Bible Verses about 'Close'

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. Proverbs 16:28

A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. Proverbs 16:28	A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. honesty gossip friendship
He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. forgiveness friendship

A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24	Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin. friendship family
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! Matthew 3:2	Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. repentance kingdom heaven
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:17-18	When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. salvation redeemer nearness
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. Proverbs 17:28	Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent. speaking wisdom mind
But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6	But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. reward Father prayer
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8	Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. sin purification righteousness
The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18	The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. trust reliability prayer
No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. John 1:18	No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known. Jesus Father nearness
Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6	Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. seeking nearness
The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7	The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him. protection goodness safety
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15	And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” kingdom conversion repentance
From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17	From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Jesus conversion evangelism
Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. Luke 12:3	Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the housetops. sin speaking listening
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4	Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me. fear encouragement death
Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11	Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. life peace love
But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 1 John 3:17	How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? money neighbor compassion
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. sin life overcoming
But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside. Job 23:10-11	But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold. My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. blameless righteousness