Month: August 2023

Excerpts from Proverbs, Chapter 1, Part 2

A Father’s Exhortation: Acquire Wisdom

“My child, listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck.

My child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them! They may say, ‘Come and join us Le’t hide and kill someone! Just for fun, let’s ambush the innocent! Let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, he’s swallow them whole, like those who go down to the pit of death. Thin of the great things we’ll get! We’ll fill our houses with all the stuff we take. Come, throw in your lot with us; we’ll all share the loot.’

My child don’t go a long with them! Stay far away from their paths. They run to commit evil deeds. They hurry to commit murder. If a bird see a trap being set, it knows to stay away. But these people set an ambush for themselves; thy are trying to get themselves killed Such is the fat of all who are greedy for money; -it robs them of life.” (vv. 8-19m, NLT)

Excerpts from Proverbs Chapter 1, Part I

The Purpose of Proverbs

‘These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.

Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them with insights of the wise. Their purpose is to the people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.

Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in the proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but the fools despise wisdom and discipline.” (vv. 1-7, NLT)

Psalm 150

“Praise the Lord!

Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heaven! Praise Him for His mighty works; praise His unequaled greatness! Praise Him with a blast of the ram’s horn; praise Him with the lyre and harp! Praise Him with. the tambourine and dancing; Praise Him with strings and flutes! Praise Him with a clash of cymbals; praise Him with loud banging camels. Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Psalm 148, Part 2

“Praise the Lord from the earth, you creatures of the ocean depths, fire and hail, snow and clouds, wind and weather that obey Him, mountains and hills, fruit trees and all cedars, wild animal and livestock, small scurrying animals and birds, kings of the earth and all people, rulers and judges of the earth, young men and young women, old men and children.

Let them all praise the name of the Lord. For His name is very great; His glory towers over the earth and heaven! He has made His people strong – the people of Israel who are close to Him.

Praise the Lord!” (vv. 7-14, NLT)

Psalm 148, Part 1

“Praise the Lord!”

Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise Him from the skies! Praise Him, all His angels! Praise Him all the armies of heaven!

Praise Him , sun and moon! Praise Him, all you twinkling stars! Praise Him, skies above! Praise Him, vapors high above the clouds! Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued the command, and they came into being. He set them in place forever and ever. His decree will never be revoked.” (vv. 1-5, NLT)

Excerpts from Psalm 147

“Sing our your thanks to the Lord; sing praises to our God with a harp. He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes grass grow in the mountain pastures. He give food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or human might. No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.” (vv 7-11, NLT)

“He sends peace across Your nation and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat. He sends His orders to the world – how swiftly His word flies! He sends the snow like white wool; He scatters the frost upon the ground like ashes. He hurls the hail like stones. Who can stand against His freezing cold? Then at His command, it all melts. He sends His winds and the ice thaws He has revealed His words to Jacob, His decrees and regulations to Israel. He has not done this for any other nation; they do not know His regulations.

Praise the Lord!” (vv. 15-20, NLT)

Psalm 146

“Praise the Lord!

Let all that I am praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.

Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there. When they breathe their last. they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them.

But joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper. He made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He keeps His promises forever. He gives justice to the oppressed and for to the hungry. The Lord frees the prisoners. The lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord protects the foreigners among us. He cares for the orphans and widows, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.

The Lord will reign forever. He will be you God, O Jerusalem, throughout the generations.

Praise the Lord!”

Psalm 145 Part 2


“For Your Kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations .

The Lord keeps His promises; He is gracious in all He does. The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to You in hope; You give then their food as they need it. when you open Your hand, You satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in everything He does; He is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on Him, yes, to all who call on Him in truth. The grants the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cries for help and rescues them. The Lord protects all those who love Him, but He destroys the wicked.

I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless His holy name forever and ever.” (vv. 13-21, NLT)

Psalm 145, Part 1

A psalm of praise of David.

“I will exalt You, my God and King, and will praise Your name forever and ever. I will praise You every day; yes, I will praise You forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure His greatness.

Let each generation tell it children of Your mighty acts; let them proclaim Your power. I will meditate on Your. majestic, glorious splendor and Your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deed will be on every tongue; I will proclaim Your greatness. Everyone will share the story of Your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about Your righteousness.

“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He shows compassion on all His creation. All of your works will thank you, Lord, and Your faithful followers will praise You. They will speak of the glory of Your kingdom; they will give examples of Your power. They will tell about Your mighty deeds and about the m majesty and glory of Your reign.” (vv. 1-12, NLT)

Excerpts from Psalm 143

A psalm of David

“Hear my Prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because You are faithful and righteous. Don’t put your servant on trial, for no one is is innocent before You.” (vv. 1-2, NLT)

“I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. I remember the days of old. I ponder all Your great works. and think about what You have done. I lift my hands to You in prayer, I thirst for You as parched land thirst for rain.

Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of Your unfailing love each morning for I am trusting in You. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You.” (vv. 4-8 NLT)

“Teach me to do Your will, for Your are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of Your name, O Lord, perceive my life. Because of You faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.” (vv. 10-12, NLT)