Hosea 14:9
Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.
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Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he.
Job 34:10“Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
Psalms 19:7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 84:7They go from strength to strength. Every one of them appears before God in Zion.
Psalms 111:7The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure.
Psalms 119:128Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way.
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 →