Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. | Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path. |
It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel. | It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. |
|
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. | Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent, but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent. |
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.” | And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be poured out for you.” |
Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. | Everyone who sins breaks the law, for sin is lawlessness. |
And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. | He is the head of the body, that is, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that in every way he should be supreme. |
By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world. | This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the Antichrist, about whose coming you have been told, and that it is already in the world. |
Now godliness with contentment is great gain. | Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. |
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. | The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. |
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. | For where your treasure is, there will your heart also be. |
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. | An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. |
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. | The fear of the Lord provides instruction in wisdom, and to be humble is the way to honor. |
He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly. | A patient man shows good sense, but a quick-tempered man displays the height of folly. |
The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. | The Lord is righteous in all his ways and merciful in everything he does. |
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, 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 also know that the Son of God has come and given us understanding so that we can know the one who is true. And we are in the one who is true, since we are in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. |
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. | The law of the Lord is perfect, affording refreshment to the soul. The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust, imparting wisdom to the simple. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. | Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. |
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. | The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. |
To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. | To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. |
Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other. | So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. |
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. | Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. |
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. | The name of the Lord is a tower of strength; the upright man runs to it and finds refuge. |
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit Is like a city broken down, without walls. | Like a city that has been breached and made defenseless is the man devoid of self-control. |
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. | Therefore, strive to be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. |