Revelation 10-11
New King James Version
The Mighty Angel with the Little Book
10 I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. (A)And a rainbow was on (B)his head, his face was like the sun, and (C)his feet like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little book open in his hand. (D)And he set his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roars. When he cried out, (E)seven thunders uttered their voices. 4 Now when the seven thunders [a]uttered their voices, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven saying [b]to me, (F)“Seal up the things which the seven thunders uttered, and do not write them.”
5 The angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the land (G)raised up his [c]hand to heaven 6 and swore by Him who lives forever and ever, (H)who created heaven and the things that are in it, the earth and the things that are in it, and the sea and the things that are in it, (I)that there should be delay no longer, 7 but (J)in the days of the sounding of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, the mystery of God would be finished, as He declared to His servants the prophets.
John Eats the Little Book
8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, “Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth.”
9 So I went to the angel and said to him, “Give me the little book.”
And he said to me, (K)“Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.”
10 Then I took the little book out of the angel’s hand and ate it, (L)and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, (M)my stomach became bitter. 11 And [d]he said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.”
The Two Witnesses
11 Then I was given (N)a reed like a measuring rod. [e]And the angel stood, saying, (O)“Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out (P)the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, (Q)for it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will (R)tread the holy city underfoot for (S)forty-two months. 3 And I will give power to my two (T)witnesses, (U)and they will prophesy (V)one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.”
4 These are the (W)two olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the [f]God of the earth. 5 And if anyone wants to harm them, (X)fire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. (Y)And if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner. 6 These (Z)have power to shut heaven, so that no rain falls in the days of their prophecy; and they have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to strike the earth with all plagues, as often as they desire.
The Witnesses Killed
7 When they (AA)finish their testimony, (AB)the beast that ascends (AC)out of the bottomless pit (AD)will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their dead bodies will lie in the street of (AE)the great city which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, (AF)where also [g]our Lord was crucified. 9 (AG)Then those from the peoples, tribes, tongues, and nations [h]will see their dead bodies three-and-a-half days, (AH)and not allow their dead bodies to be put into graves. 10 (AI)And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, (AJ)and send gifts to one another, (AK)because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.
The Witnesses Resurrected
11 (AL)Now after the three-and-a-half days (AM)the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. 12 And [i]they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” (AN)And they ascended to heaven (AO)in a cloud, (AP)and their enemies saw them. 13 In the same hour (AQ)there was a great earthquake, (AR)and a tenth of the city fell. In the earthquake seven thousand people were killed, and the rest were afraid (AS)and gave glory to the God of heaven.
14 (AT)The second woe is past. Behold, the third woe is coming quickly.
Seventh Trumpet: The Kingdom Proclaimed
15 Then (AU)the seventh angel sounded: (AV)And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, (AW)“The [j]kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, (AX)and He shall reign forever and ever!” 16 And (AY)the twenty-four elders who sat before God on their thrones fell on their faces and (AZ)worshiped God, 17 saying:
“We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty,
The One (BA)who is and who was [k]and who is to come,
Because You have taken Your great power (BB)and reigned.
18 The nations were (BC)angry, and Your [l]wrath has come,
And the time of the (BD)dead, that they should be judged,
And that You should reward Your servants the prophets and the saints,
And those who fear Your name, small and great,
And should destroy those who destroy the earth.”
19 Then (BE)the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of [m]His covenant was seen in His temple. And (BF)there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, (BG)and great hail.
Footnotes
- Revelation 10:4 NU, M sounded,
- Revelation 10:4 NU, M omit to me
- Revelation 10:5 NU, M right hand
- Revelation 10:11 NU, M they
- Revelation 11:1 NU, M omit And the angel stood
- Revelation 11:4 NU, M Lord
- Revelation 11:8 NU, M their
- Revelation 11:9 NU, M see . . . and will not allow
- Revelation 11:12 M I
- Revelation 11:15 NU, M kingdom . . . has become the kingdom
- Revelation 11:17 NU, M omit and who is to come
- Revelation 11:18 anger
- Revelation 11:19 M the covenant of the Lord
Proverbs 21:1-22:16
New King James Version
The Lord Considers the Heart
21 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the [a]rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes.
3 (C)To do righteousness and justice
Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
5 (E)The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty,
But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
7 The violence of the wicked will [d]destroy them,
Because they refuse to do justice.
8 The way of [e]a guilty man is perverse;
But as for the pure, his work is right.
9 Better to dwell in a corner of a housetop,
Than in a house shared with (G)a contentious woman.
10 (H)The soul of the wicked desires evil;
His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
11 When the scoffer is punished, the simple is made wise;
But when the (I)wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.
12 The righteous God wisely considers the house of the wicked,
Overthrowing the wicked for their wickedness.
13 (J)Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
Will also cry himself and not be heard.
14 A gift in secret pacifies anger,
And a bribe [f]behind the back, strong wrath.
15 It is a joy for the just to do justice,
But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.
16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding
Will rest in the assembly of the (K)dead.
17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man;
He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous,
And the unfaithful for the upright.
19 Better to dwell [g]in the wilderness,
Than with a contentious and angry woman.
20 (L)There is desirable treasure,
And oil in the dwelling of the wise,
But a foolish man squanders it.
21 (M)He who follows righteousness and mercy
Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
23 (O)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
24 A proud and haughty man—“Scoffer” is his name;
He acts with arrogant pride.
25 The (P)desire of the lazy man kills him,
For his hands refuse to labor.
26 He covets greedily all day long,
But the righteous (Q)gives and does not spare.
27 (R)The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!
28 A false witness shall perish,
But the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
29 A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright, he [i]establishes his way.
30 (S)There is no wisdom or understanding
Or counsel against the Lord.
31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
But (T)deliverance is of the Lord.
The Value of a Good Name
22 A (U)good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
3 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,
But the simple pass on and are (X)punished.
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord
Are riches and honor and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
He who guards his soul will be far from them.
7 The (Z)rich rules over the poor,
And the borrower is servant to the lender.
10 (AD)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
11 (AE)He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
But He overthrows the words of the faithless.
13 (AF)The lazy man says, “There is a lion outside!
I shall be slain in the streets!”
14 (AG)The mouth of an immoral woman is a deep pit;
(AH)He who is abhorred by the Lord will fall there.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
(AI)The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches,
And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:1 channels
- Proverbs 21:4 Or lamp
- Proverbs 21:6 LXX Pursue vanity on the snares of death; Vg. Is vain and foolish, and shall stumble on the snares of death; Tg. They shall be destroyed, and they shall fall who seek death
- Proverbs 21:7 Lit. drag them away
- Proverbs 21:8 Or The way of a man is perverse and strange;
- Proverbs 21:14 Under cover, lit. in the bosom
- Proverbs 21:19 Lit. in the land of the desert
- Proverbs 21:22 Climbs over the walls of
- Proverbs 21:29 Qr., LXX understands
- Proverbs 22:6 Even
- Proverbs 22:8 trouble
- Proverbs 22:9 Lit. good
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