| If your brother wrongs you, go and take up the matter with him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. | If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. |
| Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory shine over all the earth. | Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. |
| The second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ | A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ |
| Guide my steps in accord with your word and never let evil triumph over me. | Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. |
| I will extol you, my God and King; I will bless your name forever and ever. | I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. |
| Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory shine over all the earth. | Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. |
| Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments; defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. | Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. |
| You shall obey his statutes and the commandments that I give you today, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, and that you may live long in the land that the Lord, your God, has given you for all time. | If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time. |
| He will not permit your foot to stumble; he who guards you will not fall asleep. | He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. |
| But you, O Lord, reign forever; your throne endures from age to age. | But Lord, you remain the same forever! Your throne continues from generation to generation. |
| Where can I go to hide from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to the heavens, you are there; if I take my rest in the netherworld, you are also there. | I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. |
| Arise and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. | Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. |
| Listen, my son, and take my words to heart, and the years of your life will be multiplied. | My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. |
| Restore us, O Lord of hosts; let your face shine upon us, and we will be saved. | Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. |
| The explanation of your words gives light and imparts understanding to the simple. | The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. |
| I will rejoice and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. | I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. |
| I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your precepts. | I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. |
| I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars of the heavens and I will give them all these lands. All the nations on the earth will be blessed through your descendants, for Abraham listened to my voice and observed that which I ordered: my commandments, my ordinances and my laws. | I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions. |
| Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops. | Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. |
| They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, and so too will your household.” | They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” |
| I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you already have so that no one may rob you of your crown. | I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown. |
| You are truly my rock and my fortress; for the sake of your name, lead and guide me. | You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger. |
| Speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves, and defend the rights of the destitute. | Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed. |
| I will offer praise to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all your wondrous deeds. | I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. |
| In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. | O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. |
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