Psalm 29

Psalm 29 (Amplified Bible)

Psalm 29

A Psalm of David.

 ^1[a]ASCRIBE TO the Lord, O sons of the mighty, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.     ²Give to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness or in holy array.
    ³The voice of the Lord is upon the waters; the God of glory thunders; the Lord is upon many (great) waters.
    ⁴The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
    ⁵The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; yes, the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
    ⁶He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion (Mount Hermon) like a young, wild ox.
    ⁷The voice of the Lord splits and flashes forth forked lightning.
    ⁸The voice of the Lord makes the wilderness tremble; the Lord shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh.
    ⁹The voice of the Lord makes the hinds bring forth their young, and His voice strips bare the forests, while in His temple everyone is saying, Glory!
    ¹⁰The Lord sat as King over the deluge; the Lord [still] sits as King [and] forever!
    ¹¹The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace.

Psalm 35

Psalm 35 (Amplified Bible)

Psalm 35

[A Psalm] of David.

 ¹CONTEND, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me!     ²Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help!
    ³Draw out also the spear and javelin and close up the way of those who pursue and persecute me. Say to me, I am your deliverance!
    ⁴Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek and require my life; let them be turned back and confounded who plan my hurt!
    ⁵Let them be as chaff before the wind, with the ^[a]Angel of the Lord driving them on!
    ⁶Let their way be through dark and slippery places, with the Angel of the Lord pursuing and afflicting them.
    ⁷For without cause they hid for me their net; a pit of destruction without cause they dug for my life.
    ⁸Let destruction befall [my foe] unawares; let the net he hid for me catch him; let him fall into that very destruction.
    ⁹Then I shall be joyful in the Lord; I shall rejoice in His deliverance.
    ¹⁰All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like You, You Who deliver the poor and the afflicted from him who is too strong for him, yes, the poor and the needy from him who snatches away his goods?
    ¹¹Malicious and unrighteous witnesses rise up; they ask me of things that I know not.
    ¹²They reward me evil for good to my personal bereavement.
    ¹³But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; I afflicted myself with fasting, and I prayed with head bowed on my breast.
    ¹⁴I behaved as if grieving for my friend or my brother; I bowed down in sorrow, as one who bewails his mother.
    ¹⁵But in my stumbling and limping they rejoiced and gathered together [against me]; the smiters (slanderers and revilers) gathered against me, and I knew them not; they ceased not to slander and revile me.
    ¹⁶Like profane mockers at feasts [making sport for the price of a cake] they gnashed at me with their teeth.
    ¹⁷Lord, how long will You look on [without action]? Rescue my life from their destructions, my dear and only life from the lions!
    ¹⁸I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among a mighty throng.
    ¹⁹Let not those who are wrongfully my foes rejoice over me; neither let them wink with the eye who hate me without cause.^{(A)
    20}For they do not speak peace, but they devise deceitful matters against those who are quiet in the land.
    ²¹Yes, they open their mouths wide against me; they say, Aha! Aha! Our eyes have seen it!
    ²²You have seen this, O Lord; keep not silence! O Lord, be not far from me!
    ²³Arouse Yourself, awake to the justice due me, even to my cause, my God and my Lord!
    ²⁴Judge and vindicate me, O Lord my God, according to Your righteousness (Your rightness and justice); and let [my foes] not rejoice over me!
    ²⁵Let them not say in their hearts, Aha, that is what we wanted! Let them not say, We have swallowed him up and utterly destroyed him.
    ²⁶Let them be put to shame and confusion together who rejoice at my calamity! Let them be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify and exalt themselves over me!
    ²⁷Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.
    ²⁸And my tongue shall talk of Your righteousness, rightness, and justice, and of [my reasons for] Your praise all the day long.

Proverb 13

Proverbs 13 (Amplified Bible)

Proverbs 13

 ¹A WISE son heeds [and is the fruit of] his father's instruction and correction, but a scoffer listens not to rebuke.     ²A good man eats good from the fruit of his mouth, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
    ³He who guards his mouth keeps his life, but he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
    ⁴The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied.^{(A)
    5}A [consistently] righteous man hates lying and deceit, but a wicked man is loathsome [his very breath spreads pollution] and he comes [surely] to shame.
    ⁶Righteousness (rightness and justice in every area and relation) guards him who is upright in the way, but wickedness plunges into sin and overthrows the sinner.
    ⁷One man considers himself rich, yet has nothing [to keep permanently]; another man considers himself poor, yet has great [and indestructible] riches.^{(B)
    8}A rich man can buy his way out of threatened death by paying a ransom, but the poor man does not even have to listen to threats [from the envious].
    ⁹The light of the [uncompromisingly] righteous [is within him--it grows brighter and] rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked [furnishes only a derived, temporary light and] shall be put out shortly.
    ¹⁰By pride and insolence comes only contention, but with the well-advised is skillful and godly Wisdom.
    ¹¹Wealth [not earned but] won in haste or unjustly or from the production of things for vain or detrimental use [such riches] will dwindle away, but he who gathers little by little will increase [his riches].
    ¹²Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.
    ¹³Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded.
    ¹⁴The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.
    ¹⁵Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the transgressor is hard [like the barren, dry soil or the impassable swamp].
    ¹⁶Every prudent man deals with knowledge, but a [self-confident] fool exposes and flaunts his folly.
    ¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador brings healing.
    ¹⁸Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.
    ¹⁹Satisfied desire is sweet to a person; therefore it is hateful and exceedingly offensive to [self-confident] fools to give up evil [upon which they have set their hearts].
    ²⁰He who walks [as a companion] with wise men is wise, but he who associates with [self-confident] fools is [a fool himself and] shall smart for it.^{(C)
    21}Evil pursues sinners, but the consistently upright and in right standing with God is recompensed with good.
    ²²A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner [finds its way eventually] into the hands of the righteous, for whom it was laid up.
    ²³Much food is in the tilled land of the poor, but there are those who are destroyed because of injustice.
    ²⁴He who spares his rod [of discipline] hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines diligently and punishes him early.^{(D)
    25}The [uncompromisingly] righteous eats to his own satisfaction, but the stomach of the wicked is in want.

Havu LaAdonai (Ascribe to the Lord), Psalm 29:1-2

Proverb 12

Proverbs 12 (Amplified Bible)

Proverbs 12

 ¹WHOEVER LOVES instruction and correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is like a brute beast, stupid and indiscriminating.     ²A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked devices He condemns.
    ³A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall never be moved.
    ⁴A virtuous and worthy wife [earnest and strong in character] is a crowning joy to her husband, but she who makes him ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.^{(A)
    5}The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are honest and reliable, but the counsels and designs of the wicked are treacherous.
    ⁶The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them and the innocent ones [thus endangered].
    ⁷The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the house of the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall stand.
    ⁸A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
    ⁹Better is he who is lightly esteemed but works for his own support than he who assumes honor for himself and lacks bread.
    ¹⁰A [consistently] righteous man regards the life of his beast, but even the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.^{(B)
    11}He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense and is without understanding.
    ¹²The wicked desire the booty of evil men, but the root of the [uncompromisingly] righteous yields [richer fruitage].
    ¹³The wicked is [dangerously] snared by the transgression of his lips, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall come out of trouble.
    ¹⁴From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
    ¹⁵The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.^{(C)
    16}A fool's wrath is quickly and openly known, but a prudent man ignores an insult.
    ¹⁷He who breathes out truth shows forth righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), but a false witness utters deceit.
    ¹⁸There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
    ¹⁹Truthful lips shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is [credited] but for a moment.
    ²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.
    ²¹No [actual] evil, misfortune, or calamity shall come upon the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil, misfortune, and calamity.^{(D)
    22}Lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but they who deal faithfully are His delight.^{(E)
    23}A prudent man is reluctant to display his knowledge, but the heart of [self-confident] fools proclaims their folly.^{(F)
    24}The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
    ²⁵Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, but an encouraging word makes it glad.^{(G)
    26}The [consistently] righteous man is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked causes others to go astray.
    ²⁷The slothful man does not catch his game or roast it once he kills it, but the diligent man gets precious possessions.
    ²⁸Life is in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), and in its pathway there is no death but immortality (perpetual, eternal life).^(H)

Full Armor of God

Prayer Against Unjust Enemies

What is the Armor of God and how do I put it on?

ARMOR OF GOD

Father God, in the name of Jesus and by the power of His precious blood shed on Calvary, I put on Your Armor and I line up.

I Put on Your Armor:

I put on the Belt of Truth which is Christ Jesus living within me.

I put on the Breastplate of Righteousness which is Christ responding through me emotionally as He would respond.

I put on the Gospel Sandals of Peace so that my life will be an expression of Your peace.

I put on the Helmet of Salvation to protect my thinking and my mind.

I carry the Shield of Faith to protect me from the fiery darts of the enemy and help me walk in peace.

I carry the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God, my offensive and defensive weapon against Satan.

I Line Up:

Body, I command you to line up under my soul.

Soul, I command you to line up under my spirit.

Spirit, I command you to line up under the Holy Spirit of the Living God.

Ephesians 6:10-18

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

What is the Armor of God?

God's armor brings victory because it is far more than a protective covering. It is the very life of Jesus Christ Himself. "Put on the armor of light," wrote Paul in his letter to the Romans, "...clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 13:12-14)  When you do, He becomes your hiding place, and shelter in the storm--just as He was to David. Hidden in Him, you can count on His victory, for He not only covers you as a shield, He also fills you with His life.

"I am the vine; you are the branches," said Jesus. "If a man abides in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)

Since living in the safety of the armor means oneness with Jesus, we can expect to share His struggles as well as His peace. Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13) Christian heroes who have been tortured for their faith continue to testify to the supernatural strength--even joy--that enables them to endure unthinkable pain.

They affirm with Paul - "that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)

This wonderful truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His precious friend and trusted companion. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory!

Proverb 12

Proverbs 12 (New International Version)

 ¹ Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
   but whoever hates correction is stupid.
 ² Good people obtain favor from the LORD,
   but he condemns those who devise wicked schemes.
 ³ No one can be established through wickedness,
   but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
 ⁴ A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,
   but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.
 ⁵ The plans of the righteous are just,
   but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
 ⁶ The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
   but the speech of the upright rescues them.
 ⁷ The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
   but the house of the righteous stands firm.
 ⁸ A person is praised according to their prudence,
   and one with a warped mind is despised.
 ⁹ Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
   than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
 ¹⁰ The righteous care for the needs of their animals,
   but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
 ¹¹ Those who work their land will have abundant food,
   but those who chase fantasies have no sense.
 ¹² The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers,
   but the root of the righteous endures.
 ¹³ Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,
   and so the innocent escape trouble.
 ¹⁴ From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things,
   and the work of their hands brings them reward.
 ¹⁵ The way of fools seems right to them,
   but the wise listen to advice.
 ¹⁶ Fools show their annoyance at once,
   but the prudent overlook an insult.
 ¹⁷ An honest witness tells the truth,
   but a false witness tells lies.
 ¹⁸ The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
   but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
 ¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
   but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
 ²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
   but those who promote peace have joy.
 ²¹ No harm overtakes the righteous,
   but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
 ²² The LORD detests lying lips,
   but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
 ²³ The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,
   but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.
 ²⁴ Diligent hands will rule,
   but laziness ends in forced labor.
 ²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,
   but a kind word cheers it up.
 ²⁶ The righteous choose their friends carefully,
   but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
 ²⁷ The lazy do not roast^[a] any game,
   but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
 ²⁸ In the way of righteousness there is life;
   along that path is immortality.

Eph 6:10-17

The Armor of God

 ¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

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