Category Archives: justice

Hang him on that

20250524 Hang him on that Esther 7:1-10 Esther 7:1 The king and Haman came to feast with Esther, the queen.Esther 7:2 On the second day, while drinking wine, the king asked Esther, “Queen Esther, whatever you ask will be given … Continue reading

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not for kings

20241203 not for kings Proverbs 31:1-9 (JDV). Proverbs 31:1 The words of King Lemuel, an utterance that his mother taught him:Proverbs 31:2 What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows?Proverbs 31:3 Don’t … Continue reading

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ambush

20241029 ambush Proverbs 1:10-19 (JDV). Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.Proverbs 1:11 If they say — “Come with us! Let’s set an ambush and kill someone. Let’s attack some innocent person who does not deserve … Continue reading

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speak up

20240830 speak up 1 Kings 1:11-27 (JDV) 1 Kings 1:11 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba (Solomon’s mother) “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king and our lord David is not aware of it?1 Kings 1:12 … Continue reading

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not a machine

20240630 not a machine Job 21:1-34 (JDV) Job 21:1 Then Job answered and said:Job 21:2 Listen intently to my words; let this be the consolation you offer.Job 21:3 Bear with me while I speak; then after I have spoken, you … Continue reading

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leaving justice in God’s hands

20240425 leaving justice in God’s hands 1 Samuel 26:1-16 (JDV) 1 Samuel 26:1 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah saying, “David is hiding on the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon.”1 Samuel 26:2 So Saul, accompanied by three thousand … Continue reading

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the return of death and cursing

20231011 the return of death and cursing Psalm 109:14-20 Psalm 109:14 May the violation of his fathers be remembered by Yahveh and the failure of his mother not be blotted out.Psalm 109:15 May they be before Yahveh continually and may … Continue reading

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justice from him

20231010 justice from him Psalm 109:6-13 Psalm 109:6 Appoint someone wicked over him, may an opponent stand at his right hand.Psalm 109:7 When he is judged, let him be found wicked and his prayer a failure.Psalm 109:8 May his days … Continue reading

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returning to justice

20230325 returning to justice Psalm 94:12-15 (JDV) Psalm 94:12 Fortunate is anyone you discipline and teach from your law, Yah.Psalm 94:13 to give him relief from troubled times until a hole is dug for the wicked.Psalm 94:14 Yahveh will not … Continue reading

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He disciplines

20230324 He disciplines Psalm 94:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 94:8 Pay attention, you stupid people! Fools, when will you be wise?Psalm 94:9 Can the one who shaped the ear not hear, the one who formed the eye not see?Psalm 94:10 The one … Continue reading

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