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[Isaiah 29:14; I Corinthians 1:19]
the rulers
of this world
they thought
themselves
powerful
but they shall fall
like grasshoppers
at the
reckoning
§
rich
but they
do not know
they are
poor
and wretched
§
secure
in royal robes
but the wind
shall clothe them
in rags
§
unconquerable
but they shall flee
like dogs
at the
trembling
§
they thought
their feast days
could never end
but they shall groan
in hunger
their seed
begging bread
§
they thought
the spirit of liquor
could yield more than
dutch courage
but they shall
wallow
in the piss
and vomit
of their drunken
stupor
§
they thought
by their own
conceit
that they were wise
but pale pity
shall render them
piteous fools
§
their fatness
was only
for a time
and a season
for they shall be
disconsolate
in every wise
§
and their
wisdom
is but of this
world
© Copyright 2019 March 17
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
http://mydo.cx/YWFjMTI2
[Isaiah 29:14; I Corinthians 1:19]
the rulers
of this world
they thought
themselves
powerful
but they shall fall
like grasshoppers
at the
reckoning
§
rich
but they
do not know
they are
poor
and wretched
§
secure
in royal robes
but the wind
shall clothe them
in rags
§
unconquerable
but they shall flee
like dogs
at the
trembling
§
they thought
their feast days
could never end
but they shall groan
in hunger
their seed
begging bread
§
they thought
the spirit of liquor
could yield more than
dutch courage
but they shall
wallow
in the piss
and vomit
of their drunken
stupor
§
they thought
by their own
conceit
that they were wise
but pale pity
shall render them
piteous fools
§
their fatness
was only
for a time
and a season
for they shall be
disconsolate
in every wise
§
and their
wisdom
is but of this
world
© Copyright 2019 March 17
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 21st Mar 2019
Author's Note
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A Biblical look at the irony of existence (part 1 -- the possessors)
Image credit to Matt Wuerker (https://www.politico.com/wuerker)
http://mydo.cx/YWFjMTI2
A Biblical look at the irony of existence (part 1 -- the possessors)
Image credit to Matt Wuerker (https://www.politico.com/wuerker)
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21st Mar 2019 7:21pm
When I looked up the verse on Gateway the site referenced another verse from the Old Testament
which I like a wee bit better but I realize You were probably reading from the new in Your daily devotions.
Love the spill, Brother
Here's the other verse:
Isaiah 29:14 New International Version (NIV)
14
Therefore once more I will astound these people
with wonder upon wonder;
the wisdom of the wise will perish,
the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.”
which I like a wee bit better but I realize You were probably reading from the new in Your daily devotions.
Love the spill, Brother
Here's the other verse:
Isaiah 29:14 New International Version (NIV)
14
Therefore once more I will astound these people
with wonder upon wonder;
the wisdom of the wise will perish,
the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish.”
21st Mar 2019 7:36pm
Thank you, Tallen. A perceptive view on the choice of Biblical reference. The one you have shared was also in my view, along with several others. I simply decided to go along with what seemed a simple option. But I do like the powerful voice of Isaiah 29:14, and will add it. My personal study Bible is also NIV but I always go back to KJV to measure and compare intended sense.
Please tell me what you think about the sequel.
Please tell me what you think about the sequel.
21st Mar 2019 7:39pm
I love the KJV for it's poetic sound
Plus, as a child growing up my parents used this version in our home and it's the version i was forced to memorize when i got into trouble.
In my teen and young adult years i switched to the NASV and then later the NIV. I love the NLT, as well.
Plus, as a child growing up my parents used this version in our home and it's the version i was forced to memorize when i got into trouble.
In my teen and young adult years i switched to the NASV and then later the NIV. I love the NLT, as well.
