Isaiah 3; Isaiah 4; Isaiah 5; Isaiah 6; Isaiah 7
Judah and Jerusalem will be punished for their disobedience. The Lord pleads for and judges his people. The daughters of Zion are cursed and tormented for their worldliness. Zion and her daughters will be redeemed and cleansed in the millennial day. The Lord’s vineyard (Israel) will become desolate, and his people will be scattered. Woes will come upon them in their apostate and scattered state. The Lord will lift an ensign and gather Israel. Isaiah sees the Lord. His sins are forgiven. He is called to prophesy. He prophesies of the Jews’ rejection of Christ’s teachings. A remnant will return. Ephraim and Syria wage war against Judah. Christ will be born of a virgin.
Compare 2 Nephi 13-17.
•••
Solomon's Song 4; Solomon's Song 5; Solomon's Song 6; Solomon's Song 7; Solomon's Song 8
4. A song describes the beauty of the poet’s beloved.
5. The song of love and affection continues.
6. The song of love continues.
7. The song of love continues.
8. Many waters cannot quench love.
Isaiah 1; Isaiah 2
1. The people of Israel are apostate, rebellious, and corrupt; only a few remain faithful. The people’s sacrifices and feasts are rejected. They are called upon to repent and work righteousness. Zion will be redeemed in the day of restoration.
2. Isaiah sees the latter-day temple, gathering of Israel, and millennial judgment and peace—The proud and wicked will be brought low at the Second Coming. Compare 2 Nephi 12.
•••
Ecclesiastes 6; Ecclesiastes 7; Ecclesiastes 8; Ecclesiastes 9; Ecclesiastes 10; Ecclesiastes 11; Ecclesiastes 12
6. Unless a man’s soul is filled with good, his riches, wealth, honor, and posterity are vanity.
7. Wisdom gives life to them that have it—All men are sinners—God has made man upright.
8. None have power to avoid death—It will not be well with the wicked; he turns to pleasure and cannot find wisdom.
9. God’s providence rules over all—All men are subject to time and chance—Wisdom is better than strength—One sinner destroys much good.
10. A little folly destroys the reputation of the wise and honorable—The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious—A fool is full of words.
11. Do good and give to them who need—God will bring all men to judgment.
12. At death the spirit will return to God who gave it—The words of the wise are as goads—The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep his commandments.
Solomon's Song 1; Solomon's Song 2; Solomon's Song 3
1. The poet sings of love and devotion.
2. Beloved ones are praised and described.
3. A love song concerning Solomon is presented.
•••
Proverbs 30; Proverbs 31
30. Every word of God is pure—Give me neither poverty nor riches.
31. Wine and strong drink are condemned—Plead the cause of the poor and needy—A virtuous woman is more precious than rubies.
Ecclesiastes 1; Ecclesiastes 2; Ecclesiastes 3; Ecclesiastes 4; Ecclesiastes 5
1. Everything under the sun is vanity and vexation of spirit—He who increases in knowledge increases in sorrow.
2. All the riches and wealth of the king are vanity and vexation of spirit—Wisdom is better than folly—God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to man.
3. To every thing there is a season—Whatever God does, it will be forever—God will judge the righteous and the wicked.
4. Oppression and evil deeds are vanity—The strength of two is better than one—Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king.
5. God is in heaven—A fool’s voice is known by a multitude of words—Keep your vows—Riches and wealth are the gift of God.
6. Unless a man’s soul is filled with good, his riches, wealth, honor, and posterity are vanity.
•••
Proverbs 24; Proverbs 25; Proverbs 26; Proverbs 27; Proverbs 28; Proverbs 29
24. In a multitude of counselors there is safety—Fret not yourself because of evil men—It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
25. Boast not of false gifts—Give food and drink to your enemy.
26. Honor is not fitting for a fool—Answer not a fool according to his folly—Where there is no talebearer, the strife ceases.
27. Let another man praise you—A prudent man foresees evil—Hell and destruction are never full.
28. The wicked flee when no man pursues—Whoever walks uprightly will be saved—A faithful man will abound with blessings.
29. When the wicked rule, the people mourn—The righteous consider the cause of the poor—A fool speaks all that is in his mind—Where there is no vision, the people perish.
•••
Proverbs 19; Proverbs 20; Proverbs 21; Proverbs 22; Proverbs 23
19. A prudent wife is from the Lord—He who lends to the poor lends to the Lord—It is better to be a poor man than to be a liar.
20. Wine is a mocker, and strong drink is raging—Turn to the Lord, and he will save you.
21. Do righteousness and justice—Follow after righteousness and mercy—Safety comes from the Lord.
22. A good name is better than riches—Train up a child in the way he should go.
23. Labor not to be rich—As a man thinks in his heart, so is he—Withhold not correction from a child—Be not among drunkards.
•••
Proverbs 13; Proverbs 14; Proverbs 15; Proverbs 16; Proverbs 17; Proverbs 18
13. The way of the transgressor is hard—Evil pursues sinners—He who does not discipline his children hates them.
14. Go from the presence of a foolish man—A true witness delivers souls—Righteousness exalts a nation.
15. A soft answer turns away wrath—A wise son makes a glad father—The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord—Before honor comes humility.
16. It is better to get wisdom than gold—Pride goes before destruction—The gray hair of the righteous person is a crown of glory.
17. He who is glad at calamities will be punished—A friend loves at all times—Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise.
18. A fool’s mouth is his destruction—Whoever obtains a wife obtains a good thing—A man who has friends must show himself friendly.
•••
