Bible Verses about 'But'
- He must increase, but I must decrease.
- But the one who endures to the end is the one who will be saved.
- Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all offenses. - All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up.
- Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. - For His anger is but for a moment,
His favor is for a lifetime;
Weeping may last for the night,
But a shout of joy comes in the morning. - But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’ ”
- I have not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners.
- But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.
- The mind of a person plans his way,
But the Lord directs his steps. - A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger. - Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
- But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.”
- Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people. - In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty. - A fool always loses his temper,
But a wise person holds it back. - When pride comes, then comes dishonor;
But with the humble there is wisdom. - No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
- All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.
- The wicked borrows and does not pay back,
But the righteous is gracious and gives. - For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.
- Now a mediator is not for one party only; but God is only one.
- A fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor. - And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
- And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
- But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
- Every person’s way is right in his own eyes,
But the Lord examines the hearts. - But You, Lord, are a shield around me,
My glory, and the One who lifts my head. - No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor.
- The wise of heart will receive commands,
But a babbling fool will come to ruin. - The grass withers, the flower fades,
But the word of our God stands forever. - A joyful heart is good medicine,
But a broken spirit dries up the bones. - A trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness declares lies. - There is a way which seems right to a person,
But its end is the way of death. - Ill-gotten gains do not benefit,
But righteousness rescues from death. - Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. - The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But the name of the wicked will rot. - All the ways of a person are clean in his own sight,
But the Lord examines the motives. - The fear of man brings a snare,
But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. - Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath,
But righteousness rescues from death. - Many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand.
- Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad. - The afflictions of the righteous are many,
But the Lord rescues him from them all. - But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
- But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
- A person’s pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor. - But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight. - The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth,
But the poor hears no rebuke.
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