| A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent person conceals dishonor. | Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. |
| A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! | A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! |
| But if the wicked person turns from all his sins which he has committed and keeps all My statutes and practices justice and righteousness, he shall certainly live; he shall not die. | But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, that person will surely live; they will not die. |
| Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. | Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. |
| 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. | Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. |
| For if the willingness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. | For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. |
| How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. | How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. |
| A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. | A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. |
| Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. | Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. |
| Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad. | Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. |
| The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, But the poor hears no rebuke. | A person’s riches may ransom their life, but the poor cannot respond to threatening rebukes. |
| A prudent person sees evil and hides himself; But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty. | The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. |
| I have seen that every labor and every skill which is done is the result of rivalry between a person and his neighbor. This too is futility and striving after wind. | And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. |
| For what good will it do a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul? | What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? |
| We are Jews by nature and not sinners from the Gentiles; nevertheless, knowing that a person is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the Law; since by works of the Law no flesh will be justified. | We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. |
| Or can a person walk on hot coals And his feet not be scorched? | Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched? |
| A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. | Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. |
| The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. |
| The afflictions of the righteous are many, But the Lord rescues him from them all. | The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all. |
| Avoiding strife is an honor for a person, But any fool will quarrel. | It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. |
| Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. | Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! |
| You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. | My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. |
| Now if a person sins and does any of the things which the Lord has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, he is still guilty and shall bear his punishment. | If anyone sins and does what is forbidden in any of the Lord’s commands, even though they do not know it, they are guilty and will be held responsible. |
| Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. | Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. |
| For what does it benefit a person to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? | What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? |
Bible verse of the day
Vindicate the weak and fatherless;Do justice to the afflicted and destitute.