| Therefore, now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven. For all of his works are right, and all of his ways are just. Also, he is able to humble all those who follow the path of pride. | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth, and his ways are justice; and he is able to bring low those who walk in pride. |
| When I am terrified, I place my trust in you. | When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. |
| Indeed, who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock besides our God? | For who is God except the Lord? And who is a rock besides our God? |
| When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. | When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven. |
| Keep in mind, therefore, that the Lord, your God, is God. He is a faithful God who keeps his covenant of mercy to the thousandth generation toward those who love him and observe his commandments. | Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. |
| Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. | Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. |
| God saved us and called us to a life of holiness, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and the grace that has been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. | Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. |
| I also ask that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing. They should be adorned not with braided hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is fitting for women who profess their reverence for God. | Also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. |
| For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is the power of God that offers salvation to everyone who has faith—to Jews first, and then to Gentiles as well. | For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. |
| Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. | No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. |
| I will put my Spirit in you and make you follow my statutes and my ordinances. | I will put my spirit within you, and make you follow my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances. |
| How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. | How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! |
| Rather, revere Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be prepared to offer an explanation to anyone who asks you to justify the hope that is in you. However, do so with gentleness and respect. | But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you. |
| For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. |
| It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to place your trust in mortals. | It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. |
| You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am wonderfully made; awesome are your works, as I know very well. | For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. |
| If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you may ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. | If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. |
| Dear children, you are from God and you have conquered them, for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. | Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. |
| Do you not realize that you are God’s temple, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? | Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? |
| But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. | But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. |
| It is better to spend one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in God’s house than dwell inside the tents of the wicked. | For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. |
| Guide me in your truth and instruct me, for you are God, my Savior, and in you I hope all the day long. | Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. |
| It is the Lord, your God, whom you are to follow. You must fear him and observe his commandments and obey what he tells you and serve him and hold fast to him. | The Lord your God you shall follow, him alone you shall fear, his commandments you shall keep, his voice you shall obey, him you shall serve, and to him you shall hold fast. |
| And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good works. Do not neglect to attend your assemblies, as some do, but rather encourage one another, especially since you can see the Day approaching. | And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. |
| O Lord, you grant peace to those who are steadfast because of their trust in you. | Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace— in peace because they trust in you. |
Related topics
Trust
Trust wholeheartedly in the...
God
The LORD, your God...
Salvation
There is no salvation...
Worship
O LORD, you are my...
Evangelism
For so has the...
Community
And let us consider...