| Do not assert that the past was better than the present, for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. | Don’t say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For you do not ask wisely about this. |
| Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all. | Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. |
| For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. | For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. |
| Do not wear yourself out in the pursuit of wealth, and cease even to think about it. | Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. |
| Do not pride yourself on your own wisdom; fear the Lord and turn your back on evil. This will provide healing for your flesh and restore strength to your body. | Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. It will be health to your body, and nourishment to your bones. |
| The law of the Lord is perfect, affording refreshment to the soul. The decree of the Lord is worthy of trust, imparting wisdom to the simple. | Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. |
| For the grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to the entire human race. It teaches us to reject godless ways and worldly desires, and in the present age to lead lives that are temperate, just, and godly. | For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. |
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Who is this King of glory?The Lord of hosts:
he is the King of glory. Selah