Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. | Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. |
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. | But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. |
The one who pays heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. | Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord. |
He said to them in reply, “Anyone who has two coats must share with the person who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise.” | In reply he said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” |
Blessed be the Lord, day after day, the God of our salvation, who carries our burden. Selah | Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah |
Blessed are those who observe his statutes and seek him with their whole heart. | Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart. |
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. | Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. |
When Jesus heard this, he said, “It is not the healthy who need a physician, but rather those who are sick.” | But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” |
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
What then can we say in response to all this? If God is for us, who can be against us? | What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? |
I can do all things in him who strengthens me. | I can do all things through him who strengthens me. |
Those who live according to the flesh can never be pleasing to God. | And those who are in the flesh cannot please God. |
Give to everyone who begs from you, and do not demand the return of what is yours from the one who has taken it. | Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. |
Dear children, you are from God and you have conquered them, for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. | Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. |
One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. | One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. |
Bless those who persecute you; bless them and do not curse them. | Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. |
Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. | For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
However, to those who did accept him and who believed in his name he granted the power to become children of God. | But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God. |
And now it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. The life I live now in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me. | And it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. |
Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation. | Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. |
Wait quietly for the Lord and be patient until he comes. Do not fret over the man who prospers because of his evil schemes. | Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. |
The future bodes well for him who is generous in helping those in need and who conducts his affairs with justice. | It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. |
Have no fear of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. | Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. |
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. | Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. |
But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. | But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. |
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