Pertinent Verses for Writers!

Provrb1810meggy · May 29, 2008

As I've been going through Proverbs and copying the verses I underlined into a word document (Just recently, I started doing this with the books of the Bible I've been reading. It helps to have all these verses on hand, and it also gives me time to digest the verses and internalize them.), I've discovered that a lot of verses, especially the ones about listening to valid criticism, can especially apply to writers and the writing life.

Here's one I found.

Proverbs 25:12
"To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry."

I know the bible and its lessons apply to everyone, but if anyone has found any other verses that can easily relate to writing aspects of life, please share!

JoNightshade · May 29, 2008

I don't necessarily think this speaks to writers, but as a writer John 1 always gives me chills:

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.

It never ceases to amaze me that Jesus Christ, lord of the universe, calls himself "The Word." To me, that's the power of language. In Genesis, God speaks - and the universe comes into being. Essentially, he "writes" the world. And that is how he has chosen to reveal himself to us, through the Bible. A book. Words.

Words ARE powerful.

Robin Bayne · May 30, 2008

I like the ones with "publish" in them

Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

Psalm 96:3 (New Living Translation)

Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.

Chronicles 16:24

“Shout it out in Egypt!
Publish it in the cities of Migdol, Memphis,[a] and Tahpanhes!
Mobilize for battle,
for the sword will devour everyone around you.

Jeremiah 46:14 (New Living Translation)

ishtar'sgate · May 30, 2008

..."my tongue is the pen of a ready writer." (Psalm 45:1- KJV)
Linnea

Provrb1810meggy · May 31, 2008

Ooh, thanks for the responses everyone! They're really interesting!

I think I'll keep looking out for any writer-ly verses.

Pat~ · May 31, 2008

ishtar'sgate said:
..."my tongue is the pen of a ready writer." (Psalm 45:1- KJV)
Linnea

Linnea said my favorite 'writer's' verse.

Pertinent Verses for Writers!

Provrb1810meggy

JoNightshade

has finally arrived

Robin Bayne

~writes for Him~

ishtar'sgate

living in the past

Provrb1810meggy

Pat~

Luftmensch Emeritus, A.D.D.