| In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. | In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. |
| Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. | By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom. |
| No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. | No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. |
| For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. | For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. |
| For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. |
| In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. | In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God. |
| For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. | For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. |
| In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. | In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. |
| Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. | Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. |
| For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. | “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. |
| Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. | Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. |
| While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. | While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. |
| The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. | The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. |
| This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. | This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ |
| All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. | All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. |
| Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. | Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. |
| Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. | Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, For they are the rejoicing of my heart. |
| Honour widows that are widows indeed. | Honor widows who are really widows. |
| Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight. |
| Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
| But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints. | But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints. |
| Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. | Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. |
| Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. | Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. |
| For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. | For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts. |
| Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. |
Bible verse of the day
A fool despiseth his father's instruction:but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.