Ezekiel 40:24-41:26; Psalm 140; Proverbs 30:6–10; Revelation 11 Ezekiel 40:24-41:26 24 Then he brought me toward the south, and behold, a gate was facing south; and he measured its gate chambers, gateposts, and archways according to these same measurements. 25 There were windows in it and in its archways all around like those windows. Its …
Day 353 – December 19, 2022
Ezekiel 38:1-40:23; Psalm 139; Proverbs 30:1–5; Revelation 10 Ezekiel 38:1-40:23 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog and the land of Magog, the ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord …
Day 352 – December 18, 2022
Ezekiel 36, 37; Psalm 138:13–24; Proverbs 29:24–28; Revelation 9 Ezekiel 36, 37 1 “As for you, son of man, prophesy over the mountains of Israel, and say to the mountains of Israel, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord and Master: “Because the enemy said against you, ‘Good, well done! The …
Day 351 – December 17, 2022
Ezekiel 33-35; Psalm 138:1–12; Proverbs 29:19–23; Revelation 8 Ezekiel 33-35 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, speak to the sons of your people, and you will say to them, ‘On whatever land I bring the sword, take one man from among the people of the land …
Day 350 – December 16, 2022
Ezekiel 30-32; Psalms 136, 137; Proverbs 29:13–18; Revelation 7 Ezekiel 30-32 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Woe, woe be the day! 3 For the day of the Lord is near. It shall be the end of the nations. …
Day 349 – December 15, 2022
Ezekiel 27-29; Psalm 135:16–26; Proverbs 29:7–12; Revelation 6 Ezekiel 27-29 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre, 3 and you shall say to Tyre, situated at the entrance of the sea and market of the peoples on many coastlands, ‘Thus says …
Day 348 – December 14, 2022
Ezekiel 24-26; Psalm 135:1–15; Proverbs 29:1–6; Revelation 4, 5 Ezekiel 24-26 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying, 2 “Son of man, record for yourself daily, from this day, the day on which the king of …
Day 347 – December 13, 2022
Ezekiel 22, 23; Psalm 134:13–21; Proverbs 28:26–30; Revelation 3 Ezekiel 22, 23 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “As for you, son of man, will you judge the city of blood? Show her all her lawlessness. 3 You will say, ‘Thus says the Lord and Master: “O city that …
Day 346 – December 12, 2022
Ezekiel 20, 21; Psalm 134:1–12; Proverbs 28:21–25; Revelation 2 Ezekiel 20, 21 1 Again it came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that men from the elders of the house of Israel came to inquire of the Lord, and they sat before me. 2 …
Day 345 – December 11, 2022
Ezekiel 17-19; Psalms 132, 133; Proverbs 28:16–20; Revelation 1 Ezekiel 17-19 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, pose a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel. 3 You shall say, ‘Thus says the Lord: “A great eagle—with large wings, spreading them out very …
Day 344 – December 10, 2022
Ezekiel 15, 16; Psalm 131; Proverbs 28:12–15; Jude Ezekiel 15, 16 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, of all the wood of the branches in the forest, what would be made from the wood of the vine? 3 Would they take wood from it to make …
Day 343 – December 9, 2022
Ezekiel 12-14; Psalms 129, 130; Proverbs 28:6–11; 3 John Ezekiel 12-14 1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, you dwell in the midst of wrongdoers who have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear; for they are a house …
Day 342 – December 8, 2022
Ezekiel 8-11; Psalms 127, 128; Proverbs 28:1–5; 2 John Ezekiel 8-11 1 Again it came to pass in the sixth year, in the fifth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I sat in my house with the elders of Judah sitting before me, that the hand of the Lord came upon me. …
Day 341 – December 7, 2022
Ezekiel 4-7; Psalms 125, 126; Proverbs 27:25–29; 1 John 4:20-5:21 Ezekiel 4-7 1 “As for you, son of man, take a brick for yourself and lay it before you. You shall put it before your face and outline the city of Jerusalem on it. 2 On this outline you shall draw a wall, build a …
Day 340 – December 6, 2022
Ezekiel 1-3; Psalms 123, 124; Proverbs 27:21–24; 1 John 4:1–19 Ezekiel 1-3 1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was in the midst of the captivity by the River Chebar, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of …
Day 339 – December 5, 2022
Lamentations 5; Psalms 121, 122; Proverbs 27:16–20; 1 John 2:28-3:24 Lamentations 5 1 “O Lord, remember what happened to us;Look upon us with favorAnd see our disgrace.2 Our inheritance has been turned over to foreigners,And our homes to strangers.3 We have become orphans and have no father;Our mothers are as widows.4 “We pay for the …
Day 338 – December 4, 2022
Lamentations 4; Psalms 119, 120; Proverbs 27:11–15; 1 John 2:2–27 Lamentations 4 1 “How will gold lose its brightnessAnd fine silver become tarnished?The stones of the sanctuary are scatteredAt the head of every street.2 “The honored sons of Zion,Valuable as gold,How are they now regarded as clay pots,The works of a potter’s hands?3 “Even the …
Day 337 – December 3, 2022
Lamentations 3; Psalm 118:161–176; Proverbs 27:6–10; 1 John 1:1-2:1 Lamentations 3 1 “I am the man who sees povertyBy the rod of His anger upon me.2 He took me and led me awayInto darkness, and not into light.3 Surely He has turned His hand against meThroughout the day.4 “He has aged my flesh and my …
Day 336 – December 2, 2022
Lamentations 2; Psalm 118:145–160; Proverbs 27:1–5; 2 Peter 3 Lamentations 2 1 “How did the Lord darkenThe daughter of Zion in His wrath?He cast down the glory of IsraelFrom heaven to earth,And did not remember His footstoolIn the day of His wrath.2 “The Lord has swallowed up and not sparedAll the beauty of Jacob.In His …
Day 335 – December 1, 2022
Lamentations 1; Psalm 118:129–144; Proverbs 26:24–29; 2 Peter 2 Lamentations 1 1 Now it came to pass that after Israel was taken captive and Jerusalem became desolate, Jeremiah sat weeping; and he lamented this song of grief over Jerusalem and said:“How does the city now sit alone,She who was full of people?She has become like …
Day 334 – November 30, 2022
Epistle of Jeremiah; Psalm 118:113–128; Proverbs 26:18–23; 2 Peter 1 Epistle of Jeremiah The copy of an epistle Jeremiah sent to those being led away as captives to Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to proclaim a message to them, as it was commanded him by God.1 Because of the sins you committed in …
Day 333 – November 29, 2022
Baruch 3-5; Psalm 118:97–112; Proverbs 26:14–17; 1 Peter 5 Baruch 3-5 1 ‘O Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, a soul in straits and a spirit of weariness cries out to You. 2 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy, for we have sinned against You. 3 You endure forever, but we are perishing forever. 4 …
Day 332 – November 28, 2022
Baruch 1, 2; Psalm 118:81–96; Proverbs 26:10–13; 1 Peter 4 Baruch 1, 2 1 Now these are the words of the book written by Baruch, the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, the son of Zedekiah, the son of Hasadiah, the son of Hilkiah, while in Babylon, 2 in the fifth year, on the …
Day 331 – November 27, 2022
Jeremiah 49-52; Psalm 118:65–80; Proverbs 26:6–9; 1 Peter 3 Jeremiah 49-52 1 All the leaders of the army, Johanan and Azariah the son of Mahseiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, 2 came to Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, “Let our supplication now come before your face, and pray …
Day 330 – November 26, 2022
Jeremiah 45-48; Psalm 118:49–64; Proverbs 26:1–5; 1 Peter 2 Jeremiah 45-48 1 Shephatiah the son of Mattan, Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah heard the words Jeremiah spoke to the people, saying, 2 “Thus says the Lord: ‘He who dwells in this city shall die by the sword and famine, …
Day 329 – November 25, 2022
Jeremiah 42-44; Psalm 118:33–48; Proverbs 25:27–31; 1 Peter 1 Jeremiah 42-44 1 The word came to Jeremiah from the Lord in the days of Jehoiakim king of Judah, saying, 2 “Go to the house of the Rechabites; and you shall bring them to the house of the Lord, into one of the courts, and give …
Day 328 – November 24, 2022
Jeremiah 39-41; Psalm 118:17–32; Proverbs 25:22–26; James 5 Jeremiah 39-41 1 The word came from the Lord to Jeremiah in the tenth year of King Zedekiah of Judah. This was the eighteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. 2 The forces of the king of Babylon’s army made a fortification against Jerusalem, and Jeremiah …
Day 327 – November 23, 2022
Jeremiah 36-38; Psalm 118:1–16; Proverbs 25:17–21; James 4 Jeremiah 36-38 1 These are the words of the letter Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the elders of the captivity, and to the priests and false prophets. 2 (He sent it to Babylon for the captivity and for all the people, after the departure from …
Day 326 – November 22, 2022
Jeremiah 32-35; Psalm 117:17–29; Proverbs 25:12–16; James 3 Jeremiah 32-35 1 What Jeremiah prophesied against all the nations.2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel: “Take a cup of the unmixed wine from My hand, and you shall cause all the nations to whom I send you to drink it. 3 They will drink, vomit, …
Day 325 – November 21, 2022
Jeremiah 29-31; Psalm 117:1–16; Proverbs 25:6–11; James 2 Jeremiah 29-31 1 Against the Philistines:2 Thus says the Lord: “Behold, waters come up from the north and shall be a flooding torrent, which will flood the land, the entire city, and those dwelling in it. The men will cry out, and all those inhabiting the land …
Day 324 – November 20, 2022
Jeremiah 27, 28; Psalms 115, 116; Proverbs 25:1–5; James 1 Jeremiah 27, 28 1 The word of the Lord He spoke against Babylon.2 “Declare among the Gentiles and cause it to be heard. Do not conceal what is spoken. Say, ‘Babylon is conquered; Bel the fearless one has been put to shame; Merodach the luxurious …
Day 323 – November 19, 2022
Jeremiah 23-26; Psalm 114; Proverbs 24:35–39; Hebrews 12:28-13:25 Jeremiah 23-26 1 “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and destroy the sheep of My pasture!” 2 Therefore thus says the Lord against those who tend My people: “You have scattered My sheep and driven them out. You did not care for them. Behold, I shall punish …
Day 322 – November 18, 2022
Jeremiah 20-22; Psalm 113:12–26; Proverbs 24:29–34; Hebrews 12:1–27 Jeremiah 20-22 1 Now Pashhur the son of Immer, the priest who was also appointed governor in the house of the Lord, heard Jeremiah prophesying these words. 2 He struck him and cast him into the stockade by the gate of the house set apart near the …
Day 321 – November 17, 2022
Jeremiah 17-19; Psalm 113:1–11; Proverbs 24:24–28; Hebrews 11:23–40 Jeremiah 17-19 1 “Cursed is the man who puts his hope in man, and who will strengthen the flesh of his arm in him, and withdraws in his heart from the Lord. 2 For he shall be like a shrub in the desert. He shall not see …
Day 320 – November 16, 2022
Jeremiah 14-16; Psalms 111, 112; Proverbs 24:19–23; Hebrews 11:1–22 Jeremiah 14-16 1 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah concerning the drought, saying, 2 “Judah mourns, and her gates are empty. They are darkened in the land, and the cry of Jerusalem goes up. 3 Her nobles sent their young ones for water, but …
Day 319 – November 15, 2022
Jeremiah 10-13; Psalms 109, 110; Proverbs 24:13–18; Hebrews 10:19–39 Jeremiah 10-13 1 O house of Israel, hear the word of the Lord, for He has spoken to you. 2 Thus says the Lord: “Do not learn the ways of the Gentiles, and do not be afraid because of signs from the sky, for they themselves …
Day 318 – November 14, 2022
Jeremiah 7-9; Psalm 108:21–31; Proverbs 24:7–12; Hebrews 10:1–18 Jeremiah 7-9 1 Hear the word of the Lord, all you of Judah. 2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel: “Amend your ways and your practices, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. 3 Do not entrust yourselves to lying words, for they …
Day 317 – November 13, 2022
Jeremiah 4-6; Psalm 108:1–20; Proverbs 24:1–6; Hebrews 9 Jeremiah 4-6 1 “If Israel returns to Me,” says the Lord, “he shall return. If he puts away abominations from his mouth, and fears My presence, 2 and swears that the Lord lives with truth, judgment, and righteousness, then the Gentiles shall bless in Him, and in …
Day 316 – November 12, 2022
Jeremiah 1-3; Psalm 107; Proverbs 23:33–36; Hebrews 8 Jeremiah 1-3 1 The word of God came to Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah of the priests, who lived in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. 2 The word of God came to him in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in …
Day 315 – November 11, 2022
Isaiah 63-66; Psalm 106:31–43; Proverbs 23:28–32; Hebrews 7 Isaiah 63-66 1 Who is this who comes from Edom with red garments from Bozrah, so beautiful in His apparel, with force of strength? “I speak of righteousness and saving judgment.” 2 Why are Your garments red and Your apparel as one who treads in a winepress? …
Day 314 – November 10, 2022
Isaiah 58-62; Psalm 106:15–30; Proverbs 23:24–27; Hebrews 6 Isaiah 58-62 1 “Cry aloud with strength, and spare not; lift up your voice like a trumpet, and declare to My people their sins, and to the house of Jacob their lawlessness. 2 They seek Me day by day, and desire to know My ways. As a …
Day 313 – November 9, 2022
Isaiah 52-57; Psalm 106:1–14; Proverbs 23:19–23; Hebrews 5 Isaiah 52-57 1 Awake, awake, O Zion; put on your strength, O Zion, and put on your glory, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer continue to pass through you. 2 Shake off the dust and rise up. Sit down, O …
Day 312 – November 8, 2022
Isaiah 48-51; Psalm 105:32–48; Proverbs 23:13–18; Hebrews 4 Isaiah 48-51 1 “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel and have come forth from Judah, who swear by the name of the Lord God of Israel, mentioning it, but not with truth nor with righteousness, 2 and who are …
Day 311 – November 7, 2022
Isaiah 44-47; Psalm 105:16–31; Proverbs 23:6–12; Hebrews 3 Isaiah 44-47 1 Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant, and Israel, whom I chose. 2 Thus says the Lord God who made you, and formed you from the womb: “You will yet be helped; fear not, Jacob My servant, and Israel, My beloved, whom I chose. …
Day 310 – November 6, 2022
Isaiah 41-43; Psalm 105:1–15; Proverbs 23:1–5; Hebrews 2 Isaiah 41-43 1 “Be renewed before Me, O coastlands, for the rulers will gain their strength. Let them come near and speak together, then let them declare judgment. 2 Who raised up righteousness from the east, and called it to his feet, that it should go forth? …
Day 309 – November 5, 2022
Isaiah 37-40; Psalm 104:28–45; Proverbs 22:27–31; Hebrews 1 Isaiah 37-40 1 Thus it came to pass, when King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 Then he sent Eliakim the steward, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with …
Day 308 – November 4, 2022
Isaiah 31-36; Psalm 104:16–27; Proverbs 22:21–26; Philemon Isaiah 31-36 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are very strong, but who do not trust in the Holy One of Israel, nor seek God! 2 …
Day 307 – November 3, 2022
Isaiah 27-30; Psalm 104:1–15; Proverbs 22:16–20; Titus 3 Isaiah 27-30 1 In that day, God will bring His holy, great, and strong sword upon the fleeing dragon serpent, the perverse dragon serpent that flees; and He shall destroy the dragon. 2 In that day, there shall be a beautiful vineyard, and a desire to begin …
Day 306 – November 2, 2022
Isaiah 22-26; Psalm 103:19–35; Proverbs 22:11–15; Titus 2 Isaiah 22-26 1 The word concerning the valley of Zion:What has happened to you, now that you have all gone up to worthless houses? 2 The city is full of loud crying. Your slain men are not slain with the sword, nor are your dead those who …
Day 305 – November 1, 2022
Isaiah 15-21; Psalm 103:1–18; Proverbs 22:6–10; Titus 1 Isaiah 15-21 1 The word against the land of Moab:In the night the land of Moab shall be destroyed, for the wall of the land of Moab shall be destroyed in the night. 2 Lament for yourselves, for even Dibon, where your altar is, shall be destroyed. …
Day 304 – October 31, 2022
Isaiah 10-14; Psalm 102:13–22; Proverbs 22:1–5; 2 Timothy 4 Isaiah 10-14 1 “Woe to those who write evil things, for when they write such things, 2 they turn aside judgment from the poor, and rob judgment from the needy of My people, that the widow may be their prey and the orphan a spoil. 3 …
Day 303 – October 30, 2022
Isaiah 5-9 1 “Now I will sing to My Beloved a song of My Beloved regarding My vineyard: There was a vineyard for My Beloved, a place in power and richness. 2 He placed a wall around it and fortified it. He planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst …
Day 302 – October 29, 2022
Isaiah 1-4; Psalm 101:16–29; Proverbs 21:21–25; 2 Timothy 2 Isaiah 1-4 1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw against Judah and Jerusalem in the kingdom of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.2 Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth. For the Lord has spoken: “I have begotten and …
Day 301 – October 28, 2022
Malachi 1-3; Psalm 101:1–15; Proverbs 21:16–20; 2 Timothy 1 Malachi 1-3 1 The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by the hand of His messenger Malachi. Take it to heart!2 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau the brother …
Day 300 – October 27, 2022
Zechariah 10-14; Psalms 99, 100; Proverbs 21:11–15; 1 Timothy 6 Zechariah 10-14 9 “And I will sow them among the peoples, and those far off will remember Me. They will rear their children, and they will return. 10 And I shall bring them back from the land of Egypt and gather them in from the …
Day 299 – October 26, 2022
Zechariah 6-9; Psalms 97, 98; Proverbs 21:6–10; 1 Timothy 5 Zechariah 6-9 9 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 10 “Take the things of the captivity from the rulers, from its useful men and from those having come to understand it, and on that day you shall enter into the house …
Day 298 – October 25, 2022
Zechariah 1-5; Psalm 96; Proverbs 21:1–5; 1 Timothy 4 Zechariah 1-5 1 In the eighth month of the second year of the reign of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah, son of Berechiah, son of Addo the prophet, saying, 2 “The Lord has been very angry with your fathers, 3 and you …
Day 297 – October 24, 2022
Haggai 1, 2; Psalm 95; Proverbs 20:21–25; 1 Timothy 3 Haggai 1, 2 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, “Speak to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, from the …
Day 296 – October 23, 2022
Zephaniah 1-3; Psalm 94; Proverbs 20:16–20; 1 Timothy 2 Zephaniah 1-3 1 The word of the Lord which came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah.2 “Let all things be totally consumed from …
Day 295 – October 22, 2022
Habakkuk 1-3; Psalm 93:16–23; Proverbs 20:11–15; 1 Timothy 1 Habakkuk 1-3 1 The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw.The Prophet Complains of Injustice2 How long, O Lord, shall I cry out to You, and You will not hear me? Being wronged I cry out to You; You will not save. 3 Why have You shown …
Day 294 – October 21, 2022
Nahum 1-3; Psalm 93:1–15; Proverbs 20:6–10; 2 Thessalonians 3 Nahum 1-3 1 The burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.2 God is jealous, and the Lord is an avenger; the Lord is avenging with fury; the Lord takes vengeance on His adversaries and drives out His enemies. 3 The Lord …
Day 293 – October 20, 2022
Jonah 1-4; Psalm 92; Proverbs 20:1–5; 2 Thessalonians 2 Jonah 1-4 1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise and go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach in it; for the cry of her wickedness has come up to me.” 3 But Jonah rose up …
Day 292 – October 19, 2022
Obadiah; Psalm 91; Proverbs 19:25–29; 2 Thessalonians 1 Obadiah 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God to Edom: “I heard a report from the Lord, and He sent out a message to the nations, saying, ‘Arise, and let us rise up against her for battle.’ 2 Behold, I have made you least …
Day 291 – October 18, 2022
Joel 1-4; Psalm 90; Proverbs 19:19–24; 1 Thessalonians 5 1 The word of the Lord came to Joel the son of Pethuel.Invasion of the Locusts and the Caterpillars2 Hear this, you elders, and give ear, all of you inhabiting the land. Have such things happened in your days or in the days of your fathers? …
Day 290 – October 17, 2022
Micah 5-7; Psalm 89; Proverbs 19:13–18; 1 Thessalonians 4 Micah 5-7 1 “And you, O Bethlehem, House of Ephrathah, though you are fewest in number among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to me the One to be ruler of Israel. His goings forth were from the beginning, even from …
Day 289 – October 16, 2022
Micah 1-4; Psalm 88:39–53; Proverbs 19:7–12; 1 Thessalonians 3 Micah 1-4 1 The word of the Lord came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, and Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, concerning what he saw as it relates to Samaria and Jerusalem. Judgment against Israel and Judah 2 Hear these words, O …
Day 288 – October 15, 2022
Amos 5:4-9:15; Psalm 88:20–38; Proverbs 19:1–6; 1 Thessalonians 2 Amos 5:4-9:15 16 Therefore the Lord God Almighty says, “There shall be wailing in all the streets, and it shall be said in all the highways, ‘Woe! Woe!’ The farmer shall be called to mourning and lamentation, as will those skilled in wailing and complaining. 17 …
Day 287 – October 14, 2022
Amos 1:1-5:3; Psalm 88:1–19; Proverbs 18:18–23; 1 Thessalonians 1 Amos 1:1-5:3 1 The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. 2 …
Day 286 – October 13, 2022
Hosea 12:8-14:10; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12–17; Colossians 4:2–18 Hosea 12:8-14:10 8 “As for Canaan, There is a balance of wrongdoing in his hand, For he has loved to oppress. 9 As for Ephraim, he said, ‘Nevertheless, I am rich; I have found relief for myself.’ But none of his labors shall be found in him, …
Day 285 – October 12, 2022
Hosea 10:1-12:7; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6–11; Colossians 3:1-4:1 Hosea 10:1-12:7 1 Israel is a luxuriant vine; Her fruit is abundant. According to the multitude of her fruits She has multiplied her altars; According to the wealth of his land He has set up pillars. 2 They have divided their hearts; Now shall they be utterly …
Day 284 – October 11, 2022
Hosea 8, 9; Psalm 85; Proverbs 18:1–5; Colossians 2 Hosea 8, 9 1 “He shall come into their midst like the land, Like an eagle against the house of the Lord, Because they broke My covenant And acted impiously against My law. 2 They shall cry out to Me, saying, ‘O God, we know You.’ …
Day 283 – October 10, 2022
Hosea 6, 7; Psalm 84; Proverbs 17:26–30; Colossians 1 Hosea 6, 7 1 “‘Let us go and return to the Lord our God; For He has grasped and will heal us; He will smite and plug the wound with lint. 2 After two days He will heal us. In the third day we shall rise …
Day 282 – October 9, 2022
Hosea 3-5; Psalm 83; Proverbs 17:21–25; Philippians 4:2–23 Hosea 3-5 1 Then the Lord said to me, “Go yet again and love a woman that loves evil things, an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, for they look after strange gods and love raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for …
Day 281 – October 8, 2022
Hosea 1, 2; Psalm 82; Proverbs 17:16–20; Philippians 3:1-4:1 Hosea 1, 2 1 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea the son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel. Hosea’s Family 2 The beginning …
Day 280 – October 7, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 51; Psalm 81; Proverbs 17:11–15; Philippians 2 Wisdom of Sirach 51 1 I will give thanks to You, O Lord and King,And I will praise You as my God and Savior.I give thanks to Your name.2 For You have been my protector and helper,And You redeemed my body from destructionAnd from the …
Day 279 – October 6, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 50; Psalm 80; Proverbs 17:6–10; Philippians 1 Wisdom of Sirach 50 1 There was Simon, the high priest and son of Onias,Who repaired the house during his life And strengthened the temple in his days.2 He also laid the foundation of the double high wall,The fortified wall surrounding the temple.3 In his days …
Day 278 – October 5, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 48, 49; Psalm 79; Proverbs 17:1–5; Ephesians 6 Wisdom of Sirach 48, 49 1 Then Elijah the prophet rose up like fire,And his word burned like a lamp.2 He brought a famine upon them,And in his zeal he reduced them in number.3 By the word of the Lord he shut up heaven, And …
Day 277 – October 4, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 46, 47; Psalm 78; Proverbs 16:26–31; Ephesians 5:15–33 Wisdom of Sirach 46, 47 1 Mighty in battle was Joshua the son of NunAnd successor to Moses in prophecies.He became, in accordance with his name,A great savior of God’s chosen ones,To punish the enemies who rose up against themThat he might give Israel …
Day 276 – October 3, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 44:19-45:26; Psalm 77:56–72; Proverbs 16:21–25; Ephesians 4:25-5:14 Wisdom of Sirach 44:19-45:26 19 Abraham was a great father of many nations,And no one is found like him in glory.20 He kept the law of the Most High,Who made a covenant with him.He established a covenant in his flesh,And he was found faithful in …
Day 275 – October 2, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 43:1-44:18; Psalm 77:38–55; Proverbs 16:16–20; Ephesians 4:1–24 Wisdom of Sirach 43:1-44:18 1 The exultation of the heavenly heightsIs the firmament of purity,The form of heaven with the vision of glory.2 The sun, when it appears, making proclamation as it goes forth,Is a wonderful instrument, a work of the Most High.3 At noon …
Day 274 – October 1, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 41, 42; Psalm 77:18–37; Proverbs 16:11–15; Ephesians 3 Wisdom of Sirach 41, 42 1 O death, how bitter is the memory of youTo a man at peace with his possessions,To a man without distractions and prosperous in everything,And still strong enough to enjoy his food.2 O death, your judgment is goodTo the …
Day 273 – September 30, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 39:12-40:30; Psalm 77:1–17; Proverbs 16:6–10; Ephesians 2 Wisdom of Sirach 39:12-40:30 12 I have yet more to tell, and I will describe it in detail;For I am filled like a full moon.13 So hear me, O holy sons, And bud forth like a roseSpringing up by a running stream.14 Like frankincense, emit a …
Day 272 – September 29, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 38:1-39:11; Psalm 76:11–21; Proverbs 16:1–5; Ephesians 1 Wisdom of Sirach 38:1-39:11 1 Honor the physician with the honor due him,And also according to your need of him,For the Lord created him.2 Healing comes from the Most High,And he will receive a gift from the king.3 The physician’s skill will lift up his …
Day 271 – September 28, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 36, 37; Psalm 76:1–10; Proverbs 15:33–38; Galatians 6 Wisdom of Sirach 36, 37 1 Have mercy on us, O Lord, the God of all, and look upon us,And put Your fear on all the nations.2 Raise Your hand against foreign nationsAnd let them see Your power.3 As in us You have been …
Day 270 – September 27, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 34, 35; Psalm 75; Proverbs 15:27–32; Galatians 5 Wisdom of Sirach 34, 35 1 Vain hopes and lying belong to a man without understanding, And dreams give wing to senseless men. 2 Like him who grasps after shadows and chases the wind, So is he who pays attention to dreams. 3 The …
Day 269 – September 26, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 32, 33; Psalm 74; Proverbs 15:21–26; Galatians 4 Wisdom of Sirach 32, 33 1 Did they appoint you as leader of the banquet? Do not exalt yourself. Among them be as one of them. Take care of them and only then be seated. 2 Then having fulfilled all your duties, take your …
Day 268 – September 25, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 30, 31; Psalm 73:12–23; Proverbs 15:16–20; Galatians 3 Wisdom of Sirach 30, 31 1 The man who loves his son will chastise him often, So he may rejoice in him in his later years. 2 He who disciplines his son will profit by him And boast of him among acquaintances. 3 The …
Day 267 – September 24, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 28, 29; Psalm 73:1–11; Proverbs 15:11–15; Galatians 2 Wisdom of Sirach 28, 29 1 He who seeks revenge will find it from the Lord, And He will surely punish his sins. Showing Mercy 2 Forgive a wrong done you by your neighbor; Then your sins will be pardoned when you pray. 3 …
Day 266 – September 23, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 26, 27; Psalm 72:15–28; Proverbs 15:6–10; Galatians 1 Wisdom of Sirach 26, 27 1 Happy is the husband of a good wife; The number of his days will be doubled. 2 A courageous wife makes her husband glad, And his years will be full of peace. 3 A good wife is a …
Day 265 – September 22, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 24:19-25:25; Psalm 72:1–14; Proverbs 15:1–5; 2 Corinthians 13 Wisdom of Sirach 24:19-25:25 19 “Come to me, you who desire me, And take your fill of my fruits. 20 For the remembrance of me is sweeter than honey, And my inheritance is sweeter than the honeycomb. 21 Those who eat me will hunger …
Day 264 – September 21, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 23:1-24:18; Psalm 71; Proverbs 14:31–36; 2 Corinthians 12 Wisdom of Sirach 23:1-24:18 1 O Lord, Father and Master of my life, Do not leave me to their counsel, Nor let me fall because of them. 2 Who will set whips over my thoughts And the discipline of wisdom over my heart, So …
Day 263 – September 20, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22; Psalm 70:14–24; Proverbs 14:26–30; 2 Corinthians 11:16–33 Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22 1 My son, have you sinned? No longer add to them, but pray about your former sins. 2 Flee from sin as you would from the presence of a snake, For if you approach it, it will bite …
Day 262 – September 19, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20; Psalm 70:1–13; Proverbs 14:21–25; 2 Corinthians 11:1–15 Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20 1 A working man who is a drunk will not become wealthy, And he who despises small things will fail little by little. 2 Wine and women will draw away intelligent men, And he who joins himself to …
Day 261 – September 18, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18; Psalm 69; Proverbs 14:16–20; 2 Corinthians 10 Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18 1 The Lord created man from the earth And returned him to it again. 2 He gave them a certain number of days and an appointed time, And He gave them authority over it. 3 He clothed them …
Day 260 – September 17, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16; Psalm 68:21–37; Proverbs 14:11–15; 2 Corinthians 9 Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16 1 He who fears the Lord will do this, And he who holds fast to the law will obtain wisdom. 2 She will come to meet him like a mother And accept him like the wife of one’s …
Day 259 – September 16, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14; Psalm 68:1–20; Proverbs 14:6–10; 2 Corinthians 8 Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14 1 Whoever touches pitch will be stained, And whoever associates with an arrogant man will become like him. 2 Do not lift a weight too heavy for you, Nor associate with a man stronger and richer than you. …
Day 258 – September 15, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12; Psalm 67:21–36; Proverbs 14:1–5; 2 Corinthians 7 Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12 1 The wisdom of a humble man will exalt his head, And he will take his seat among the great. Outward Appearances 2 Do not praise a man for his good looks, And do not detest one because …
Day 257 – September 14, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10; Psalm 67:1–20; Proverbs 13:22–27; 2 Corinthians 6 Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10 1 Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom And so teach her an evil lesson about yourself. 2 Do not give your soul to a woman To let her trample on your strength. 3 Do …
Day 256 – September 13, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8; Psalm 66; Proverbs 13:16–21; 2 Corinthians 5 Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8 1 Do no evil things, And evil will never overtake you. 2 Stay away from wrongdoing, And it will turn away from you. 3 My son, do not sow on the furrows of wrongdoing, And you will not …
Day 255 – September 12, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6; Psalm 65; Proverbs 13:11–15; 2 Corinthians 4 Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6 1 Do not set your heart on your possessions, And do not say, “I am independent.” 2 Do not follow yourself and your strength So as to walk in the desires of your heart; 3 And do not …
Day 254 – September 11, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4; Psalm 64; Proverbs 13:6–10; 2 Corinthians 3 Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4 1 Give heed to me, O children, for I am your father, And do what I tell you, that you may be saved. 2 For the Lord honored the father over the children And strengthened the judgment of …
Day 253 – September 10, 2022
Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2; Psalm 63; Proverbs 13:1–5; 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17 Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2 1 All wisdom comes from the Lord And is with Him forever. 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, The drops of rain, and the days of eternity? 3 Who can search out the height of …
Day 252 – September 9, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22; Psalm 62; Proverbs 12:26–31; 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22 5 When they resolved to kill the babes of Your holy ones And one child was exposed and rescued, You took away as a rebuke a multitude of their children; And You destroyed them together in the violent water. 6 …
Day 251 – September 8, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4; Psalm 61; Proverbs 12:21–25; 1 Corinthians 16 Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4 15 To escape from Your hand is impossible, 16 For the ungodly who refuse to know You Were flogged by the strength of Your arm. They were pursued by rains, hail, and thunderstorms And consumed by fire. 17 For the …
Day 250 – September 7, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14; Psalm 60; Proverbs 12:16–20; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14 1 But You, our God, are kind, true, patient,And govern all things in mercy.2 For even if we sin, we belong to You and know Your might;But we will not sin,Because we know that we are counted as belonging to …
Day 249 – September 6, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 14; Psalm 59; Proverbs 12:11–15; 1 Corinthians 15:1–34 Wisdom of Solomon 14 1 Again, someone getting ready for a voyageAnd about to sail through wild wavesCries out loud to a piece of woodMore fragile than the ship that carries him.2 For it was desire for gain that contrived that boat,And wisdom was …
Day 248 – September 5, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19; Psalm 58; Proverbs 12:6–10; 1 Corinthians 14:26–40 Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19 12 For who will say, “What have You done?”Or who will oppose Your judgment?Who will bring a charge against YouFor destroying the nations You made?Or who will stand before YouTo plead as an advocate for unrighteous men?13 For neither is …
Day 247 – September 4, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11; Psalm 57; Proverbs 12:1–5; 1 Corinthians 14:1–25 Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11 1 Wisdom prospered their works by the hand of a holy prophet.2 They traveled through an uninhabited desertAnd pitched their tents in impassable places.3 They held their ground in warsAnd defended themselves against their enemies.4 They thirsted and called upon …
Day 246 – September 3, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10; Psalm 56; Proverbs 11:26–30; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10 1 “O God of our fathers and the Lord of mercy,Who made all things by Your word2 And in Your wisdom built a man,That by You He might be the master of what is created,3 And manage the …
Day 245 – September 2, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8; Psalm 55; Proverbs 11:21–25; 1 Corinthians 12:1–30 Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8 1 Now I also am a mortal, the same as all men,And earthborn, a descendant of the first-formed man;For in the womb of a mother I was engraved as flesh. 2 In a period of ten months, I was …
Day 244 – September 1, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6; Psalm 54:13–24; Proverbs 11:16–20; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6 1 Then the righteous man will stand with confidenceIn the presence of those who afflict him;And those who reject his labors,2 When they see him, will be shaken with dreadful fear;And they shall be amazed at his unexpected …
Day 243 – August 31, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4; Psalm 54:1–12; Proverbs 11:11–15; 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4 1 But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,And no torture will ever touch them.2 In the eyes of the undiscerning they seemed to have died,And their departure was considered to be misfortune,3 And …
Day 242 – August 30, 2022
Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2; Psalms 52, 53; Proverbs 11:6–10; 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2 1 Love righteousness, you who judge on the earth.Think about the Lord in goodnessAnd seek Him with sincerity of heart;2 Because He is found by those who do not tempt Him,And He is manifest to those who …
Day 241 – August 29, 2022
Song of Songs 7, 8; Psalm 51; Proverbs 11:1–5; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13 Song of Songs 7, 8 1 Return, return, O Shulamite;Return, return, and we will look at you.The GroomWhat will you see in the Shulamite,She who comes as the troops of armies?2 Why are your feet beautiful in your sandals,O daughter of Nadab?The curves …
Day 240 – August 28, 2022
Song of Songs 5, 6; Psalm 50:11–21; Proverbs 10:28–33; 1 Corinthians 9 Song of Songs 5, 6 The Groom1 I came into my garden, O my sister, my bride;I harvested my myrrh with my spices;I ate my bread with my honeyAnd drank my wine with my milk.O friends, eat and drink,And O brothers, drink abundantly.The …
Day 239 – August 27, 2022
Song of Songs 3, 4; Psalms 50:1–10; Proverbs 10:23–27; 1 Corinthians 8 Song of Songs 3, 4 1 In the night on my bedI sought him whom my soul loves;I sought him, but did not find him.I called him, but he did not hear me.2 I will rise now and go about the city,In the …
Day 238 – August 26, 2022
Song of Songs 1, 2; Psalms 49:16–23; Proverbs 10:17–22; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 Song of Songs 1, 2 The Bride1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth,For your love is better than wine,3 And the smell of your ointments is better than all spices.Your name is …
Day 237 – August 25, 2022
Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14; Psalm 49:1–15; Proverbs 10:12–16; 1 Corinthians 7:1–24 Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14 11 If the serpent bites when it is not charmed,Then there is no advantage to the charmer.12 The words of a wise mouth are gracious,But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up.13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,And the end …
Day 236 – August 24, 2022
Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10; Psalm 48:11–21; Proverbs 10:7–11; 1 Corinthians 6 Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10 1 Who knows the wise?And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,And a man shameless in face will be hated.Obey Those Who Rule2 Keep the king’s commandment and spare no effort for the sake of your oath to …
Day 235 – August 23, 2022
Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29; Psalm 48:1–10; Proverbs 10:1–6; 1 Corinthians 5 Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29 7 If you see the oppression of the poor and the violation of judgment and righteousness in the land, do not marvel at the matter; for there is a high official to watch over a high official, and higher ones over them! 8 Moreover, …
Day 234 – August 22, 2022
Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:6; Psalm 47; Proverbs 9:21–25; 1 Corinthians 4 Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:6 1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:2 A time to give birthAnd a time to die;A time to plantAnd a time to pluck what is planted.3 A time to killAnd a time to heal;A time to …
Day 233 – August 21, 2022
Ecclesiastes 1, 2; Psalm 46; Proverbs 9:16–20; 1 Corinthians 3 Ecclesiastes 1, 2 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Israel in Jerusalem.The Vanity of Life2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher;“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!”3 What advantage does a man have in all his laborIn which he toils …
Day 232 – August 20, 2022
Job 41, 42; Psalm 45; Proverbs 9:12–15; 1 Corinthians 2 Job 41, 42 1 “Have you not seen him?Have you not wondered at what has been said of him?2 Do you not fear because I am prepared?Who then is able to stand against Me?3 Who will stand against Me and endure,Since everything under heaven is …
Day 231 – August 19, 2022
Job 39, 40; Psalms 44; Proverbs 9:7–11; 1 Corinthians 1 Job 39, 40 1 “Do you know the time when the wild rock goats bear young,And do you mark when the deer gives birth?2 Do you number the full months of childbearing,And have you relieved their pangs?3 Have you reared their young without fear,And have …
Day 230 – August 18, 2022
Job 38; Psalms 43:10–27; Proverbs 9:1–6; Romans 16 Job 38 1 After Elihu had ceased from speaking, then the Lord spoke to Job out of the whirlwind and clouds, saying:2 “Who is this who hides counsel from Me,And holds words in his heartAnd thinks to conceal them from Me?3 Gird your waist like a man;I …
Day 229 – August 17, 2022
Job 36, 37; Psalm 43:1–9; Proverbs 8:32–35; Romans 15:22–33 Job 36, 37 1 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 ‘Wait for me yet a little while, that I may teach you,For there is yet more for me to say.3 I will gather my knowledge from afarAnd truly speak of righteousness in my works.4 You were not …
Day 228 – August 16, 2022
Job 34:10-35:16; Psalms 41, 42; Proverbs 8:27–31; Romans 15:1–21 Job 34:10-35:16 10 “Therefore listen to me, you wise in heart:May it be far from me to act in an ungodly way before the LordAnd to pervert righteousness before the Almighty.11 Yes, He renders to a man as each one of them does,And in a man’s …
Day 227 – August 15, 2022
Job 33:1-34:9; Psalm 40; Proverbs 8:22–26; Romans 14 Job 33:1-34:9 1 “Nevertheless, hear my words, Job,And pay close attention to what I say.2 For behold, I have opened my mouthAnd my tongue has spoken.3 By my words, my heart shall be found pure;And the understanding of my lips will think pure thoughts.4 The divine Spirit …
Day 226 – August 14, 2022
Job 31, 32; Psalm 39; Proverbs 8:17–21; Romans 13 Job 31, 32 1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes,And I will not think upon a virgin.2 What has God apportioned from above,And what is the inheritance of the Mighty One from on high?3 Is not destruction for the wrongdoer,And alienation for those who …
Day 225 – August 13, 2022
Job 29, 30; Psalm 38; Proverbs 8:11–16; Romans 12 Job 29, 30 1 Job continued further and said in his speech:2 “Who may put me in months past,As in the days when God protected me—3 As when His lamp shone upon my head,And by His light I walked in the darkness;4 As when I steadfastly …
Day 224 – August 12, 2022
Job 26-28; Psalm 37:12–23; Proverbs 8:6–10; Romans 11:16–36 Job 26-28 1 But Job answered and said:2 “To whom are you attached,Or whom are you going to help?Is it not He who has great strengthAnd whose arm is powerful?3 To whom have you given counsel?Is it not to Him who has all wisdom?Or whom will you …
Day 223 – August 11, 2022
Job 23-25; Psalm 37:1–11; Proverbs 8:1–5; Romans 11:1–15 Job 23-25 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “Indeed, I know pleading is out of my reach,For His hand is heavy upon my groaning.3 Who then would know, that I might find Him,And might bring this matter to an end?4 I would state my case before HimAnd …
Day 222 – August 10, 2022
Job 21, 22; Psalm 36:21–40; Proverbs 7:25–27; Romans 10 Job 21, 22 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “Listen carefully to my words,That I may not have this consolation from you.3 Bear with me and I will speak;Then you will stop laughing at me.4 “What? Is there any one who does not blame me?Or why …
Day 221 – August 9, 2022
Job 19, 20; Psalm 36:1–20; Proverbs 7:21–24; Romans 9:14–33 Job 19, 20 1 Then Job answered and said:2 “How long will you weary my soulAnd take me down with words?3 Only know how the Lord has dealt with me thus.You speak against me, and while shaming me,You press hard on me.4 Yes indeed, I have …
Day 220 – August 8, 2022
Job 16-18; Psalm 35; Proverbs 7:13–20; Romans 9:1–13 Job 16-18 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “I have heard many such things; You are all bad comforters. 3 What order is there in words of wind? Or what troubles you, that you answer thus? 4 I also could speak as you do, If indeed …
Day 219 – August 7, 2022
Job 14, 15; Psalm 34:17–28; Proverbs 7:7–12; Romans 8:18–39 Job 14, 15 1 “For mortal man born of woman Is short-lived and full of wrath. 2 He falls like a flower that blooms, And like a shadow, he does not continue. 3 Have You not taken account of him And brought him to judgment before …
Day 218 – August 6, 2022
Job 11-13; Psalm 34:1–16; Proverbs 7:1–6; Romans 8:1–17 Job 11-13 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 “He who speaks much should also listen in turn, Or does the fluent speaker think himself to be righteous? Blessed is the short-lived offspring of a woman. 3 Do not be wordy in your speech, For …
Day 217 – August 5, 2022
Job 9, 10; Psalm 33:12–23; Proverbs 6:37–40; Romans 7 Job 9, 10 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “I know that is true, But how can a mortal man be righteous before the Lord? 3 If he should wish to enter into judgment with Him, The Lord would not listen to him, For he …
Day 216 – August 4, 2022
Job 7, 8; Psalm 33:1–11; Proverbs 6:32–36; Romans 6 Job 7, 8 1 “Is not the life of a man on earth an ordeal? Is not his life also like the life of a hired man working by the day, 2 Or like a servant who fears his master, Or like one who grasps for …
Day 215 – August 3, 2022
Job 5, 6; Psalm 32:13–22; Proverbs 6:26–31; Romans 5 Job 5, 6 1 “But call out, if there is anyone who will obey you, Or if you shall see any of the holy angels. 2 For wrath destroys a foolish man, And envy slays one who is deceived. 3 I have seen foolish people taking …
Day 214 – August 2, 2022
Job 3, 4; Psalm 32:1–12; Proverbs 6:20–25; Romans 4 Job 3, 4 1 After this, Job opened his mouth 2 and cursed his day, saying: 3 “May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which they said, ‘Behold, a male child.’ 4 May that day be darkness, And may the …
Day 213 – August 1, 2022
Job 1, 2; Psalm 31; Proverbs 6:17–19; Romans 3 Job 1, 2 1 There was a man in the land of Ausitis whose name was Job. That man was true, blameless, righteous, and God-fearing, and he abstained from every evil thing. 2 Now he had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and his cattle consisted …
Day 212 – July 31, 2022
3 Maccabees 6, 7; Psalm 30:15–25; Proverbs 6:13–16; Romans 2 3 Maccabees 6, 7 1 Now there was a certain man, Eleazar, famous among the priests of the land, who reached the prime of his life in old age and adorned his life with every virtue. He directed the elders around him to call on …
Day 211 – July 30, 2022
3 Maccabees 5; Psalm 30:1–14; Proverbs 6:7–12; Romans 1 3 Maccabees 5 1 Then the king, filled with wrath and anger and inflexible in every respect, summoned Hermon, the keeper of the elephants. 2 On the following day, he ordered that he take all the elephants—five hundred in number—and get them drunk with plenty of …
Day 210 – July 29, 2022
3 Maccabees 3, 4; Psalm 29; Proverbs 6:1–6; Acts 28 3 Maccabees 3, 4 1 When the ungodly king heard this, he reached such a point of rage that he was angry not only at the Jews of Alexandria, but even more so against those in the countryside. So he commanded that they all be …
Day 209 – July 28, 2022
3 Maccabees 1, 2; Psalm 28; Proverbs 5:20–23; Acts 27:21–44 3 Maccabees 1, 2 1 When Philopator heard from those who returned that the regions he ruled had been captured by Antiochus, he issued orders to all his infantry and cavalry forces, took his sister Arsinoe along with him, and set out toward the area …
Day 208 – July 27, 2022
2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39; Psalm 27; Proverbs 5:15–19; Acts 27:1–20 2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39 18 Nevertheless, when Nicanor heard of the bravery of Judas and his men and their courage in battle for their country, he pulled back from deciding the matter by bloodshed. 19 So he sent forth Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to offer and receive …
Day 207 – July 26, 2022
2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17; Psalm 26; Proverbs 5:7–14; Acts 26 2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17 17 From there, they went ninety-five miles and continued on to Charax, to the Jews who were called Toubiani. 18 They did not overtake Timothy in that region, for by then he had departed from there without accomplishing anything; but in one place …
Day 206 – July 25, 2022
2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16; Psalm 25; Proverbs 5:1–6; Acts 25 2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16 24 Now Timothy, who had been defeated previously by the Jews, gathered a very massive and powerful force of mercenaries and assembled cavalry from Asia in no small number. Then he arrived as though he would take Judea captive. 25 As he drew …
Day 205 – July 24, 2022
2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23; Psalm 24:12–22; Proverbs 4:24–28; Acts 24 2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23 21 With these words he gave them good courage and prepared them to die on behalf of their laws and their homeland. Then he divided his forces into four parts. 22 He appointed his brothers, Simon and Joseph and Jonathan, each to command …