Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Who discerns
Keep the king's command. Concerning an oath by God, do not be in a hurry. Leave his presence, and don't persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants. For the king's word is authoritative, and who can say to him, "What are you doing?" read more.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
The one who keeps a command will not experience anything harmful, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name. "They will be Mine," says the Lord of Hosts, "a special possession on the day I am preparing. I will have compassion on them as a man has compassion on his son who serves him. So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.
But solid food is for the mature—for those whose senses have been trained to distinguish between good and evil.
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
He hates the lover of violence.
affliction and distress for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek;
but you will cry out from an anguished heart,
and you will lament out of a broken spirit.
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”
So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
but the one who trusts in the Lord
will have faithful love surrounding him.
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
He hates the lover of violence.
affliction and distress for every human being who does evil, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek;
but you will cry out from an anguished heart,
and you will lament out of a broken spirit.
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”
So you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.