The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him. | The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him. |
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. | Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. |
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The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. | The Lord opens the eyes of those who are blind; The Lord raises up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous. |
As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him. | Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. |
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the Lord. |
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth, and his ways are justice; and he is able to bring low those who walk in pride. | Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just; and He is able to humble those who walk in pride. |
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. | And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. |
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. | Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in your power to do it. |
The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. | The young lions do without and suffer hunger; But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. |
And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him. | And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him. |
Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin. | One who guards his mouth protects his life; One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. |
So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. | So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. |
By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. | Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. |
And whoever does not provide for relatives, and especially for family members, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. | But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. | The Lord redeems the souls of His servants, And none of those who take refuge in Him will suffer for their guilt. |
This God—his way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all who take refuge in him. | As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. |
Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord. | One who pays attention to the word will find good, And blessed is one who trusts in the Lord. |
I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. | Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. |
The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. | The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, The world, and those who live in it. |
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! | Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased. |
Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward. | Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward. |
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. | Open your mouth for the people who cannot speak, For the rights of all the unfortunate. |
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. | So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. |