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But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. faith joy materialism
But now faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. faith love hope

A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. joy family wisdom
A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. Proverbs 18:2	Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. eternal life materialism understanding
Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. honesty truth speaking
So then, let’s not sleep as others do, but let’s be alert and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. safety self-control end times
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. Proverbs 10:28	The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. righteousness hope patience
But if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your offenses. Matthew 6:15	But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. forgiveness sin Father
But the one who boasts is to boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18	As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.” When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. reliability pride
But one who has looked intently at the perfect law, the law of freedom, and has continued in it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an active doer, this person will be blessed in what he does. James 1:25	But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. law blessing listening
For the Lord your God will have blessed you just as He has promised you, and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow; and you will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. Deuteronomy 15:6	The Lord your God will bless you as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations but will never need to borrow. You will rule many nations, but they will not rule over you. money debt blessing
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. love self-control strength
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6	So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. Spirit peace life
One who loves discipline loves knowledge, But one who hates rebuke is stupid. Proverbs 12:1	To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. understanding learning listening
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! light children life
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. sin righteousness reward
Without consultation, plans are frustrated, But with many counselors they succeed. Proverbs 15:22	Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. speaking planning
Some praise their chariots and some their horses, But we will praise the name of the Lord, our God. Psalm 20:7	Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God. trust idols
One who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, But one who is trustworthy conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13	A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. reliability speaking gossip
Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. speaking peace anger
A fool rejects his father’s discipline, But he who complies with rebuke is sensible. Proverbs 15:5	Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Father wisdom children
The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, But ruin to the workers of injustice. Proverbs 10:29	The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. sin reliability law
One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. sin safety life

But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to raise his eyes toward heaven, but was beating his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’

But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’