when you turn against God and spit these words out of your mouth?
but he didn’t approve of Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry and was disappointed.
While he was still talking to them, the messenger arrived. He said to Elisha, “This severe famine is from the Lord. Why should I wait any longer for the Lord ⌞to help us⌟?”
What do you gain by mistreating me, by rejecting the work of your hands while you favor the plans of the wicked?
⌞But⌟ robbers’ tents are prosperous, and there is security for those who provoke God, for those whose god is their power.
Why have your emotions carried you away? Why do your eyes flash
Why should a mortal be considered faultless or someone born of a woman be considered righteous?
“God is wise in heart and mighty in power. Who could oppose him and win?
Keep your tongue from saying evil things and your lips from speaking deceitful things.
The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down, and his heart rages against the Lord.
“Why should any living mortal (any person) complain about being punished for sin?
“But you say, ‘The Lord’s way is unfair.’ Listen, nation of Israel, isn’t my way fair? Isn’t it your ways that are unfair?
“You have used harsh words against me,” says the Lord. “You ask, ‘How have we spoken against you?’
If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless.
