| Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. | Do not let your hearts be troubled. You place your trust in God. Trust also in me. |
| To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. | To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. | Repent, therefore, and be converted so that your sins may be wiped away. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. |
| Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. | Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. |
| Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” | Do not let anyone lead you astray. “Bad company corrupts good morals.” |
| Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! | Be strong and courageous in your hearts, all you who place your hope in the Lord. |
| When a man is newly married, he shall not go out with the army or be liable for any other public duty. He shall be free at home one year to be happy with his wife whom he has taken. | If a man has recently been married, he is not to go off to battle nor have any other duty laid on him. He will be free to stay at home for one year so that he can bring happiness to the wife whom he has married. |
| Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. | Let your kindness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. |
| Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. | Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled; be not afraid. |
| Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops. | Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops. |
| You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. | You are the light of the world. A city built upon a mountain cannot be hidden. |
| Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. | Finally, find your strength in the Lord and in his mighty power. |
| For the Scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” | As Scripture asserts, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” |
| So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. | So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. |
| For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. | Just as in Adam all die, so all will be brought to life in Christ. |
| Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. | Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the Lord, your God, is going forth with you. He will never leave you or abandon you. |
| Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near. | Seek the Lord while he still may be found; call to him when he is close at hand. |
| But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled. | Yet even if you should suffer for doing what is right, you are thereby blessed. Have no fear of others, and refuse to be intimidated by them. |
| Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. | Ensure that the path you tread is level, and then your ways will be sure. |
| Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. | Do not pride yourself on your own wisdom; fear the Lord and turn your back on evil. This will provide healing for your flesh and restore strength to your body. |
| My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. | My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad. |
| Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. | I reprove and discipline all those whom I love. Therefore, be sincere in your desire to repent. |
| Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. | Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. |
| Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved! | Restore us, O Lord of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we will be saved. |
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