Lord

The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright, but destruction awaits those who do evil.

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.

He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!

Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.

The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.

The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.

The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD.

All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.

Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Differing weights and unequal measures—both are detestable to the LORD.

Ears that hear and eyes that see—the LORD has made them both.

Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

Unequal weights are detestable to the LORD, and dishonest scales are no good.

A man’s steps are from the LORD, so how can anyone understand his own way?

The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, searching out his inmost being.

The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.

All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.

The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all.

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.

So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.

…for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.

…or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully.

A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.

Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.

Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him.

Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah.

Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, and those who forsake the LORD will perish.

In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.

And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.

Go into the rocks and hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty.

The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

So the pride of man will be brought low, and the loftiness of men will be humbled; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day,

Men will flee to caves in the rocks and holes in the ground, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

They will flee to caverns in the rocks and crevices in the cliffs, away from the terror of the LORD and from the splendor of His majesty, when He rises to shake the earth.

For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water,

For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen because they spoke and acted against the LORD, defying His glorious presence.

The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.

The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses.

Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty—walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles—

…the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.”

…the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.”

In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents;

On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.

…when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire.

Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

For the vineyard of the LORD of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the plant of His delight. He looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard a cry of distress.

I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.

At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.

But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.