Observations from the Sidelines

Quote for the Day

2012-02-01T05:00:00.004-06:00

The same Abba Agathon was walking with his disciples. One of them, finding a small green pea on the road, said to the old man, 'Father, may I take it?' The old man, looking at him with astonishment, said, 'Was it you who put it there?' 'No,' replied the brother. 'How then,' continued the old man, 'can you take up something which you did not put down?'

-- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Observation of the Day

2012-01-27T05:20:00.001-06:00

For too many people, Jesus' observation "The poor you will have with you always" is a goal to be achieved through their efforts rather than a description of conditions in a sinful world.

Quote for the Day

2012-01-25T05:00:00.003-06:00

Blessed Archbishop Theophilus, accompanied by a magistrate, came one day to find Abba Arsenius, He questioned the old man, to hear a word from him. After a short silence the old man answered him, 'Will you put into practice what I say to you?' They promised him this. 'If you hear Arsenius is anywhere, do not go there.'

-- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Quote for the Day

2012-01-18T05:00:00.003-06:00

Someone said to blessed Arsenius, 'How is it that we, with all our education and our wide knowledge get no-where, while these Egyptian peasants acquire so many virtues?' Abba Arsenius said to him, 'We indeed get nothing from our secular education, but these Egyptian peasants acquire the virtues by hard work.'

-- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Quote for the Day

2012-01-11T05:00:00.003-06:00

Abba Anthony said, 'A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him saying, 'You are mad, you are not like us."'

-- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Quote for the Day

2012-01-04T05:00:00.003-06:00

A hunter in the desert saw Abba Anthony enjoying himself with the brethren and he was shocked. Wanting to show him that it was necessary sometimes to meet the needs of the brethren, the old man said to him, 'Put an arrow in your bow and shot it.' So he did. The old man then said, 'Shoot another,' and he did so. Then the old man said, 'Shoot yet again,' and the hunter replied 'If I bend my bow so much I will break it.' Then the old man said to him, 'It is the same with the work of God. If we stretch the brethren beyond measure they will soon break. Sometimes it is necessary to come down to meet their needs.' When he heard these words the hunter was pierced y compunction and, greatly edified by the old man, he went away. As for the brethren, they went home strengthened.

-- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-30T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-29T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-28T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-27T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-26T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-23T05:00:00.002-06:00

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

Job 42:5 Moffatt Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-22T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Job 42:5 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-21T05:00:00.002-06:00

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

Job 42:5 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-20T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Job 42:5 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-19T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Job 42:5 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-16T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-15T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-14T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-13T05:00:00.000-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-12T05:00:00.000-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-09T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Pr 11:14 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-08T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Pr 11:14 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-07T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Pr 11:14 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-06T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Pr 11:14 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-05T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Pr 11:14 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-02T05:00:00.001-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-12-01T05:00:00.002-06:00

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

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-30T05:00:00.002-06:00

Justice will make its home in the wilderness,
and righteousness dwell in the grassland;
righteousness will yield peace
and bring about quiet trust for ever.

Is 32:16-17 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-29T05:00:00.001-06:00

Then justice will dwell in the wilderness,
and righteousness abide in the fruitful field.
The effect of righteousness will be peace,
and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

Is 32:16-17 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-28T05:00:00.001-06:00

Justice will dwell in the desert
and righteousness live in the fertile field.
The fruit of righteousness will be peace;
the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence
forever.

Is 32:16-17 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-25T05:00:00.003-06:00

Woe to those who are brave--
at drinking!
mighty at -- mixing a bowl!
who let off guilty men for a bribe,
and deprive the innocent of his rights!

Is 5:22-23 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-24T05:00:00.002-06:00

Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine and efficient men at mixing intoxicants, who acquit the guilty for a bribe and take away the rights of the righteous.

Is 5:22-23 Berkeley version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Woe betide those heroic topers,
those valiant mixers of drink,
who for a bribe acquit the guilty
and deny justice to those in the right.

Is 52-23 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-22T05:00:00.000-06:00

Ah, you who are heroes in drinking wine
and valiant at mixing drink,
who acquit the guilty for a bribe,
and deprive the innocent of their rights!

Is 5:22-23 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-21T05:00:00.002-06:00

Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine
and champions at mixing drinks,
who acquit the guilty for a bribe,
but deny justice to the innocent.

Is 5:22-23 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-18T05:00:00.001-06:00

Unless the Eternal builds the house,
workmen build in vain;
unless the Eternal guards the town,
sentries are on guard in vain.

Ps 127:1 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-17T05:00:00.001-06:00

Unless the LORD builds the house,
their labor is futile who build it.
Unless the LORD preserves the city,
the sentry watches in vain.

Ps 127:1 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-16T05:00:00.001-06:00

Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labour in vain.
Unless the LORD keeps watch over the city,
the watchman stands guard in vain.

Ps. 127:1 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-15T05:00:00.001-06:00

Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord guards the city,
the guard keeps watch in vain.

Ps 127:1 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-14T05:00:00.001-06:00

Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.

Ps 127:1 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-11T05:00:00.001-06:00

For my plans are not like your plans,
nor your ways like my ways --
so the Eternal One declares;
nay, as heaven is higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways,
and my plans than your plans.

Is 55:8-9 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-10T05:00:00.002-06:00

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Is 55:8-9 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-09T05:00:00.002-06:00

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways.

This is the word of the LORD.

But as the heavens are high above the earth,
so are my ways high above your ways
and my thoughts above your thoughts.

Is 55:8-9 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-08T05:00:00.000-06:00

For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Is 55:8-9 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-07T05:00:00.001-06:00

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the LORD.

“As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Is 55:8-9 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-04T05:00:00.001-05:00

He will decide the disputes of the nations,
and settle many a people's case,
till swords are beaten into ploughshares,
spears into pruning-hooks;
no nation draws the sword against another,
no longer shall men learn to fight.

Is 2:4 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-03T05:00:00.001-05:00

He shall arbitrate between the nations and shall decide [disputes] for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, nor shall they learn war any more.

Is 2:4 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-02T05:00:00.001-05:00

He will judge between the nations
as arbiter among many peoples.
They will beat their swords into mattocks
and their spears into pruning-kives;
nation will not lift sword against nation
nor ever again be trained for war.

Is 2:4 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-11-01T05:00:00.000-05:00

He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.

Is 2:4 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-31T05:00:00.001-05:00

He will judge between the nations
and will settle disputes for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war anymore.

Is 2:4 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-28T05:00:00.002-05:00

Is not this my chosen fast,
the Lord, the Eternal, asks,
to loosen all that fetters men unfairly,
and to relax its grip,
to free poor debtors from their bonds,
and break what binds them?
It is to share your food with hungry men,
and take the homeless to your home,
to clothe the naked when you see them,
and never turn from any fellow-creature.

Is 58:6-7 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-27T05:00:00.002-05:00

Is not this the fast I have chosen: to loosen the bonds of wickedness; to undo the bands of the yoke; to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and to take the outcast poor into your home; to cloth those you see unclad, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

Is 58:6-7 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

Rather, is not this the fast I require:
to loose the fetters of injustice,
to untie the knots of the yoke,
and set free those who are oppressed,
tearing off every yoke?

Is it not sharing your food with the hungry,
taking the homeless poor into your house,
clothing the naked when you meet them,
and never evading a duty to your kinsfolk?

Is 58:6-7 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-25T05:00:00.001-05:00

Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of injustice,
to undo the thongs of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover them,
and not to hide yourself from your own kin?

Is 58:6-7 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-24T05:00:00.002-05:00

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?

Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe him,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Is 58:6-7 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-21T05:00:00.001-05:00

"What mean you by crushing my people,
and grinding the face of the poor?"
So the Lord asks, the Lord of hosts.

Is 3:15 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-20T05:00:00.001-05:00

What ails you, that you suppress My people and grind the faces of the poor? says the Lord God of hosts.

Is 3:15 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-19T05:00:00.002-05:00

Is it nothing to you that you crush my people
and grind the faces of the poor?
This is the word of the LORD of Hosts.

Is 3:15 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-18T05:00:00.000-05:00

What do you mean by crushing my people,
by grinding the face of the poor? says the Lord God of hosts.

Is 3:15 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-17T05:00:00.001-05:00

What do you mean by crushing my people
and grinding the faces of the poor?”
declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty.

Is 3:15 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-14T05:00:00.002-05:00

As rain and snow from heaven
fall not in vain,
but water earth until it yields
seed for the sower, food for hungry men,
so with the promise that has
passed my lips:
it falls not fruitless and in vain,
but works out what I will,
and carries out my purpose.

Is 55:10-11 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-13T05:00:00.002-05:00

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and don not return thither, but water the earth and make it bring forth and bud and so give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be, which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not come back to Me uselessly, but it shall do what I purpose and accomplish what I commissioned it.

Is 55:10-11 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-12T05:00:00.001-05:00

As the rain and snow come down
from the heavens
and do not return there without
watering the earth,
making it produce grain
to give seed for sowing and bread to eat,
so is it with my word issuing from
my mouth;
it will not return to me empty
without accomplishing my purpose
and succeeding in the task for which
I sent it.

Is 55:10-11 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-11T05:00:00.000-05:00

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
and do not return there until they have watered the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

Is 55:10-11 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-10T05:00:00.001-05:00

As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

Is 55:10-11 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-07T05:00:00.001-05:00

Though the fig-tree may not blossom,
though no fruit is on the vine,
though the olive crop has failed,
though the fields give us no food,
though the folds have lost their flocks,
and in the stalls no cattle lie,
yet in the Eternal we will find our joy,
we will rejoice in the God who saves us.

Hab 3:17-18 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

Although the fig tree may not blossom,
nor fruit be on the vines,
the produce of the olive fail
and the field yield no food,
the flock be cut off from the fold,
and there be no heard in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.

Hab 3:17-18 Berkeley Version

The Best Money Can Buy

2011-10-05T17:21:00.000-05:00

We have the best government money can buy. Unfortunately, money doesn't buy the best government for the people. It buys the best government for those wealthy enough to pay for it. That is not democracy. That is an auction.

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-05T05:00:00.002-05:00

The fig tree has no buds,
the vines bear no harvest,
the olive crop fails,
the orchards yield no food,
the fold is bereft of its flock,
and there are no cattle in the stalls.
Even so I shall exult in the LORD
and rejoice in the God who saves me.

Hab 3:17-18 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-04T05:00:00.001-05:00

Though the fig tree does not blossom,
and no fruit is on the vines;
though the produce of the olive fails
and the fields yield no food;
though the flock is cut off from the fold
and there is no herd in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord;
I will exult in the God of my salvation.

Hab 3:17-18 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-10-03T06:10:00.001-05:00

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Hab 3:17-18 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-30T05:00:00.001-05:00

Console my people, console them --
'tis the voice of your God --

Is 40:1 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-29T05:00:00.000-05:00

Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, says your God.

Is 40:1 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-28T05:00:00.001-05:00

Comfort my people; bring comfort to them, says your God;

Is 40:1 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-27T05:00:00.000-05:00

Comfort, O comfort my people,
says your God.

Is 40:1 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God.

Is 40:1 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-23T05:00:00.001-05:00

So the Eternal said to me, "Pray not for this people. I will not listen to their cry, as they fast, and I will not accept the burnt-offerings and cereals that they offer; I will consume them by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence."

Jer 14:11-12 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-22T05:00:00.002-05:00

Then the LORD said to me: Do not even pray for the prosperity of this people. When they fast, I will not hear their cry, and when they offer burnt offering and oblation, I will not accept them; but I will consume them by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence.

Jer 14:11-12 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-21T05:00:00.002-05:00

The LORD said to me: Do not pray for the wellbeing of this people. Though they fast, I shall not listen to their cry; though they sacrifice whole-offering and grain-offering, I shall not accept them. I shall make an end of them with the sword, famine, and pestilence.

Jer 14:11-12 Revised English Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-20T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Lord said to me: Do not pray for the welfare of this people. Although they fast, I do not hear their cry, and although they offer burnt offering and grain offering, I do not accept them; but by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence I consume them.

Jer 14:11-12 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-19T05:00:00.002-05:00

Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. Although they fast, I will not listen to their cry; though they offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will destroy them with the sword, famine and plague.”

Jer 14:11-12 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-16T05:00:00.001-05:00

Justice has to turn away defeated,
right is forced to hold aloof,
for truth in our assemblies has no footing,
honesty cannot enter there;
truth is never to been seen,
and moral sense has left the town.

The Eternal saw this and was angry
that no justice could be seen.

Is 59:14-15 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-15T05:00:00.001-05:00

Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth has fallen in the street, and honesty is unable to enter. Truth is so lacking, that if anyone turns from evil, he becomes a victim of plunder.

The LORD saw it, and it displeased Him that there was no justice.

Is 59:14-15 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-14T05:00:00.001-05:00

Justice is rebuffed and flouted
while righteousness stands at a distance;
truth stumbles in court
and honesty is kept outside,
so truth is lost to sight,
and those who shun evil withdraw.

There was no justice,
and when the LORD saw it he was displeased.

Is 59:14-15 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-13T05:00:00.000-05:00

Justice is turned back,
and righteousness stands at a distance;
for truth stumbles in the public square,
and uprightness cannot enter.
Truth is lacking,
and whoever turns from evil is despoiled.

The Lord saw it, and it displeased him
that there was no justice.

Is 59:14-15 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-12T05:00:00.002-05:00

So justice is driven back,
and righteousness stands at a distance;
truth has stumbled in the streets,
honesty cannot enter.
Truth is nowhere to be found,
and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey.

The LORD looked and was displeased
that there was no justice.

Is 59:14-15 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-09T05:00:00.002-05:00

Listen to this, you cows of Bashan,
you women in high Samaria,
you who defraud the poor and
are hard on the needy,
who tell your husbands, 'Let us
have wine to drink!'
As sure as I am God, the Lord Eternal swears,
your day is coming
when you will be dragged out with prongs,
the last of you with fish-hooks;

Amos 4:1-2 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-08T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hear this word, you heifers of Bashan, who are in the mountain of Samaria, the oppressors of the common people, the crushers of the poor, those who say to their husbands, "Bring that we may drink!" The Lord God has sworn by His holiness that the days are even now coming upon you when He shall lift you up with hooks and your posterity with fish-hooks.

Amos 4:1-2 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-07T05:00:00.002-05:00

Listen to this word, you Bashan cows on the hill of Samaria,
who oppress the helpless and grind down the poor,
who say to your lords, 'Bring us drink;"
the Lord God has sworn by his holiness
that your time is coming
when men will carry you away on shields
and your children in fish-baskets.

Amos 4:1-2 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hear this word, you cows of Bashan
who are on Mount Samaria,
who oppress the poor, who crush the needy,
who say to their husbands, “Bring something to drink!”

The Lord God has sworn by his holiness:
The time is surely coming upon you,
when they shall take you away with hooks,
even the last of you with fishhooks.

Amos 4:1-2 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-05T05:00:00.002-05:00

Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria,
you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy
and say to your husbands, “Bring us some drinks!”

The Sovereign LORD has sworn by his holiness:
“The time will surely come
when you will be taken away with hooks,
the last of you with fishhooks

Amos 4:1-2 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-02T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Lord Eternal, he inspires me;
for the Eternal has consecrated me,
and sent me with good news for wretched men,
to heal the broken-hearted,
to tell prisoners they are free,
to tell captives they are released,
to proclaim a year of the Eternal's favour,
a day of our God's vengeance,
to console all mourners,

Is 61:1-2 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-09-01T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me; for the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the humble; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;

Is 61:1-2 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-31T05:00:00.002-05:00

The spirit of the LORD God is upon me
because the LORD has anointed me;
he has sent me to announce good news to the humble,
to bind up the broken-hearted,
to proclaim liberty to captives,
release to those in prison
to proclaim a year of the LORD's favour
and a day of the vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who morn,

Is 61 1-2 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-30T05:00:00.001-05:00

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me,
because the Lord has anointed me;
he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,
to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and release to the prisoners;

to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,
and the day of vengeance of our God;
to comfort all who mourn;

Is 61:1-2 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-29T05:00:00.001-05:00

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,

to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,

Is 61:1-2 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

O man, he has told you what is good;
what does the Eternal ask from you
but to be just and kind
and live in quiet fellowship with your God?

Micah 6:8 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-25T05:00:00.000-05:00

He has declared to you, O man, what is good, and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

2011-08-24T05:00:00.002-05:00

The LORD has told you mortals what is good,
and what it is that the LORD requires of you:
only to act justly, to love loyalty,
to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8 Revised English Bible