"For us let it be enough to know ourselves to be in the place where God wants us, and carry on our work, even though it be no more than the work of an ant, infinitesimally small, and with unforeseeable results."
-- Abbé Monchanin

Friday, December 30, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


To sum it all up, in conclusion. Stand in awe of God, obey his orders: that is everything, for every man.

Ecc. 12:13 Moffatt Translation



Thursday, December 29, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


To sum up the whole matter all that was heard: revere God, and keep His commandments, for this is every person's duty.

Ecc 12:13 Berkeley Version



Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


This is the end of the matter; you have heard it all. Fear God and obey his commandments; this sums up the duty of mankind.

Ecc 12:13 Revised English Bible



Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for that is the whole duty of everyone.

Ecc 12:13 New Revised Standard Version



Monday, December 26, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecc 12:13 New International Version



Friday, December 23, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


I had heard of thee by hearsay,
but now mine eyes have seen thee;


Job 42:5 Moffatt Version



Thursday, December 22, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


Heretofore I had heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear, but now My eye sees Thee:

Job 42:5 Berkeley Version



Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


I knew of you then only by report,
but now I see you with my own eyes.


Job 42:5 Revised English Bible



Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear,
but now my eye sees you;


Job 42:5 New Revised Standard Version



Monday, December 19, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


My ears had heard of you
but now my eyes have seen you.


Job 42:5 New International Version



Friday, December 16, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


A horrible thing, an appalling,
has happened in the land:
the prophets prophesy falsely,
the priests rule at their beck
and call,
and my people love to have it so!
But what will you do, at the end of it all?


Jer 5:30-31 Moffatt Translation



Thursday, December 15, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


An astounding and horrible thins has occurred in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule according to their own hands; and My people like it so. But what will they do when the end comes?

Jer 5:30-31 Berkeley Version



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


An appalling thing, an outrage,
has appeared in this land:
prophets prophesy lies
and priests are in league with them,
and my people love to have it so!
How will you fare at the end of it all?


Jer 5:30-31 Revised English Bible



Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


An appalling and horrible thing
has happened in the land:
the prophets prophesy falsely,
and the priests rule as the prophets direct;
my people love to have it so,
but what will you do when the end comes?

Jer 5:30-31 New Revised Standard Version



Monday, December 12, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


A horrible and shocking thing
has happened in the land:
The prophets prophesy lies,
the priests rule by their own authority,
and my people love it this way.
But what will you do in the end?

Jer 5:30-31 New International Version

Friday, December 09, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


For lack of statesmanship, a nation sinks;
the saving of it is a wealth of counsellors.


Pr 11:14 Moffatt Translation



Thursday, December 08, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Pr 11:14 Berkeley Version



Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


For want of skilful strategy an army is lost;
victory is the fruit of long planning.

Pr 11:14 Revised English Bible



Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


Where there is no guidance, a nationa falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

Pr 11:14 New Revised Standard Version



Monday, December 05, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but many advisers make victory sure.


Pr 11:14 New International Version



Friday, December 02, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


then justice fills the very downs,
and honesty the orchards,
and justice brings us welfare,
honesty renders us secure;


Is 32:16-17 Moffatt Translation



Thursday, December 01, 2011

Scripture Passage for the Day


Then justice will dwell in the desert, and righteousness will abide in the fruitful field; and the fruit of justice will be peace and the effect of righteousness rest and security forever.

Is 32:16-17 Berkeley Version