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To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and… Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23	A man is joyful when he utters apt answers, and even more satisfying is a word in season. speaking joy
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Proverbs 3:27	Do not withhold kindness from anyone to whom it is due when it is in your power to grant it. honesty giving debt

Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12	How much more valuable a man is than a sheep! Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Psalm 86:5	O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, filled with kindness for all who cry to you. reliability love forgiveness
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18	And the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I wish to make another creature who will be like him.” creation marriage relationships
Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said. Amos 5:14	Seek good and not evil, so that you may live. Then the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you as you claim he is. holiness reward seeking
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. money materialism relationships
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10	But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.” angels joy christmas
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! Psalm 143:10	Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your gracious Spirit lead me along a level path. learning Spirit obedience
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13	Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom. humility wisdom life
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. Proverbs 12:25	Anxiety in the human heart weighs it down, but a kind word makes it glad. speaking worrying heart
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28	We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. love God calling
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32	Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom. fear Father kingdom
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10	For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that God had prepared for us to do. creation Jesus following
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6	I am confident of this: that the one who began a good work in you will bring it to completion on the day of Christ Jesus. Jesus second coming rebirth
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Rather, always aim to achieve what is best for each other and for everyone. blameless righteousness evil
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Genesis 50:20	You intended to do evil to me, but God decided to make it serve a good, to fulfill that which today has come true: to keep alive a numerous people. God life evil
Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause. Isaiah 1:17	And learn to do good. Pursue justice and rescue the oppressed; listen to the plea of the orphan and defend the widow. righteousness neighbor widows
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27-28	But to those of you who are listening to me, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. obedience blessing prayer
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. Psalm 25:8-9	Good and upright is the Lord; therefore, he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them the path to follow. righteousness humility learning
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9	Let us never grow weary in doing what is right, for if we do not give up, we will reap our harvest in due time. righteousness reward patience
Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Titus 2:14	He gave himself for us in order to deliver us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people as his own who are eager to do good. sacrifice purification goodness
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8	The Lord has told you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? Only this: to do what is right, to show mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. law righteousness humility
For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. light goodness righteousness

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, and considerate, full of mercy and good fruits, without any trace of partiality or hypocrisy.