But he who endures to the end shall be saved. | But whoever endures to the end will be saved. |
He must increase, but I must decrease. | He must increase; I must decrease. |
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Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. | Hatred stirs up strife, but love overlooks all offenses. |
By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. | An ignorant man causes strife by his insolence, but wisdom is found with those who take advice. |
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. | Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. |
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. | “All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. |
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. | For his anger lasts for only a moment, while his goodwill endures for a lifetime. Weeping may last throughout the night, but at daybreak there is rejoicing. |
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” | Jesus looked at them and said, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” |
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” | Jesus answered, “As it is written: ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’ ” |
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. |
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. | I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. |
But many who are first will be last, and the last first. | But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. |
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A gentle reply turns away wrath, but a harsh word arouses anger. |
When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. | When pride is nurtured, disgrace soon follows, but wisdom is the hallmark of the humble. |
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. | Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. |
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people. | Righteousness is a sign of a nation’s greatness, but sin degrades any people. |
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. |
The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. | The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. |
In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. | Diligent labor always yields profit, but idle conversation only leads to poverty. |
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | A fool is quick to show his anger, but a prudent man ignores an insult. |
For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. |
I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. | No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. |
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. | “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. |
Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one. | Now an intermediary is not necessary when there is only one party, and God is one. |
Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. | No one should seek his own advantage in preference to that of his neighbor. |