Bible Verses about 'Yes'

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than… Matthew 5:37

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
Matthew 5:37 reliability evil speaking
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
James 5:12 honesty truth speaking

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands upon us;
yes, establish the work of our hands!
Psalm 90:17 grace encouragement work
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20 Jesus second coming end times
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
2 Timothy 3:12 life persecution Jesus
In the path of your judgments,
O Lord, we wait for you;
your name and remembrance
are the desire of our soul.
Isaiah 26:8 law righteousness desires
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
for my hope is from him.
Psalm 62:5 soul rest hope
These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.
1 Corinthians 2:10 God Spirit planning
Fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 fear strength worrying
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14 trust patience courage
But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16 reliability strength protection
If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart.
Malachi 2:2 obedience blessing listening
My soul yearns for you in the night;
my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.
For when your judgments are in the earth,
the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9 righteousness judgment learning
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.
Philippians 3:10 suffering Jesus resurrection
I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.
Psalm 40:8 obedience law heart
God shall bless us;
let all the ends of the earth fear him!
Psalm 67:7 God awe blessing
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31:9 righteousness speaking giving
The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18 trust reliability prayer
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope.
Psalm 130:5 hope Word of God soul
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11 Savior Messiah christmas
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
and whatever you get, get insight.
Proverbs 4:7 wisdom understanding
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
John 15:11 joy Jesus blameless
I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.
John 16:28 Father world ascension
Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.
Matthew 12:12 sabbath valuable
How much better to get wisdom than gold!
To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16 money materialism wisdom