Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. | The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. |
For You bless the righteous person, Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield. | Truly, you bless the righteous, O Lord; you surround them with your goodwill as with a shield. |
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So having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now proclaiming to mankind that all people everywhere are to repent. | God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, but now he commands people everywhere to repent. |
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who wait for His faithfulness. | But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those who trust in his kindness. |
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. | It was for freedom that Christ set us free. Therefore, stand firm and refuse to submit again to the yoke of slavery. |
But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. | Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth: it is better for you that I depart. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, whereas if I go, I will send him to you. |
Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. | Therefore, brethren, I implore you by the mercies of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and acceptable to God—a spiritual act of worship. |