Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2 Introduction, Chapitres 1 & 2 Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel I preached to you, which you received, on which you have taken your stand and by which you are being saved, if you hold to the message I preached to you—unless you…
Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger;do not discipline me in your wrath.Be gracious to me, Lord, for I am weak;heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking;my whole being is shaken with terror.And you, Lord—how long?Turn, Lord! Rescue me;save me because of your faithful love.For there is no remembrance of you in death;who…
Listen to my words, Lord;consider my sighing.Pay attention to the sound of my cry,my King and my God,for I pray to you.In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;in the morning I plead my case to you and watch expectantly.For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;evil cannot dwell with you.The boastful cannot…
Answer me when I call,God, who vindicates me.You freed me from affliction;be gracious to me and hear my prayer.How long, exalted ones, will my honour be insulted?How long will you love what is worthlessand pursue a lie?Know that the Lord has set apartthe faithful for himself;the Lord will hear when I call to him.Be angry…
Lord, how my foes increase!There are many who attack me.Many say about me,"There is no help for him in God."But you, Lord, are a shield around me,my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.I cry aloud to the Lord,and he answers me from his holy mountain.I lie down and sleep;I wake again because…
Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth take their stand,and the rulers conspire togetheragainst the Lord and his Anointed One:"Let's tear off their chainsand throw their ropes off of us."The one enthroned in heaven laughs;the Lord ridicules them.Then he speaks to them in his angerand terrifies them in…
How happy is the one who does notwalk in the advice of the wickedor stand in the pathway with sinnersor sit in the company of mockers!Instead, his delight is in the Lord's instruction,and he meditates on it day and night.He is like a tree planted beside flowing streamsthat bears its fruit in its seasonand whose…
The words of King Lemuel,a pronouncement that his mother taught him:What should I say, my son?What, son of my womb?What, son of my vows?Don't spend your energy on womenor your efforts on those who destroy kings.It is not for kings, Lemuel,it is not for kings to drink wineor for rulers to desire beer.Otherwise, he will…
The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The pronouncement.The man's oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:I am more stupid than any other person,and I lack a human's ability to understand.I have not gained wisdom,and I have no knowledge of the Holy One.Who has gone up to heaven and come down?Who has gathered the wind…
One who becomes stiff-necked,after many reprimandswill be shattered instantly—beyond recovery.When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,but when the wicked rule, people groan.A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.By justice a king brings stability to a land,but a person who demands "contributions"demolishes it.A person who…
