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         <div class="label">39</div><div class="cl"><span class="heading">Psalm 39</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="ft"><span class="heading">In Hebrew texts 39:1-13 is numbered 39:2-14.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="d"><span class="content">For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.</span></div><div class="q1"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.39.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">I said, &#8220;I will watch my ways</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.39.1"><span class="content">and keep my tongue from sin;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.39.1"><span class="content">I will put a muzzle on my mouth</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.39.1"><span class="content">while in the presence of the wicked.&#8221;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PSA.39.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.39.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">So I remained utterly silent,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.39.2"><span class="content">not even saying anything good.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.39.2"><span class="content">But my anguish increased;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PSA.39.2"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.39.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">my heart grew hot within me.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.39.3"><span class="content">While I meditated, the fire burned;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.39.3"><span class="content">then I spoke with my tongue:</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PSA.39.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.39.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">&#8220;Show me, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, my life&#8217;s end</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.39.4"><span class="content">and the number of my days;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.39.4"><span class="content">let me know how fleeting my life is.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PSA.39.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.39.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">You have made my days a mere handbreadth;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.39.5"><span class="content">the span of my years is as nothing before you.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.39.5"><span class="content">Everyone is but a breath,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.39.5"><span class="content">even those who seem secure.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">39:5 </span><span class="ft">The Hebrew has </span><span class="fqa">Selah </span><span class="ft">(a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 11.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PSA.39.5"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.39.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">&#8220;Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.39.6"><span class="content">in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.39.6"><span class="content">without knowing whose it will finally be.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PSA.39.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.39.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">&#8220;But now, Lord, what do I look for?</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.39.7"><span class="content">My hope is in you.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PSA.39.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.39.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">Save me from all my transgressions;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.39.8"><span class="content">do not make me the scorn of fools.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PSA.39.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.39.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">I was silent; I would not open my mouth,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.39.9"><span class="content">for you are the one who has done this.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PSA.39.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.39.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Remove your scourge from me;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.39.10"><span class="content">I am overcome by the blow of your hand.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PSA.39.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.39.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">When you rebuke and discipline anyone for their sin,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.39.11"><span class="content">you consume their wealth like a moth&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.39.11"><span class="content">surely everyone is but a breath.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PSA.39.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">&#8220;Hear my prayer, </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="content">listen to my cry for help;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="content">do not be deaf to my weeping.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="content">I dwell with you as a foreigner,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="content">a stranger, as all my ancestors were.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PSA.39.12"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PSA.39.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Look away from me, that I may enjoy life again</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PSA.39.13"><span class="content">before I depart and am no more.&#8221;</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">3</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Wisdom Bestows Well-Being</span></div><div class="q1"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.3.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">My son, do not forget my teaching,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.3.1"><span class="content">but keep my commands in your heart,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="PRO.3.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.3.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">for they will prolong your life many years</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.3.2"><span class="content">and bring you peace and prosperity.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="PRO.3.2"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.3.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">Let love and faithfulness never leave you;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.3.3"><span class="content">bind them around your neck,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.3.3"><span class="content">write them on the tablet of your heart.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="PRO.3.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.3.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">Then you will win favor and a good name</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.3.4"><span class="content">in the sight of God and man.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="PRO.3.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.3.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">Trust in the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> with all your heart</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.3.5"><span class="content">and lean not on your own understanding;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="PRO.3.5"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.3.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">in all your ways submit to him,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.3.6"><span class="content">and he will make your paths straight.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">3:6 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">will direct your paths</span></span></span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="PRO.3.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.3.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">Do not be wise in your own eyes;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.3.7"><span class="content">fear the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> and shun evil.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="PRO.3.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.3.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">This will bring health to your body</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.3.8"><span class="content">and nourishment to your bones.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="PRO.3.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.3.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Honor the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> with your wealth,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.3.9"><span class="content">with the firstfruits of all your crops;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="PRO.3.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.3.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">then your barns will be filled to overflowing,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.3.10"><span class="content">and your vats will brim over with new wine.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="PRO.3.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.3.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">My son, do not despise the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">&#8217;s discipline,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.3.11"><span class="content">and do not resent his rebuke,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="PRO.3.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.3.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">because the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> disciplines those he loves,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.3.12"><span class="content">as a father the son he delights in.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">3:12 </span><span class="ft">Hebrew; Septuagint </span><span class="fqa">loves, / and he chastens everyone he accepts as his child</span></span></span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="PRO.3.12"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.3.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Blessed are those who find wisdom,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.3.13"><span class="content">those who gain understanding,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="PRO.3.13"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.3.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">for she is more profitable than silver</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.3.14"><span class="content">and yields better returns than gold.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="PRO.3.14"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.3.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">She is more precious than rubies;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.3.15"><span class="content">nothing you desire can compare with her.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="PRO.3.15"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.3.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">Long life is in her right hand;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.3.16"><span class="content">in her left hand are riches and honor.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="PRO.3.16"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.3.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">Her ways are pleasant ways,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.3.17"><span class="content">and all her paths are peace.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="PRO.3.17"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.3.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.3.18"><span class="content">those who hold her fast will be blessed.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="PRO.3.18"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.3.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">By wisdom the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> laid the earth&#8217;s foundations,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.3.19"><span class="content">by understanding he set the heavens in place;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="PRO.3.19"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.3.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.3.20"><span class="content">and the clouds let drop the dew.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="PRO.3.20"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.3.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.3.21"><span class="content">preserve sound judgment and discretion;</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="PRO.3.21"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.3.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">they will be life for you,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.3.22"><span class="content">an ornament to grace your neck.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="PRO.3.22"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.3.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">Then you will go on your way in safety,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.3.23"><span class="content">and your foot will not stumble.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="PRO.3.23"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.3.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">When you lie down, you will not be afraid;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.3.24"><span class="content">when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="PRO.3.24"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.3.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">Have no fear of sudden disaster</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.3.25"><span class="content">or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="PRO.3.25"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.3.26"><span class="label">26</span><span class="content">for the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> will be at your side</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.3.26"><span class="content">and will keep your foot from being snared.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="PRO.3.26"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.3.27"><span class="label">27</span><span class="content">Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.3.27"><span class="content">when it is in your power to act.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="PRO.3.27"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.3.28"><span class="label">28</span><span class="content">Do not say to your neighbor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.3.28"><span class="content">&#8220;Come back tomorrow and I&#8217;ll give it to you&#8221;&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.3.28"><span class="content">when you already have it with you.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="PRO.3.28"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.3.29"><span class="label">29</span><span class="content">Do not plot harm against your neighbor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.3.29"><span class="content">who lives trustfully near you.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="PRO.3.29"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.3.30"><span class="label">30</span><span class="content">Do not accuse anyone for no reason&#8212;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.3.30"><span class="content">when they have done you no harm.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="PRO.3.30"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.3.31"><span class="label">31</span><span class="content">Do not envy the violent</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.3.31"><span class="content">or choose any of their ways.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="PRO.3.31"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.3.32"><span class="label">32</span><span class="content">For the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> detests the perverse</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.3.32"><span class="content">but takes the upright into his confidence.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="PRO.3.32"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.3.33"><span class="label">33</span><span class="content">The </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">&#8217;s curse is on the house of the wicked,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.3.33"><span class="content">but he blesses the home of the righteous.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="PRO.3.33"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v34" data-usfm="PRO.3.34"><span class="label">34</span><span class="content">He mocks proud mockers</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v34" data-usfm="PRO.3.34"><span class="content">but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v34" data-usfm="PRO.3.34"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v35" data-usfm="PRO.3.35"><span class="label">35</span><span class="content">The wise inherit honor,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v35" data-usfm="PRO.3.35"><span class="content">but fools get only shame.</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">11</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Jesus and John the Baptist</span></div><div class="p"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="MAT.11.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">11:1 </span><span class="ft">Greek </span><span class="fqa">in their towns</span></span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="MAT.11.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="MAT.11.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="MAT.11.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">to ask him, &#8220;Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?&#8221;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="MAT.11.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="MAT.11.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">Jesus replied, </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Go back and report to John what you hear and see:</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="MAT.11.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy</span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">11:5 </span><span class="ft">The Greek word traditionally translated </span><span class="fq">leprosy </span><span class="ft">was used for various diseases affecting the skin.</span></span></span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="MAT.11.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.&#8221;</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="MAT.11.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="MAT.11.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">As John&#8217;s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="MAT.11.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings&#8217; palaces.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="MAT.11.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.11.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">This is the one about whom it is written:</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.11.10"><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;&#8198;&#8216;I will send my messenger ahead of you,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.11.10"><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">who will prepare your way before you.&#8217;</span></span><span class="content">  </span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="ft">  </span><span class="fr">11:10 </span><span class="ft">  </span><span class="ft">  
          Mal. 3:1
          </span><span class="ft">  </span></span></span></span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="MAT.11.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="MAT.11.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="MAT.11.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to violence,</span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">11:12 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">been forcefully advancing</span></span></span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">and violent people have been raiding it.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="MAT.11.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="MAT.11.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="MAT.11.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Whoever has ears, let them hear.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="MAT.11.15"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="MAT.11.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="MAT.11.16"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.11.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;&#8198;&#8216;We played the pipe for you,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.11.17"><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">and you did not dance;</span></span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.11.17"><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">we sang a dirge,</span></span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.11.17"><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">and you did not mourn.&#8217;</span></span></span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="MAT.11.17"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="MAT.11.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, &#8216;He has a demon.&#8217;</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="MAT.11.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, &#8216;Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.&#8217; But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.&#8221;</span></span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Woe on Unrepentant Towns</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="MAT.11.19"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="MAT.11.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="MAT.11.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="MAT.11.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="MAT.11.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted to the heavens? No, you will go down to Hades.</span></span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">11:23 </span><span class="ft">That is, the realm of the dead</span></span></span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="MAT.11.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you.&#8221;</span></span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The Father Revealed in the Son</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="MAT.11.24"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="MAT.11.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">At that time Jesus said, </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="MAT.11.26"><span class="label">26</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="MAT.11.26"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="MAT.11.27"><span class="label">27</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.</span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="MAT.11.27"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="MAT.11.28"><span class="label">28</span><span class="content">  </span><span class="wj"><span class="content">&#8220;Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="MAT.11.29"><span class="label">29</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.</span></span><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="MAT.11.30"><span class="label">30</span><span class="wj"><span class="content">For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.&#8221;</span></span></span></div>
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   <div class="book bkROM">
      <div class="chapter ch12" data-usfm="ROM.12">
         <div class="label">12</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">A Living Sacrifice</span></div><div class="p"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="ROM.12.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God&#8217;s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God&#8212;this is your true and proper worship. </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="ROM.12.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God&#8217;s will is&#8212;his good, pleasing and perfect will.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Humble Service in the Body of Christ</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="ROM.12.2"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="ROM.12.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="ROM.12.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="ROM.12.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="ROM.12.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">12:6 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">the</span></span></span><span class="content"> faith; </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="ROM.12.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="ROM.12.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">12:8 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">to provide for others</span></span></span><span class="content"> do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Love in Action</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="ROM.12.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="ROM.12.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="ROM.12.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="ROM.12.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="ROM.12.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="ROM.12.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">Share with the Lord&#8217;s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="ROM.12.13"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="ROM.12.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="ROM.12.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="ROM.12.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">12:16 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">willing to do menial work</span></span></span><span class="content"> Do not be conceited.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="ROM.12.16"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="ROM.12.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="ROM.12.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="ROM.12.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God&#8217;s wrath, for it is written: &#8220;It is mine to avenge; I will repay,&#8221;</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">12:19 </span><span class="ft">Deut. 32:35</span></span></span><span class="content"> says the Lord. </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="ROM.12.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">On the contrary:</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="ROM.12.20"><span class="content">&#8220;If your enemy is hungry, feed him;</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="ROM.12.20"><span class="content">if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="ROM.12.20"><span class="content">In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.&#8221;</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">12:20 </span><span class="ft">Prov. 25:21,22</span></span></span></span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="ROM.12.20"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="ROM.12.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.</span></span></div>
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   <div class="book bk1CH">
      <div class="chapter ch27" data-usfm="1CH.27">
         <div class="label">27</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Army Divisions</span></div><div class="p"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="1CH.27.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">This is the list of the Israelites&#8212;heads of families, commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and their officers, who served the king in all that concerned the army divisions that were on duty month by month throughout the year. Each division consisted of 24,000 men.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="1CH.27.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="1CH.27.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">In charge of the first division, for the first month, was Jashobeam son of Zabdiel. There were 24,000 men in his division. </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="1CH.27.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army officers for the first month.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="1CH.27.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="1CH.27.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">In charge of the division for the second month was Dodai the Ahohite; Mikloth was the leader of his division. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="1CH.27.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1CH.27.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">The third army commander, for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. He was chief and there were 24,000 men in his division. </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="1CH.27.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">This was the Benaiah who was a mighty warrior among the Thirty and was over the Thirty. His son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="1CH.27.6"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="1CH.27.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">The fourth, for the fourth month, was Asahel the brother of Joab; his son Zebadiah was his successor. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="1CH.27.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="1CH.27.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="1CH.27.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="1CH.27.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="1CH.27.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="1CH.27.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="1CH.27.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="1CH.27.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbekai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="1CH.27.11"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="1CH.27.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="1CH.27.12"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="1CH.27.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="1CH.27.13"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="1CH.27.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="1CH.27.14"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="1CH.27.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">Leaders of the Tribes</span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="1CH.27.15"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1CH.27.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">The leaders of the tribes of Israel:</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1CH.27.16"><span class="content">over the Reubenites: Eliezer son of Zikri;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1CH.27.16"><span class="content">over the Simeonites: Shephatiah son of Maakah;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1CH.27.16"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="1CH.27.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">over Levi: Hashabiah son of Kemuel;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="1CH.27.17"><span class="content">over Aaron: Zadok;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="1CH.27.17"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1CH.27.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">over Judah: Elihu, a brother of David;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1CH.27.18"><span class="content">over Issachar: Omri son of Michael;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1CH.27.18"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1CH.27.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">over Zebulun: Ishmaiah son of Obadiah;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1CH.27.19"><span class="content">over Naphtali: Jerimoth son of Azriel;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1CH.27.19"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="1CH.27.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">over the Ephraimites: Hoshea son of Azaziah;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="1CH.27.20"><span class="content">over half the tribe of Manasseh: Joel son of Pedaiah;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="1CH.27.20"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="1CH.27.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">over the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead: Iddo son of Zechariah;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="1CH.27.21"><span class="content">over Benjamin: Jaasiel son of Abner;</span></span></div><div class="li1"><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="1CH.27.21"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="1CH.27.22"><span class="label">22</span><span class="content">over Dan: Azarel son of Jeroham.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="1CH.27.22"><span class="content">These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v22" data-usfm="1CH.27.22"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v23" data-usfm="1CH.27.23"><span class="label">23</span><span class="content">David did not take the number of the men twenty years old or less, because the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky. </span></span><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="1CH.27.24"><span class="label">24</span><span class="content">Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. God&#8217;s wrath came on Israel on account of this numbering, and the number was not entered in the book</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">27:24 </span><span class="ft">Septuagint; Hebrew </span><span class="fqa">number</span></span></span><span class="content"> of the annals of King David.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The King&#8217;s Overseers</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v24" data-usfm="1CH.27.24"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="1CH.27.25"><span class="label">25</span><span class="content">Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="1CH.27.25"><span class="content">Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the outlying districts, in the towns, the villages and the watchtowers.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v25" data-usfm="1CH.27.25"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="1CH.27.26"><span class="label">26</span><span class="content">Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the workers who farmed the land.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v26" data-usfm="1CH.27.26"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="1CH.27.27"><span class="label">27</span><span class="content">Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="1CH.27.27"><span class="content">Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v27" data-usfm="1CH.27.27"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="1CH.27.28"><span class="label">28</span><span class="content">Baal-Hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore-fig trees in the western foothills.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="1CH.27.28"><span class="content">Joash was in charge of the supplies of olive oil.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v28" data-usfm="1CH.27.28"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="1CH.27.29"><span class="label">29</span><span class="content">Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="1CH.27.29"><span class="content">Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v29" data-usfm="1CH.27.29"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="1CH.27.30"><span class="label">30</span><span class="content">Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="1CH.27.30"><span class="content">Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v30" data-usfm="1CH.27.30"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="1CH.27.31"><span class="label">31</span><span class="content">Jaziz the Hagrite was in charge of the flocks.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="1CH.27.31"><span class="content">All these were the officials in charge of King David&#8217;s property.</span></span></div><div class="b"></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v31" data-usfm="1CH.27.31"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="1CH.27.32"><span class="label">32</span><span class="content">Jonathan, David&#8217;s uncle, was a counselor, a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hakmoni took care of the king&#8217;s sons.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v32" data-usfm="1CH.27.32"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="1CH.27.33"><span class="label">33</span><span class="content">Ahithophel was the king&#8217;s counselor.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v33" data-usfm="1CH.27.33"><span class="content">Hushai the Arkite was the king&#8217;s confidant. </span></span><span class="verse v34" data-usfm="1CH.27.34"><span class="label">34</span><span class="content">Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah and by Abiathar.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v34" data-usfm="1CH.27.34"><span class="content">Joab was the commander of the royal army.</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">28</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">David&#8217;s Plans for the Temple</span></div><div class="p"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="1CH.28.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">David summoned all the officials of Israel to assemble at Jerusalem: the officers over the tribes, the commanders of the divisions in the service of the king, the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and livestock belonging to the king and his sons, together with the palace officials, the warriors and all the brave fighting men.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="1CH.28.1"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="1CH.28.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">King David rose to his feet and said: &#8220;Listen to me, my fellow Israelites, my people. I had it in my heart to build a house as a place of rest for the ark of the covenant of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, for the footstool of our God, and I made plans to build it. </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="1CH.28.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">But God said to me, &#8216;You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood.&#8217;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="1CH.28.3"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="1CH.28.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">&#8220;Yet the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, the God of Israel, chose me from my whole family to be king over Israel forever. He chose Judah as leader, and from the tribe of Judah he chose my family, and from my father&#8217;s sons he was pleased to make me king over all Israel. </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="1CH.28.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">Of all my sons&#8212;and the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> has given me many&#8212;he has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> over Israel. </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="1CH.28.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">He said to me: &#8216;Solomon your son is the one who will build my house and my courts, for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="1CH.28.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">I will establish his kingdom forever if he is unswerving in carrying out my commands and laws, as is being done at this time.&#8217;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="1CH.28.7"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="1CH.28.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">&#8220;So now I charge you in the sight of all Israel and of the assembly of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, and in the hearing of our God: Be careful to follow all the commands of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> your God, that you may possess this good land and pass it on as an inheritance to your descendants forever.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="1CH.28.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="1CH.28.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">&#8220;And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="1CH.28.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">Consider now, for the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> has chosen you to build a house as the sanctuary. Be strong and do the work.&#8221;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="1CH.28.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="1CH.28.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, its storerooms, its upper parts, its inner rooms and the place of atonement. </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="1CH.28.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">He gave him the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind for the courts of the temple of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> and all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the temple of God and for the treasuries for the dedicated things. </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="1CH.28.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">He gave him instructions for the divisions of the priests and Levites, and for all the work of serving in the temple of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">, as well as for all the articles to be used in its service. </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="1CH.28.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">He designated the weight of gold for all the gold articles to be used in various kinds of service, and the weight of silver for all the silver articles to be used in various kinds of service: </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="1CH.28.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">the weight of gold for the gold lampstands and their lamps, with the weight for each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="1CH.28.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">the weight of gold for each table for consecrated bread; the weight of silver for the silver tables; </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="1CH.28.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">the weight of pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls and pitchers; the weight of gold for each gold dish; the weight of silver for each silver dish; </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1CH.28.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">and the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense. He also gave him the plan for the chariot, that is, the cherubim of gold that spread their wings and overshadow the ark of the covenant of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="1CH.28.18"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1CH.28.19"><span class="label">19</span><span class="content">&#8220;All this,&#8221; David said, &#8220;I have in writing as a result of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content">&#8217;s hand on me, and he enabled me to understand all the details of the plan.&#8221;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v19" data-usfm="1CH.28.19"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v20" data-usfm="1CH.28.20"><span class="label">20</span><span class="content">David also said to Solomon his son, &#8220;Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the </span><span class="nd"><span class="content">Lord</span></span><span class="content"> is finished. </span></span><span class="verse v21" data-usfm="1CH.28.21"><span class="label">21</span><span class="content">The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the work on the temple of God, and every willing person skilled in any craft will help you in all the work. The officials and all the people will obey your every command.&#8221;</span></span></div>
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         <div class="label">13</div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The Beast out of the Sea</span></div><div class="p"><span class="content">  </span><span class="verse v1" data-usfm="REV.13.1"><span class="label">1</span><span class="content">The dragon</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:1 </span><span class="ft">Some manuscripts </span><span class="fqa">And I</span></span></span><span class="content"> stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. </span></span><span class="verse v2" data-usfm="REV.13.2"><span class="label">2</span><span class="content">The beast I saw resembled a leopard, but had feet like those of a bear and a mouth like that of a lion. The dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. </span></span><span class="verse v3" data-usfm="REV.13.3"><span class="label">3</span><span class="content">One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was filled with wonder and followed the beast. </span></span><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="REV.13.4"><span class="label">4</span><span class="content">People worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they also worshiped the beast and asked, &#8220;Who is like the beast? Who can wage war against it?&#8221;</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v4" data-usfm="REV.13.4"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v5" data-usfm="REV.13.5"><span class="label">5</span><span class="content">The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies and to exercise its authority for forty-two months. </span></span><span class="verse v6" data-usfm="REV.13.6"><span class="label">6</span><span class="content">It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander his name and his dwelling place and those who live in heaven. </span></span><span class="verse v7" data-usfm="REV.13.7"><span class="label">7</span><span class="content">It was given power to wage war against God&#8217;s holy people and to conquer them. And it was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation. </span></span><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="REV.13.8"><span class="label">8</span><span class="content">All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast&#8212;all whose names have not been written in the Lamb&#8217;s book of life, the Lamb who was slain from the creation of the world.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:8 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">written from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was slain</span></span></span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v8" data-usfm="REV.13.8"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="REV.13.9"><span class="label">9</span><span class="content">Whoever has ears, let them hear.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v9" data-usfm="REV.13.9"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="label">10</span><span class="content">&#8220;If anyone is to go into captivity,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="content">into captivity they will go.</span></span></div><div class="q1"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="content">If anyone is to be killed</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:10 </span><span class="ft">Some manuscripts </span><span class="fqa">anyone kills</span></span></span><span class="content"> with the sword,</span></span></div><div class="q2"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="content">with the sword they will be killed.&#8221;</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:10 </span><span class="ft">Jer. 15:2</span></span></span></span></div><div class="m"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="content">This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God&#8217;s people.</span></span></div><div class="s1"><span class="heading">The Beast out of the Earth</span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v10" data-usfm="REV.13.10"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v11" data-usfm="REV.13.11"><span class="label">11</span><span class="content">Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon. </span></span><span class="verse v12" data-usfm="REV.13.12"><span class="label">12</span><span class="content">It exercised all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. </span></span><span class="verse v13" data-usfm="REV.13.13"><span class="label">13</span><span class="content">And it performed great signs, even causing fire to come down from heaven to the earth in full view of the people. </span></span><span class="verse v14" data-usfm="REV.13.14"><span class="label">14</span><span class="content">Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. It ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. </span></span><span class="verse v15" data-usfm="REV.13.15"><span class="label">15</span><span class="content">The second beast was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. </span></span><span class="verse v16" data-usfm="REV.13.16"><span class="label">16</span><span class="content">It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, </span></span><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="REV.13.17"><span class="label">17</span><span class="content">so that they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.</span></span></div><div class="p"><span class="verse v17" data-usfm="REV.13.17"><span class="content">  </span></span><span class="verse v18" data-usfm="REV.13.18"><span class="label">18</span><span class="content">This calls for wisdom. Let the person who has insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man.</span><span class="note f"><span class="label">#</span><span class=" body"><span class="fr">13:18 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="fqa">is humanity&#8217;s number</span></span></span><span class="content"> That number is 666.</span></span></div>
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