“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 6:33
BibleGateway: Proverbs 31 ESV Text: Proverbs 31 Proverbs 31 (Listen) The Words of King Lemuel 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2 What are you doing, my son?1 What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows?3 Do not give your strength to women, your ways… The oracle of King Lemuel provides three pieces of advice for kings. Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem about the ideal woman.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 29 ESV Text: Proverbs 29 Proverbs 29 (Listen) 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the… The wicked are dangerous to a kingdom. Solomon gives final advice for kings.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 28 ESV Text: Proverbs 28 Proverbs 28 (Listen) 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.2 When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of… Solomon promotes justice for the poor and warns against the wicked.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 27 ESV Text: Proverbs 27 Proverbs 27 (Listen) 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not… Solomon teaches wisdom in dealing with family and friends.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 26 ESV Text: Proverbs 26 Proverbs 26 (Listen) 26:1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.2 Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its… Solomon teaches regarding fools.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 25 ESV Text: Proverbs 25 Proverbs 25 (Listen) More Proverbs of Solomon 25:1 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied. 2 It is the glory of God… Solomon continues teaching wisdom and righteousness, giving advice especially for kings.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 24 ESV Text: Proverbs 24 Proverbs 24 (Listen) 24:1 Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them,2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble. 3 By wisdom a house is… Ultimately the wicked will not prosper. Ultimately wisdom and righteousness will be rewarded. Solomon compiles a number of wise sayings.
BibleGateway: Proverbs 23 ESV Text: Proverbs 23 Proverbs 23 (Listen) 23:1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what1 is before you,2 and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.3 Do… Wealth and worldly success can be deceiving. Solomon encourages his son to follow the wise instruction of his parents. Solomon warns of the dangers of alcohol abuse.
BibleGateway: Psalm 72 ESV Text: Psalm 72 Psalm 72 (Listen) Give the King Your Justice Of Solomon. 72:1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son!2 May he judge your people with… Solomon recognizes that even the greatest king of physical Israel cannot measure up to the ideal. Jesus Christ is the Son of David who reigns forever!
BibleGateway: Psalm 71 ESV Text: Psalm 71 Psalm 71 (Listen) Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent 71:1 In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame!2 In your righteousness deliver… Sometimes in old age we experience doubts. The Lord, however, remains faithful to His promises. As we cling to the Gospel in Word and in Sacrament, the Lord restores our confidence in Him.
BibleGateway: Psalm 70 ESV Text: Psalm 70 Psalm 70 (Listen) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70:1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O LORD, make haste to… We acknowledge our fallen condition before the Lord, and we trust Him to provide forgiveness, new life, and salvation.
