There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end of it leads to death. | There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. |
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. |
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. | A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. |
A cheerful heart is excellent medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. |
The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. | The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. |
Hope deferred sickens the heart, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
But you, O Lord, are a shield to protect me; you are my glory and the one who raises my head high. | But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. |
The grass may wither and the flower may fade, but the word of our God will endure forever. | The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. |
Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. | But godliness with contentment is great gain. |
Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. |
The fear of others will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure. | The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. |
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. |
A man’s pride will bring him low, but lowly souls will rise to honor. | One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. |
When Jesus heard this, he said, “It is not the healthy who need a physician, but rather those who are sick.” | But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” |
He must increase; I must decrease. | He must increase, but I must decrease. |
The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. | The words of a wise man's mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. |
The Lord, your God, will bless you as he promised you. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. You shall rule over many nations, but none shall rule over you. | For the Lord your God will bless you, as he promised you, and you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow, and you shall rule over many nations, but they shall not rule over you. |
But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. | But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. |
But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. | But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. |
The misfortunes of the righteous man are many, but the Lord delivers him, from all of them. | Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. |
Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. | Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. |
Treasures obtained by wicked means profit nothing, but a righteous life brings delivery from death. | Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. |
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. | Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. |
Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways. | Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall understand. |
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