall into it.
Pro
22:15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of
discipline drives it far from him.
Pro
22:16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever
gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
Pro
22:17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your
heart to my teaching.
Pro
22:18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all
of them are ready on your lips.
Pro
22:19 That your trust may be in Yahweh, I teach you today, even you.
Pro
22:20 Haven't I written to you thirty excellent things of counsel
and knowledge,
Pro
22:21 To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to
the ones who sent you?
Pro
22:22 Don't exploit the poor, because he is poor; and don't crush
the needy in court;
Pro
22:23 for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of
those who plunder them.
Pro
22:24 Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with
one who harbors anger:
Pro
22:25 lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.
Pro
22:26 Don't you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are
collateral for debts.
Pro
22:27 If you don't have means to pay, why should he take away your
bed from under you?
Pro
22:28 Don't move the ancient boundary stone, which your fathers have
set up.
Pro
22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He
won't serve obscure men.
Pro
23:1 When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is
before you;
Pro
23:2 put a knife to your throat, if you are a man given to appetite.
Pro
23:3 Don't be desirous of his dainties, seeing they are deceitful
food.
Pro
23:4 Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show
restraint.
Pro
23:5 Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly
sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
Pro
23:6 Don't eat the food of him who has a stingy eye, and don't crave
his delicacies:
Pro
23:7 for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and
drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Pro
23:8 The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose
your good words.
Pro
23:9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the
wisdom of your words.
Pro
23:10 Don't move the ancient boundary stone. Don't encroach on the
fields of the fatherless:
Pro
23:11 for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against
you.
Pro
23:12 Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of
knowledge.
Pro
23:13 Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with
the rod, he will not die.
Pro
23:14 Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.
Pro
23:15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad,
even mine:
Pro
23:16 yes, my heart will rejoice, when your lips speak what is
right.
Pro
23:17 Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all
the day long.
Pro
23:18 Indeed surely there is a future hope, and your hope will not
be cut off.
Pro
23:19 Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right
path!
Pro
23:20 Don't be among ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge
themselves on meat:
Pro
23:21 for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and
drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Pro
23:22 Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise
your mother when she is old.
Pro
23:23 Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and
understanding.
Pro
23:24 The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a
wise child delights in him.
Pro
23:25 Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you
rejoice!
Pro
23:26 My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.
Pro
23:27 For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow
well.
Pro
23:28 Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the
unfaithful among men.
Pro
23:29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has
complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
Pro
23:30 Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out
mixed wine.
Pro
23:31 Don't look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the
cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Pro
23:32 In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper.
Pro
23:33 Your eyes will see strange things, and your mind will imagine
confusing things.
Pro
23:34 Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea,
or as he who lies on top of the rigging:
Pro
23:35 "They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I
don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find
another."
Oct.
16
Philippians
1
Php
1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in
Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
Php
1:2 Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Php
1:3 I thank my God whenever I remember you,
Php
1:4 always in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my
requests with joy,
Php
1:5 for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the
first day until now;
Php
1:6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good
work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Php
1:7 It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of
you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in
the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers
with me of grace.
Php
1:8 For God is my witness, how I long after all of you in the tender
mercies of Christ Jesus.
Php
1:9 This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in
knowledge and all discernment;
Php
1:10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you
may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;
Php
1:11 being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are
through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Php
1:12 Now I desire to have you know, brothers, that the things which
happened to me have turned out rather to the progress of the Good
News;
Php
1:13 so that it became evident to the whole praetorian guard, and to
all the rest, that my bonds are in Christ;
Php
1:14 and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident
through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God
without fear.
Php
1:15 Some indeed preach Christ even out of envy and strife, and some
also out of good will.
Php
1:16 The former insincerely preach Christ from selfish ambition,
thinking that they add affliction to my chains;
Php
1:17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the
defense of the Good News.
Php
1:18 What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in
pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes,
and will rejoice.
Php
1:19 For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through
your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
Php
1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no
way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also
Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.
Php
1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Php
1:22 But if I live on in the flesh, this will bring fruit from my
work; yet I don't make known what I will choose.
Php
1:23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to
depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
Php
1:24 Yet, to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Php
1:25 Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and
remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
Php
1:26 that your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my
presence with you again.
Php
1:27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Good News of
Christ, that, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of
your state, that you stand firm in one spirit, with one soul striving
for the faith of the Good News;
Php
1:28 and in nothing frightened by the adversaries, which is for them
a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
Php
1:29 Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not
only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
Php
1:30 having the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear is
in me.
