For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness. | For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And He has filled the hungry soul with what is good. |
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. | Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it. |
Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being. | No one is to seek his own advantage, but rather that of his neighbor. |
And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” | Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” |
Of how much more value then is a man than a sheep? Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. | How much more valuable then is a person than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. |
Seek good and not evil, That you may live; So the Lord God of hosts will be with you, As you have spoken. | Seek good and not evil, so that you may live; And so may the Lord God of armies be with you, Just as you have said! |
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. | A good name is to be more desired than great wealth; Favor is better than silver and gold. |
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.” | And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” |
Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. | Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. |
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. | Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. |
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. | So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. |
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. | For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. |
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. | And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. |
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! | A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! |
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. |
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. | For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work among you will complete it by the day of Christ Jesus. |
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. | As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive. |
See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. | See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. |
Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow. | Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor, Obtain justice for the orphan, Plead for the widow’s case. |
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. | Who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds. |
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. | The Lord is good and upright; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. |
Eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality. | To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. |
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. | 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 are abusive to you. |
He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? | He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? |
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. | Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary. |
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