diff --git a/01-GEN/22.usfm b/01-GEN/22.usfm
index 5ef88716..04fe82c3 100644
--- a/01-GEN/22.usfm
+++ b/01-GEN/22.usfm
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
 
 \s5
 \v 15 The angel of Yahweh called to Abraham a second time from heaven
-\v 16 and said—this is an oracle of Yahweh, "By myself I have sworn that because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,
+\v 16 and said—this is Yahweh's declaration—by myself I have sworn that because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son,
 \v 17 I will surely bless you and I will greatly multiply your descendants as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is upon the seashore; and your descendants will possess the gate of their enemies.
 
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diff --git a/12-2KI/19.usfm b/12-2KI/19.usfm
index 7330a477..477a8172 100644
--- a/12-2KI/19.usfm
+++ b/12-2KI/19.usfm
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.
 \v 33 The way by which he came
 \q2 will be the same way he will leave;
 \q2 he will not enter this city—
-\q3 this is the Yahweh's declaration."
+\q3 this is Yahweh's declaration."
 \q
 \v 34 For I will defend this city and rescue it,
 \q2 for my own sake and for my servant David's sake.'"
diff --git a/19-PSA/036.usfm b/19-PSA/036.usfm
index 386982e7..a457f389 100644
--- a/19-PSA/036.usfm
+++ b/19-PSA/036.usfm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 \m
 \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh.
 \q
-\v 1 Sin speaks like an oracle in the heart of the wicked man;
+\v An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart, 
 \q there is no fear of God in his eyes.
 \q
 \v 2 For he comforts himself,
diff --git a/20-PRO/16.usfm b/20-PRO/16.usfm
index ab8dfde3..ce4edb2a 100644
--- a/20-PRO/16.usfm
+++ b/20-PRO/16.usfm
@@ -38,8 +38,8 @@
 \v 9 In his heart a person plans out his way,
 \q but Yahweh directs his steps.
 \q
-\v 10 An oracle is on the lips of a king,
-\q in judgment his mouth does not speak deceitfully.
+\v 10 Insightful decisions are on lips of a king,
+\q his mouth should not betray justice. 
 \s5
 \q
 \v 11 Honest scales come from Yahweh;
diff --git a/20-PRO/30.usfm b/20-PRO/30.usfm
index cdbd278b..5157da18 100644
--- a/20-PRO/30.usfm
+++ b/20-PRO/30.usfm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 \s5
 \c 30
 \p
-\v 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle:
+\v 1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh—the utterance:
 \q This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:
 \f + \ft Some versions have \fqa This man declared, "I am weary, O God, I am weary. I am unable to do anything." \fqb \f*
 \q
diff --git a/20-PRO/31.usfm b/20-PRO/31.usfm
index 16b8e635..f8579232 100644
--- a/20-PRO/31.usfm
+++ b/20-PRO/31.usfm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 \s5
 \c 31
 \p
-\v 1 The words of King Lemuel—an oracle his mother taught him.
+\v 1 The words of King Lemuel—a instruction his mother taught him.
 \q
 \v 2 What, my son? What is it, son of my womb?
 \q What do you want, son of my vows?
diff --git a/25-LAM/02.usfm b/25-LAM/02.usfm
index 3072cced..09fe457e 100644
--- a/25-LAM/02.usfm
+++ b/25-LAM/02.usfm
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@
 \q
 \v 14 Your prophets have seen false and worthless visions for you.
 \q They have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes,
-\q but for you they have seen oracles that are false and misleading.
+\q but for you they gave utterances that are false and misleading.
 \s5
 \q
 \v 15 All those who pass along the road clap their hands at you.
diff --git a/61-1PE/04.usfm b/61-1PE/04.usfm
index 173f62ad..e82e9392 100644
--- a/61-1PE/04.usfm
+++ b/61-1PE/04.usfm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
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 \v 10 As each one of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another. Do this as good stewards of God's many free gifts.
-\v 11 If anyone speaks, let it be like the oracles of God. If anyone serves, let it be from the strength that God supplies. Do these things so that in all ways God would be glorified through Jesus Christ. May there be to Jesus Christ glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
+\v 11 If anyone speaks, let him do it as one speaking the words God. If anyone serves, let it be from the strength that God supplies. Do these things so that in all ways God would be glorified through Jesus Christ. May there be to Jesus Christ glory and power forever and ever. Amen.
 
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 \p