Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. | One who walks in integrity walks securely, But one who perverts his ways will be found out. |
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. | Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. |
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. | Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel. |
The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. | The world is passing away and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever. |
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. | For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. | For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under the Law but under grace. |
But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream! | But let justice roll out like waters, And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. |
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. | But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. |
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. | I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one. |
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. | Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. |
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. | When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. |
All day long he craves for more, but the righteous give without sparing. | All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. |
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. | One who conceals an offense seeks love, But one who repeats a matter separates close friends. |
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. | Whom do I have in heaven but You? And with You, I desire nothing on earth. |
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. | One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. |
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. | House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord. |
Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. | Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. |
Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. | Words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him. |
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. | But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. |
The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. | The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. |
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” | Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” |
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. | 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. |
Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. | Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles, But one who gathers by labor increases it. |
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. | Not to us, Lord, not to us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, because of Your truth. |
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. | My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. |
Bible verse of the day
Defend the weak and the fatherless;uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.