Self-Interpreting Bible

^qAnd the harp, and the ^*viol, the ^*tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they ^rregard not the work of the LORD, neither consider ^sthe operation of his hands.

And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

Amos 6:5-11 5. That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; 6. That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. 7. ¶Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and the banquet of them that stretched themselves shall be removed. 8. The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein. 9. And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die. 10. And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD. 11. For, behold, the LORD commandeth, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little house with clefts.

Ezekiel 21:10 It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter; it is furbished that it may glitter: should we then make mirth? it contemneth the rod of my son, as every tree.

Isaiah 22:13 And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.

Job 21:11-13 11. They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. 12. They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ. 13. They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.

viol-lyre, stringed instrument.

tabret-small drum.

Psalms 28:4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

Psalms 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

Psalms 92:5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

Psalms 33:4 For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

Psalms 92:4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.

Psalms 92:5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

Psalms 111:2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

Psalms 111:6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

Psalms 111:7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.

Job 34:27 Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways:

Hosea 4:11 Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart.

Isaiah 6:10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Hebrews 3:1 WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;