1-10-06 Isaiah 9:15

Isaiah 9:15 (KJ21)
The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.

Isaiah 9:15 (NAS)
The head is the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail.

Isaiah 9:15 (NIVUS)
the elders and prominent men are the head, the prophets who teach lies are the tail.

Isaiah 9:15 (NLT)
The leaders of Israel are the head, and the lying prophets are the tail.

Most people grow old; there is, however, a difference between just growing old and becoming an elder. As you age, you should advance, for you have learned to bear up under whatever life brings your way. You have accepted Adonai's ways and He has lifted you. You have seen dreams and desires birthed, for you extol and magnify the Lord. You have learned how to forgive and you have extended your hands to help others. Since you have obtained pardon for your sin, you are able to give pardon to those who wrong you.

As you yield more of yourself to the Lord, you receive more respect and honor. Then Jehovah, your God, will rank you as the head. You will become a captain and a chief. Your excellence will propel you to the forefront. You are a priest, who will lead the poor to the top.

If, however, you make yourself a prophet, if you aim your finger at someone and speak untruths, then you are a sham. You are full of deceit and falsehood. You are a cheat and a liar. Instead of being the head and a ruler, you will be the tail and cut off at the rear. You are no more than something flapping or wagging in the air.