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Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of… Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked abandon their ways and those who are evil their thoughts. Let them return to the Lord so that he may have mercy upon them; and to our God, for he is rich in forgiveness. righteousness conversion forgiveness
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. Proverbs 18:11	The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. money materialism

Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends. Psalm 15:2-3	The one who leads a blameless life and does what is right, who speaks the truth from the heart and does not slander anyone, who does not harm a friend and does not scorn a neighbor. truth blameless gossip
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. Proverbs 29:11	A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. anger wisdom self-control
You must not exploit a widow or an orphan. If you exploit them in any way and they cry out to me, then I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will blaze against you, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless. Exodus 22:22-24	You shall not oppress the widow or the orphan. If you mistreat them and they cry out to me for help, I will surely hear their cry, and my fury will burn and I will put you to death by the sword. Your wives will be widows and your children will be orphans. widows orphans
Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Psalm 112:5	The future bodes well for him who is generous in helping those in need and who conducts his affairs with justice. generosity mercy honesty
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers. 1 Timothy 5:8	And whoever does not provide for relatives, especially for those who are living with him, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. family relationships children
I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds. Revelation 20:12-13	And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and the scrolls were opened. Then another scroll was opened, the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their deeds, as were recorded in the scrolls. The sea gave up all the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them. The dead were judged according to their deeds. resurrection judgment
And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. Exodus 1:21	God gave the midwives numerous families because they had feared God. awe blessing
For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19	In other words, God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, and not holding people’s transgressions against them, and he committed to us the message of reconciliation. sin salvation Jesus
And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers. 1 John 4:21	This is the commandment we have received from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. law love friendship
I will bless my people and their homes around my holy hill. And in the proper season I will send the showers they need. There will be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 34:26	I will make them and the region surrounding my hill a blessing, and I will send them rain in due season that will be showers of blessing. blessing almighty
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. Proverbs 17:28	Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; if he closes his lips, he is regarded as intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. Ecclesiastes 10:12	The words of a wise man win favor, but a fool’s tongue is his undoing. speaking wisdom
Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign Lord. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live. Ezekiel 18:23	Do I derive any pleasure from the death of the wicked? asks the Lord God. Would I not rather rejoice to see them turn away from their wickedness and live? conversion life death
Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. Proverbs 11:3	The upright are guarded by their integrity; the treacherous are destroyed by their own duplicity. reliability honesty
Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. speaking wisdom selfishness
The rich can pay a ransom for their lives, but the poor won’t even get threatened. Proverbs 13:8	A wealthy man pays a ransom to save his life; a poor man never has to worry about such threats. money materialism fear
He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. Isaiah 53:3	He was despised and shunned by others, a man of sorrows who was no stranger to suffering. We loathed him and regarded him as of no account, as one from whom men avert their gaze. suffering Jesus sickness
Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5	Every word of God has proved to be true; he is a shield to those who trust in him. truth Word of God protection
So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. Hebrews 4:9-10	Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since those who enter into God’s rest also cease from their own labors as God did from his. sabbath rest work
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7	Wait quietly for the Lord and be patient until he comes. Do not fret over the man who prospers because of his evil schemes. honesty life patience
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10	The love of money is the root of all evils, and in their desire for it some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many serious wounds. money evil greed
Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. Ecclesiastes 5:18	This is the conclusion I have reached: it is fitting for a man to eat and drink and find satisfaction in the results of his labors under the sun during the brief span of life that God has allotted him. food work life
If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. Matthew 10:39	Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. eternal life suffering life