Indeed, who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock besides our God? | For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? |
For who is God except the Lord? Who is a rock aside from our God? | For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock? |
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There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save or to destroy. Who then are you to pass judgment on a neighbor? | God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? |
Who indeed conquers the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? | And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. |
I, I alone, am the one who comforts you. Why then do you fear mortal men who must die, human beings who must perish like grass? | I, yes I, am the one who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear? |
Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. | Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. |
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this. | God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful. |
But to those of you who are listening to me, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. | But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. |
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” | “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.” |
The one who eats everything must not look contemptuously on the one who does not, and the one who abstains must not pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed both. | Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. |
Blessed is the person who has found wisdom, the one who has gained understanding. | Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. |
Blessed are all those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. | How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! |
The Lord is near to all who call out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely. | The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. |
Now who is going to harm you if you are eager to do what is right? | Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? |
Who can find a worthy wife? She is far more precious than pearls. | Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. |
Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts: he is the King of glory. Selah | Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. |
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. | Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. |
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who bears good news and proclaims glad tidings, announcing salvation and saying to Zion, “Your God is king.” | How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! |
We know that God makes all things work together for good for those who love him and who are called according to his purpose. | And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. |
Alleluia. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his precepts. | Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. |
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? | What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? |
But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those who trust in his kindness. | But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. |
Those who revere your name place their trust in you, for you never abandon those who seek you, O Lord. | Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. |
Blessed be the Lord, day after day, the God of our salvation, who carries our burden. Selah | Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. | Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. |