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But say the things which fit sound doctrine. Titus 2:1

But say the things which fit sound doctrine. Titus 2:1	As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. speaking evangelism learning
Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. selfishness love neighbor

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but Yahweh weighs the hearts. Proverbs 21:2	People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. righteousness judgment understanding
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent. Proverbs 12:16	A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. anger self-control wisdom
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. Proverbs 10:8	The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. law wisdom heart
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. Matthew 9:13	Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” mercy righteousness sacrifice
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever. reliability God Word of God
But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. Psalm 3:3	But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. dependence overcoming protection
There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. righteousness life sin
The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. sin righteousness blessing
A truthful witness will not lie, but a false witness pours out lies. Proverbs 14:5	An honest witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies. lying truth reliability
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22	A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. healing heart sickness
Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. money righteousness materialism
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. Proverbs 12:25	Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. speaking worrying heart
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. honesty money righteousness
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25	Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. trust fear
A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23	Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. humility pride
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12	Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. hope life heart
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight. Proverbs 12:22	The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. lying speaking honesty
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:19	The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. righteousness suffering redeemer
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. James 1:25	But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. law blessing listening
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57	But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus gratitude overcoming
The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. Proverbs 13:8	The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. money materialism fear
For Yahweh your God will bless you, as he promised you. You will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow. You will rule over many nations, but they will not rule over you. Deuteronomy 15:6	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. money debt blessing
When Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.” Matthew 9:12	When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” forgiveness healing health

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 purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.