Bible Verses about 'Godly'
| Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. | Indeed, persecution will afflict all who want to lead a godly life in Christ Jesus. |
| Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from a trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment. | Therefore, the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials and to hold the wicked for punishment until the Day of Judgment. |
| For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. | Such godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and causes no regret, whereas worldly sorrow produces death. |
| For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. | For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. |
| Guarding the paths of justice, And He watches over the way of His godly ones. | For he guards the paths of justice and keeps watch over the way of his faithful ones. |
| Hate evil, you who love the Lord, Who watches over the souls of His godly ones; He saves them from the hand of the wicked. | Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he protects the souls of his faithful ones and rescues them from the hand of the wicked. |
| For the Lord loves justice And does not abandon His godly ones; They are protected forever, But the descendants of the wicked will be eliminated. | For the Lord loves the just, and he will not forsake his faithful ones. Those who follow evil paths will be destroyed, and the children of the wicked will be cut off. |
| For His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. | His divine power has bestowed on us everything that is necessary for life and for devotion through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue. |
| The wicked borrows and does not pay back, But the righteous is gracious and gives. | The wicked man borrows but neglects to repay, whereas the righteous man is generous in giving. |
| All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back. | All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. |
| Better is the little of the righteous Than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked will be broken, But the Lord sustains the righteous. | Preferable is the little that the righteous possess than the great wealth of the wicked. For the power of the wicked will be overcome, but the Lord protects the righteous. |
| For You bless the righteous person, Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield. | Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. | The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. |
| The mentioning of the righteous is a blessing, But the name of the wicked will rot. | The righteous is remembered with blessings, but the name of the wicked fades away. |
| The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. | The Lord makes a man’s steps secure when he approves of his conduct. |
| The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. | The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. |
| Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. | Blessings are showered on the head of the righteous, but sorrow will cover the face of the wicked. |
| The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. | The lips of the righteous utter words of kindness, but the mouth of the wicked knows only how to pervert. |
| The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him. | The father of a good man will rejoice; he who begets a wise son will delight in him. |
| The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. | The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. |
| Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. | Entrust your cares to the Lord, and he will uphold you; he will never allow the righteous to waver. |
| The Lord opens the eyes of those who are blind; The Lord raises up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. | And opens the eyes of those who cannot see. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. |
| Do not envy a violent person, And do not choose any of his ways. For the devious are an abomination to the Lord; But He is intimate with the upright. | Do not envy a violent man or choose to emulate any of his ways. For the perverse man is an abomination to the Lord whose friendship is bestowed only upon the upright. |
| But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. | But as for you, man of God, you must shun all this. Rather, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, fortitude, and gentleness. |
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