Job 4 Psalm 12 Proverbs 8:22-31 Matthew 4:18-22 Mark 1:16 Audio Bible Reading Plan

Job 4
Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, speaks. He begins by expressing hesitation but feels compelled to respond. He reminds Job of his past teachings and encouragements to others in distress. Eliphaz suggests that Job’s suffering might be due to some sin, hinting that the innocent do not suffer as Job does. He shares a troubling vision he had, emphasizing that no one is righteous before God. Eliphaz encourages Job to seek God and accept His discipline.

Psalm 12
Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished. People lie to one another, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. The Lord will rise up to protect the needy and oppressed from the wicked who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by society. The words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times. The Lord will keep the needy safe and protect them from the wicked forever.

Proverbs 8:22-31
Wisdom speaks of her origins, saying the Lord created her at the beginning of His work, before His deeds of old. She was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. Wisdom was present when God set the heavens in place, marked out the horizon, established the clouds, and fixed securely the fountains of the deep. She was there when He gave the sea its boundary and marked out the foundations of the earth. Wisdom was a craftsman at His side, filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in His presence and delighting in mankind.

Matthew 4:18-22
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Jesus said, "Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed Him. Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

Mark 1:16
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.