- He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. - Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise. - God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. - Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves;
ensure justice for those being crushed. - Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them. - And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
- When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.”
- We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.
- Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
- Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing. - He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
- Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful. - But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. - God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. - Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud.
- My future is in your hands.
Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. - God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face
against those who do evil. - Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
- But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil;
he will erase their memory from the earth. - The Lord says,
“I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help.
I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me.
I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’
to a nation that did not call on my name.” - Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.
- Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. - Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. - Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
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