1 Powerful in making us wise to salvation, witness to faith in Christ Jesus the Word; breathed out for all by the life-giving Father these are the scriptures, and thus speaks the Lord. 2 Hammer for action and compass for travel, map in the desert and lamp in the dark; teaching, rebuking, correcting and training these are the scriptures, and this is their work. 3 History, prophecy, song and commandment, gospel and letter and dream from on high; words of the wise who were steered by the Spirit these are the scriptures; on them we rely. 4 Gift for God's servants to fit them completely, fully equipping to walk in his ways; guide to good work and effective believing these are the scriptures, for these we give praise!