A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
These sayings use vivid images for timely words and refreshing good news.
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Old Testament
Deuteronomy1 verses →
Anonymous. Largely a farewell address placed in Moses' mouth by a narrator who goes on to describe his death.
Joshua1 verses →
Anonymous. Tells Joshua's story in the third person.
Psalms6 verses →
Many hands over centuries. Superscriptions assign a number to David; those are ancient editorial notes, not signatures.
Proverbs3 verses →
A collection headed as Solomon's, which elsewhere names other compilers.
Ecclesiastes1 verses →
Written in the voice of 'the Preacher, the son of David' — a role rather than a name.
Isaiah2 verses →
Spans centuries of material and has long been read as the work of more than one hand.
Lamentations1 verses →
Anonymous. Tradition assigns it to Jeremiah; the text does not.
New Testament
Matthew2 verses →
Anonymous. The name is a second-century attribution.
John3 verses →
Anonymous. Names its own source only as 'the disciple whom Jesus loved'.
Paul's letters13 verses →
Named by the text and widely accepted — the clearest authorship in the Bible. Several letters bearing his name are disputed and are marked as such.
James1 verses →
Names its author only as James, a very common name. Which James is disputed.
1 Peter1 verses →
Names Peter. Its polished Greek has made that contested since antiquity.
Revelation1 verses →
Names its author as John. Which John has been disputed since the third century.
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View all filters →Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
These sayings use vivid images for timely words and refreshing good news.
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
Wisdom teaching encourages trust in God when choosing a path.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Wisdom teaching encourages trust in God when choosing a path.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
The psalm remembers mercy, forgiveness, and compassion toward human frailty.
Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
The psalm remembers mercy, forgiveness, and compassion toward human frailty.
Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
The psalm remembers mercy, forgiveness, and compassion toward human frailty.
Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.
Wisdom poetry links steady trust with generosity and care for others.
It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment.
Wisdom poetry links steady trust with generosity and care for others.
He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh.
Wisdom poetry links steady trust with generosity and care for others.
I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
After recalling distress, the speaker gives thanks for being heard and invites the soul to rest.
Yahweh is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.
After recalling distress, the speaker gives thanks for being heard and invites the soul to rest.