But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience. | But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it. |
But godliness with contentment is great gain. | But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. |
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A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. | A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. |
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. | Every person’s way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord examines the hearts. |
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. | The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will come to ruin. |
But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. | But You, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. |
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever. | The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. |
A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. | A trustworthy witness will not lie, But a false witness declares lies. |
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. | There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. |
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. | A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. |
The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. | The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. |
But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. | Now go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, rather than sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners. |
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.” | But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick.” |
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. | Ill-gotten gains do not benefit, But righteousness rescues from death. |
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. | Riches do not benefit on the day of wrath, But righteousness rescues from death. |
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. | A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. |
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. | Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But desire fulfilled is a tree of life. |
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. | The fear of man brings a snare, But one who trusts in the Lord will be protected. |
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. | The afflictions of the righteous are many, But the Lord rescues him from them all. |
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. | The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. |
Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined, but the wicked will do wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand. | Many will be purged, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand. |
But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom and continues, not being a hearer who forgets but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does. | But one who has looked intently at the perfect law, the law of freedom, and has continued in it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an active doer, this person will be blessed in what he does. |
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. |