Because the LORD is righteous and good, he teaches sinners the path they should follow.

He leads the humble in the right way and teaches them his will.

I tried to think this problem through, but it was too difficult for me

until I went into your Temple. Then I understood what will happen to the wicked.

I was as stupid as an animal; I did not understand you.

I am more like an animal than a human being; I do not have the sense we humans should have.

I have never learned any wisdom, and I know nothing at all about God.

When that day comes, the deaf will be able to hear a book being read aloud, and the blind, who have been living in darkness, will open their eyes and see.

Poor and humble people will once again find the happiness which the LORD, the holy God of Israel, gives.

There will be a highway there, called "The Road of Holiness." No sinner will ever travel that road; no fools will mislead those who follow it.

and said, "I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven.

The greatest in the Kingdom of heaven is the one who humbles himself and becomes like this child.

I assure you that whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it."

But how can they call to him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed?

You should not fool yourself. If any of you think that you are wise by this world's standards, you should become a fool, in order to be really wise.

Those who think they know something really don't know as they ought to know.

Or could it be that the word of God came from you? Or are you the only ones to whom it came?

If anyone supposes he is God's messenger or has a spiritual gift, he must realize that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.

and the rich Christians must be glad when God brings them down. For the rich will pass away like the flower of a wild plant.

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.

Rid yourselves, then, of all evil; no more lying or hypocrisy or jealousy or insulting language.

Be like newborn babies, always thirsty for the pure spiritual milk, so that by drinking it you may grow up and be saved.

So Naaman went with his horses and chariot and stopped at the entrance to Elisha's house.

But Elisha said, "Wasn't I there in spirit when the man got out of his chariot to meet you? This is no time to accept money and clothes, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, or servants!

Jehu started out again, and on his way he was met by Jonadab son of Rechab. Jehu greeted him and said, "You and I think alike. Will you support me?" "I will," Jonadab answered. "Give me your hand, then," Jehu replied. They clasped hands, and Jehu helped him up into the chariot,

saying, "Come with me and see for yourself how devoted I am to the LORD." And they rode on together to Samaria.