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There is a path before each person that seems right, but it… Proverbs 14:12

There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12 righteousness life sin
The grass withers and the flowers fade,
but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8 reliability God Word of God

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
Psalm 3:3 dependence overcoming protection
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22 healing heart sickness
Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety.
Proverbs 29:25 trust fear
Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
Proverbs 10:2 honesty money righteousness
We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7 sin righteousness blessing
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 hope life heart
But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 5:44 love prayer persecution
The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Proverbs 12:22 lying speaking honesty
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4 money righteousness materialism
You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12 addiction desires life
The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Psalm 34:19 righteousness suffering redeemer
Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:10 wisdom anger
Now a mediator is helpful if more than one party must reach an agreement. But God, who is one, did not use a mediator when he gave his promise to Abraham.
Galatians 3:20 mediator
But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Matthew 6:15 forgiveness sin Father
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57 Jesus gratitude overcoming
The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8 money materialism fear
The Lord your God will bless you as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations but will never need to borrow. You will rule many nations, but they will not rule over you.
Deuteronomy 15:6 money debt blessing
Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last.
Proverbs 11:18 sin righteousness reward
But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13 Jesus nearness blood
Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,
but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7 trust idols
The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13 reliability speaking gossip
People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9 sin safety life