- But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.
- A mediator, however, implies more than one party; but God is one.
- The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin. - A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart. - But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high. - There is a way that appears to be right,
but in the end it leads to death. - And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one. - Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up. - A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God endures forever. - On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”
- An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies. - So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
- The name of the righteous is used in blessings,
but the name of the wicked will rot. - But I have been the Lord your God
ever since you came out of Egypt.
You shall acknowledge no God but me,
no Savior except me. - Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. - The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in people who are trustworthy. - Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death. - Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. - Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor. - Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,
but righteousness delivers from death. - Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.
- He must become greater; I must become less.
- But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
- The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all.
Bible verse of the day
My son, pay attention to what I say;turn your ear to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart.