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Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in… Psalm 20:8

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord, our God.
Psalm 20:8 trust idols
Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.
Matthew 9:13 mercy righteousness sacrifice

But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.
Matthew 6:15 forgiveness sin Father
Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.
Ephesians 5:8 light children life
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son gives grief to his mother.
Proverbs 10:1 joy family wisdom
The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
but destruction for evildoers.
Proverbs 10:29 sin reliability law
The hope of the righteous brings them joy,
but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying
The powerful suffer want and go hungry,
but those who seek the Lord want for no good thing.
Psalm 34:11 God seeking
The desires of the flesh result in death, but the desires of the Spirit result in life and peace.
Romans 8:6 Spirit peace life
A fool spurns his father’s correction,
but whoever heeds admonition is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 Father wisdom children
So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 safety self-control
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but the one who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1 understanding learning listening
The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9 salvation patience conversion
Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking,
but they succeed when there are many counselors.
Proverbs 15:22 speaking planning
It is honorable to avoid strife,
but every fool is quarrelsome.
Proverbs 20:3 speaking peace anger
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom.
2 Timothy 1:7 love self-control strength
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:18 sin righteousness reward
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting,
but the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 awe beauty
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding
but only delights in expressing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2 speaking wisdom selfishness
What then? Should we sin because we are not under the Law but under grace? Of course not!
Romans 6:15 sin grace law
One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship,
but he who divulges it separates good friends.
Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship
Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety,
but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9 sin safety life
But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13 Jesus nearness blood
I am the Lord, your God,
who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
You know no God but me,
nor any savior other than me.
Hosea 13:4 Savior idols God