A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom

Proverbs 4:1-27

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Genesis

The Creation of the World 1:1-2:3 The Creation of Man and Woman 2:4-25 The Fall of Man 3:1-24 Cain and Abel 4:1-26 From Adam to Noah 5:1-32 The Flood 6:1-8:22 God’s Covenant with Noah 9:1-17 Noah’s Drunkenness and Curse 9:18-29 Nations Descended from Noah 10:1-32 The Tower of Babel 11:1-9 From Shem to Abram 11:10-32 The Call of Abram 12:1-9 Abram in Egypt 12:10-20 Abram and Lot Separate 13:1-18 Abram Rescues Lot 14:1-24 God’s Covenant with Abram 15:1-21 Hagar and Ishmael 16:1-16 The Covenant of Circumcision 17:1-27 A Son Promised to Sarah 18:1-15 Abraham Intercedes for Sodom 18:16-33 The Destruction of Sodom 19:1-29 The Origin of Moab and Ammon 19:30-38 Abraham and Abimelech 20:1-18 The Birth of Isaac 21:1-7 Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away 21:8-21 A Treaty with Abimelech 21:22-34 The Sacrifice of Isaac 22:1-19 Nahor’s Children 22:20-24 The Death and Burial of Sarah 23:1-20 A Wife for Isaac 24:1-67 The Death of Abraham 25:1-11 Ishmael’s Descendants 25:12-18 Esau and Jacob 25:19-34 Isaac and Abimelech 26:1-35 Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing 27:1-40 Jacob Sent to Paddan-aram 27:41-28:9 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 28:10-22 Jacob Meets Rachel 29:1-14 Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel 29:15-30 The Children of Jacob 29:31-30:24 Jacob’s Prosperity 30:25-43 Jacob Flees from Laban 31:1-21 Jacob and Laban Make a Covenant 31:22-55 Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32:1-21 Jacob Wrestles with God 32:22-32 Jacob Meets Esau 33:1-20 Dinah and the Shechemites 34:1-31 God Blesses Jacob at Bethel 35:1-15 Deaths of Rachel and Isaac 35:16-29 Esau’s Descendants 36:1-30 The Kings of Edom 36:31-43 Joseph’s Dreams 37:1-11 Joseph Sold by His Brothers 37:12-36 Judah and Tamar 38:1-30 Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife 39:1-23 Joseph Interprets Dreams in Prison 40:1-23 Pharaoh’s Dreams 41:1-40 Joseph Rises to Power 41:41-57 Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt 42:1-38 Joseph’s Brothers Return with Benjamin 43:1-34 The Silver Cup 44:1-34 Joseph Reveals Himself 45:1-28 Jacob Goes to Egypt 46:1-47:12 Joseph and the Famine 47:13-31 Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48:1-22 Jacob Blesses His Sons 49:1-28 The Death and Burial of Jacob 49:29-50:14 Joseph Reassures His Brothers 50:15-21 The Death of Joseph 50:22-26

Exodus

Israel Increases in Egypt 1:1-22 The Birth of Moses 2:1-10 Moses Flees to Midian 2:11-25 The Burning Bush 3:1-22 Signs for Moses 4:1-17 Moses Returns to Egypt 4:18-31 Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 5:1-21 God Promises Deliverance 5:22-6:12 The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron 6:13-27 Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh 6:28-7:7 Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent 7:8-13 The First Plague: Water to Blood 7:14-24 The Second Plague: Frogs 7:25-8:15 The Third Plague: Gnats 8:16-19 The Fourth Plague: Flies 8:20-32 The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die 9:1-7 The Sixth Plague: Boils 9:8-12 The Seventh Plague: Hail 9:13-35 The Eighth Plague: Locusts 10:1-20 The Ninth Plague: Darkness 10:21-29 A Final Plague Threatened 11:1-10 The Passover 12:1-30 The Exodus 12:31-42 Passover Regulations 12:43-51 Consecration of the Firstborn 13:1-16 Crossing the Red Sea 13:17-14:31 The Song of Moses 15:1-21 Bitter Water Made Sweet 15:22-27 Manna from Heaven 16:1-36 Water from the Rock 17:1-7 Amalek Defeated 17:8-16 Jethro’s Advice 18:1-27 Israel at Mount Sinai 19:1-25 The Ten Commandments 20:1-21 Laws About Altars 20:22-21:1 Laws About Slaves 21:2-11 Laws About Personal Injuries 21:12-36 Laws About Restitution 22:1-15 Laws About Holiness 22:16-31 Laws About Justice 23:1-9 Sabbath Years and Weeks 23:10-13 The Three Feasts 23:14-19 The Angel and the Promises 23:20-33 The Covenant Confirmed 24:1-18 Contributions for the Sanctuary 25:1-9 The Ark of the Testimony 25:10-22 The Table for Bread 25:23-30 The Golden Lampstand 25:31-40 The Tabernacle 26:1-37 The Bronze Altar 27:1-8 The Court of the Tabernacle 27:9-19 Oil for the Lamp 27:20-21 The Priests’ Garments 28:1-5 The Ephod 28:6-14 The Breastpiece of Judgment 28:15-30 Other Priestly Garments 28:31-43 Consecration of the Priests 29:1-46 The Altar of Incense 30:1-10 The Census Tax 30:11-16 The Bronze Basin 30:17-21 The Anointing Oil 30:22-33 The Incense 30:34-38 Oholiab and Bezalel 31:1-11 The Sabbath Sign 31:12-18 The Golden Calf 32:1-33:6 The Tent of Meeting 33:7-11 Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory 33:12-23 New Tablets and Covenant 34:1-28 The Shining Face of Moses 34:29-35 Sabbath Regulations 35:1-3 Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle 35:4-29 Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart 35:30-36:7 Making the Tabernacle 36:8-38 Making the Ark 37:1-9 Making the Table 37:10-16 Making the Lampstand 37:17-24 Making the Altar of Incense 37:25-29 Making the Bronze Altar 38:1-7 Making the Bronze Basin 38:8 Making the Court 38:9-20 Materials of the Tabernacle 38:21-31 Making the Priests’ Garments 39:1 The Ephod Made 39:2-7 The Breastpiece Made 39:8-21 Other Garments Made 39:22-31 The Work Completed 39:32-43 The Tabernacle Erected 40:1-33 The Glory Fills the Tabernacle 40:34-38

Numbers

The Census of Israel 1:1-54 Arrangement of the Camp 2:1-34 The Levites’ Duties 3:1-51 Kohathites’ Service 4:1-20 Gershonites’ Service 4:21-28 Merarites’ Service 4:29-33 Census of the Levites 4:34-49 Unclean Removed from Camp 5:1-4 Restitution for Wrongs 5:5-10 The Test for Adultery 5:11-31 The Nazirite Vow 6:1-21 The Priestly Blessing 6:22-27 Offerings of the Leaders 7:1-89 The Lamps 8:1-4 The Levites Consecrated 8:5-26 The Passover Celebrated 9:1-14 The Cloud Over the Tabernacle 9:15-23 The Silver Trumpets 10:1-10 Departure from Sinai 10:11-36 Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders 11:1-35 Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses 12:1-16 Spies Sent into Canaan 13:1-25 Report of the Spies 13:26-33 The People Rebel 14:1-45 Offerings and Firstfruits 15:1-21 Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin 15:22-31 The Sabbath-Breaker 15:32-36 Tassels on Garments 15:37-41 Korah’s Rebellion 16:1-50 Aaron’s Staff Buds 17:1-13 Priests’ and Levites’ Duties 18:1-7 Portions for Priests and Levites 18:8-32 The Red Heifer 19:1-22 Water from the Rock at Meribah 20:1-13 Edom Refuses Passage 20:14-21 Aaron’s Death 20:22-29 Arad Defeated 21:1-3 The Bronze Serpent 21:4-9 Journeys in the Wilderness 21:10-20 Victories over Sihon and Og 21:21-35 Balaam Summoned 22:1-20 Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel 22:21-41 Balaam’s First Oracle 23:1-12 Balaam’s Second Oracle 23:13-26 Balaam’s Third Oracle 23:27-24:14 The Star out of Jacob 24:15-19 Balaam’s Final Sayings 24:20-25 Baal of Peor and Phinehas 25:1-18 The Second Census 26:1-65 Daughters of Zelophehad 27:1-11 Joshua Appointed 27:12-23 Daily Offerings 28:1-8 Sabbath Offerings 28:9-10 Monthly Offerings 28:11-15 Passover Offerings 28:16-25 Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings 28:26-31 Trumpets Offerings 29:1-6 Day of Atonement Offerings 29:7-11 Booths Offerings 29:12-40 Vows 30:1-16 War with Midian—Spoils 31:1-24 Division of the Spoils 31:25-54 Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh 32:1-42 Stages of Israel’s Journey 33:1-56 Boundaries of the Land 34:1-29 Levitical Cities 35:1-5 Cities of Refuge 35:6-34 Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters 36:1-13

Deuteronomy

Preamble and Setting 1:1-8 Leaders Appointed 1:9-18 Spies Sent 1:19-25 Rebellion and Judgment 1:26-46 Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon 2:1-23 Victory over Sihon 2:24-37 Victory over Og 3:1-11 Allotment East of Jordan 3:12-20 Moses Forbidden to Enter 3:21-29 Call to Obey 4:1-14 No Idols 4:15-31 The LORD Alone Is God 4:32-40 Cities of Refuge East 4:41-43 Introduction to the Law 4:44-49 The Ten Commandments Rehearsed 5:1-33 The Shema and Instruction 6:1-25 Warning Against the Nations 7:1-26 Do Not Forget the LORD 8:1-20 Not for Your Righteousness 9:1-6 Israel’s Rebellions Recounted 9:7-29 New Tablets; Ark 10:1-11 Fear the LORD 10:12-22 Love, Obey, Choose 11:1-32 The Place of Worship 12:1-32 False Prophets and Idolatry 13:1-18 Clean and Unclean Foods 14:1-21 Tithes 14:22-29 Sabbatical Year 15:1-11 Hebrew Slaves 15:12-18 Firstborn Animals 15:19-23 Passover 16:1-8 Weeks 16:9-12 Booths 16:13-17 Justice 16:18-20 Forbidden Worship 16:21-17:7 Difficult Cases 17:8-13 Laws for the King 17:14-20 Provision for Levites 18:1-8 Abominable Practices 18:9-13 A Prophet Like Moses 18:14-22 Cities of Refuge 19:1-14 Witnesses and Penalties 19:15-21 Rules for War 20:1-20 Unsolved Murder 21:1-9 Wives from War 21:10-14 Rights of the Firstborn 21:15-17 Rebellious Son 21:18-21 Various Laws 21:22-22:12 Laws of Chastity 22:13-30 Assembly Exclusions 23:1-8 Camp Purity 23:9-14 Various Laws Continued 23:15-25:19 Firstfruits and Tithes Confession 26:1-15 You Are the LORD’s People 26:16-19 Law on Stones and Altar 27:1-8 Curses Pronounced 27:9-26 Blessings for Obedience 28:1-14 Curses for Disobedience 28:15-68 Renewal in Moab 29:1-29 Choose Life 30:1-20 Joshua Commissioned 31:1-8 Public Reading of the Law 31:9-13 Moses’ Warning of Apostasy 31:14-29 The Song of Moses 31:30-32:47 Moses to Die on Nebo 32:48-52 Moses Blesses Israel 33:1-29 The Death of Moses 34:1-12

Joshua

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged 1:1-18 Rahab Protects the Spies 2:1-24 Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones 3:1-4:24 Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover 5:1-12 The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho 5:13-6:27 Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed 7:1-26 The Capture and Destruction of Ai 8:1-29 Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed 8:30-35 The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty 9:1-27 Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day 10:1-15 Capture and Execution of the Five Kings 10:16-28 The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities 10:29-43 Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed 11:1-23 Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan 12:1-24 Land Remaining to Be Possessed 13:1-7 Allotments East of the Jordan 13:8-33 Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities 14:1-5 Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron 14:6-15 Boundaries and Towns of Judah 15:1-63 Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims 16:1-17:18 Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed 18:1-10 Territory and Towns of Benjamin 18:11-28 Territory of Simeon 19:1-9 Territory of Zebulun 19:10-16 Territory of Issachar 19:17-23 Territory of Asher 19:24-31 Territory of Naphtali 19:32-39 Territory of Dan 19:40-48 Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance 19:49-51 Cities of Refuge Established 20:1-9 Levitical Cities and Their Holdings 21:1-45 The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation 22:1-34 Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning 23:1-16 Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem 24:1-27 Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar 24:28-33

1 Samuel

Hannah's Prayer for a Son 1:1-20 Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord 1:21-28 Hannah's Song of Praise 2:1-11 Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood 2:12-26 Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House 2:27-36 Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli 3:1-4:1 Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured 4:2-11 Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod 4:12-22 The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities 5:1-12 The Ark Returned to Israel 6:1-7:1 Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah 7:2-17 Israel Demands a King 8:1-22 Saul Chosen and Given Signs 9:1-10:8 Saul Proclaimed King by Lot 10:9-27 Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead 11:1-11 Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal 11:12-15 Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel 12:1-25 Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke 13:1-15 Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms 13:16-22 Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory 13:23-14:14 Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences 14:15-23 Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits 14:24-48 Saul's Family and Mighty Men 14:49-52 Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King 15:1-35 David Anointed by Samuel 16:1-13 David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment 16:14-23 David and Goliath 17:1-58 David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy 18:1-30 Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention 19:1-24 David and Jonathan's Covenant 20:1-42 David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword 21:1-9 David Feigns Madness at Gath 21:10-15 David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid 22:1-5 Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David 22:6-23 David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God 23:1-6 Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape 23:7-29 David Spares Saul in a Cave 24:1-22 Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention 25:1-44 David Again Spares Saul in His Camp 26:1-25 David Seeks Refuge with Achish 27:1-12 Saul and the Witch of Endor 28:1-25 The Philistines Reject David 29:1-11 David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites 30:1-31 The Death of Saul and His Sons 31:1-13

2 Samuel

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death 1:1-16 David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan 1:17-27 David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron 2:1-7 Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins 2:8-3:5 Abner Seeks Alliance with David 3:6-21 Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning 3:22-39 Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated 4:1-12 David Anointed King over All Israel 5:1-5 David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House 5:6-16 David's Victories over the Philistines 5:17-25 Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy 6:1-23 God's Covenant with David 7:1-17 David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise 7:18-29 David's Military Victories 8:1-14 David's Officials and Mighty Men 8:15-18 David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth 9:1-13 War with the Ammonites and Syrians 10:1-19 David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah 11:1-27 Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath 12:1-31 Amnon's Crime against Tamar 13:1-22 Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees 13:23-39 Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation 14:1-33 Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power 15:1-12 David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him 15:13-37 Ziba Brings Provisions to David 16:1-4 Shimei Curses David as He Flees 16:5-14 Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot 16:15-17:29 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death 18:1-18 Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom 18:19-19:8 David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes 19:9-43 Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression 20:1-26 Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed 21:1-14 David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men 21:15-22 David's Song of Deliverance 22:1-51 David's Final Oracle 23:1-7 The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors 23:8-39 David's Census and the Resulting Plague 24:1-17 David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague 24:18-25

1 Kings

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne 1:1-27 Solomon Anointed King 1:28-53 David's Charge to Solomon and Death 2:1-12 Solomon Consolidates His Power 2:13-46 Solomon's Request for Wisdom 3:1-15 Solomon's Wise Judgment 3:16-28 Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order 4:1-19 The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel 4:20-28 Solomon's Wisdom and Fame 4:29-34 Alliances and Preparations for the Temple 5:1-18 Solomon Builds the Temple 6:1-38 Solomon's Palace and Structural Works 7:1-12 Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram 7:13-51 The Ark Brought into the Temple 8:1-21 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication 8:22-61 The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice 8:62-66 God's Promise and Warning to Solomon 9:1-9 Solomon's Building Projects and Trade 9:10-28 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 10:1-13 The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign 10:14-29 Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy 11:1-13 Adversaries Raised Against Solomon 11:14-25 Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division 11:26-40 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 11:41-43 Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides 12:1-24 Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves 12:25-33 Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception 13:1-34 Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam 14:1-20 Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion 14:21-31 Abijam's Short Reign in Judah 15:1-8 Asa's Reforms and Early Reign 15:9-24 Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy 15:25-32 Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy 15:33-16:7 Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation 16:8-14 Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power 16:15-20 Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital 16:21-28 Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship 16:29-34 Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens 17:1-6 Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection 17:7-24 Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation 18:1-15 Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets 18:16-46 Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed 19:1-9 God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions 19:10-18 The Call of Elisha 19:19-21 Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response 20:1-12 Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy 20:13-34 A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King 20:35-43 Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment 21:1-29 Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy 22:1-28 Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead 22:29-40 Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah 22:41-50 Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil 22:51-53

2 Kings

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment 1:1-18 Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds 2:1-18 Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water 2:19-22 Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears 2:23-25 Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle 3:1-27 The Widow’s Oil Multiplied 4:1-7 Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son 4:8-37 Poisoned Stew Made Safe 4:38-41 Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men 4:42-44 Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed 5:1-27 The Floating Axe Head 6:1-7 Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid 6:8-23 Famine Besieges Samaria 6:24-7:2 Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance 7:3-20 The Shunammite Restored to Her Land 8:1-6 Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise 8:7-15 Jehoram’s Reign in Israel 8:16-24 Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne 8:25-29 Anointing of Jehu as King 9:1-13 Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab 9:14-29 The Death of Jezebel 9:30-37 Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel 10:1-17 Jehu Destroys Baal Worship 10:18-36 Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown 11:1-21 Joash Repairs the Temple 12:1-21 Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression 13:1-9 Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts 13:10-25 Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride 14:1-22 Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders 14:23-29 Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah 15:1-7 Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination 15:8-12 Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder 15:13-16 Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria 15:17-22 Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy 15:23-26 Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah 15:27-31 Jotham King of Judah 15:32-38 Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria 16:1-20 Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile 17:1-6 Reasons for Israel’s Exile 17:7-23 Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship 17:24-41 Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications 18:1-16 Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem 18:17-37 Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy 19:1-13 Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender 19:14-19 The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib 19:20-37 Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign 20:1-11 Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon 20:12-21 Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign 21:1-18 Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination 21:19-26 Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms 22:1-20 Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover 23:1-30 Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt 23:31-35 Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile 24:8-17 Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal 24:18-19 Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile 24:20-25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison 25:27-30

1 Chronicles

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 1:1-27 The Descendants of Abraham 1:28-34 The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) 1:35-54 The Sons of Israel 2:1-2 The Genealogy and Families of Judah 2:3-55 David’s Descendants and the Royal Line 3:1-24 Judahite Families and Notable Descendants 4:1-23 The Families and Settlements of Simeon 4:24-43 Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs 5:1-10 Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan 5:11-22 Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan 5:23-26 The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service 6:1-81 The Tribe of Issachar 7:1-5 A Register of Benjamin’s Households 7:6-12 A Brief Genealogical Note 7:13 The Tribe of Naphtali 7:14-19 The Tribe of Manasseh 7:20-29 The Tribe of Ephraim 7:30-40 The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) 8:1-9:1 Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials 9:2-34 Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem 9:35-44 The Death of Saul and the End of His House 10:1-14 David Anointed King over Israel 11:1-3 David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) 11:4-9 David’s Mighty Men and Warriors 11:10-47 Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) 12:1-22 Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron 12:23-40 Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death 13:1-14 David’s Household and Philistine Submission 14:1-7 David’s Victories over the Philistines 14:8-17 Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem 15:1-16:6 David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise 16:7-43 God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) 17:1-15 David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant 17:16-27 David’s Military Victories and Tribute 18:1-13 David’s Officials and the Spoils of War 18:14-17 War with the Ammonites and Their Allies 19:1-19 The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) 20:1-3 Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions 20:4-8 David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site 21:1-22:1 David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon 22:2-19 David Organizes the Levites 23:1-6 Levitical Families and Their Heads 23:7-11 Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites 23:12-20 Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers 23:21-32 Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses 24:1-19 Priestly Families and Their Cities 24:20-31 The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization 25:1-31 Gatekeepers and Their Lineages 26:1-19 Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records 26:20-32 Military Divisions and Their Commanders 27:1-15 David’s Civil Officials and Overseers 27:16-24 Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions 27:25-34 David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan 28:1-21 The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple 29:1-9 David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon 29:10-20 David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom 29:21-25 The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession 29:26-30

2 Chronicles

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom 1:1-17 Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple 2:1-18 The Temple: Foundation and Structure 3:1-17 Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work 4:1-5:1 The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer 5:2-6:11 Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance 6:12-42 The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival 7:1-10 God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise 7:11-22 Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram 8:1-18 The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon 9:1-12 Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration 9:13-28 Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death 9:29-31 Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom 10:1-11:4 Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support 11:5-17 Rehoboam's Descendants and Death 11:18-23 Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss 12:1-16 Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death 13:1-14:1 Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia 14:2-15 Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal 15:1-19 Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani 16:1-14 Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice 17:1-19 Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead 18:1-27 Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab 18:28-19:3 Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice 19:4-11 Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise 20:1-30 End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession 20:31-21:3 Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment 21:4-20 Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded 22:1-9 Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned 22:10-23:21 Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada 24:1-16 Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination 24:17-27 Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel 25:1-28 Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption 26:1-23 Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity 27:1-9 Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation 28:1-27 Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms 29:1-36 Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance 30:1-31:1 Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support 31:2-21 Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance 32:1-23 Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys 32:24-33 Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration 33:1-20 Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination 33:21-25 Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair 34:1-13 The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant 34:14-33 Josiah's Observance of the Passover 35:1-19 Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning 35:20-36:1 Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh 36:2-4 Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience 36:5-8 Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon 36:9-10 Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings 36:11-14 Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus 36:15-23

Psalm

Psalms 1–2 1:1-2:12 Psalms 3–8 3:1-8 Psalms 4–8 4:1-8 Psalms 5–12 5:1-12 Psalms 6–10 6:1-10 Psalms 7–17 7:1-17 Psalms 8–9 8:1-9 Psalms 9–10 9:1-10:18 Psalms 11–7 11:1-7 Psalms 12–8 12:1-8 Psalms 13–6 13:1-6 Psalms 14–7 14:1-7 Psalms 15–5 15:1-5 Psalms 16–11 16:1-11 Psalms 17–15 17:1-15 Psalms 18–50 18:1-50 Psalms 19–14 19:1-14 Psalms 20–9 20:1-9 Psalms 21–13 21:1-13 Psalms 22–31 22:1-31 Psalms 23–6 23:1-6 Psalms 24–10 24:1-10 Psalms 25–22 25:1-22 Psalms 26–12 26:1-12 Psalms 27–14 27:1-14 Psalms 28–9 28:1-9 Psalms 29–11 29:1-11 Psalms 30–12 30:1-12 Psalms 31–24 31:1-24 Psalms 32–33 32:1-33:22 Psalms 34–22 34:1-22 Psalms 35–28 35:1-28 Psalms 36–12 36:1-12 Psalms 37–40 37:1-40 Psalms 38–22 38:1-22 Psalms 39–13 39:1-13 Psalms 40–17 40:1-17 Psalms 41–13 41:1-13 Psalms 42–43 42:1-43:5 Psalms 44–26 44:1-26 Psalms 45–17 45:1-17 Psalms 46–11 46:1-11 Psalms 47–9 47:1-9 Psalms 48–14 48:1-14 Psalms 49–20 49:1-20 Psalms 50–23 50:1-23 Psalms 51–19 51:1-19 Psalms 52–9 52:1-9 Psalms 53–6 53:1-6 Psalms 54–7 54:1-7 Psalms 55–23 55:1-23 Psalms 56–13 56:1-13 Psalms 57–11 57:1-11 Psalms 58–11 58:1-11 Psalms 59–17 59:1-17 Psalms 60–12 60:1-12 Psalms 61–8 61:1-8 Psalms 62–12 62:1-12 Psalms 63–11 63:1-11 Psalms 64–10 64:1-10 Psalms 65–13 65:1-13 Psalms 66–20 66:1-20 Psalms 67–7 67:1-7 Psalms 68–35 68:1-35 Psalms 69–36 69:1-36 Psalms 70–71 70:1-71:24 Psalms 72–20 72:1-20 Psalms 73–28 73:1-28 Psalms 74–23 74:1-23 Psalms 75–10 75:1-10 Psalms 76–12 76:1-12 Psalms 77–20 77:1-20 Psalms 78–72 78:1-72 Psalms 79–13 79:1-13 Psalms 80–19 80:1-19 Psalms 81–16 81:1-16 Psalms 82–8 82:1-8 Psalms 83–18 83:1-18 Psalms 84–12 84:1-12 Psalms 85–13 85:1-13 Psalms 86–17 86:1-17 Psalms 87–7 87:1-7 Psalms 88–18 88:1-18 Psalms 89–52 89:1-52 Psalms 90–91 90:1-91:16 Psalms 92–97 92:1-97:12 Psalms 98–99 98:1-99:9 Psalms 100–5 100:1-5 Psalms 101–8 101:1-8 Psalms 102–28 102:1-28 Psalms 103–106 103:1-106:48 Psalms 107–43 107:1-43 Psalms 108–13 108:1-13 Psalms 109–31 109:1-31 Psalms 110–118 110:1-118:29 Psalms 119–8 119:1-8 Psalms 119–16 119:9-16 Psalms 119–24 119:17-24 Psalms 119–32 119:25-32 Psalms 119–40 119:33-40 Psalms 119–48 119:41-48 Psalms 119–56 119:49-56 Psalms 119–64 119:57-64 Psalms 119–72 119:65-72 Psalms 119–80 119:73-80 Psalms 119–88 119:81-88 Psalms 119–176 119:89-176 Psalms 119–104 119:96-104 Psalms 119–112 119:105-112 Psalms 119–120 119:113-120 Psalms 119–128 119:121-128 Psalms 119–136 119:129-136 Psalms 119–144 119:137-144 Psalms 119–152 119:145-152 Psalms 119–160 119:153-160 Psalms 119–168 119:161-168 Psalms 119–176 119:169-176 Psalms 120–7 120:1-7 Psalms 121–8 121:1-8 Psalms 122–9 122:1-9 Psalms 123–4 123:1-4 Psalms 124–8 124:1-8 Psalms 125–5 125:1-5 Psalms 126–6 126:1-6 Psalms 127–5 127:1-5 Psalms 128–6 128:1-6 Psalms 129–8 129:1-8 Psalms 130–8 130:1-8 Psalms 131–3 131:1-3 Psalms 132–18 132:1-18 Psalms 133–3 133:1-3 Psalms 134–137 134:1-137:9 Psalms 138–8 138:1-8 Psalms 139–24 139:1-24 Psalms 140–13 140:1-13 Psalms 141–10 141:1-10 Psalms 142–7 142:1-7 Psalms 143–12 143:1-12 Psalms 144–15 144:1-15 Psalms 145–150 145:1-150:6

Proverbs

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord 1:1-7 Warning Against Enticement by Sinners 1:8-19 Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection 1:20-33 The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection 2:1-22 Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom 3:1-35 A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom 4:1-27 Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity 5:1-23 Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness 6:1-19 Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery 6:20-35 The Example of a Young Man Seduced 7:1-27 Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings 8:1-36 Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly 9:1-18 Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly 10:1-32 Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living 11:1-31 Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech 12:1-28 Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child 13:1-25 Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord 14:1-35 The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom 15:1-33 God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans 16:1-33 Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity 17:1-28 The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship 18:1-24 Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline 19:1-29 Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess 20:1-30 Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role 21:1-31 Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline 22:1-16 Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction 22:17-24:34 Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership 25:1-28 Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds 26:1-28 Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life 27:1-27 Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion 28:1-28 Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order 29:1-27 The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations 30:1-33 Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman 31:1-31

Isaiah

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance 1:1-31 The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope 2:1-6 Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry 2:7-22 Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order 3:1-4:1 The Branch and the Renewal of Zion 4:2-6 The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure 5:1-7 Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment 5:8-30 Isaiah's Vision and Commission 6:1-13 Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion 7:1-25 The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage 8:1-10 Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners 8:11-22 A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace 9:1-7 Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment 9:8-10:4 Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom 10:5-19 The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria 10:20-34 The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom 11:1-16 A Song of Praise for God's Salvation 12:1-6 Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord 13:1-14:23 God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown 14:24-27 Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion 14:28-32 Lament for Moab 15:1-16:14 Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel 17:1-14 A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) 18:1-7 Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation 19:1-25 Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush 20:1-6 Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) 21:1-10 Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament 21:11-12 Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) 21:13-17 The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change 22:1-25 Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration 23:1-18 The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign 24:1-23 Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance 25:1-12 Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance 26:1-21 The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration 27:1-13 Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment 28:1-29 Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment 29:1-24 Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord 30:1-33 Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem 31:1-9 A Righteous King and Just Leadership 32:1-8 Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal 32:9-20 A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment 33:1-24 The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) 34:1-17 The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed 35:1-10 Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt 36:1-22 Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat 37:1-13 Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance 37:14-20 God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat 37:21-38 Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery 38:1-22 Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile 39:1-8 Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God 40:1-31 God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols 41:1-29 The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission 42:1-9 A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind 42:10-17 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment 42:18-25 Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer 43:1-13 The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel 43:14-28 Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit 44:1-5 The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness 44:6-23 God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration 44:24-45:25 The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols 46:1-13 The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress 47:1-15 Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose 48:1-11 God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return 48:12-22 The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations 49:1-8 Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel 49:9-26 The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection 50:1-11 Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation 51:1-16 Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation 51:17-52:12 The Suffering Servant and Atonement 52:13-53:12 The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection 54:1-17 Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word 55:1-13 Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance 56:1-8 Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency 56:9-57:13 Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace 57:14-21 True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing 58:1-14 Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention 59:1-21 The Glory and Gathering of Zion 60:1-22 The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration 61:1-11 Zion's Vindication and New Name 62:1-12 The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress 63:1-6 Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration 63:7-64:12 God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious 65:1-16 A New Creation: Joy and Peace 65:17-25 The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation 66:1-24

Jeremiah

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah 1:1-19 Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance 2:1-3:5 Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return 3:6-4:4 The Coming Calamity on the Land 4:5-31 An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption 5:1-31 The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem 6:1-30 The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned 7:1-29 Violence and Corruption in the Land 7:30-8:3 Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment 8:4-9:26 The Folly of Idols 10:1-16 Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament 10:17-22 A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance 10:23-25 The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning 11:1-17 Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication 11:18-23 Jeremiah's Complaint to God 12:1-4 A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations 12:5-17 The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation 13:1-11 A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment 13:12-14 A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster 13:15-27 Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment 14:1-15:21 Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness 16:1-17:18 Warning about Sabbath Violations 17:19-27 The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem 18:1-19:15 Persecution by Pashhur the Priest 20:1-6 Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve 20:7-18 A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem 21:1-14 Judgment on the Kings and Royal House 22:1-30 False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised 23:1-8 Condemnation of False Prophets 23:9-32 The Lord Rebukes False Oracles 23:33-40 The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant 24:1-10 Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion 25:1-14 The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations 25:15-38 Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication 26:1-24 The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit 27:1-22 Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke 28:1-17 Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon 29:1-23 Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation 29:24-32 The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant 30:1-31:40 Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity 32:1-44 Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant 33:1-26 Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning 34:1-7 Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression 34:8-22 The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah 35:1-19 Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned 36:1-32 Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem 37:1-21 Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern 38:1-13 Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure 38:14-28 The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release 39:1-18 Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice 40:1-6 Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah 40:7-41:15 Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt 41:16-43:13 The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation 44:1-30 A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning 45:1-5 Oracles against Egypt 46:1-28 Judgment on the Philistines 47:1-7 Judgment on Moab 48:1-47 Judgment on Ammon 49:1-6 Judgment on Edom 49:7-22 Judgment on Damascus and Aram 49:23-27 Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads 49:28-33 Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration 49:34-39 Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall 50:1-51:64 The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate 52:1-30 Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity 52:31-34

Ezekiel

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures 1:1-28 Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll 2:1-3:15 Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless 3:16-27 Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem 4:1-5:17 Judgment on Israel for Idolatry 6:1-14 The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster 7:1-27 Visions of Temple Abominations 8:1-18 The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few 9:1-11 The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple 10:1-22 Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders 11:1-15 The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration 11:16-25 Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes 12:1-28 Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners 13:1-23 Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences 14:1-11 Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession 14:12-23 Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine 15:1-8 Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication 16:1-63 The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly 17:1-24 Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance 18:1-32 A Lament for Israel's Princes 19:1-14 Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment 20:1-29 Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration 20:30-44 A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel 20:45-49 The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations 21:1-32 Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant 22:1-31 The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned 23:1-49 The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege 24:1-14 The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament 24:15-27 Oracle Against Ammon 25:1-7 Oracles Against Moab and Seir 25:8-11 Judgment on the Philistines 25:12-14 Oracle Against Tyre 25:15-17 The Fall of Tyre Foretold 26:1-21 Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City 27:1-36 The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler 28:1-19 Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security 28:20-26 Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation 29:1-21 The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies 30:1-26 Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom 31:1-18 Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol 32:1-32 The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility 33:1-20 Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm 33:21-33 Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd 34:1-31 Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel 35:1-15 Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal 36:1-38 The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival 37:1-14 The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant 37:15-28 The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat 38:1-39:29 Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission 40:1-4 Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways 40:5-16 Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions 40:17-19 Inner Court Entrances and Chambers 40:20-23 Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications 40:24-27 Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure 40:28-37 Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court 40:38-43 Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters 40:44-47 The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements 40:48-41:26 Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout 42:1-20 The Return of God's Glory to the Temple 43:1-12 Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations 43:13-27 Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions 44:1-31 Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion 45:1-12 Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince 45:13-46:24 The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple 47:1-12 Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries 47:13-23 Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land 48:1-29 The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There' 48:30-35

Matthew

The Genealogy of Jesus 1:1-17 The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph 1:18-25 The Visit of the Magi 2:1-12 Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents 2:13-18 Return to Nazareth 2:19-23 John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3:1-12 The Baptism of Jesus 3:13-17 The Temptation of Jesus 4:1-11 Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry 4:12-17 Jesus Calls the First Disciples 4:18-22 Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee 4:23-25 The Beatitudes 5:1-12 Salt and Light 5:13-16 Jesus and the Law 5:17-20 Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation 5:21-26 Teaching on Adultery and Lust 5:27-30 Teaching on Divorce 5:31-32 Teaching on Oaths and Honesty 5:33-37 Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity 5:38-42 Love Your Enemies 5:43-48 Giving to the Needy in Secret 6:1-4 Prayer and the Lord's Prayer 6:5-15 Teaching on Fasting 6:16-18 Treasures and Serving God 6:19-24 Do Not Worry 6:25-34 Do Not Judge 7:1-6 Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule 7:7-12 The Narrow and Wide Gates 7:13-14 Recognizing False Prophets 7:15-23 Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders 7:24-29 Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8:1-4 The Faith of the Centurion 8:5-13 Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy 8:14-17 The Cost of Discipleship 8:18-22 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:23-27 Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men 8:28-34 Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9:1-8 Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners 9:9-13 Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins 9:14-17 A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed 9:18-26 Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored 9:27-34 Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers 9:35-38 The Mission of the Twelve 10:1-42 John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John 11:1-19 Woe to Unrepentant Cities 11:20-24 The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary 11:25-30 Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing 12:1-14 Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy 12:15-21 Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit 12:22-37 The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit 12:38-45 Jesus Redefines Family 12:46-50 The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 13:1-23 The Parable of the Weeds 13:24-30 The Mustard Seed and the Yeast 13:31-35 Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment 13:36-43 Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value 13:44-46 The Net and New and Old Treasures 13:47-52 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 13:53-58 The Execution of John the Baptist 14:1-12 Feeding the Five Thousand 14:13-21 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many 14:22-36 Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith 15:1-28 Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand 15:29-39 Pharisees Demand a Sign 16:1-4 Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees 16:5-12 Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ 16:13-20 Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship 16:21-28 The Transfiguration 17:1-13 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death 17:14-23 Payment of the Temple Tax 17:24-27 Humility and Care for Little Ones 18:1-9 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 18:10-14 Church Discipline and Prayer 18:15-20 Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant 18:21-35 Marriage, Divorce, and Children 19:1-15 The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 19:16-30 The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard 20:1-16 Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection 20:17-19 Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood 20:20-28 Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho 20:29-34 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 21:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals 21:12-17 The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith 21:18-22 Jesus' Authority Challenged 21:23-27 The Parable of the Two Sons 21:28-32 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 21:33-46 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 22:1-14 Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar 22:15-22 The Sadducees and the Resurrection 22:23-33 The Greatest Commandment 22:34-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah 22:41-46 Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1-39 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction 24:1-35 The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment 24:36-51 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1-13 The Parable of the Talents 25:14-30 The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats 25:31-46 The Plot to Arrest Jesus 26:1-5 The Anointing at Bethany 26:6-13 Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 26:14-16 The Last Supper 26:17-30 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial 26:31-35 Prayer in Gethsemane 26:36-46 The Arrest of Jesus 26:47-56 Jesus Before the Sanhedrin 26:57-68 Peter's Denial and Repentance 26:69-75 Judas' Remorse and Suicide 27:1-10 Jesus Sentenced by Pilate 27:11-26 Jesus Mocked and Scourged 27:27-31 The Crucifixion and Mockery 27:32-44 The Death of Jesus 27:45-56 Jesus Is Buried 27:57-61 The Tomb Secured by the Authorities 27:62-66 The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb 28:1-10 The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie 28:11-15 The Great Commission 28:16-20

Mark

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1:1-8 The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus 1:9-13 Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples 1:14-20 Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit 1:21-28 Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home 1:29-34 Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee 1:35-39 Healing of a Man with Leprosy 1:40-45 Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic 2:1-12 Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 2:13-17 Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins 2:18-22 Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus 2:23-3:6 Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus 3:7-12 Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles 3:13-19 Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man 3:20-30 Jesus Redefines True Family 3:31-35 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 4:1-20 A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth 4:21-25 Parable of the Growing Seed 4:26-29 The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth 4:30-34 Jesus Calms the Storm 4:35-41 The Gerasene Demoniac Restored 5:1-20 A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised 5:21-43 Jesus Rejected in His Hometown 6:1-6 Jesus Sends Out the Twelve 6:7-13 Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist 6:14-29 Feeding of the Five Thousand 6:30-44 Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret 6:45-56 Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles 7:1-23 A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre 7:24-30 Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly 7:31-37 Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign 8:1-13 Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod 8:14-21 Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida 8:22-26 Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ 8:27-30 Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross 8:31-9:1 The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah 9:2-13 Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again 9:14-32 Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service 9:33-37 Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name 9:38-41 Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness 9:42-50 Jesus' Teaching on Divorce 10:1-12 Jesus Blesses Little Children 10:13-16 The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship 10:17-31 Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection 10:32-34 Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness 10:35-45 Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus 10:46-52 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 11:1-11 Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple 11:12-19 Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness 11:20-26 Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority 11:27-33 The Parable of the Wicked Tenants 12:1-12 Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance 12:13-17 Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life 12:18-27 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor 12:28-34 Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes 12:35-40 The Widow's Offering: True Generosity 12:41-44 The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End 13:1-31 No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful 13:32-37 Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany 14:1-11 The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper 14:12-26 Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial 14:27-31 Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer 14:32-42 The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane 14:43-52 Jesus Before the Council 14:53-65 Peter's Denial and His Remorse 14:66-72 Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released 15:1-15 The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus 15:16-20 The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion 15:21-32 Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession 15:33-41 The Burial of Jesus 15:42-47 The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb 16:1-8 Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission 16:9-20

Luke

Purpose and Order of the Gospel 1:1-4 Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth 1:5-25 The Annunciation to Mary 1:26-38 Mary Visits Elizabeth 1:39-45 Mary's Song (The Magnificat) 1:46-56 The Birth and Naming of John 1:57-66 Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission 1:67-80 The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem 2:1-7 Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News 2:8-20 Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus in the Temple 2:41-52 John the Baptist's Call to Repentance 3:1-20 The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus 3:21-38 Jesus Tested in the Wilderness 4:1-13 Rejection at Nazareth 4:14-30 Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum 4:31-37 Healings and Preaching in Galilee 4:38-44 The Call of the First Disciples 5:1-11 Healing a Man with Leprosy 5:12-16 A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed 5:17-26 The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners 5:27-32 Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins 5:33-39 Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing 6:1-11 The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles 6:12-16 The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes 6:17-26 Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful 6:27-36 Judging Others and the Speck and Log 6:37-42 A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed 6:43-45 The Wise and Foolish Builders 6:46-49 The Faith of the Centurion 7:1-10 Raising the Widow's Son at Nain 7:11-17 John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony 7:18-35 A Sinful Woman Forgiven 7:36-50 Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation 8:1-15 Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word 8:16-18 Jesus Redefines His Family 8:19-21 Jesus Calms the Storm 8:22-25 Healing the Gerasene Demoniac 8:26-39 Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed 8:40-56 The Twelve Sent Out 9:1-9 Feeding the Five Thousand 9:10-17 Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross 9:18-27 The Transfiguration 9:28-36 Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction 9:37-45 Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry 9:46-50 Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection 9:51-56 The Cost of Discipleship 9:57-62 The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return 10:1-24 The Good Samaritan 10:25-37 Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part 10:38-42 The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer 11:1-13 Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness 11:14-28 Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South 11:29-32 The Light of the Body and Inner Purity 11:33-36 Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers 11:37-54 Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men 12:1-12 The Parable of the Rich Fool 12:13-21 Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom 12:22-34 Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship 12:35-48 Division Caused by Christ 12:49-53 Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries 12:54-59 Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree 13:1-9 Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke 13:10-17 Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast 13:18-21 The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry 13:22-30 Jesus Laments over Jerusalem 13:31-35 Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table 14:1-14 Parable of the Great Banquet 14:15-24 The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness 14:25-35 The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15:1-7 The Parable of the Lost Coin 15:8-10 The Parable of the Prodigal Son 15:11-32 The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth 16:1-15 Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce 16:16-18 The Rich Man and Lazarus 16:19-31 Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty 17:1-10 Healing of the Ten Lepers 17:11-19 The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings 17:20-37 Parable of the Persistent Widow 18:1-8 Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 18:9-14 Jesus Blesses Little Children 18:15-17 The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship 18:18-30 Jesus Predicts His Death Again 18:31-34 Healing of Blind Bartimaeus 18:35-43 Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House 19:1-10 Parable of the Ten Minas 19:11-27 Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem 19:28-44 Cleansing the Temple and Teaching 19:45-48 Jesus' Authority Challenged 20:1-8 Parable of the Wicked Tenants 20:9-19 Paying Taxes to Caesar 20:20-26 Question about the Resurrection 20:27-40 Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy 20:41-47 The Widow's Offering 21:1-4 The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End 21:5-38 The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement 22:1-6 The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial 22:7-38 Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane 22:39-46 Jesus Arrested 22:47-53 Peter's Denial Fulfilled 22:54-62 Jesus Mocked and Beaten 22:63-65 Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing 22:66-23:25 The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief 23:26-43 The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession 23:44-49 The Burial of Jesus 23:50-56 The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report 24:1-12 The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord 24:13-35 Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture 24:36-49 The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship 24:50-53

John

The Word Became Flesh 1:1-18 John the Baptist's Witness 1:19-28 Behold the Lamb of God 1:29-34 The First Disciples and Simon Peter 1:35-42 Calling of Philip and Nathanael 1:43-51 The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine 2:1-11 Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body 2:12-25 Nicodemus and the New Birth 3:1-21 John the Baptist Exalts Jesus 3:22-36 Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well 4:1-26 The Harvest Is Ready 4:27-38 Samaritans Believe in Jesus 4:39-42 Healing of the Royal Official's Son 4:43-54 Jesus Heals at Bethesda 5:1-15 Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment 5:16-30 Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief 5:31-47 Feeding the Five Thousand 6:1-15 Jesus Walks on the Sea 6:16-24 Jesus the Bread of Life 6:25-59 Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession 6:60-71 Jesus Stays Away from Judea 7:1-13 Jesus Teaches at the Festival 7:14-24 Growing Division Over Jesus 7:25-44 Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman 7:45-8:11 Jesus the Light and His Claim 8:12-30 True Discipleship and Freedom 8:31-41 Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition 8:42-47 Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence 8:48-59 Healing of a Man Born Blind 9:1-12 Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing 9:13-34 Spiritual Sight and Blindness 9:35-41 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep 10:1-21 Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus 10:22-42 Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention 11:1-16 Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb 11:17-37 Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead 11:38-44 Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel 11:45-57 Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus 12:1-11 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem 12:12-19 Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death 12:20-36 Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal 12:37-50 Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet 13:1-17 The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal 13:18-30 The New Commandment and Peter's Denial 13:31-38 Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House 14:1-4 Jesus the Way to the Father 14:5-14 Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace 14:15-31 The Vine and the Command to Love 15:1-17 The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship 15:18-16:4 The Holy Spirit's Work 16:5-16 Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ 16:17-33 The Son's Prayer for Glory 17:1-5 Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification 17:6-19 Prayer for Unity Among Believers 17:20-26 Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane 18:1-11 Jesus Brought to Annas 18:12-14 Peter's First Denial 18:15-18 Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest 18:19-24 Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 18:25-27 Jesus Before Pilate 18:28-40 Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion 19:1-16 The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother 19:17-27 Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture 19:28-37 Jesus' Burial 19:38-42 The Empty Tomb Discovered 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord 20:10-18 Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit 20:19-23 Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel 20:24-31 The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea 21:1-14 Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple 21:15-25

Acts

The Ascension of Jesus 1:1-11 Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias 1:12-26 Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit 2:1-13 Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted 2:14-41 The Early Christian Community 2:42-47 Healing at the Beautiful Gate 3:1-10 Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade 3:11-26 The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin 4:1-22 Believers Pray for Boldness 4:23-31 The Believers Share Possessions 4:32-37 Ananias and Sapphira 5:1-11 Signs Performed by the Apostles 5:12-16 Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness 5:17-42 The Appointment of the Seven Deacons 6:1-7 Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition 6:8-15 Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin 7:1-53 The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church 7:54-8:1 Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church 8:2-3 Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria 8:4-8 Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke 8:9-25 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 8:26-40 The Conversion of Saul 9:1-19 Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church 9:20-31 Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha 9:32-43 Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter 10:1-8 Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius 10:9-23 Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit 10:24-48 Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles 11:1-18 The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief 11:19-30 Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed 12:1-19 Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth 12:20-25 The First Missionary Sending 13:1-3 Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding 13:4-12 Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas in Iconium 14:1-7 Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning 14:8-20 Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches 14:21-28 The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision 15:1-21 The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch 15:22-35 Paul and Barnabas Separate 15:36-41 Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened 16:1-5 The Call to Macedonia 16:6-10 Lydia's Conversion at Philippi 16:11-15 Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi 16:16-40 Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition 17:1-9 Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure 17:10-15 Paul's Address at the Areopagus 17:16-34 Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict 18:1-17 Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila 18:18-28 Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples 19:1-22 The Ephesian Riot over Artemis 19:23-41 Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece 20:1-6 Eutychus Raised in Troas 20:7-12 Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders 20:13-38 Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem 21:1-16 Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual 21:17-26 Paul Seized in the Temple 21:27-36 Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission 21:37-22:21 Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division 22:22-23:11 The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention 23:12-22 Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard 23:23-35 Paul's Defense before Governor Felix 24:1-27 Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges 25:1-12 King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case 25:13-22 Paul's Defense Before Agrippa 25:23-26:32 Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins 27:1-12 The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety 27:13-26 Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta 27:27-44 Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality 28:1-10 Voyage to Rome and Arrival 28:11-16 Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest 28:17-31

Romans

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power 1:1-17 God's Wrath Against Ungodliness 1:18-32 God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience 2:1-16 The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity 2:17-29 Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness 3:1-8 Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation 3:9-20 Righteousness Through Faith and Justification 3:21-31 Abraham: Justification by Faith 4:1-25 Peace with God and Reconciliation 5:1-11 Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness 5:12-21 Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ 6:1-14 Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness 6:15-23 Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit 7:1-6 The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh 7:7-25 Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption 8:1-17 Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession 8:18-27 Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us 8:28-39 Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election 9:1-29 Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief 9:30-10:21 A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening 11:1-10 Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting 11:11-24 The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy 11:25-32 Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty 11:33-36 A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts 12:1-8 Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties 12:9-21 Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty 13:1-7 Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light 13:8-14 Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance 14:1-15:13 Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition 15:14-22 Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests 15:23-33 Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology 16:1-27

Revelation

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing 1:1-3 Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration 1:4-8 John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man 1:9-20 Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent 2:1-7 Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life 2:8-11 Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching 2:12-17 Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers 2:18-29 Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance 3:1-6 Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection 3:7-13 Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent 3:14-22 The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship 4:1-11 The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb 5:1-14 The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance 6:1-17 The Sealing of the 144,000 7:1-8 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort 7:9-17 The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints 8:1-5 The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes 8:6-9:21 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll 10:1-11 The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection 11:1-14 The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened 11:15-19 The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child 12:1-13:1 The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution 13:2-10 The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast 13:11-18 The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 14:1-5 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure 14:6-13 The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment 14:14-20 The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song 15:1-8 The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath 16:1-21 The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom 17:1-18:24 Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb 19:1-10 Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast 19:11-21 Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints 20:1-6 Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat 20:7-10 The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment 20:11-15 The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem 21:1-27 The River of Life and the Throne of God 22:1-6
1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; give ear, that you may gain understanding.

Pro.4.1 - Details

Original Text

שמעו בנים מוסר אב והקשיבו לדעת בינה׃

Morphology

  • שמעו: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,pl
  • בנים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • מוסר: NOUN,m,sg,const
  • אב: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • והקשיבו: VERB,hiph,imp,2,m,pl
  • לדעת: VERB,qal,inf,-,-,-
  • בינה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 1:8 (verbal): Both open with the address to a son(s) to 'hear' a father's instruction/teaching—close verbal and thematic parallel within Proverbs' father‑son instruction motif.
  • Proverbs 3:1 (verbal): Uses 'my son' and exhorts the hearer not to forget the teaching, continuing the paternal appeal to accept wisdom and retain understanding.
  • Proverbs 6:20 (verbal): Direct command to the son to keep the father's command and teaching, repeating the injunction to heed paternal instruction for life and wisdom.
  • Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (structural): Ancient Israelite injunction to keep God's words in the heart and teach them to children—background structural template for parental instruction and intergenerational teaching.
  • Ephesians 6:4 (allusion): New Testament echo of parental responsibility to instruct children in the Lord; reflects the enduring ethical/theological theme of fathers teaching their children.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hear, O children, the instruction of a father; give ear, that you may gain understanding.
  • Hear, children, your father's instruction; incline your ear, that you may gain understanding.
2 For I impart good teaching to you; do not forsake my instruction.

Pro.4.2 - Details

Original Text

כי לקח טוב נתתי לכם תורתי אל־ תעזבו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • לקח: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • טוב: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • נתתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,_,sg
  • לכם: PREP,2,m,pl
  • תורתי: NOUN,f,sg,abs+PRON,1,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • תעזבו: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,pl

Parallels

  • Prov.3:1 (verbal): Very similar phrasing: 'My son, do not forget my teaching'—both are fatherly injunctions to retain the instruction.
  • Prov.1:8 (thematic): Father's admonition to a son to heed parental instruction—same theme of valuing and keeping parental/theological teaching.
  • Prov.4:13 (verbal): Commands to 'take hold of instruction' and 'do not let it go' echo the warning not to abandon the teaching given in 4:2.
  • Deut.32:46-47 (allusion): Moses urges Israel to take God's words to heart and not treat them as idle—parallels the life-giving, non‑to‑be‑forsaken character of the instruction in Prov 4:2.
  • Ps.119:11 (thematic): The practice of storing God's word in the heart to avoid sin complements Prov 4:2's call to keep and not abandon divine teaching.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For I have given you a good teaching—my instruction; do not forsake it.
  • For I have given you a good teaching; do not forsake my instruction.
3 For I too was a son to my father, tender and the only one before my mother.

Pro.4.3 - Details

Original Text

כי־ בן הייתי לאבי רך ויחיד לפני אמי׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • בן: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • הייתי: VERB,qal,perf,1,sg
  • לאבי: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,1cs
  • רך: ADJ,m,sg
  • ויחיד: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • לפני: PREP
  • אמי: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Prov.4.1 (structural): Same parental instruction context — the speaker addressing a son and introducing the teaching that follows (continuation of the 'Hear, my son' discourse).
  • Prov.31.1 (thematic): A related motif of maternal involvement in a son's formation: Lemuel's sayings are introduced as what his mother taught him (mother-to-son instruction/allusion to family teaching).
  • Luke 7:12 (thematic): Narrative mention of an only son ('the only son of his mother')—echoes the vulnerability and beloved status conveyed by 'only' and 'tender' in Prov 4:3.
  • John 3:16 (verbal): Uses the language of the 'only (begotten) Son' in a context of unique beloved sonship — parallels the emphasis on singular, beloved sonship in Prov 4:3.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For I was once a son to my father, tender and the only child before my mother.
  • For I too was a son to my father—tender, the favored one before my mother.
4 He taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast to my words; keep my commandments, and live."

Pro.4.4 - Details

Original Text

וירני ויאמר לי יתמך־ דברי לבך שמר מצותי וחיה׃

Morphology

  • וירני: VERB,hiphil,perf,3,m,sg
  • ויאמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • לי: PREP+PRON,1,sg
  • יתמך: VERB,hitpael,impf,3,m,sg
  • דברי: NOUN,m,pl,abs+PRON,1,c,sg
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • שמר: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • מצותי: NOUN,f,pl,abs,1cs
  • וחיה: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.3.1 (verbal): Similar wording: an appeal to the son to keep the parent's teaching and commandments in the heart (’Keep my commandments and live’ motif).
  • Prov.7.1 (verbal): Directly echoes the imperative to ‘keep my words’ and ‘lay up my commandments’, reinforcing the parental instruction motif found in 4:4.
  • Prov.6.20 (verbal): Commands the son to keep his father's instruction and mother’s teaching—parallel familial voice and the connection between obedience to parental commands and well‑being.
  • Deut.6.6-7 (allusion): Commands that God’s words be in the heart and be taught diligently to children—shares the theme of internalizing and transmitting authoritative instruction for life.
  • Exod.20.12 (thematic): The fifth commandment ties honoring/obeying parents to long life; thematically parallels Prov.4:4’s link between keeping parental/wise commands and living.

Alternative generated candidates

  • He taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live."
  • He taught me, and said: 'Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments and live.'
5 Acquire wisdom, acquire insight; do not forget, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Pro.4.5 - Details

Original Text

קנה חכמה קנה בינה אל־ תשכח ואל־ תט מאמרי־ פי׃

Morphology

  • קנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חכמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • קנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בינה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תשכח: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תט: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms
  • מאמרי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • פי: NOUN,m,sg,construct

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:1 (verbal): Same admonition not to forget the teaching/commands (My son, do not forget my teaching); both stress holding fast to parental instruction.
  • Proverbs 7:1 (verbal): Begins with 'My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments'—a close verbal and thematic parallel urging retention of the teacher's words.
  • Proverbs 2:1-6 (thematic): Calls for receiving and seeking wisdom and understanding (incl. commitment to incline ear, treasure commands), echoing the pursuit and preservation of wisdom in 4:5.
  • Psalm 119:11 (verbal): ‘I have stored up your word in my heart’ parallels the injunction not to forget and to keep the teacher's sayings internalized.
  • Joshua 1:8 (thematic): Command to keep the book of the law always on one's lips and meditate on it—similar emphasis on continual attention to and obedience to wise words.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Get wisdom; get understanding. Do not forget it, nor turn aside from the words of my mouth.
  • Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.
6 Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.

Pro.4.6 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תעזבה ותשמרך אהבה ותצרך׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תעזבה: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • ותשמרך: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg
  • אהבה: VERB,qal,perf,3,f,sg
  • ותצרך: VERB,qal,impf,3,f,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:5 (verbal): Immediate context: same exhortation to acquire and not abandon wisdom—continues the imperative language (’do not forsake her’) addressed to the reader.
  • Proverbs 2:10-11 (verbal): Parallel language and thought: when wisdom/understanding enters the heart, discretion and understanding will 'guard' or 'keep' the person—echoes the promise that wisdom will preserve and protect you.
  • Proverbs 8:35 (thematic): Thematic parallel: finding wisdom equals finding life and favor; like Prov 4:6, wisdom is presented as life‑giving and protective for those who embrace her.
  • Proverbs 3:18 (thematic): Wisdom depicted as 'a tree of life' to those who grasp her—parallels the motif that holding to/loving wisdom yields life and well‑being (she 'keeps' or sustains you).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
  • Do not abandon her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: acquire wisdom; and with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.

Pro.4.7 - Details

Original Text

ראשית חכמה קנה חכמה ובכל־ קנינך קנה בינה׃

Morphology

  • ראשית: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • חכמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • קנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • חכמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ובכל: CONJ+PREP
  • קנינך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2ms
  • קנה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בינה: NOUN,f,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:5 (verbal): Commands the same pursuit—'Get wisdom, get understanding'—using near-identical language and imperatives as Prov 4:7.
  • Proverbs 16:16 (verbal): Frames wisdom as superior to wealth ('to get wisdom rather than gold'), echoing Prov 4:7's prioritization of acquiring wisdom.
  • Proverbs 8:10-11 (thematic): Urges acceptance of wisdom over silver and gold and asserts wisdom's incomparable value, thematically reinforcing Prov 4:7's call to obtain wisdom and understanding.
  • Job 28:12-15 (thematic): Treats wisdom as a rare, sought-after treasure whose true source must be sought, paralleling Prov 4:7's emphasis on actively acquiring wisdom.
  • Proverbs 1:7 (structural): Uses the language of 'beginning' (the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge/wisdom), resonating with Prov 4:7's opening term 'ראשית' (the principal/beginning thing).

Alternative generated candidates

  • Wisdom is supreme—get wisdom; and with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.
  • The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; and in all your acquiring, get understanding.
8 Prize her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Pro.4.8 - Details

Original Text

סלסלה ותרוממך תכבדך כי תחבקנה׃

Morphology

  • סלסלה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • ותרוממך: VERB,hiph,impf,3f,sg
  • תכבדך: VERB,hiph,impf,3f,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • תחבקנה: VERB,qal,impf,3f,pl

Parallels

  • Prov.4.7 (structural): Immediate antecedent exhortation to ‘get wisdom’—4:8 continues the same address, urging that wisdom be prized and exalted.
  • Prov.4.9 (verbal): Direct continuation of the promise in 4:8—here wisdom is said to bestow an ornament and a crown of glory, explicating how embracing her brings honour.
  • Prov.3.16 (thematic): Wisdom is associated with long life, riches and honour (‘in her left hand riches and honour’), echoing 4:8’s claim that embracing wisdom brings exaltation and honour.
  • Prov.8:18-21 (thematic): Personified Wisdom promises riches, honour and favour to those who love and keep her—parallels 4:8’s assurance that holding fast to Wisdom brings promotion and honour.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Prize her, and she will exalt you; she will honor you when you embrace her.
  • Prize her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will bring you honor.
9 She will set on your head a graceful garland; she will give you a crown of splendor.

Pro.4.9 - Details

Original Text

תתן לראשך לוית־ חן עטרת תפארת תמגנך׃

Morphology

  • תתן: VERB,qal,imprf,2,_,sg
  • לראשך: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+2,m,sg
  • לוית: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • חן: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • עטרת: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • תפארת: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • תמגנך: VERB,qal,imperf,3,f,sg+2ms

Parallels

  • Proverbs 1:9 (verbal): Uses virtually identical adornment language—wisdom/instruction as an ornament or garland for the head and chains for the neck (wisdom depicted as bestowing graceful adornment).
  • Proverbs 12:4 (thematic): ‘A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband’—uses crown imagery to signify honor and dignity conferred by a person (parallel motif of personal honor bestowed by wisdom/virtue).
  • Isaiah 62:3 (verbal): ‘You shall be a crown of glory…’—the explicit phrase ‘crown of glory’ appears, echoing the idea of being honored or glorified by a crown. “},{
  • Psalm 103:4 (thematic): God ‘crowns you with lovingkindness’—the motif of bestowing a crown representing God’s favor/esteem parallels wisdom’s act of crowning the recipient.
  • 1 Peter 5:4 (allusion): ‘When the Chief Shepherd appears you will receive the crown of glory’—NT appropriation of ‘crown of glory’ as an honor/reward, echoing the OT image of receiving a crown for faithfulness/virtue.

Alternative generated candidates

  • She will put on your head a garland of grace; she will place a crown of glory upon you.
  • She will place a graceful wreath on your head; a crown of splendor she will bestow upon you.
10 Hear, my son, and accept my words; they will add years to your life.

Pro.4.10 - Details

Original Text

שמע בני וקח אמרי וירבו לך שנות חיים׃

Morphology

  • שמע: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • וקח: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • אמרי: VERB,qal,impv,2,f,sg
  • וירבו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • לך: PRON,2,m,sg
  • שנות: NOUN,f,pl,cs
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:1 (verbal): Same father-to-children address and call to 'hear' instruction—immediate structural parallel within the same discourse ("Hear, O children, the instruction of a father").
  • Proverbs 1:8 (thematic): Early proverb with the same paternal admonition to a son to accept a father's instruction—establishes the recurring wisdom theme of obedience to parental teaching. ("Hear, my son, your father's instruction...").
  • Proverbs 3:1-2 (verbal): Closely echoes the promise tied to obedience: keeping a father's/wisdom's words results in 'length of days and years of life'—near-verbal correspondence in reward language. ("My son, do not forget my teaching... For length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you").
  • Proverbs 13:1 (thematic): Summarizes the ethical principle: a wise son listens to parental instruction and thereby aligns with the reward of wisdom—reinforces the link between heeding a father and wise/blessed outcomes. ("A wise son accepts his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke").

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hear, my son, and receive my words, and they will lengthen your days.
  • Hear, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I have guided you in the way of wisdom; I have led you along straight paths.

Pro.4.11 - Details

Original Text

בדרך חכמה הרתיך הדרכתיך במעגלי־ ישר׃

Morphology

  • בדרך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • חכמה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הרתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • הדרכתיך: VERB,qal,perf,1,m,sg
  • במעגלי: PREP+NOUN,m,pl,cons
  • ישר: ADJ,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.2:6-8 (verbal): Same book and close teaching: wisdom/understanding come from the Lord and he 'guards/keeps the paths'—language of guiding and preserving the upright way echoes 'led you in the paths of uprightness.'
  • Prov.3:5-6 (thematic): Theme of divine guidance: trusting the LORD results in him directing or making straight your paths—parallels the idea of being taught and led in the way of wisdom.
  • Ps.32:8 (verbal): God’s promise to instruct and teach the way one should go ('I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you...') closely parallels the imagery of being taught and led along right paths.
  • Isa.48:17 (verbal): The LORD declares, 'I, the LORD, your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go'—a prophetic formulation that parallels Proverbs’ language of teaching and leading in the right way.
  • Ps.119:105 (thematic): Metaphor of God’s word as a lamp for one’s feet and a light for one’s path complements Proverbs’ motif of guidance along straight/upright paths by wisdom.

Alternative generated candidates

  • I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have guided you in the paths of uprightness.
  • I have guided you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths.
12 When you walk your step will not be impeded; and if you run you will not stumble.

Pro.4.12 - Details

Original Text

בלכתך לא־ יצר צעדך ואם־ תרוץ לא תכשל׃

Morphology

  • בלכתך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs+2,ms
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יצר: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
  • צעדך: NOUN,m,sg,abs,2,m
  • ואם: CONJ
  • תרוץ: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • תכשל: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.4.11 (structural): Immediate context: the teacher has already 'taught you the way of wisdom' and 'led you in the paths of uprightness,' which grounds the assurance about unhindered steps in 4:12.
  • Prov.3.23-26 (verbal): Close verbal and thematic parallel—promises secure walking and that 'your foot will not stumble,' linking trusting wisdom/safety with freedom from stumbling.
  • Ps.37.23-24 (thematic): Similar theme of divinely established steps and protection: though one may fall, the LORD upholds him so he is not finally cast down—assurance about steadiness on the way.
  • Ps.18.36-37 (verbal): Uses near-identical imagery of enlarged/established steps and feet not slipping, emphasizing divine enablement that prevents stumbling.
  • Ps.121.3 (thematic): Expresses the same concern for the stability of the foot—God prevents the foot from being moved—paralleling the promise of not stumbling when walking or running.

Alternative generated candidates

  • When you walk, your step will not be impeded; and when you run, you will not stumble.
  • When you walk your step will not be hindered; when you run you will not stumble.
13 Hold fast to instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.

Pro.4.13 - Details

Original Text

החזק במוסר אל־ תרף נצרה כי־ היא חייך׃

Morphology

  • החזק: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg
  • במוסר: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תרף: VERB,qal,juss,2,m,sg
  • נצרה: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
  • חייך: NOUN,m,pl,abs+2ms

Parallels

  • Deuteronomy 32:47 (verbal): Uses the same rationale—God’s instruction is not empty but 'your life'—explicit verbal parallel linking law/teaching to life.
  • Joshua 1:8 (thematic): Commands continual attention to the book of the law (meditate, do not let it depart) with promised success—similar exhortation to hold and keep instruction as vital.
  • Proverbs 6:20 (verbal): Addresses a son to 'keep' a father's command and the teaching of the mother—parallel diction and the household transmission of instructional wisdom.
  • Proverbs 3:1-2 (thematic): Admonishes not to forget teaching and links adherence to long life and peace—similar encouragement to retain moral instruction because it benefits life.
  • Psalm 119:9 (thematic): Asks how a young person keeps his way pure and answers by guarding it according to God's word—connects the idea that preserving divine instruction sustains life and purity.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Hold fast instruction; do not let go—keep her, for she is your life.
  • Hold firm to discipline; do not let go—guard it, for it is your life.
14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men.

Pro.4.14 - Details

Original Text

בארח רשעים אל־ תבא ואל־ תאשר בדרך רעים׃

Morphology

  • בארח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • אל: NEG
  • תבא: VERB,qal,impf,2,f,sg
  • ואל: CONJ+PREP
  • תאשר: VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg
  • בדרך: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Prov.1:15 (verbal): Directly parallels the warning not to walk in the sinners' way — "my son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path." (same verb and path imagery).
  • Prov.2:12-15 (verbal): Speaks of deliverance from the way of the evil man and from men who leave the paths of uprightness—uses the same 'way/of the wicked' language and theme of avoidance.
  • Prov.4:15 (structural): The immediate continuation of 4:14—commands to turn away and pass from the wicked path (a close, parallel imperative sequence within the same admonition).
  • Ps.1:1 (thematic): Contrasts the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked: 'Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,' echoing the motif of avoiding the wicked's path.
  • Matt.7:13-14 (allusion): Jesus' gate/way imagery (wide gate leading to destruction vs. narrow to life) parallels the biblical motif of choosing or avoiding paths that lead to wickedness and ruin.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not enter into the path of the wicked; do not proceed in the way of evildoers.
  • Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evildoers.
15 Shun it—do not pass by it; turn away and go on.

Pro.4.15 - Details

Original Text

פרעהו אל־ תעבר־ בו שטה מעליו ועבור׃

Morphology

  • פרעהו: NOUN,prop,m,sg+PRON,3,m,sg
  • אל: NEG
  • תעבר: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms
  • בו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • שטה: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • מעליו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • ועבור: CONJ+VERB,qal,impf,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.4.14 (verbal): Immediate literary parallel in the same pericope: both verses warn against entering the way of the wicked and repeat the injunction to avoid and turn away.
  • Prov.1.10-16 (thematic): Similar parental warning not to consent to sinners' enticement or walk in their path—both counsel refusal to join the company and ways of the wicked.
  • Prov.2.12-15 (thematic): Speaks of deliverance from the ways of evil men and those who leave upright paths to walk in darkness—echoes the command to avoid and turn from a harmful road.
  • Ps.1.1-2 (thematic): Contrasts the blessed person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked with the wicked’s way; thematically parallels the injunction to avoid the wicked path.
  • Matt.7.13-14 (allusion): Jesus’ teaching to enter the narrow gate and avoid the broad way that leads to destruction echoes the wisdom tradition’s call to shun the wicked way and turn aside.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Turn away from it; do not pass by it—shun it, and pass on.
  • Turn away from it; do not pass by it—keep far from it and go on your way.
16 For they do not sleep unless they have worked harm, and their sleep is taken unless they have caused a fall.

Pro.4.16 - Details

Original Text

כי לא ישנו אם־ לא ירעו ונגזלה שנתם אם־ לא יכשילו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ישנו: VERB,qal,pres,3,m,pl
  • אם: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ירעו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ונגזלה: VERB,niphal,perf,3,f,sg
  • שנתם: NOUN,f,sg,abs+3mp
  • אם: CONJ
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • יכשילו: VERB,hiph,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Psalm 36:4 (verbal): Speaks of one who 'devises mischief upon his bed' and does not reject evil—close verbal and thematic parallel to sleeping only to plan wrongdoing.
  • Proverbs 1:11-12 (thematic): Warns against joining those who lie in wait to shed blood and bring others down—similar motif of conspirators who plan harm and cause others to fall.
  • Proverbs 6:12-15 (thematic): Describes a wicked, restless schemer who plots mischief and will suddenly come to ruin—parallels the character and outcome of those who cannot rest apart from harming others.
  • Isaiah 59:7-8 (thematic): Depicts people whose feet run to evil and whose ways are crooked, emphasizing continuous activity of wrongdoing—echoes the idea of persistent plotting and causing others to stumble.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For they do not sleep unless they have done harm, and their sleep is robbed unless they make someone fall.
  • For they do not sleep unless they have done wrong; their sleep is stolen unless they make someone stumble.
17 For their bread is the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence.

Pro.4.17 - Details

Original Text

כי לחמו לחם רשע ויין חמסים ישתו׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • לחמו: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs,poss:3,m,sg
  • לחם: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רשע: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ויין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • חמסים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • ישתו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Prov.1:31 (verbal): Uses the eating metaphor for receiving the consequences of wicked ways—"they shall eat the fruit of their way" parallels "they eat the bread of the wicked."
  • Prov.23:29-35 (thematic): A vivid warning about the destructive effects of wine and drunkenness; connects drinking with ruin and suffering similar to "wine of violence."
  • Amos 6:1-7 (thematic): Condemns the wealthy who feast and drink while oppressing others—links lavish eating/drinking with social violence and injustice, echoing "bread of the wicked" and "wine of violence."
  • Isaiah 51:17 (allusion): Speaks of drinking the cup of the Lord's wrath (a cup of violent judgment); parallels the motif of wine/cup as an instrument or symbol of violence and retribution.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For their bread is the bread of wickedness, and their wine is the wine of violence.
  • For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, shining brighter and brighter to the full day.

Pro.4.18 - Details

Original Text

וארח צדיקים כאור נגה הולך ואור עד־ נכון היום׃

Morphology

  • וארח: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • צדיקים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כאור: PREP
  • נגה: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,sg
  • הולך: VERB,qal,ptc,3,m,sg
  • ואור: CONJ+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • עד: PREP
  • נכון: ADJ,m,sg,abs
  • היום: NOUN,m,sg,def

Parallels

  • Psalm 112:4 (verbal): The upright are said to 'arise as light in the darkness'—similar verbal imagery of the righteous producing light.
  • Psalm 119:105 (structural): Combines the motifs of 'path' and 'light'—'Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,' echoing the proverb's path-as-light metaphor.
  • Isaiah 60:1 (thematic): Calls the people to 'Arise, shine, for your light has come'—the idea of increasing radiance until full illumination parallels the proverb's growing light to the 'perfect day.'
  • Matthew 5:14–16 (allusion): Jesus' teaching that disciples are 'the light of the world' who let their light shine before others resonates with the proverb's link between righteousness and shining light.
  • Philippians 2:15 (thematic): Believers are described as 'lights in the world' amid a crooked generation—echoing the moral and social radiance attributed to the righteous in Prov 4:18.

Alternative generated candidates

  • But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, shining more and more until the full day.
  • But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, growing brighter until the full day.
19 The way of the wicked is darkness; they do not know at what they stumble.

Pro.4.19 - Details

Original Text

דרך רשעים כאפלה לא ידעו במה יכשלו׃

Morphology

  • דרך: NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • רשעים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • כאפלה: PREP+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • לא: PART_NEG
  • ידעו: VERB,qal,perf,3,pl
  • במה: PREP+PRON,interr
  • יכשלו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl

Parallels

  • Prov.4:18 (structural): Direct structural contrast within the same context — the righteous' path is like the light of dawn, whereas 4:19 says the way of the wicked is darkness and they do not know where they stumble.
  • Prov.2:13-15 (verbal): Uses similar language about those who walk in the way of darkness, are crooked in their paths, and do not know where they will stumble — close thematic and verbal affinity within Proverbs.
  • Psalm 119:105 (thematic): ‘Your word is a lamp to my feet’ contrasts the guiding light for the righteous with the darkness of the wicked’s way in Prov 4:19.
  • Isaiah 59:10 (thematic): Imagery of groping and stumbling in darkness at noonday parallels the depiction of the wicked as walking in darkness and not knowing where they will stumble.
  • Psalm 1:6 (thematic): Contrasts the Lord’s care for the righteous with the fate of the wicked; thematically related to the divergent destinies and moral paths described in Prov 4:18–19.

Alternative generated candidates

  • The way of the wicked is darkness; they do not know on what they stumble.
  • The way of the wicked is darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
20 My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

Pro.4.20 - Details

Original Text

בני לדברי הקשיבה לאמרי הט־ אזנך׃

Morphology

  • בני: NOUN,m,pl,construct
  • לדברי: PREP
  • הקשיבה: VERB,hiph,impv,2,_,sg
  • לאמרי: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,cstr
  • הט: VERB,qal,impv,2,m,sg
  • אזנך: NOUN,f,sg,abs,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Prov.1.8 (verbal): Father's direct injunction to a son to 'hear' parental instruction—same imperative and parental-teaching context as Prov 4:20.
  • Prov.4.1 (structural): Immediate chapter parallel: opening summons 'Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father'—same address and pedagogical framework.
  • Prov.2.1 (verbal): Call to 'receive my words' and treasure the teachings—echoes the appeal to attend to and retain a father's sayings.
  • Ps.34.11 (structural): 'Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you'—similar vocative appeal to children to listen and be taught.
  • Isa.55.3 (verbal): 'Incline your ear...hear' shares the specific expression of inclining the ear to listen, a parallel exhortation to attentive hearing for life and instruction.

Alternative generated candidates

  • My son, attend to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
  • My son, attend to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Let them not escape your sight—keep them within your heart.

Pro.4.21 - Details

Original Text

אל־ יליזו מעיניך שמרם בתוך לבבך׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • יליזו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • מעיניך: PREP+NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • שמרם: VERB,qal,imp,2,m,sg+OBJ:3,m,pl
  • בתוך: PREP
  • לבבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:3 (verbal): Similar wording and idea—do not let mercy/truth depart but bind them and write them on the heart; both urge retention of moral instruction in the inner life.
  • Proverbs 6:21–23 (verbal): Commands to bind parental/wise instruction continually on your heart and keep their guidance close; language of binding and heart parallels Prov 4:21.
  • Deuteronomy 6:6–9 (allusion): Deuteronomic injunction to keep God's words in your heart and teach them to your children (bind on hand/doorposts); foundational background for idiom of 'keeping words in the heart.'
  • Psalm 119:11 (verbal): ‘I have stored up your word in my heart’ echoes the theme of internalizing divine/wisdom instruction to guide conduct and prevent sin.
  • Joshua 1:8 (thematic): The command that the law shall not depart from your mouth and you shall meditate on it day and night parallels the insistence that teaching remain ever-present in heart and life.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let them not depart from your sight—keep them within your heart.
  • Let them not depart from your eyes—keep them within your heart.
22 For they are life to those who find them and a healing to all their flesh.

Pro.4.22 - Details

Original Text

כי־ חיים הם למצאיהם ולכל־ בשרו מרפא׃

Morphology

  • כי: CONJ
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs
  • הם: PRON,personal,3,m,pl
  • למצאיהם: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,pl
  • ולכל: CONJ+PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • בשרו: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,3,m,sg
  • מרפא: NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:8 (verbal): Uses nearly identical language linking wisdom/commandments to physical well‑being: “for health to your body and nourishment to your bones,” echoing ‘life… and a healing to all his flesh.’
  • Proverbs 16:24 (verbal): Describes pleasant/wise words as producing sweetness and ‘health to the bones,’ a close metaphorical parallel to words/wisdom as life and healing.
  • Proverbs 12:18 (thematic): Contrasts destructive speech with the tongue of the wise that ‘brings healing,’ thematically aligning with the idea that wise words give life and health.
  • Deuteronomy 32:46–47 (structural): Presents God’s words/commandments as non‑futile and constituting ‘life’ for the listener—a legal/Mosaic parallel to wisdom being life and a healing.
  • Psalm 119:93 (thematic): Explicitly connects God’s precepts to life—“I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life”—echoing Proverbs’ link of wisdom/commands to life and healing.

Alternative generated candidates

  • For they are life to those who find them and a healing to all their flesh.
  • For they are life to those who find them, and a healing to all their flesh.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.

Pro.4.23 - Details

Original Text

מכל־ משמר נצר לבך כי־ ממנו תוצאות חיים׃

Morphology

  • מכל: PREP
  • משמר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • נצר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • לבך: NOUN,m,sg,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • כי: CONJ
  • ממנו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
  • תוצאות: NOUN,f,pl,abs
  • חיים: ADJ,m,pl,abs

Parallels

  • Luke 6:45 (verbal): Direct verbal parallel: 'Out of the heart come... the mouth'—both teach that words and actions flow from the inner life, so the heart is the source of conduct and life.
  • Matthew 15:18-19 (verbal): Jesus states that what proceeds from the heart (thoughts, murder, adultery, etc.) defiles a person, echoing Proverbs' claim that life’s outcomes originate in the heart.
  • Proverbs 23:7 (verbal): Within the same book: 'For as he thinks in his heart, so is he'—emphasizes that inner thoughts/attitudes determine a person's character and actions, supporting the injunction to guard the heart.
  • Jeremiah 17:9-10 (thematic): Describes the heart as deceitful and subject to divine searching and testing—underscores the need to watch and guard the heart because it governs life and behavior.
  • Ezekiel 36:26-27 (allusion): God's promise to give a 'new heart' and put His Spirit within addresses transformation of the inner life; connects the heart's condition to true life and obedience, the very concern of Prov 4:23.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.
  • Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Pro.4.24 - Details

Original Text

הסר ממך עקשות פה ולזות שפתים הרחק ממך׃

Morphology

  • הסר: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • ממך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg
  • עקשות: NOUN,f,sg,cons
  • פה: ADV
  • ולזות: CONJ+ADJ,f,du
  • שפתים: NOUN,m,pl,abs
  • הרחק: ADV
  • ממך: PREP+PRON,2,m,sg

Parallels

  • Psalm 34:13 (verbal): Almost identical injunction—keep the tongue from evil and the lips from speaking deceit; direct verbal parallel to putting away a deceitful/perverse mouth.
  • Proverbs 21:23 (thematic): Same proverbs tradition theme of guarding one's mouth and tongue to avoid harm—moral imperative to control speech.
  • James 3:6-10 (thematic): NT reflection on the destructive potential of the tongue and the moral responsibility to tame speech; echoes the ethical concern about perverse/deceitful lips.
  • Proverbs 15:4 (verbal): Contrast between wholesome speech ('a tree of life') and perverseness in the tongue that harms the spirit—uses similar vocabulary and moral contrast regarding speech.
  • Isaiah 59:3 (allusion): Condemns lips that speak lies as part of communal wrongdoing; shares the motif of lips/mouth as indicators and instruments of moral corruption.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Put away from you crooked speech; and put perverse lips far from you.
  • Put away perversity of mouth; put devious speech far from you.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

Pro.4.25 - Details

Original Text

עיניך לנכח יביטו ועפעפיך יישרו נגדך׃

Morphology

  • עיניך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+2ms
  • לנכח: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • יביטו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,pl
  • ועפעפיך: CONJ+NOUN,f,pl,poss2ms
  • יישרו: VERB,qal,impf,3,pl
  • נגדך: PREP+PRON,2,ms

Parallels

  • Proverbs 4:26 (structural): Immediate continuation of the same exhortation — after instructing to keep the eyes straight, the next verse directs making one's path level, forming a single unit of moral/behavioral guidance.
  • Psalm 119:37 (verbal): Requests God to turn the eyes away from worthless things (vanity) — language and concern about where one looks parallels the Proverbs admonition to keep eyes fixed ahead.
  • Philippians 3:13-14 (thematic): Paul's call to forget what lies behind and press on toward the goal echoes the forward-looking, single-minded orientation implied by 'let your eyes look straight ahead.'
  • Hebrews 12:2 (thematic): Urges believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith — a New Testament instance of the motif of spiritual focus and steadfast gaze toward a goal.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze before you.
  • Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Mark out the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.

Pro.4.26 - Details

Original Text

פלס מעגל רגלך וכל־ דרכיך יכנו׃

Morphology

  • פלס: VERB,piel,imp,2,m,sg
  • מעגל: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • רגלך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF,2,m,sg
  • וכל: CONJ+PRON,indef
  • דרכיך: NOUN,f,pl,abs+PRON,2,m,sg
  • יכנו: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg

Parallels

  • Proverbs 3:6 (verbal): Both verses use the imagery of 'straightening' or 'establishing' one's path—Proverbs 3:6 promises straightened paths when one acknowledges the Lord, echoing the call to make one's ways firm in Prov.4:26.
  • Proverbs 16:9 (thematic): Contrasts human planning and divine direction: Prov.4:26 urges careful shaping of one’s steps, while Prov.16:9 notes that the heart plans a way but the LORD directs the steps—both focus on the orientation and outcome of one's path.
  • Psalm 37:23 (verbal): Uses nearly identical imagery of 'the steps of a man' being established/ordered (often by the LORD), paralleling Prov.4:26’s concern with established, settled ways.
  • Psalm 119:105 (thematic): Employs the lamp/foot and path metaphor—God’s word guiding the feet and path—complementing Prov.4:26’s emphasis on examining and fixing one’s course.
  • Isaiah 30:21 (thematic): Speaks of being directed to 'this is the way, walk ye in it,' resonating with Prov.4:26’s imperative to make a straight course and follow established ways.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Ponder the path of your feet; let all your ways be established.
  • Ponder the path of your feet; make firm all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or to the left; keep your foot from evil.

Pro.4.27 - Details

Original Text

אל־ תט־ ימין ושמאול הסר רגלך מרע׃

Morphology

  • אל: NEG
  • תט: VERB,qal,impf,2,ms
  • ימין: NOUN,m,sg,abs
  • ושמאול: CONJ+NOUN,f,sg,abs
  • הסר: VERB,hiph,impv,2,m,sg
  • רגלך: NOUN,f,sg,abs+SUFF,2,m,sg
  • מרע: PREP+NOUN,m,sg,abs

Parallels

  • Joshua 1:7-8 (verbal): Command to be strong and careful to do the law and not turn from it 'to the right hand or to the left' — very close verbal parallel about avoiding deviation from the prescribed way.
  • Psalm 119:101 (verbal): 'I have restrained my feet from every evil way' echoes the warning to keep one's feet from evil and not turn aside — a verbal and thematic kinship concerning moral steadiness.
  • Proverbs 4:25-26 (structural): Immediate context in the same pericope: 'Let your eyes look straight ahead... ponder the path of your feet' — same instructive sequence urging straight conduct and refusing to turn aside.
  • Proverbs 3:5-6 (thematic): Trusting the LORD and acknowledging him so that he 'will make straight your paths' resonates thematically with the admonition not to turn right or left and to keep feet from evil.

Alternative generated candidates

  • Do not swerve to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil.
  • Do not turn to the right or the left—remove your foot from evil.

Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; give ear, that you may gain understanding.

For I impart good teaching to you; do not forsake my instruction.

For I too was a son to my father, tender and the only one before my mother.

He taught me, and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast to my words; keep my commandments, and live."

Acquire wisdom, acquire insight; do not forget, and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.

Do not abandon her, and she will guard you; love her, and she will protect you.

The beginning of wisdom is this: acquire wisdom; and with all your acquiring, acquire understanding.

Prize her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

She will set on your head a graceful garland; she will give you a crown of splendor.

Hear, my son, and accept my words; they will add years to your life.

I have guided you in the way of wisdom; I have led you along straight paths.

When you walk your step will not be impeded; and if you run you will not stumble.

Hold fast to instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life.

Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil men.

Shun it—do not pass by it; turn away and go on.

For they do not sleep unless they have worked harm, and their sleep is taken unless they have caused a fall.

For their bread is the bread of wickedness, and they drink the wine of violence. But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, shining brighter and brighter to the full day.

The way of the wicked is darkness; they do not know at what they stumble.

My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

Let them not escape your sight—keep them within your heart.

For they are life to those who find them and a healing to all their flesh.

Above all else, guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.

Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.

Mark out the path of your feet, and all your ways will be established.

Do not turn to the right or to the left; keep your foot from evil.