Hosea 14:9
(14-10) Whoso is wise, let him understand these things, whoso is prudent, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the just do walk in them; but transgressors do stumble therein.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice; a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and right is He.
Job 34:10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: Far be it from God, that He should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that He should commit iniquity.
Psalms 19:7(19-8) The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 84:7(84-8) They go from strength to strength, every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.
Psalms 111:7The works of His hands are truth and justice; all His precepts are sure.
Psalms 119:128Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; every false way I hate.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 14:9
Assurances of Mercy. ( b. c. 720.) 8 Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. 9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Let us now hear the conclusion of the whole matter. I. Concerning Ephraim; he is spoken of and spoken to, v. 8 . Here we have, 1. His… Read the whole commentary →