Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.

For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

Psalm 60

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A miktam of David. For teaching. When he fought Aram Naharaim and Aram Zobah, and when Joab returned and struck down twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.

You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us!

Psalm 78

A maskil of Asaph.

My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.

Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom

Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.

Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,

I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.

Warning Against Adultery

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve?

he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”

They said, “Come, let’s make plans against Jeremiah; for the teaching of the law by the priest will not cease, nor will counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophets. So come, let’s attack him with our tongues and pay no attention to anything he says.”

But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have violated the covenant with Levi,” says the Lord Almighty.