Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
The speaker calls for self-examination and a return to God. This verse is an invitation to reflection, not a promise of comfort in bereavement.
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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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Jesus connects prayer with extending forgiveness to others.
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah answers a question about worship by emphasizing justice, kindness, and humility.
For it is God who works in you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Paul urges humble consideration of others and purposeful action shaped by God's work within.
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
Wisdom sayings contrast divisive hatred with love and encourage restraint in speech.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Wisdom sayings contrast divisive hatred with love and encourage restraint in speech.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor is blessed.
These sayings commend kindness to poor neighbors, patience, and a tranquil heart.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
These sayings commend kindness to poor neighbors, patience, and a tranquil heart.
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
These sayings commend kindness to poor neighbors, patience, and a tranquil heart.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
The proverbs reflect on planning, the worth of wisdom, and strength expressed through self-control.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Wisdom sayings consider entrusted plans and the encouragement of pleasant words.
Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
Wisdom sayings consider entrusted plans and the encouragement of pleasant words.