'Instruction' in the Bible

It is to be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead, so that you may speak about the instruction of the LORD; for the LORD brought you out of Egypt with a strong show of force.

Then the LORD told Moses, "Go up to me on the mountain and stay there. I'll give you stone tablets with the instruction and law that I've written to teach the people."

So Moses numbered them according to the instruction of the LORD, as he had been commanded.

But Jehu did not remain careful to walk in the instruction of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart. He never abandoned the sins of Jeroboam that had caused Israel to sin.

But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.

Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD. A Davidic instruction.

The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps will not slip.

Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, from eternity to eternity. Amen and amen! To the Director: An instruction of the Sons of Korah.

Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, because I will praise him once again, since his presence saves me and he is my God. To the Director: An instruction of the Sons of Korah.

Arise! Deliver us! Redeem us according to your gracious love! To the Director: An instruction by the Sons of Korah. A love song to the tune of "Lilies".

You hate instruction and toss my words behind you.

Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."

Therefore I will praise you forever because of what you did; I will proclaim that your name is good in the midst of your faithful ones. To the Director: Upon . A Davidic instruction.

Would that Israel's deliverance come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad. To the Director: With stringed instruments. A Davidic instruction, when the Ziphites came and told Saul, "David is hiding among us, is he not?"

for he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eyes have seen the end of my enemies. To the Director: With stringed instruments. A Davidic instruction.

As for me, how good for me it is that God is near! I have made the Lord GOD my refuge so I can tell about all your deeds. An instruction of Asaph

You have led your people like a flock by the hands of Moses and Aaron. An instruction of Asaph

Listen, my people, to my instruction. Hear the words of my mouth.

Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." A song. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. According to . An instruction by Heman the Ezrahite.

You caused my friend and neighbor to shun me; and my acquaintances are confused. An instruction. By Ethan, the Ezrahite

Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction.

Remove false paths from me; and graciously give me your instruction.

Give me understanding and I will observe your instruction. I will keep it with all of my heart.

Even though the arrogant utterly deride me, I do not turn away from your instruction.

I burn with indignation because of the wicked who forsake your instruction.

In the night I remember your name, LORD, and keep your instruction.

Though the ropes of the wicked have ensnared me, I have not forgotten your instruction.

Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction.

Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod

May your mercies come to me that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.

The arrogant have dug pitfalls for me disobeying your instruction.

Had your instruction not been my pleasure, I would have died in my affliction.

How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.

Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I do not forget your instruction.

I despise the double-minded, but I love your instruction.

It is time for the LORD to act, since they have violated your instruction.

My eyes shed rivers of tears, when others do not obey your instruction. Tsade

Your righteousness is an eternal righteousness, and your instruction is true.

Those who pursue wickedness draw near; they remain far from your instruction.

Look on my misery, and rescue me, for I do not ignore your instruction.

I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.

Great peace belongs to those who love your instruction, and nothing makes them stumble.

I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy.

My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching.

My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.

Listen, children, to your father's instruction, and pay attention in order to gain understanding.

I give you sound teaching, so do not abandon my instruction.

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!

and you will say, "How I hated instruction, and my heart rejected correction!

Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,

Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it.

Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction, but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.

Whoever ignores instruction hates himself, but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.

Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed.

The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.

A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

My son, if you stop listening to instruction, you will stray from the principles of knowledge.

Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Many groups of people will come, commenting, "Come! Let's go up to the Temple of the God of Jacob, that they may teach us his ways. Then let's walk in his paths." "Instruction will proceed from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Therefore, as flames of fire devour straw, as dry grass collapses in flames, so their root will be rotten, and their blossom will blow away like dust, because they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, and have despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.

Moreover, those who go astray in spirit will gain understanding, and those who complain will accept instruction.'"

For they are a rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to hear the LORD's instruction.

"Who handed Jacob over to looters, and Israel to robbers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? After all, they weren't willing to walk in his ways, and they wouldn't obey his instruction,

"Pay attention to me, my people! Listen to me, my nation! For instruction will go out from me, and my justice will become a light for the nations.

Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words.

Listen, earth! I'm about to bring calamity on this people, on the fruit of their plans, because they didn't listen to my words and they rejected my instruction.

Everyone is stupid and senseless. They follow worthless instruction from a piece of wood!

So I bought the belt according to the LORD's instruction, and put it around my waist.

But they didn't listen, nor did they pay attention. They were determined not to listen and not to accept instruction.

Then they said, "Come, let's make up a plot against Jeremiah. After all, the priest's instruction, the wise man's counsel, and the prophet's message won't be destroyed. So let's verbally attack him. Pay no attention to anything he says!"

Jerusalem's gates collapsed to the ground; he destroyed and broke the bars of her gates. Both king and prince have gone into captivity. There is no instruction, and the prophets receive no vision from the LORD.

For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he's the messenger of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.