- But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin. - A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - And he went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’
- Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
- People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart. - Not a single person on earth is always good and never sins.
- Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.
- Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling. - Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers. - Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
- Wise words bring approval,
but fools are destroyed by their own words. - God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly. - People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness. - Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes. - The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. - A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls. - No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God. - The wicked borrow and never repay,
but the godly are generous givers. - Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give! - To the faithful you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity. - “They will be my people,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child.”
- There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. - Don’t envy violent people
or copy their ways.
Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
but he offers his friendship to the godly. - Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
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Bible verse of the day
Those who control their tongue will have a long life;opening your mouth can ruin everything.