Bookmarks from July 2013

I think I will have to split July between several posts.  I bookmarked several Psalms and Proverbs!


Psalms 112:1-2 - Praise the Lord!  How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.  Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.


Psalms 112:6-10 - Such people will not be overcome by evil.  Those who are righteous will be long remembered.  They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.  They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly.  They share freely and give generously to those in need.  Their good deeds will be remembered forever.  They will have influence and honor.  The wicked will see this and be infuriated.  They will grind their teeth in anger; they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.


Psalms 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust people.


Psalms 119:65-72 - You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised.  I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge.  I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.  You are good and do only good; teach me your decrees.  Arrogant people smear me with  lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.  Their hearts are dull and stupid, but I delight in your instructions.  My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.  Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.


Psalms 127:1-5 - Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted.  Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.  It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.  Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.  Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands.  How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!  He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city.


Psalms 139:1-2 - O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.  You know when I sit down or stand up.  You know my thoughts even when I'm far away.


Psalms 139:16 - You saw me before I was born.  Every day of my life was recorded in your book.  Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.


Psalms 139:17-18, 23-24 - How precious are your thoughts about me, O God.  They cannot be numbered!  I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!  Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.  Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.


Psalms 143:10 - Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.  May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.


Proverbs 2:7-8 - He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.  He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.  He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.


Proverbs 3:3-4 - Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!  Tie them around your neck as a reminder.  Write them deep within your heart.  Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.


Proverbs 6:16-19 - There are six things the Lord hates--no, seven things he detests:  haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.


Proverbs 9:7-8 - Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return.  Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.  So don't bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you.  But correct the wise, and they will love you.


Proverbs 9:10 - Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.  Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.


Proverbs 10:17 - People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.


Proverbs 10:18 - Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool.


Proverbs 11:2 - Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.


Proverbs 12:1 - To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.