17But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest. 雅各书 3:17 — American Standard Version (ASV) ...
Solomon's journey is not merely academic; it is experiential, suggesting that true understanding often comes through living and reflecting on life's complexities. The phrase "this, too" implies that even the pursuit of wisdom, when done apart from God, can lead to the same emptiness as folly...
This serves as a reminder that true wisdom comes from God and that human wisdom is limited and often flawed. Believers are encouraged to seek divine wisdom through prayer and scripture, rather than relying solely on human understanding. and the weakness of GodThe phrase "weakness of God" is ...
Let them learn to serve and to live under the judgment of God who is righteous. Wisdom 6:1 The Vulgate adds these words as verse 1 of this chapter: “Wisdom is better than strength, / and the prudent man is better than the mighty.” This necessitates a change in the enumeration of ...
I am all alone.20I have taken off the robes I wore during days of peace, and I have dressed myself like a person in mourning. I will cry out to the Eternal God for help as long as I live. 21Take courage, my children, and cry out to God for help. He will rescue you from opp...
God is the giver of all good things, in nature, providence, and grace; every good and perfect gift comes from him, and therefore he, and he only, should be applied unto: and he gives to "all men" the bounties of his providence; and to all that ask, and call upon him in sincerity...
箴言21:30–31 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW) 30 No wisdom, no understanding, and no advice ⸤can stand up⸥ against the Lord. 31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. 箴言21:30–31 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCS...
"Secret"(NIV, NRSV), "mystery" (KJV). The word ismystērion, "a hidden thing, secret, mystery,"53here, "the unmanifested or private counsel of God, (God's) secret."54 "Hidden"isapokryptō, "to hide, conceal." Here is denotes, "to keep from being known, keep secret."55God has...
The dream comes to a closure when Sunday is asked whether he has ever suffered. His final words quote Jesus' question posed to the Sons of Thunder, James and John: "Can ye drink of the cup that I drink of?" (KJV; Mark 10:38–39). Who will drink the Jobian cup of suffering or...
Christ Connection: King Solomon could have asked for earthly treasures, but he asked for wisdom to lead God's people. God created people to do His will. Jesus