Job 28 Psalm 22:27-31 Proverbs 25:20 Luke 11:37-54 Bible Scripture Verse Audio Reading

Job speaks about the quest for wisdom, comparing it to the search for precious metals and stones. He describes how humans mine the earth for treasures, but true wisdom cannot be found in the depths of the earth or purchased with gold. Job emphasizes that wisdom and understanding are beyond human reach and can only be found with God. He concludes that the fear of the Lord is true wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.

Psalm 22:27-31
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before Him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and He rules over the nations. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him—those who cannot keep themselves alive. Posterity will serve Him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim His righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!

Proverbs 25:20
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on a wound, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Luke 11:37-54
Jesus Criticizes the Pharisees and the Experts in the Law
While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to eat with him. Jesus accepted, but the Pharisee was surprised that Jesus did not wash before the meal. Jesus criticized the Pharisees for focusing on outward cleanliness while neglecting inner purity and justice. He denounced their hypocrisy, emphasizing that they should practice mercy and love of God.

Jesus pronounced woes upon the Pharisees for their legalism and hypocrisy, accusing them of burdening people with strict laws while failing to help them. He also criticized them for building tombs for the prophets their ancestors killed, implying that they share in the guilt.

Jesus then addressed the experts in the law, condemning them for taking away the key to knowledge and hindering those who seek to enter the kingdom of God. The Pharisees and teachers of the law began to oppose Him fiercely, seeking to catch Him in His words.