Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. | Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! |
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. | For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. |
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. | We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. |
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. | For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. |
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. |
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. | For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, ‘I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles, so that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ |
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you. | And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. |
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. |
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. | Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong. |
The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. | The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. |
For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. | For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. |
For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. | For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. |
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. | Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. |
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. | Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. |
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. | For, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. |
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. | Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. |
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. | Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. |
For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. | For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds. |
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. | Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. |
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. | No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. |
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. |
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? | See, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too hard for me? |
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. | For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. |
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. | Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. |
For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. | For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. |
Bible verse of the day
Lord, all my desire is before thee;and my groaning is not hid from thee.