Proverbs Chapter 12
King James Version (KJV)
Other Translations
darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext
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Whoso loveth discipline loveth knowledge, but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
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A good [man] obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
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A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
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A woman of worth is a crown to her husband; but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.
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The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
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Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
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Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
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A righteous man is concerned for the life of his beast; but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
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He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless is void of understanding.
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The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]; but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
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In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare; but a righteous [man] shall go forth out of trouble.
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A man is satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; but he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
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The vexation of the fool is presently known; but a prudent [man] covereth shame.
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He that uttereth truth sheweth forth righteousness; but a false witness deceit.
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There is that babbleth like the piercings of a sword; but the tongue of the wise is health.
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The lip of truth shall be established for ever; but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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There shall no evil happen to a righteous [man]; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
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Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.
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A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.
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The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful [hand] shall be under tribute.
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Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop; but a good word maketh it glad.
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The righteous guideth his neighbour; but the way of the wicked misleadeth them.
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The slothful roasteth not what he took in hunting; but man's precious substance is to the diligent.
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In the path of righteousness is life, and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM
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He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
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He that has found favour with the Lord [is made] better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
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A man shall not prosper by wickedness; but the roots of the righteous shall not be taken up.
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A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; but as a worm in wood, so a bad woman destroys her husband.
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The thoughts of the righteous [are true] judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
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The words of ungodly men are crafty; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
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When the ungodly is overthrown, he vanishes away; but the houses of the just remain.
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The mouth of an understanding [man] is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision.
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Better is a man in dishonour serving himself, than one honouring himself and wanting bread.
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A righteous man has pity for the lives of his cattle; but the bowels of the ungodly are unmerciful.
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He that tills his own land shall be satisfied with bread; but they that pursue vanities are void of understanding.
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The desires of the ungodly are evil; but the roots of the godly are firmly set.
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For the sin of [his] lips a sinner falls into snares; but a righteous man escapes from them.
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The soul of a man shall be filled with good from the fruits of his mouth; and the recompence of his lips shall be given to him.
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The ways of fools are right in their own eyes; but a wise man hearkens to counsels.
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A fool declares his wrath the same day; but a prudent man hides his own disgrace.
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A righteous man declares the open truth; but an unjust witness is deceitful.
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Some wound as they speak, [like] swords; but the tongues of the wise heal.
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True lips establish testimony; but a hasty witness has an unjust tongue.
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[There is] deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.
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No injustice will please a just man; but the ungodly will be filled with mischief.
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Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord; but he that deals faithfully is accepted with him.
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An understanding man is a throne of wisdom; but the heart of fools shall meet with curses.
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The hand of chosen men shall easily obtain rule; but the deceitful shall be for a prey.
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A terrible word troubles the heart of a righteous man; but a good message rejoices him.
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A just arbitrator shall be his own friend; but mischief shall pursue sinners; and the way of ungodly men shall lead them astray.
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A deceitful man shall catch no game; but a blameless man is a precious possession.
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In the ways of righteousness is life; but the ways of those that remember injuries [lead] to death.
vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)
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Qui diligit disciplinam, diligit scientiam: qui autem odit increpationes, insipiens est.
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Qui bonus est, hauriet gratiam a Domino: qui autem confidit in cogitationibus suis, impie agit,
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Non roborabitur homo ex impietate: et radix iustorum non commovebitur.
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Mulier diligens, corona est viro suo: et putredo in ossibus eius, quæ confusione res dignas gerit.
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Cogitationes iustorum iudicia: et consilia impiorum fraudulenta:
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Verba impiorum insidiantur sanguini: os iustorum liberabit eos.
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Verte impios, et non erunt: domus autem iustorum permanebit.
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Doctrina sua noscetur vir: qui autem vanus et excors est, patebit contemptui.
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Melior est pauper et sufficiens sibi, quam gloriosus et indigens pane.
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Novit iustus iumentorum suorum animas: viscera autem impiorum crudelia.
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Qui operatur terram suam, satiabitur panibus: qui autem sectatur otium, stultissimus est. Qui suavis est in vini demorationibus, in suis munitionibus relinquit contumeliam.
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Desiderium impii munimentum est pessimorum: radix autem iustorum proficiet.
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Propter peccata labiorum ruina proximat malo: effugiet autem iustus de angustia.
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De fructu oris sui unusquisque replebitur bonis, et iuxta opera manuum suarum retribuetur ei.
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Via stulti recta in oculis eius: qui autem sapiens est, audit consilia.
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Fatuus statim indicat iram suam: qui autem dissimulat iniuriam, callidus est.
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Qui quod novit loquitur, index iustitiæ est: qui autem mentitur, testis est fraudulentus.
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Est qui promittit, et quasi gladio pungitur conscientiæ: lingua autem sapientium sanitas est.
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Labium veritatis firmum erit in perpetuum: qui autem testis est repentinus, concinnat linguam mendacii.
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Dolus in corde cogitantium mala: qui autem pacis ineunt consilia, sequitur eos gaudium.
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Non contristabit iustum quidquid ei acciderit: impii autem replebuntur malo.
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Abominatio est Domino labia mendacia: qui autem fideliter agunt, placent ei.
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Homo versatus celat scientiam: et cor insipientium provocat stultitiam.
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Manus fortium dominabitur: quæ autem remissa est, tributis serviet.
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Mœror in corde viri humiliabit illum, et sermone bono lætificabitur.
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Qui negligit damnum propter amicum, iustus est: iter autem impiorum decipiet eos.
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Non inveniet fraudulentus lucrum: et substantia hominis erit auri pretium.
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In semita iustitiæ, vita: iter autem devium ducit ad mortem.
web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV
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Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
2
A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD, but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.
3
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
4
A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones.
5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
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The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
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Better is he who is little known, and has a servant, than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11
He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who chases fantasies is void of understanding.
12
The wicked desires the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
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An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
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The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
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He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.
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There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
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Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.
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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21
No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.
23
A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad.
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A righteous person is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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The slothful man doesn’t roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized.
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In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death.
ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8
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Whoso is loving instruction, is loving knowledge, And whoso is hating reproof <FI>is<Fi> brutish.
2
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
3
A man is not established by wickedness, And the root of the righteous is not moved.
4
A virtuous woman <FI>is<Fi> a crown to her husband, And as rottenness in his bones <FI>is<Fi> one causing shame.
5
The thoughts of the righteous <FI>are<Fi> justice, The counsels of the wicked--deceit.
6
The words of the wicked <FI>are<Fi> : `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
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Overthrow the wicked, and they are not, And the house of the righteous standeth.
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According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
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Better <FI>is<Fi> the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread.
10
The righteous knoweth the life of his beast, And the mercies of the wicked <FI>are<Fi> cruel.
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Whoso is tilling the ground is satisfied <FI>with<Fi> bread, And whoso is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,
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The wicked hath desired the net of evil doers, And the root of the righteous giveth.
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In transgression of the lips <FI>is<Fi> the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.
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From the fruit of the mouth <FI>is<Fi> one satisfied <FI>with<Fi> good, And the deed of man's hands returneth to him.
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The way of a fool <FI>is<Fi> right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel <FI>is<Fi> wise.
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The fool--in a day is his anger known, And the prudent is covering shame.
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Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
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A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
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The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
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Deceit <FI>is<Fi> in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace <FI>is<Fi> joy.
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No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
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An abomination to Jehovah <FI>are<Fi> lying lips, And stedfast doers <FI>are<Fi> his delight.
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A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
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The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.
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Sorrow in the heart of a man boweth down, And a good word maketh him glad.
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The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.
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The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.
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In the path of righteousness <FI>is<Fi> life, And in the way of <FI>that<Fi> path <FI>is<Fi> no death!
Explanations by Age Level
Explain Like I'm 5
A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!
Explain Like I'm 10
Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.
Explain Like I'm 15
Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).