Yet, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay and you are our potter; all of us are the work of your hands. | But now, Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter, And all of us are the work of Your hand. |
Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. | For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. |
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For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building. | For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. |
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. | “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. |
Your statutes are my everlasting heritage; they are the very joy of my heart. | I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. |
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. | The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears are toward their cry for help. |
“All things are lawful,” you may say—but not all things are beneficial. All things may be lawful—but not all things are constructive. | All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. |
Give proper consideration to those widows who are truly in need. | Honor widows who are actually widows. |
Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. | While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. |
As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. | For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. |
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God. | Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. |
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. | All things are permitted for me, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted for me, but I will not be mastered by anything. |
The Lord abhors lying lips, but he delights in those who are truthful. | Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. |
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, first. |
Fix your thoughts on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. | Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. |
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. | Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. |
But you, O Lord, are a shield to protect me; you are my glory and the one who raises my head high. | But You, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. |
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 word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. |
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in accord with the law of the Lord. | Blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the Law of the Lord. |
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. | Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. |
Nevertheless, do not rejoice in the knowledge that the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice rather that your names are inscribed in heaven. | Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. |
You are my refuge and my shield; I put my hope in your word. | You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word. |
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
Come to me, all you who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. | Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. |