| In Christ and through his blood we have redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. In accord with the riches of his grace. | In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. |
| The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of distress. | The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. |
| Preferable is the little that the righteous possess than the great wealth of the wicked. For the power of the wicked will be overcome, but the Lord protects the righteous. | Better is the little that the righteous has than the abundance of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. |
| The love of money is the root of all evils, and in their desire for it some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many serious wounds. | For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. |
| A man may plan his own course, but the Lord makes his steps secure. | The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. |
| Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. | Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. |
| For light produces all goodness and righteousness and truth. | For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true. |
| He has satisfied the thirsty and filled the hungry with good things. | For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. |
| How can a young man lead a spotless life? By living according to your word. | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. |
| Let your love be sincere. Loathe what is evil and hold fast to what is good. | Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. |
| Cure the sick who are there, and say, ‘The kingdom of God has come unto you.’ | Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ |
| 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. |
| Two are better than one: they earn a far greater reward for their toil. | Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. |
| I will rejoice and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. | I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. |
| When anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayer is detestable. | If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. |
| Jesus answered, “If it is possible! All things are possible for one who has faith.” | And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” |
| Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops. | Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce. |
| Therefore, brethren, be diligent in providing a firm foundation for your call and election. If you do this, you will never stumble, and you will receive a glorious welcome into the eternal 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. |
| Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments; defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. | Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. |
| Then you will understand equity and justice as well as righteousness—every good path. | Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path. |
| I will offer praise to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all your wondrous deeds. | I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. |
| In the netherworld, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham, far off, and Lazarus by his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.’ | And in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ |
| Rejoice with all your heart, O daughter Zion. Shout for joy, O daughter Jerusalem. See, your king is coming to you, triumphant and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. | Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. |
| One who forgives a misdeed fosters friendship, but he who divulges it separates good friends. | Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. |
| Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety, but whoever pursues wicked ways will be found out. | Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. |
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