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Many will purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined, but… Daniel 12:10

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. Daniel 12:10	Many shall be purified, cleansed, and refined, but the wicked will persist in their evil ways. purification sin understanding
The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. righteousness hope patience

But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18	If anyone would boast, let him boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself who is really approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. reliability pride
A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God. Psalm 20:7	Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord, our God. trust idols
For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:6	The desires of the flesh result in death, but the desires of the Spirit result in life and peace. Spirit peace life
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. love self-control strength
While we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. speaking wisdom
A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. joy family wisdom
For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. light children life
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:13	And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. temptation desires evil
The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	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. salvation patience conversion
So then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. safety self-control
Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. sin righteousness reward
But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:15	But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. forgiveness sin Father
A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1	Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. understanding learning listening
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety, but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. sin safety life
There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold. Proverbs 21:26	All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. greed giving materialism
My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. honesty truth speaking
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. James 1:22	Be doers of the word and not just hearers who only deceive themselves. obedience Word of God listening
A fool despises his father’s correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence. Proverbs 15:5	A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13	But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Jesus nearness blood
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30	Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. awe beauty