Scripture Cards: Using Your Time Wisely

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.

She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.

You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

She girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong. She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.

For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!

In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat— for He gives sleep to His beloved.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”