| For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. | For there is not a just man on earth who does good And does not sin. |
| For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. | For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.” |
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| 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 labor. |
| Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. | Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. |
| For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. | For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. |
| Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. | Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. |
| For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. | For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. |
| And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. | And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” |
| Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the Lord, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken. | Seek good and not evil, That you may live; So the Lord God of hosts will be with you, As you have spoken. |
| A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. | A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. |
| And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. | Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” |
| Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. | Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. |
| Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. | Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. |
| For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. | For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. |
| As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. | Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. |
| 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. | And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. |
| A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! | A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! |
| Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. | Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. |
| How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days. | Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. |
| Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. | Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. |
| But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. | But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. |
| See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. | See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. |
| Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. | Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. |
| Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. | Good and upright is the Lord; Therefore He teaches sinners in the way. The humble He guides in justice, And the humble He teaches His way. |
| But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. | But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. |
