And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. | Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. |
And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. | And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment. |
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The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. | The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. |
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. | This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. |
As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him. | This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. |
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. | Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. |
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. | By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. |
Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance. | Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. |
By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. | By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. |
Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. | But test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. |
Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, so that iniquity will not be your ruin. | Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. |
“And I will sanctify My great name, which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst; and the nations shall know that I am the Lord,” says the Lord God, “when I am hallowed in you before their eyes.” | And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes. |
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.” | Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. |
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. | Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. |
And if you say in your heart, ‘How shall we know the word which the Lord has not spoken?’— when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the thing does not happen or come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously; you shall not be afraid of him. | And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word that the Lord has not spoken?’— when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him. |
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. | Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. |
Can one walk on hot coals, And his feet not be seared? | Or can one walk on hot coals and his feet not be scorched? |
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. | The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. |
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. | A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. |
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. | A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. | When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. |
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. | An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. |
For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the Lord. | For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. |
A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame. | The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult. |
Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil. | Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. |