| And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. | And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. |
| But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it. | But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. |
| Every person’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord examines the hearts. | People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. |
| But You, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. | But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. |
| No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. | Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. |
| The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. | The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. |
| The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. | The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. |
| A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. | A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. |
| A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. | An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. |
| There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. | There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. |
| Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. | Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. |
| Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. |
| The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. | We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. |
| The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. | Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. |
| Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. | Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you 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. | Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means. |
| Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. |
| The afflictions of the righteous are many, But the Lord rescues him from them all. | The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. |
| But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. | But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! |
| But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. | As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. |
| A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. | Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. |
| But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. | But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. |
| The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. | The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. |
| The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance. | The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. |
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