It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. | It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. |
The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. | He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love. |
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What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? | What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. | For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. |
When there are many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable, But one who restrains his lips is wise. | In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. |
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. | For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. |
Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. | Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness. |
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
He is also the head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. | He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence. |
He alone is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I will not be greatly shaken. | He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken. |
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in My blood.” | Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” |
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His faithfulness is everlasting. | Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. |
Therefore know today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. | Know therefore today, and take it to heart, that Yahweh himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath. There is no one else. |
The Lord is righteous in all His ways, And kind in all His works. | Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works. |
The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. | Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. |
And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. | We know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. | Our help is in Yahweh’s name, who made heaven and earth. |
My salvation and my glory rest on God; The rock of my strength, my refuge is in God. | My salvation and my honor is with God. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. |
To do righteousness and justice Is preferred by the Lord more than sacrifice. | To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. |
Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. | Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. |
I delight to do Your will, my God; Your Law is within my heart. | I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart. |
Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. | Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. |
Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will do it. | He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it. |
God is our refuge and strength, A very ready help in trouble. | God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. |
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! | Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! |