Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD.
Psalm 4:5 The New Living Translation
Bible Verses
This Day’s Verse
John 8:31 — So Jesus said to the Jews…
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31 The English Standard Version
Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication…
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29 The King James Version
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 — Watch, stand fast in the faith…
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 The New King James Version
Colossians 3:2 — Set your mind on things that are above…
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2 The English Standard Version
Matthew 3:1-2 — In those days John the Baptist came…
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 3:1-2 The New International Version
Psalm 92:12-15 — The righteous will flourish like a palm tree…
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon, planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.”
Psalm 92:12-15 The New International Version
Psalm 46:10 — Be still, and know that I am God…
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 46:10 The New King James Version
Luke 12:48 — From everyone who has been given much…
“From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”
Luke 12:48 The New International Version
James 1:27 — Pure and undefiled religion…
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
James 1:27 The New King James Version
Psalm 42:1-2 — As a deer pants for flowing streams…
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
Psalm 42:1-2 The English Standard Version
Luke 6:12 — In these days…
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God.
Luke 6:12 The Revised Standard Version
Luke 11:1-4 — Now it came to pass…
Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” So He said to them, “When you pray, say:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us day by day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins,
For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.”
Luke 11:1-4 The New King James Version
Psalm 29:11 — The Lord gives strength…
The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
Psalm 29:11 The New International Version
Romans 3:22 — We are made right with God…
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ.
And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
Romans 3:22 The New Living Translation
Psalm 37:7 — Rest in the Lord…
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him;
Psalm 37:7 The New King James Version
Hosea 6:6 — For I desire steadfast love…
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Hosea 6:6 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:17 — Better is a dinner of herbs…
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fatted ox and hatred with it.
Proverbs 15:17 The Revised Standard Version
John 8:12 The Jesus spoke to them…
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
John 8:12 The New King James Version
Matthew 23:11-12 — The more lowly your service to others…
“The more lowly your service to others, the greater you are. To be the greatest, be a servant. But those who think themselves great shall be disappointed and humbled; and those who humble themselves shall be exalted.”
Matthew 23:11-12 The Living Bible
Luke 6:20-23 — And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples…
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.”
Luke 6:20-23 The English Standard Version
James 1:22 — Do not merely listen to the word…
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22 The New International Version
Isaiah 40:11 — He shall feed his flock like a shepherd…
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40:11 The King James Version
Isaiah 43:10-11 The Living Bible — But I have witnesses…
But I have witnesses, O Israel, says the Lord! You are my witnesses and my servants, chosen to know and to believe me and to understand that I alone am God. There is no other God; there never was and never will be. I am the Lord, and there is no other Savior.
Isaiah 43:10-11 The Living Bible
Proverbs 3:28 The New International Version — Do not say to your neighbor…
Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow” – when you now have it with you.
Proverbs 3:28 The New International Version
2 Timothy 4:7 The English Standard Version — I have fought the good fight…
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 20:1 The New King James Version — Wine is a mocker…
Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.
Proverbs 20:1 The New King James Version
Psalm 31:24 The Revised Standard Version — Be strong…
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD!
Psalm 31:24 The Revised Standard Version
Matthew 7:12 The New International Version — So in everything…
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
Matthew 7:12 The New International Version
Zechariah 7:8-10 The New International Version — And the word of the LORD…
And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: “This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other.'”
Zechariah 7:8-10 The New International Version
Daniel 12:3 The English Standard Version — And those who are wise…
“And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.”
Daniel 12:3 The English Standard Version
Psalm 119:105 The King James Version — Thy word is a lamp…
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psalm 119:105 The King James Version
Colossians 3:16 The English Standard Version — Let the word of Christ…
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16 The English Standard Version
Matthew 18:21-22 The New International Version — Then Peter came to Jesus and asked…
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22 The New International Version
Deuteronomy 31:8 The English Standard Version — It is the LORD…
“It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 The English Standard Version
Galatians 3:26-29 The Living Bible — For now we are all children of God…
For now we are all children of God through faith in Jesus Christ, and we who have been baptized into union with Christ are enveloped by him. We are no longer Jews or Greeks or slaves or free men or even merely men or women, but we are all the same- we are Christians; we are one in Christ Jesus. And now that we are Christ’s we are the true descendants of Abraham, and all of God’s promises to him belong to us.
Galatians 3:26-29 The Living Bible
Proverbs 19:11 The King James Version — The discretion of a man…
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:11 The King James Version
Psalm 29:1-2 The New International Version — Ascribe to the Lord…
Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
Psalm 29:1-2 The New International Version
Matthew 18:19-20 The Revised Standard Version — Again I say to you…
“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:19-20 The Revised Standard Version
Philippians 3:13-14 The English Standard Version — Brothers…
Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14 The English Standard Version
James 2:26 The King James Version — For as the body without the spirit is dead…
For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
James 2:26 The King James Version
Psalm 19:14 The New International Version — May the words of my mouth…
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 The New International Version
James 3:17 The New International Version — But the wisdom that comes from heaven…
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:17 The New International Version
Luke 6:37 The King James Version — Judge not…
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Luke 6:37 The King James Version
1 Peter 3:8-9 The New King James Version — Finally, all of you be of one mind…
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous, not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:8-9 The New King James Version
Psalm 90:12 The New King James Version — So teach us to number our days…
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 The New King James Version
Job 1:21 The New King James Version — And he said…
And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Job 1:21 The New King James Version
Leviticus 19:17-18 The Revised Standard Version — You shall not hate your brother…
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason with your neighbor, lest you bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:17-18 The Revised Standard Version
3 John 4 The King James Version — I have no greater joy…
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 4 The King James Version
Psalm 118:24 The King James Version — This is the day…
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 The King James Version
Matthew 26:41 The New King James Version — Watch and pray…
“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41 The New King James Version
Ezekiel 36:26 The English Standard Version — And I will give you a new heart…
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.
Ezekiel 36:26 The English Standard Version
Colossians 3:23-24 The English Standard Version — Whatever you do…
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 The English Standard Version
Exodus 15:2 The English Standard Version — The LORD is my strength…
“The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation;”
Exodus 15:2 The English Standard Version
Hebrews 13:15-16 The New International Version — Through Jesus…
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise- the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Hebrews 13:15-16 The New International Version
Psalm 118:19 The King James Version — Open to me the gates of righteousness…
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
Psalm 118:19 The King James Version
Luke 6:35-36 The New King James Version — But love your enemies…
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
Luke 6:35-36 The New King James Version
Proverbs 10:12 The English Standard Version — Hatred stirs up strife…
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 10:12 The English Standard Version
Acts 26:8 The King James Version — Why should it be thought…
Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
Acts 26:8 The King James Version
Proverbs 26:4 The New King James Version — Do not answer a fool…
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him.
Proverbs 26:4 The New King James Version
Mark 2:15-17 The Revised Standard Version — And as he sat at table in his house…
And as he sat at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were sitting with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Mark 2:15-17 The Revised Standard Version
John 10:11 The English Standard Version — I am the good shepherd…
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:11 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 4:18 The New International Version — The path of the righteous…
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
Proverbs 4:18 The New International Version
Psalm 94:19 The Living Bible — Lord, when doubts fill my mind…
Lord, when doubts fill my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.
Psalm 94:19 The Living Bible
Matthew 5:1-12 The New King James Version — And seeing the multitudes…
And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12 The New King James Version
Proverbs 12:25 The New International Version — An anxious heart…
An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25 The New International Version
2 Timothy 2:1 The New International Version — You the, my son…
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:1 The New International Version
Psalm 103:1-5 The New International Version — Praise the LORD…
Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:1-5 The New International Version
Proverbs 15:3 The New International Version — The eyes of the LORD…
The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
Proverbs 15:3 The New International Version
Proverbs 21:13 The English Standard Version — Whoever closes his ear…
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
Proverbs 21:13 The English Standard Version
Psalm 37:14-15 The New International Version — The wicked draw the sword…
The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.
Psalm 37:14-15 The New International Version
Ecclesiastes 11:4 The New Living Translation — Farmers who wait…
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.
Ecclesiastes 11:4 The New Living Translation
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 The English Standard Version — We ask you, brothers…
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 The English Standard Version
Romans 12:18 The New King James Version — If it is possible…
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18 The New King James Version
2 Timothy 4:2 The New King James Version — Preach the word…
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2 The New King James Version
Matthew 7:7-8 The King James Version — Ask, and it shall be given you…
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:7-8 The King James Version
James 1:5 The King James Version — If any of you lack wisdom…
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
James 1:5 The King James Version
Proverbs 19:8 The New International Version — He who gets wisdom…
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.
Proverbs 19:8 The New International Version
Psalm 55:22 The English Standard Version — Cast your burden on the LORD…
Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22 The English Standard Version
Song of Songs 2:11-13 The King James Version — For, lo, the winter is past…
For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;, The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.
Song of Songs 2:11-13 The King James Version
Matthew 14:22-33 The New International Version — Immediately, Jesus made the disciples…
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”
Matthew 14:22-33 The New International Version
Deuteronomy 10:19 The King James Version — Love ye therefore the stranger…
Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 10:19 The King James Version
Titus 3:5 The King James Version — Not by works of righteousness…
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us,
Titus 3:5 The King James Version
Psalm 27: 1 The New King James Version — The Lord is my light…
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
Psalm 27: 1 The New King James Version
Philippians 4:4 The King James Version — Rejoice in the Lord always…
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4 The King James Version
Hebrews 13:8 The Revised Standard Version — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday…
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.
Hebrews 13:8 The Revised Standard Version
Luke 9:46-48 The New International Version — An argument started among the disiples…
An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all- he is the greatest.”
Luke 9:46-48 The New International Version
Psalm 139:23-24 The English Standard Version — Search me, O God…
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Psalm 139:23-24 The English Standard Version
Leviticus 19:34 The New King James Version — The stranger who dwells among you…
The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself;
Leviticus 19:34 The New King James Version
Judges 5:31 The New International Version — So may all your enemies perish, O LORD…
“So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may they who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”
Judges 5:31 The New International Version
Psalm 11:4 The Revised Standard Version — The LORD is in his holy temple…
The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’S throne is in heaven;
Psalm 11:4 The Revised Standard Version
Exodus 20:17 The King James Version — Thou shalt not covet…
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
Exodus 20:17 The King James Version
Job 5:17 The New King James Version — Behold, happy is the man…
“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; Therefore, do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.”
Job 5:17 The New King James Version
Romans 12:9-13 The New King James Version — Let love be without hypocrisy…
Let love be without hypocrisy, Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.
Romans 12:9-13 The New King James Version
1 Samuel 2:3 The English Standard Version — Talk no more so very proudly…
Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
1 Samuel 2:3 The English Standard Version
Isaiah 64:8 The King James Version — But now, O LORD…
But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Isaiah 64:8 The King James Version
Psalm 131 The Living Bible — Lord, I am not proud and haughty…
Lord, I am not proud and haughty. I don’t think myself better than others. I don’t pretend to “know it all.” I am quiet now before the Lord, just as a child who is weaned from the breast. Yes, my begging has been stilled. O Israel, you too should quietly trust in the Lord- now, and always.
Psalm 131 The Living Bible
Exodus 34:6-7 The New International Version — The LORD, the LORD…
“The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.”
Exodus 34:6-7 The New International Version
1 Chronicles 29:11 The English Standard Version — Yours, O LORD…
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 The English Standard Version
Psalm 19:1 The New International Version — The Heavens declare the glory of God…
The Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 19:1 The New International Version
Deuteronomy 16:17 The English Standard Version — Every man shall give as he is able…
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God that he has given you.
Deuteronomy 16:17 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 27:5 The New International Version — Better is open rebuke…
Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
Proverbs 27:5 The New International Version
Isaiah 49:13 The New Living Translation — Sing for joy…
Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering.
Isaiah 49:13 The New Living Translation
Matthew 6:16-18 The New King James Version — Moreover, when you fast…
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
Matthew 6:16-18 The New King James Version
Psalm 130:1-4 The New International Version — Out of the depths…
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.
Psalm 130:1-4 The New International Version
Matthew 9:22 The King James Version — thy faith…
thy faith hath made thee whole.
Matthew 9:22 The King James Version
Proverbs 16:7 The Revised Standard Version — When a man’s ways please the LORD…
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Proverbs 16:7 The Revised Standard Version
Ephesians 6:10-11 The English Standard Version — Finally, be strong in the Lord…
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10-11 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 11:3 The New International Version — The integrity of the upright…
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Proverbs 11:3 The New International Version
Psalm 86:1-4 The New International Version — Hear, O LORD, and answer me…
Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
Psalm 86:1-4 The New International Version
Psalm 101:7 The New International Version — No one who practices deceit…
No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence.
Psalm 101:7 The New International Version
Ecclesiastes 12:13 The English Standard Version — The end of the matter…
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 The English Standard Version
Genesis 2:7 The King James Version — And The LORD God formed man…
And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Genesis 2:7 The King James Version
Hebrews 13:6 The New Living Translation — So we can say with confidence…
So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6 The New Living Translation
Luke 6:31 The King James Version — And as ye would that men should do to you…
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Luke 6:31 The King James Version
Proverbs 22:6 The New King James Version — Train up a child…
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6 The New King James Version
Proverbs 25:21 The New International Version — IF your enemy is hungry…
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:21 The New International Version
Isaiah 54:10 The Revised Standard Version — For the mountains may depart…
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 The Revised Standard Version
Isaiah 25:8 The New King James Version — He will swallow up death forever…
He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces;
Isaiah 25:8 The New King James Version
1 John 4:8 The Revised Standard Version — He who does not love…
He who does not love does not know God; for God is love.
1 John 4:8 The Revised Standard Version
Proverbs 11:25 The New International Version — A generous man will prosper…
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25 The New International Version
Luke 11:11-13 The New International Version — Which of you fathers…
“Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Luke 11:11-13 The New International Version
Genesis 13:8-9 The New International Version — So Abram said to Lot…
So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers. Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.”
Genesis 13:8-9 The New International Version
Proverbs 27:1 The New International Version — Do not boast about tomorrow…
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Proverbs 27:1 The New International Version
1 Samuel 16:7 The English Standard Version — But the LORD said to Samuel…
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 The English Standard Version
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 The English Standard Version — Now may our Lord Jesus Christ…
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 The English Standard Version
Nehemiah 9:6 The King James Version — Thou, even thou, art LORD alone…
Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
Nehemiah 9:6 The King James Version
Zephaniah 3:17 The New King James Version — “The LORD your God…”
“The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17 The New King James Version
Ephesians 4:21-24 The New Living Translation — Since you have heard about Jesus…
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God- truly righteous and holy.
Ephesians 4:21-24 The New Living Translation
Philippians 2:3-4 The English Standard Version — Do nothing from rivalry or conceit…
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4 The English Standard Version
1 John 2:15 The English Standard Version — Do not love the world…
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world- the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions- is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
1 John 2:15 The English Standard Version
Jeremiah 29:13 The King James Version — And ye shall seek me…
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 The King James Version
Exodus 33:14 The New International Version — The LORD replied…
The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14 The New International Version
Psalm 84:11 The King James Version — For the LORD God is a sun and shield…
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Psalm 84:11 The King James Version
Proverbs 3:31-32 The King James Version — Envy thou not the oppressor…
Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
Proverbs 3:31-32 The King James Version
Proverbs 15:1 The New King James Version — A soft answer…
A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 The New King James Version
Matthew 5:11-12 The King James Version — Blessed are ye…
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:11-12 The King James Version
1 John 2:1-2 The English Standard Version — My little children…
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
1 John 2:1-2 The English Standard Version
Psalm 119:80 The New King James Version — Let my heart be blameless…
Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, That I may not be ashamed.
Psalm 119:80 The New King James Version
Mark 16:14-20 The English Standard Version — Afterward he appeared…
Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.
Mark 16:14-20 The English Standard Version
Luke 24:1-8 The New International Version — On the first day of the week…
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” Then they remembered his words.
Luke 24:1-8 The New International Version
Matthew 27:45-54 The English Standard Version — Now from the sixth hour…
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.” And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many. When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”
Matthew 27:45-54 The English Standard Version
Luke 22:47-54 The New International Version — While he was still speaking…
While he was still speaking a crowd came up, and the man who was called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him, but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him. Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs? Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour- when darkness reigns.” Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance.
Luke 22:47-54 The New International Version
Mark 14:22-25 The King James Version — And as they did eat…
And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.
Mark 14:22-25 The King James Version
Psalm 119:21 The King James Version — Thou hast rebuked the proud…
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
Psalm 119:21 The King James Version
John 13:17 The Living Bible — You know these things…
“You know these things- now do them! That is the path of blessing.”
John 13:17 The Living Bible
Matthew 5:27-28 The English Standard Version — You have heard that it was said…
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Matthew 5:27-28 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:4 The English Standard Version — The soul of the sluggard…
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Proverbs 13:4 The English Standard Version
Galatians 5:26 The New King James Version — Let us not become conceited…
Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5:26 The New King James Version
Psalm 52:2 The New International Version — Your tongue plots destruction…
Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit.
Psalm 52:2 The New International Version
Luke 1:74 The King James Version — That he would grant unto us…
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear.
Luke 1:74 The King James Version
Proverbs 14:32 The King James Version — The wicked is driven away…
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Proverbs 14:32 The King James Version
Proverbs 15:5 The King James Version — A fool despiseth his father’s instruction…
A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.
Proverbs 15:5 The King James Version
Isaiah 58:7-9 The New Living Translation — “Share your food with the hungry…
“Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind. Then when you call, the LORD will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.”
Isaiah 58:7-9 The New Living Translation
Nehemiah 9:17 The New International Version — But you are a forgiving God…
But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.
Nehemiah 9:17 The New International Version
Matthew 8:2-3 The King James Version — And, behold, there came a leper…
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.
Matthew 8:2-3 The King James Version
Psalm 91:14-16 The New International Version — “Because he loves me”…
“Because he loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Psalm 91:14-16 The New International Version
Proverbs 19:20 The Revised Standard Version — Listen to advice…
Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom for the future.
Proverbs 19:20 The Revised Standard Version
Zechariah 8:16 The Living Bible — Here is your part…
Here is your part: Tell the truth. Be fair. Live at peace with everyone.
Zechariah 8:16 The Living Bible
2 Chronicles 15:7 The Living Bible — “But you men of Judah…”
“But you men of Judah, keep up the good work and don’t get discouraged, for you will be rewarded.”
2 Chronicles 15:7 The Living Bible
Philippians 4:9 The New International Version — Whatever you have learned…
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9 The New International Version
Psalm 16:7-8 The English Standard Version — I bless the LORD…
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Psalm 16:7-8 The English Standard Version
Psalm 112:3 The King James Version — Wealth and riches…
Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalm 112:3 The King James Version
Ephesians 1:7-10 The New International Version — In him we have redemption…
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment- to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Ephesians 1:7-10 The New International Version
Proverbs 1:7 The New International Version — The fear of the LORD…
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7 The New International Version
Exodus 15:26 The Living Bible — “If you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God…
“If you will listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and obey it, and do what is right, then I will not make you suffer the diseases I sent on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord who heals you.”
Exodus 15:26 The Living Bible
1 Peter 5:5 The English Standard Version — Likewise…
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5 The English Standard Version
Proverbs 24:16 — For a righteous man may fall seven times…
For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.
Proverbs 24:16 The New King James Version
Psalm 52:2 The New International Version — Your tongue plots destruction…
Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit.
Psalm 52:2 The New International Version