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Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who… Proverbs 10:17

Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who rejects correction goes astray. Proverbs 10:17	Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. obedience life listening
The proud man’s heart is not upright, but the righteous man will live because of his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. righteousness life reliability

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. evil joy peace
I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I do ask you to protect them from the evil one. John 17:15	I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. safety mediator evil
Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. For God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift freely given by God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23	For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. sin eternal life reward
And the world with all its enticements is passing away, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:17	And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. eternal life obedience desires
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. peace world Jesus
For sin is no longer to have any power over you, since you are not under the Law but under grace. Romans 6:14	For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. sin grace law
Welcome anyone whose faith is weak, but do not get into arguments about doubts. Romans 14:1	As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. faith community
However, the one who looks intently at the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard but putting it into practice—will be blessed in everything he does. James 1:25	But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. law blessing listening
The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking
A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is a gift from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
Some friends can lead us to ruin, but a true friend is closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. friendship family
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory because of your kindness and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1	Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! love humility worship
Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. Proverbs 10:19	When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. sin speaking
No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. selfishness love neighbor
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. humility Jesus sacrifice
Now an intermediary is not necessary when there is only one party, and God is one. Galatians 3:20	Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one. mediator
He is himself the sacrifice for our sins— and not only for our sins but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2	He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. sin Savior forgiveness
A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. Proverbs 14:29	Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. wisdom patience understanding
Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away, but when amassed little by little, it will increase. Proverbs 13:11	Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. money greed work
Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6	Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. righteousness speaking blessing