20 And it came about, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, that they sent word and called him to the assembly, and made him king over all Israel. (A)None except the tribe of Judah alone followed the house of David.

Read full chapter

Poor is one who works with [a]a lazy hand,
But the (A)hand of the diligent makes rich.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:4 Lit an idle hand

or the one who [a](A)exhorts, in the work of [b]exhortation; the one who gives, with [c](B)generosity; (C)the one who [d]is in leadership, with diligence; the one who shows mercy, with (D)cheerfulness.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or encourages
  2. Romans 12:8 Or encouragement
  3. Romans 12:8 Or sincere concern
  4. Romans 12:8 Or provides care

15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends