| The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. | The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. |
| Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. | No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. |
| Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” | Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” |
| The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. | The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. |
| Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. | How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath. |
| Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’” | Thus says the Lord: Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it.” |
| Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. | Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. |
| A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. | A fool gives full vent to anger, but the wise quietly holds it back. |
| Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. | Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. |
| Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” | Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” |
| For the customs of the peoples are vanity. A tree from the forest is cut down and worked with an axe by the hands of a craftsman. They decorate it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good. | For the customs of the peoples are false: a tree from the forest is cut down, and worked with an ax by the hands of an artisan; people deck it with silver and gold; they fasten it with hammer and nails so that it cannot move. Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, nor is it in them to do good. |
| If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. | If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. |
| For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. | For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. |
| This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. | This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. |
| But when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” | But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” |
| But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. | But I punish my body and enslave it, so that after proclaiming to others I myself should not be disqualified. |
| Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. | Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. |
| For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” | For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” |
| When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it, for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow. | When you make a vow to God, do not delay fulfilling it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you vow. |
| Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” | Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” |
| To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! | To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! |
| Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. | Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. |
| Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off. | Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, you will find a future, and your hope will not be cut off. |
| Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. | Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain. |
| And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. | Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. |
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