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Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in… Psalm 20:8

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord, our God. Psalm 20:8	Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord our God. trust idols
Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. Matthew 9:13	Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. mercy righteousness sacrifice

But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Matthew 6:15	But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. forgiveness sin Father
Once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light. light children life
A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son gives grief to his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother's grief. joy family wisdom
The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. Proverbs 10:29	The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright, but destruction for evildoers. sin reliability law
The hope of the righteous brings them joy, but the expectations of the wicked are frustrated. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nothing. righteousness hope patience
A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but an undisciplined tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4	A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. speaking Spirit lying
The powerful suffer want and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord want for no good thing. Psalm 34:11	The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. God seeking
The desires of the flesh result in death, but the desires of the Spirit result in life and peace. Romans 8:6	To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Spirit peace life
A fool spurns his father’s correction, but whoever heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children
So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. safety self-control
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 12:1	Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. understanding learning listening
The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. salvation patience conversion
Plans miscarry when counsel is lacking, but they succeed when there are many counselors. Proverbs 15:22	Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed. speaking planning
It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. speaking peace anger
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but rather a spirit of power and of love and of wisdom. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. love self-control strength
The labors of the wicked man produce little profit, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11:18	The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward. sin righteousness reward
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30	Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. awe beauty
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion. speaking wisdom selfishness
What then? Should we sin because we are not under the Law but under grace? Of course not! Romans 6:15	What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! sin grace law
One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. forgiveness friendship
Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety, but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. sin safety life
But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near through the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13	But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Jesus nearness blood
I am the Lord, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You know no God but me, nor any savior other than me. Hosea 13:4	Yet I have been the Lord your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Savior idols God

Whoever heeds admonition is on the path to life, but anyone who rejects correction goes astray.

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.

Bible verse of the day

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from anything that can defile flesh or spirit, and thereby make our holiness perfect in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1 purification holiness awe