#scripture paraphrase

Isaiah 60:1-5, 6b – My Paraphrase

Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, even though darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness the people; the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawning.

Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons…

Psalm 24:1-6 – My Paraphrase

Psalm 24:1-6 The earth is the LORD’s and it’s fullness; the world and those who dwell in it. For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD? or who will stand in his holy place? He whose hands are clean and whose heart is pure, who does not lift up his soul falsehood, nor sworn deceitfully. He will receive a blessing from the LORD, and…

Micah 6:6-8 (My Paraphrase)

“What offering should I bring when I enter into the presence of God and bow before God in worship? Should I bring burnt offerings, with year-old calves? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams or endless rivers of olive oil? Should I give my firstborn child for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?” God has made it clear to you, O mortal, what is good. And what…