Bible Verses about 'Mere'

In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23

In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23	In all toil there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:4	In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me? trust fear Word of God

I, I Myself, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you are afraid of mortal man, And of a son of man who is made like grass. 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 Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6	With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can mortals do to me? fear protection
So that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man 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
What is man that You think of him, And a son of man that You are concerned about him? Psalm 8:4	What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? blessing humility grace
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22	But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. obedience Word of God listening
“And tear your heart and not merely your garments.” Now return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, Slow to anger, abounding in mercy And relenting of catastrophe. Joel 2:13	Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing. heart grace love
Your adornment must not be merely the external—braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4	Do not adorn yourselves outwardly by braiding your hair, and by wearing gold ornaments or fine clothing; rather, let your adornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God's sight. humility beauty heart
That they were saying to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit. Jude 1:18-19	For they said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, indulging their own ungodly lusts.” It is these worldly people, devoid of the Spirit, who are causing divisions. end times desires church
Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19	You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. Savior Jesus life
Little children, let’s not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. honesty truth speaking
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their lights. Psalm 33:6	By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth. creation speaking heaven
And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7	When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. speaking prayer thoughts