Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel: “Come back to me and live!” | For this is what the Lord says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me so that you may live.” |
I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. | I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And I wait for His word. |
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Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. | Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. |
The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. | The Lord is righteous in all His ways, And kind in all His works. |
The Lord makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others up. | The Lord makes poor and rich; He humbles, He also exalts. |
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. | I sought the Lord and He answered me, And rescued me from all my fears. |
Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. | Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. |
I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” | I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have nothing good besides You.” |
Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord. | Let’s examine and search out our ways, And let’s return to the Lord. |
Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. | Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah |
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. | This is the day which the Lord has made; Let’s rejoice and be glad in it. |
So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! | Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who wait for the Lord. |
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. | The Lord will also be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble. |
For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does. | For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in faithfulness. |
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. | Delight yourself in the Lord; And He will give you the desires of your heart. |
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the Lord. |
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. | The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. |
True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life. | The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor, and life. |
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. | Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. |
Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. | Bless the Lord, my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. |
Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker. | Come, let’s worship and bow down, Let’s kneel before the Lord our Maker. |
Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor. | The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, And before honor comes humility. |
You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord. | So you shall keep My commandments, and do them; I am the Lord. |
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. | The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. |
The Lord gives his people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace. | The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace. |