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There is a path before each person that seems right, but it… Proverbs 14:12

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 14:12	There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death. righteousness life sin
But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4	But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” food Word of God listening

Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. Proverbs 18:12	Before destruction one's heart is haughty, but humility goes before honor. humility pride
Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good. Deuteronomy 8:5	Know then in your heart that as a parent disciplines a child so the Lord your God disciplines you. Father learning punishment
I, yes I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear? Isaiah 51:12	I, I am he who comforts you; why then are you afraid of a mere mortal who must die, a human being who fades like grass? comforter fear encouragement
The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. Proverbs 13:8	Wealth is a ransom for a person's life, but the poor get no threats. money materialism fear
The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? Psalm 118:6	With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can mortals do to me? fear protection
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. Psalm 118:8	It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals. trust safety protection
And he went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’ Luke 16:23-24	In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.’ hell death heaven
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! Proverbs 15:23	To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! speaking joy
Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. Psalm 112:1	Praise the Lord! Happy are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commandments. law love awe
No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:11	For what human being knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God's except the Spirit of God. Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:3	He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. suffering Word of God life
He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Luke 18:27	He replied, “What is impossible for mortals is possible for God.” miracles salvation Jesus
And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12	How much more valuable is a human being than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath. sabbath valuable
Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet? Proverbs 6:28	Or can one walk on hot coals without scorching the feet? temptation desires
People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their heart. Proverbs 21:2	All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart. righteousness judgment understanding
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. speaking peace anger
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Psalm 112:5	It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. generosity mercy honesty
So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Hebrews 13:6	So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” trust fear protection
Then the Lord God said, “Look, the human beings have become like us, knowing both good and evil. What if they reach out, take fruit from the tree of life, and eat it? Then they will live forever!” So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made. Genesis 3:22-23	Then the Lord God said, “See, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever”— therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from which he was taken. eternal life sin life
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Proverbs 3:3-4	Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people. love reward heart
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. Proverbs 27:12	The clever see danger and hide; but the simple go on, and suffer for it. mind safety protection
But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. Job 5:17	How happy is the one whom God reproves; therefore do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. punishment suffering blessing
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. Psalm 1:1	Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers. sin righteousness blessing