Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.
But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.
…and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.
…where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
…and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.