Monthly Archives: January 2013

January 19, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 24:16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity. It’s not a question of whether we will have difficulties; Jesus stated emphatically that we would. (John 16:33) The … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. Aging is a fact of life, but how those who age and those around them react to it is a … Continue reading →

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January 17, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Once again there are significant differences between the NIV and the Japanese. The Japanese reads, “He who pursues righteousness and integrity gains life, righteousness, and honor.” The … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. This is a very important promise that we often fail to remember. The Bible records several instances of God … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. There is a saying that “Ignorance is bliss,” but this says that ignorance is not wise. Actually, an informed electorate is the bane … Continue reading →

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January 14, 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 by jgarrott

reProverbs 16:20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. The Japanese is so much better than the NIV for this verse! Where the NIV says, “Gives heed to instruction,” the Japanese says, … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. Though there are differences between the NIV and the Japanese, (“grace” rather than “love,” “guilt” rather than “sin”) I think … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The NIV gives the translation the Japanese uses for the first half of the verse as a footnote: “Wisdom teaches the fear of the … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:5 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence. This is part and parcel of the “fatherhood famine” that is afflicting the world today. Some fathers are trying their honest best to correct their children, … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge. The translations are strikingly different between the NIV and the Japanese in the first half of this verse. Where the NIV … Continue reading →

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