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	Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. 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	But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned. 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	And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! grace encouragement work
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20	He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! Jesus second coming
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12	Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 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	Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify your name. law righteousness desires
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5	Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. 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	But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. 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	Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. fear strength worrying
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14	Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. 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	But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress. 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	“Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.” 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	In the night I search for you; in the morning I earnestly seek you. For only when you come to judge the earth will people learn what is right. 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	I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death. suffering Jesus resurrection
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8	I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. obedience law heart
God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! Psalm 67:7	Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him. God awe blessing
Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. righteousness speaking giving
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18	The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. trust reliability prayer
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. Psalm 130:5	I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. 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	The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Savior Messiah christmas
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7	Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. 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	I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 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	Yes, I came from the Father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the Father. 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	And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! money materialism wisdom