Daily Bible GNT September 4 Verses

¹⁹The LORD created the earth by his wisdom;

by his knowledge he set the sky in place.

²⁰His wisdom caused the rivers to flow

and the clouds to give rain to the earth.

²¹My child, hold on to your wisdom and insight. Never let them get away from you. ²²They will provide you with life--a pleasant and happy life. ²³You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. ²⁴You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. ²⁵You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as come on the wicked like a storm. ²⁶The LORD will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.

²⁷Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. ²⁸Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now. ²⁹Don't plan anything that will hurt your neighbors; they live beside you, trusting you. ³⁰Don't argue with others for no reason when they have never done you any harm. ³¹Don't be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do, ³²because the LORD hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence. ³³The LORD puts a curse on the homes of the wicked, but blesses the homes of the righteous. ³⁴He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. ³⁵Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.

This reading is from The Holy Bible, Today's English Version, Second Edition copyright © American Bible Society, 1992;
Old Testament copyright © American Bible Society, 1976, 1992; New Testament © American Bible Society, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992.

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