And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!
Romans 6:15

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial.
1 Corinthians 10:23

For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Deuteronomy 30:16

The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.
Mark 12:31

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Galatians 5:22-23

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
Joshua 1:8

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
Romans 3:20

If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
Deuteronomy 28:1

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:8

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12

But the love of the Lord remains forever

with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children

of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments!
Psalm 103:17-18

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul. And you must always obey the Lord’s commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good.
Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.
John 15:12

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.
Micah 6:8

I have tried hard to find you—

don’t let me wander from your commands.
Psalm 119:10

But be very careful to obey all the commands and the instructions that Moses gave to you. Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and all your soul.
Joshua 22:5

When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God’s written law. And the Jews, who do have God’s law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it.
Romans 2:12

Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
1 John 3:21-22

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
an endless river of righteous living.
Amos 5:24

I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your regulations.
Psalm 119:30And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.
1 John 4:21

Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”
Romans 7:7

Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.
Romans 6:14

If you love me, obey my commandments.
John 14:15

For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.
Romans 10:4

Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.
1 Kings 2:3

The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8

For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
1 Corinthians 15:56

For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:9

Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
Matthew 7:1

Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:10

You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19

Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Psalm 119:1

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Proverbs 3:1-2

Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is made right in God’s sight—something the law of Moses could never do.
Acts 13:38-39

But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
James 1:25

Those who love your instructions have great peace

and do not stumble.
Psalm 119:165

But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 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 3:21-22

I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.
Galatians 3:5

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Romans 8:1-2

‘I am the Lord your God,’ I told them. ‘Follow my decrees, pay attention to my regulations, and keep my Sabbath days holy, for they are a sign to remind you that I am the Lord your God.’

Ezekiel 20:19-20

Keep the commandments and keep your life;
despising them leads to death.
Proverbs 19:16

You and I are Jews by birth, not ‘sinners’ like the Gentiles. Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.
Galatians 2:15-16

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
Ecclesiastes 12:13

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Luke 10:27

Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.
John 14:21

So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:19

That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.
Hebrews 9:15

Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
Psalm 119:111

The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever.
Psalm 119:160

Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
1 John 3:4

The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7

I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Galatians 2:21

Give me an eagerness for your laws

rather than a love for money!
Psalm 119:36

Those who obey God’s commandments remain in fellowship with him, and he with them. And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us.
1 John 3:24

I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
Psalm 119:93

And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.
Ezekiel 36:27

Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord

and delight in obeying his commands.
Psalm 112:1

I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.
Genesis 26:4-5

When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
John 15:10

Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;
our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
Isaiah 26:8

Suppose you sin by violating one of the Lord’s commands. Even if you are unaware of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for your sin.
Leviticus 5:17

Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
Deuteronomy 5:29

Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
Matthew 5:17

If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:26

I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
Matthew 5:18

God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
James 4:12

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever!
Psalm 111:10

My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:10

For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.
Galatians 5:4

Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5

But if wicked people turn away from all their sins and begin to obey my decrees and do what is just and right, they will surely live and not die.
Ezekiel 18:21

Now may the God of peace—

who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—

may he equip you with all you need

for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
Proverbs 10:29

You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord.
Leviticus 22:31

But we have sinned and done wrong. We have rebelled against you and scorned your commands and regulations.
Daniel 9:5

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11

You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you.
Deuteronomy 6:17

I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
Psalm 119:45

Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate no bread and drank no water. And the Lord wrote the terms of the covenant—the Ten Commandments—on the stone tablets.
Exodus 34:28

I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.
Psalm 119:60

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
John 13:34

I have rejoiced in your laws

as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:14

He proclaimed his covenant—the Ten Commandments—which he commanded you to keep, and which he wrote on two stone tablets.
Deuteronomy 4:13

You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11

As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!
Psalm 119:7

When you see the tassels, you will remember and obey all the commands of the Lord instead of following your own desires and defiling yourselves, as you are prone to do.
Numbers 15:39

Remember, you must not make any idols of silver or gold to rival me.
Exodus 20:23

A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:39

I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.
Job 23:12

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and I will give you the tablets of stone on which I have inscribed the instructions and commands so you can teach the people.”
Exodus 24:12

Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 4:2

If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
Leviticus 26:3-4

If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.
Deuteronomy 4:40

You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.
Exodus 20:17

The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8

So obey the commands of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.
Deuteronomy 8:6

For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
Deuteronomy 6:25

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.”
Psalm 32:8

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7

Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
Psalm 25:4

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:11-12

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
Colossians 3:16

To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
Proverbs 12:1

Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:5

I will teach you wisdom’s ways

and lead you in straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11

Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward

on a firm footing.
Psalm 143:10

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
Matthew 11:29-30

The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
Psalm 25:8-9

But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.
1 John 2:27

As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.
Titus 2:1

Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20

So Jesus told them, “My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me.”
John 7:16

And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
Acts 5:42

In the night I search for you;
in the morning I earnestly seek you.
For only when you come to judge the earth

will people learn what is right.
Isaiah 26:9

Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
Deuteronomy 8:5

Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
Psalm 86:11

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
John 14:26

I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes.
Acts 20:20

So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:19

Let my teaching fall on you like rain;
let my speech settle like dew.
Let my words fall like rain on tender grass,
like gentle showers on young plants.
Deuteronomy 32:2

The Lord keeps you from all harm

and watches over your life.
The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.
Psalm 121:7-8

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
Ephesians 5:15-16

As a face is reflected in water,
so the heart reflects the real person.
Proverbs 27:19

For we live by believing and not by seeing.
2 Corinthians 5:7

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?
Mark 8:36

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26

For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life

and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

You are my rock and my fortress.
For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
Psalm 31:3

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1

Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23

Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
Psalm 25:4

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”
John 6:35

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.
Psalm 37:7

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.
Psalm 23:6

Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3

For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Deuteronomy 30:16

Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’

John 7:38

Don’t long for “the good old days.”
This is not wise.
Ecclesiastes 7:10

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17

To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8

Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
Ecclesiastes 7:14

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:5-6

So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
Matthew 6:34

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Matthew 16:25

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1 Timothy 4:12

Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life.
Philippians 2:14-16a

This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24

If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.
Matthew 10:39

The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,
and desperately wicked.
Who really knows how bad it is?
But I, the Lord, search all hearts

and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve.
Jeremiah 17:9-10

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
1 John 4:9

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Proverbs 3:1-2

That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25

For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands.
2 Corinthians 5:1

Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.
1 Corinthians 15:22

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12

For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.
Philippians 1:21

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6

But God is my helper.
The Lord keeps me alive!
Psalm 54:4

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28

So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
Psalm 63:3-4

Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11

Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.
Galatians 5:25

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12

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.
James 1:12

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14

You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence

and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11

If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Romans 14:8

Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20

People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9

I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
Psalm 119:93

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
Matthew 16:26

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17

All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
1 John 4:15

So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1

Mark out a straight path for your feet;
stay on the safe path.
Proverbs 4:26

There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
John 8:12

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Philippians 4:12

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:17

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
Psalm 24:1

My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:10

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Revelation 3:19

We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.
2 Corinthians 10:3

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.
1 John 5:12

Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”
Ecclesiastes 12:1

That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
Luke 12:22b-23

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
John 10:10

But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Psalm 34:22

You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
Genesis 50:20

But for us,
There is one God, the Father,
by whom all things were created,
and for whom we live.
And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ,
through whom all things were created,
and through whom we live.
1 Corinthians 8:6

Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel:
“Come back to me and live!”
Amos 5:4

Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Psalm 119:1

The high and lofty one who lives in eternity,
the Holy One, says this:
“I live in the high and holy place

with those whose spirits are contrite and humble.
I restore the crushed spirit of the humble

and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.”
Isaiah 57:15

He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
James 1:18

All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine.
Revelation 3:5

Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
Psalm 86:11

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
Acts 20:24

For in him we live and move and exist. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’

Acts 17:28

For you, a thousand years are as a passing day,
as brief as a few night hours.
Psalm 90:4

For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.
1 Peter 1:18-19

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8

Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.
Matthew 3:8

For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil.
1 Peter 2:16

I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live.
Philippians 1:23-24

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
Ecclesiastes 12:13

Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15

But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.
For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:15-16

The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.
Romans 8:11

So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this!
Ecclesiastes 9:7

Let the wicked change their ways

and banish the very thought of doing wrong.
Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them.
Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
Isaiah 55:7

God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
John 1:3

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1

Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.
Mark 8:35

Yes, he humbled you by letting you go hungry and then feeding you with manna, a food previously unknown to you and your ancestors. He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 8:3

Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life.
Ecclesiastes 5:18

For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.
Hebrews 3:14

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Luke 9:24

If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.
Deuteronomy 4:40

Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12

You must be holy because I, the Lord, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own.
Leviticus 20:26

Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?
Romans 6:1-2

Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.”
Genesis 1:26

I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me.
John 6:57

Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds!
Luke 12:24

Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
Colossians 3:9-10

Then God said, “Look! I have given you every seed-bearing plant throughout the earth and all the fruit trees for your food.”
Genesis 1:29

For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Ephesians 5:8

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live.
I will praise my God to my last breath!
Psalm 104:33

Instead, let us test and examine our ways.
Let us turn back to the Lord.
Lamentations 3:40

Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see.
For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you.
Isaiah 60:1

Your word is a lamp to guide my feet

and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”
John 8:12

The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:5

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14

May the Lord bless you

and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you

and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor

and give you his peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

The Lord is my light and my salvation—

so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
Psalm 27:1

For the Lord gave us this command when he said,
‘I have made you a light to the Gentiles,
to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.’

Acts 13:47

No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:15-16

He reveals deep and mysterious things

and knows what lies hidden in darkness,
though he is surrounded by light.
Daniel 2:22

The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
Psalm 119:130

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:5-6

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all.
1 John 1:5

But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:3

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
Ephesians 1:18

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Peter 2:9

No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a bed. A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light can be seen by all who enter the house.
Luke 8:16

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Ephesians 5:8

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
James 1:17

Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
Luke 12:3

Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.
Psalm 80:19

But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.
Acts 26:22-23

Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me.
Psalm 31:16

They did not conquer the land with their swords;
it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory.
It was your right hand and strong arm

and the blinding light from your face that helped them,
for you loved them.
Psalm 44:3

The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8

For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
James 1:19

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28

Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.
Jeremiah 33:3

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
James 1:22

And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.
1 John 5:14

In those days when you pray, I will listen.
Jeremiah 29:12

I love the Lord because he hears my voice

and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!
Psalm 116:1-2

Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful.
Proverbs 16:20

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Matthew 7:24

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9

And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.
1 John 5:15

Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Revelation 3:20

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.
Romans 10:17

But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 18:6

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 5:3

“Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.”
Malachi 2:2

My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right;
his ears are open to their cries for help.
Psalm 34:15

Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him.
Deuteronomy 13:4

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
Acts 16:25

I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.
Galatians 3:5

Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
Luke 12:3

But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:4

My son, obey your father’s commands,
and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
Proverbs 6:20

If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
Matthew 18:15

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4

The Lord says,
“I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help.
I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me.
I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’

to a nation that did not call on my name.”
Isaiah 65:1

As for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me.
Micah 7:7

But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
James 1:25

If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:26

From the depths of despair, O Lord,
I call for your help.
Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.
Psalm 130:1-2

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles.
Psalm 34:6

To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
Proverbs 12:1

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face

against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12

Don’t be like your ancestors who would not listen or pay attention when the earlier prophets said to them, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Turn from your evil ways, and stop all your evil practices.’

Zechariah 1:4

So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father.
1 John 2:24

I will strengthen Judah and save Israel;
I will restore them because of my compassion.
It will be as though I had never rejected them,
for I am the Lord their God, who will hear their cries.
Zechariah 10:6

I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.
Genesis 26:4-5

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5

And do everything with love.
1 Corinthians 16:14

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
Psalm 143:8

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:14

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-4

We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
1 John 4:16

Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13

We love each other because he loved us first.
1 John 4:19

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
Ephesians 4:2

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:9

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
Ephesians 3:16-17

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.
John 15:12

If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:2

May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:5

Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child?
Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?
But even if that were possible,
I would not forget you!
See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.
Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins.
Isaiah 49:15-16

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Romans 12:10

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
Ephesians 5:25-26

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.
1 John 4:12

If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?
1 John 4:20

There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13

Place me like a seal over your heart,
like a seal on your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
its jealousy as enduring as the grave.
Love flashes like fire,
the brightest kind of flame.
Song of songs 8:6

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
1 John 4:18

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined

what God has prepared

for those who love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9

Others were given in exchange for you.
I traded their lives for yours

because you are precious to me.
You are honored, and I love you.
Isaiah 43:4

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:8

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.
1 John 3:1

And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
1 Thessalonians 3:12

But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
1 John 4:8

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21

Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
Proverbs 10:12

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23

And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.
Mark 12:30

The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.
Mark 12:31

May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.
Jude 1:2

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:24

Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.
Ephesians 4:15

I love the Lord because he hears my voice

and my prayer for mercy.
Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!
Psalm 116:1-2

If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:1

It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13:6-7

For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life

and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1 Timothy 4:12

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Galatians 5:22-23

Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:10

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 5:44

For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may last through the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?
Romans 8:35

This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4:10

The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
Psalm 103:8

But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
Psalm 42:8

Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
Leviticus 19:17-18

If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
2 Peter 1:5-7

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
Ephesians 5:2

Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
Psalm 63:3-4

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11

I cried out, “I am slipping!”
but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
Psalm 94:18

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Hebrews 13:1-2

Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.
1 John 4:11

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Luke 10:27

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.
1 John 2:15

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
John 13:34

“For the mountains may move

and the hills disappear,
but even then my faithful love for you will remain.
My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”
says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7

If you love me, obey my commandments.
John 14:15

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Psalm 86:5

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
Romans 8:37

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
John 13:35

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
1 John 4:9

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Revelation 3:19

Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.
John 14:21

And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Romans 5:5

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)

Ephesians 2:4-5

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:11-12

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
Galatians 5:13

For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:9

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
Psalm 33:5

For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Psalm 57:10

We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
1 John 3:16

Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.”
John 14:23

I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.
Colossians 2:2

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14

The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
Psalm 103:13

The one thing I ask of the Lord—

the thing I seek most—

is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections

and meditating in his Temple.
Psalm 27:4

I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.
John 17:26

A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:39

Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.
2 Thessalonians 1:3

And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.
1 John 4:21

Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me.
Psalm 31:16

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19

Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11

Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love.
Jude 1:20-21

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
1 John 3:17

Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name goes all the glory

for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Psalm 115:1

When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
John 15:10

“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
Joel 2:13

For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.
Galatians 5:6

Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord

and delight in obeying his commands.
Psalm 112:1

They did not conquer the land with their swords;
it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory.
It was your right hand and strong arm

and the blinding light from your face that helped them,
for you loved them.
Psalm 44:3

And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.
Mark 12:33

The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Proverbs 12:22

For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life

and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

Rescue me, O Lord, from liars

and from all deceitful people.
Psalm 120:2

Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to gossip

or harm their neighbors

or speak evil of their friends.
Psalm 15:2-3

And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
Mark 7:20-23

Then keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies!
Psalm 34:13

Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
Colossians 3:9-10

So we are lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual darkness; we are not practicing the truth.
1 John 1:6

Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
Proverbs 10:18

People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:28

An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 14:5

You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19

For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
John 8:44

First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
Proverbs 30:8

God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
Matthew 5:11

All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
corruption and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13

Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4

Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”
Acts 5:3-4

Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7

A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13

Avoid all perverse talk;
stay away from corrupt speech.
Proverbs 4:24

The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:32

God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Numbers 23:19

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure,
and he receives favor from the Lord.
Proverbs 18:22

“Haven’t you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.’” And he said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.’ Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.”
Matthew 19:4-6

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.
Colossians 3:18-19

Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.
Hebrews 13:4

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
Ephesians 5:25-26

We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9

But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:2

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18

A newly married man must not be drafted into the army or be given any other official responsibilities. He must be free to spend one year at home, bringing happiness to the wife he has married.
Deuteronomy 24:5

Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man.
“At last!” the man exclaimed.
“This one is bone from my bone,
and flesh from my flesh!
She will be called ‘woman,’

because she was taken from ‘man.’”
This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
Genesis 2:22-24

For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.
Ephesians 5:22-23

You are altogether beautiful, my darling,
beautiful in every way.
Song of songs 4:7

The husband should fulfill his wife’s sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband’s needs. The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife.
1 Corinthians 7:3-4

In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
1 Peter 3:7

As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”
Ephesians 5:31

In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.
Ephesians 5:28

Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
1 Corinthians 7:5

So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Ephesians 5:33

You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:27-28

I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation

and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding

or a bride with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10

After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
1 Timothy 6:7-8

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!
Ecclesiastes 5:10

Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:19-20

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?
Mark 8:36

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Luke 12:15

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,
“I will never fail you.
I will never abandon you.”
Hebrews 13:5

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.
2 Corinthians 4:18

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9

Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16

We all come to the end of our lives as naked and empty-handed as on the day we were born. We can’t take our riches with us.
Ecclesiastes 5:15

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Matthew 6:21

How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21

And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.
1 Timothy 2:9-10

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
1 Timothy 6:17

So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
Colossians 3:5

First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
Proverbs 30:8

And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?
Matthew 16:26

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
1 Timothy 6:6

Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1

Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 21:26

Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4

In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,
for it will sprout wings

and fly away like an eagle.
Proverbs 23:5

All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.
Acts 4:32

The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
Proverbs 18:11

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
1 John 3:17

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
Matthew 6:24

I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance;
therefore, I will hope in him!”
Lamentations 3:24

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
2 Corinthians 6:10

The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what good is wealth—except perhaps to watch it slip through your fingers!
Ecclesiastes 5:11

Then I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 4:4

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
Luke 3:11

The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8

You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.
Exodus 20:17

For,
There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:5

That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.
Hebrews 9:15

Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
John 14:6

Now a mediator is helpful if more than one party must reach an agreement. But God, who is one, did not use a mediator when he gave his promise to Abraham.
Galatians 3:20

And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.
Romans 8:27

And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.
John 17:15

But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises.
Hebrews 8:6

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:16

Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
Matthew 9:13

But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)

Ephesians 2:4-5

Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin.
Psalm 51:1-2

Where is another God like you,
who pardons the guilt of the remnant,
overlooking the sins of his special people?
You will not stay angry with your people forever,
because you delight in showing unfailing love.
Micah 7:18

For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you.
2 Chronicles 30:9b

So the Lord must wait for you to come to him

so he can show you his love and compassion.
For the Lord is a faithful God.
Blessed are those who wait for his help.
Isaiah 30:18

If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.
Matthew 6:14

Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.
Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
Psalm 25:6-7

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
Romans 12:1

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11

Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not!
Romans 6:15

And may the Lord our God show us his approval

and make our efforts successful.
Yes, make our efforts successful!
Psalm 90:17

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.
Psalm 23:6

Good comes to those who lend money generously

and conduct their business fairly.
Psalm 112:5

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

But in your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!
Nehemiah 9:31

From the depths of despair, O Lord,
I call for your help.
Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.
Psalm 130:1-2

People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:13

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
2 Corinthians 12:9

But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:15

Let the wicked change their ways

and banish the very thought of doing wrong.
Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them.
Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
Isaiah 55:7

Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Matthew 18:21-22

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14

He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him.
Philippians 1:29

O Israel, my faithless people,
come home to me again,
for I am merciful.
I will not be angry with you forever.
Jeremiah 3:12b

Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:15-16

For a child is born to us,
a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
Luke 2:11

You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
Matthew 24:44

And every day, in the Temple and from house to house, they continued to teach and preach this message: “Jesus is the Messiah.”
Acts 5:42

But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.
Acts 26:22-23

Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
Colossians 3:2

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
Ephesians 5:15-16

Jesus replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.”
Matthew 22:37

To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:8

The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief.
To increase knowledge only increases sorrow.
Ecclesiastes 1:18

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12

As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:13

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Matthew 7:24

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
Romans 1:20

Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
Romans 12:3

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28

For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.
1 Corinthians 2:2

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline;
whoever learns from correction is wise.
Proverbs 15:5

And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.
Mark 12:33

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
Mark 10:27

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
Mark 9:23

He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”
Luke 18:27

I am the Lord, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?
Jeremiah 32:27

But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.”
Luke 8:50

For the word of God will never fail.
Luke 1:37

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body

and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
Psalm 139:13-14

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
Matthew 19:26

“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”
Matthew 17:20

Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers!
Luke 9:16-17

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
Psalm 9:1

One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God! But the leader in charge of the synagogue was indignant that Jesus had healed her on the Sabbath day. “There are six days of the week for working,” he said to the crowd. “Come on those days to be healed, not on the Sabbath.” But the Lord replied, “You hypocrites! Each of you works on the Sabbath day! Don’t you untie your ox or your donkey from its stall on the Sabbath and lead it out for water? This dear woman, a daughter of Abraham, has been held in bondage by Satan for eighteen years. Isn’t it right that she be released, even on the Sabbath?” This shamed his enemies, but all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.
Luke 13:10-17

Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.”
Matthew 21:21

But when they saw him walking on the water, they cried out in terror, thinking he was a ghost. They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!”
Mark 6:49-50

I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’

Acts 22:7

After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.
Acts 1:9

After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:31

All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).
Isaiah 7:14

Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead.
John 20:8-9

All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet:
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child!
She will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel,
which means ‘God is with us.’”
Matthew 1:22-23

This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:18

But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
1 Samuel 12:24

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,
“I will never fail you.
I will never abandon you.”
Hebrews 13:5

Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears;
wealth from hard work grows over time.
Proverbs 13:11

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:9

The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23:4

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!
Ecclesiastes 5:10

Honor the Lord with your wealth

and with the best part of everything you produce.
Proverbs 3:9

Better to have little, with fear for the Lord,
than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.
Proverbs 15:16

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Luke 12:15

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Matthew 6:21

Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
Romans 13:7

How much better to get wisdom than gold,
and good judgment than silver!
Proverbs 16:16

But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!
1 Chronicles 29:14

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
1 Timothy 6:17

The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

Matthew 25:21

First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
Proverbs 30:8

Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:10

It is better to be godly and have little

than to be evil and rich.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered,
but the Lord takes care of the godly.
Psalm 37:16-17

Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1

In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,
for it will sprout wings

and fly away like an eagle.
Proverbs 23:5

Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
Romans 13:6

The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety.
Proverbs 18:11

Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4

Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
Proverbs 10:2

The Lord your God will bless you as he has promised. You will lend money to many nations but will never need to borrow. You will rule many nations, but they will not rule over you.
Deuteronomy 15:6

I have rejoiced in your laws

as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:14

But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
Luke 14:28

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Philippians 4:12

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19

No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
Matthew 6:24

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
1 John 3:17

Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength.
1 Chronicles 29:12

Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
Proverbs 19:14

The Lord makes some poor and others rich;
he brings some down and lifts others up.
1 Samuel 2:7

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
2 Corinthians 6:10

Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
Proverbs 16:8

Just as the rich rule the poor,
so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7

The wicked borrow and never repay,
but the godly are generous givers.
Psalm 37:21

When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!
Job 42:10

The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
Matthew 13:22

Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!”
Acts 5:3-4

The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what good is wealth—except perhaps to watch it slip through your fingers!
Ecclesiastes 5:11

Remember, you must not make any idols of silver or gold to rival me.
Exodus 20:23

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.
James 1:9-10

The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8

The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
2 Chronicles 15:2b

Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.
1 Chronicles 16:11

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalm 34:17-18

Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Philippians 4:5

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16

The one thing I ask of the Lord—

the thing I seek most—

is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections

and meditating in his Temple.
Psalm 27:4

You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence

and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11

But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13

And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us.
1 John 4:13

Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.
Psalm 105:4

Seek the Lord while you can find him.
Call on him now while he is near.
Isaiah 55:6

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.
Psalm 23:6

No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
John 14:18

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

A single day in your courts

is better than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God

than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.
Psalm 84:10

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us.
1 Kings 8:57

But in your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!
Nehemiah 9:31

No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us.
John 1:18

Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’

Luke 10:9

Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate no bread and drank no water. And the Lord wrote the terms of the covenant—the Ten Commandments—on the stone tablets.
Exodus 34:28

Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.
John 6:56

I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him?
Psalm 42:2

Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.
Matthew 3:2

The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.
Mark 12:31

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
1 Peter 3:8

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.
1 Corinthians 10:24

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Galatians 5:14

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Hebrews 13:1-2

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3

We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
Romans 15:2

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
Galatians 6:10

So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.
Romans 14:13

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:13

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
John 13:34

Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17

Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:10

You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.
Romans 2:1

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8

And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
1 Thessalonians 3:12

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Romans 12:10

For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:9

One should be kind to a fainting friend,
but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty.
Job 6:14

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
James 1:27

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable.
Romans 14:5

This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.
Zechariah 7:9-10

If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
1 John 3:17

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Ecclesiastes 4:10

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7

A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 22:39

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
2 Peter 1:5-7

Never abandon a friend—

either yours or your father’s.
When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
Proverbs 27:10

We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.
1 John 3:16

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.
Luke 6:36

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
Romans 15:7

Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Matthew 18:21-22

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.
1 John 4:12

No, this is the kind of fasting I want:
Free those who are wrongly imprisoned;
lighten the burden of those who work for you.
Let the oppressed go free,
and remove the chains that bind people.
Isaiah 58:6

And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.
John 13:14

Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3

Arise, O Lord!
Punish the wicked, O God!
Do not ignore the helpless!
Psalm 10:12

Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God.
Hebrews 3:12

God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
James 4:12

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
Luke 3:11

Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her.
1 Timothy 5:3

But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
Matthew 20:26-27

Then I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind.
Ecclesiastes 4:4

You must not covet your neighbor’s house. You must not covet your neighbor’s wife, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor.
Exodus 20:17

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
Acts 12:5

And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.
Mark 12:33

Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.”
John 14:23

If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
Deuteronomy 28:1

My son, obey your father’s commands,
and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.
Proverbs 6:20

Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Deuteronomy 5:33

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
James 1:22

People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
1 Corinthians 15:58

You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
John 15:16

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2

Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.
1 Kings 2:3

Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.
Romans 5:19

Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him.
1 John 3:21-22

But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Luke 6:27-28

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
Joshua 1:8

“Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.”
Malachi 2:2

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
Romans 13:1

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Romans 12:11

How joyful are those who fear the Lord—

all who follow his ways!
Psalm 128:1

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Luke 10:27

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
Romans 8:14

We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.
Acts 5:32

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.
Romans 12:1

And every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:11

Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward

on a firm footing.
Psalm 143:10

Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
Romans 15:32

The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.
Galatians 5:17

And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
1 John 2:17

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10

My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart.
Proverbs 4:20-21

I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.
Psalm 119:60

And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment.
John 3:36

Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Revelation 3:20

The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
Psalm 37:23

Though he was God,
he did not think of equality with God

as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
he took the humble position of a slave

and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
he humbled himself in obedience to God

and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Philippians 2:6-8

‘I am the Lord your God,’ I told them. ‘Follow my decrees, pay attention to my regulations, and keep my Sabbath days holy, for they are a sign to remind you that I am the Lord your God.’

Ezekiel 20:19-20

Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me.
Exodus 19:5

But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
James 1:25

Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
Zechariah 1:3b

My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:10

You must faithfully keep all my commands by putting them into practice, for I am the Lord.
Leviticus 22:31

So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:10-11

Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.
Proverbs 4:5

In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.
Hebrews 5:9

If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:26

So obey the commands of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.
Deuteronomy 8:6

So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall.
Hebrews 4:11

I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.
Job 23:12

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:21

But if wicked people turn away from all their sins and begin to obey my decrees and do what is just and right, they will surely live and not die.
Ezekiel 18:21

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.”
Mark 16:15

He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:8

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”
Acts 10:34-35

If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, I will send you the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees of the field will produce their fruit.
Leviticus 26:3-4

But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.
Luke 12:48

In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable.
Romans 14:5

You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Matthew 5:13

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8

If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.
Deuteronomy 4:40

You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you.
Deuteronomy 6:17

Therefore, tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!’

Ezekiel 12:28

Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.
Matthew 7:21

Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.
Deuteronomy 5:29

“Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Mark 14:36

I will cause your descendants to become as numerous as the stars of the sky, and I will give them all these lands. And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed. I will do this because Abraham listened to me and obeyed all my requirements, commands, decrees, and instructions.
Genesis 26:4-5

When you see the tassels, you will remember and obey all the commands of the Lord instead of following your own desires and defiling yourselves, as you are prone to do.
Numbers 15:39

Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 4:2

God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
Psalm 68:6

So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 5:19

But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise,
and I will fulfill all my vows.
For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.
Jonah 2:9

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Acts 2:42

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and I will give you the tablets of stone on which I have inscribed the instructions and commands so you can teach the people.”
Exodus 24:12

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.
Ecclesiastes 5:4

For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
Deuteronomy 6:25

You must not exploit a widow or an orphan. If you exploit them in any way and they cry out to me, then I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will blaze against you, and I will kill you with the sword. Then your wives will be widows and your children fatherless.
Exodus 22:22-24

No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
John 14:18

Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
James 1:27

Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3

Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.
His name is the Lord—

rejoice in his presence!
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—

this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
Psalm 68:4-5

The Lord protects the foreigners among us.
He cares for the orphans and widows,
but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9

For I assisted the poor in their need

and the orphans who required help.
I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.
Job 29:12-13

This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.
Zechariah 7:9-10

But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Then I will let you stay in this land that I gave to your ancestors to keep forever.
Jeremiah 7:5-7

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:21

For the word of God will never fail.
Luke 1:37

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
1 John 5:4

But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57

No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
Romans 8:37

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
Psalm 3:3

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:1

The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 1:5

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
1 John 4:4

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8

And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
1 John 5:5

Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.
Revelation 3:21

All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine.
Revelation 3:5

Please, Lord, please save us.
Please, Lord, please give us success.
Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless you from the house of the Lord.
Psalm 118:25-26

Rejoice, O people of Zion!
Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem!
Look, your king is coming to you.
He is righteous and victorious,
yet he is humble, riding on a donkey—

riding on a donkey’s colt.
Zechariah 9:9

People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 14:29

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Romans 12:12

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
Ephesians 4:2

But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.
Romans 8:25

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9

Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:32

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.
Psalm 37:7

Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14

The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.
Exodus 14:14

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
2 Peter 3:9

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12

May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus.
Romans 15:5

For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may last through the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 5:3

So the Lord must wait for you to come to him

so he can show you his love and compassion.
For the Lord is a faithful God.
Blessed are those who wait for his help.
Isaiah 30:18

The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
Psalm 103:8

But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:16

But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.
2 Peter 3:8

So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:42

But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
Matthew 24:13

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
Revelation 3:11

“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
Joel 2:13

The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28

May the Lord bless you

and protect you.
May the Lord smile on you

and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor

and give you his peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.
2 Thessalonians 3:16

For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life

and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil

and your lips from telling lies.
Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
Psalm 4:8

You will keep in perfect peace

all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Isaiah 26:3

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Colossians 3:15

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:13

May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love.
Jude 1:2

Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:32

And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:18

Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Psalm 34:14

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Ephesians 4:3

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
James 3:17

Those who love your instructions have great peace

and do not stumble.
Psalm 119:165

Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.
Psalm 46:10

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9

So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6

How beautiful on the mountains

are the feet of the messenger who brings good news,
the good news of peace and salvation,
the news that the God of Israel reigns!
Isaiah 52:7

Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11

The Lord gives his people strength.
The Lord blesses them with peace.
Psalm 29:11

Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
Romans 5:1

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:11

“For the mountains may move

and the hills disappear,
but even then my faithful love for you will remain.
My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”
says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10

Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.
Luke 2:14

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Proverbs 3:1-2

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
John 20:21

Now may the God of peace—

who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—

may he equip you with all you need

for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21

Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Proverbs 12:20

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
Romans 1:7b

Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:34

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
Romans 16:20

The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
Acts 9:31

On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.
Acts 2:1-2

Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.
Acts 2:3-4

After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:31

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Acts 1:8

But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.
John 14:26

“As I began to speak,” Peter continued, “the Holy Spirit fell on them, just as he fell on us at the beginning.”
Acts 11:15

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you.
John 14:16

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
Acts 2:38

Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today.
Acts 2:33

Until at last the Spirit is poured out

on us from heaven.
Then the wilderness will become a fertile field,
and the fertile field will yield bountiful crops.
Isaiah 32:15

Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:10

That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.
John 15:18

What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man.
Luke 6:22

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?
Romans 8:35

God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.
Matthew 5:11

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 5:44

“Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News, will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and property—along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life.”
Mark 10:29-30

My future is in your hands.
Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.
Psalm 31:15

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Romans 12:14

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8

I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’

Acts 22:7

Even when I walk

through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff

protect and comfort me.
Psalm 23:4

Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3

But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
Luke 14:28

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11

We can make our plans,
but the Lord determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9

May he grant your heart’s desires

and make all your plans succeed.
Psalm 20:4

Plans go wrong for lack of advice;
many advisers bring success.
Proverbs 15:22

You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
Psalm 143:8

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord.
“And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”
Isaiah 55:8

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23:4

Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
so that we may grow in wisdom.
Psalm 90:12

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher,
and he gives the farmer great wisdom.
Isaiah 28:29

For just as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so my ways are higher than your ways

and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:9

But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets.
1 Corinthians 2:10

Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything

until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
Amos 3:7

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.
Proverbs 3:31-32

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
Matthew 19:21

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
Philippians 4:12

Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
Proverbs 31:9

Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!
Proverbs 14:23

Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
2 Corinthians 6:10

This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.
Zechariah 7:9-10

The Lord makes some poor and others rich;
he brings some down and lifts others up.
1 Samuel 2:7

Just as the rich rule the poor,
so the borrower is servant to the lender.
Proverbs 22:7

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
Luke 3:11

Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?
Romans 8:35

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles.
Psalm 34:6

First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
Proverbs 30:8

If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released,
that the blind will see,
that the oppressed will be set free.
Luke 4:18

For I assisted the poor in their need

and the orphans who required help.
I helped those without hope, and they blessed me.
And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy.
Job 29:12-13

Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22

The rich can pay a ransom for their lives,
but the poor won’t even get threatened.
Proverbs 13:8

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted

and to proclaim that captives will be released

and prisoners will be freed.
Isaiah 61:1

O Lord, I will honor and praise your name,
for you are my God.
You do such wonderful things!
You planned them long ago,
and now you have accomplished them.
Isaiah 25:1

Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 150:6

Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
Psalm 63:3-4

The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
Psalm 28:7

Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Psalm 103:1

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
Psalm 9:1

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
Acts 16:25

Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.
Psalm 145:3

Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—

my Savior and my God!
Psalm 42:11

You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body

and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
Psalm 139:13-14

That is why I can never stop praising you;
I declare your glory all day long.
Psalm 71:8

I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
Psalm 34:1

And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang:
“Blessing and honor and glory and power

belong to the one sitting on the throne

and to the Lamb forever and ever.”
Revelation 5:13

Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.
Colossians 3:16

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.
Let the whole world know what he has done.
Psalm 105:1

I will exalt you, my God and King,
and praise your name forever and ever.
Psalm 145:1

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8

For the Scriptures say,
“‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord,
‘every knee will bend to me,
and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’”
Romans 14:11

O Lord, if you heal me, I will be truly healed;
if you save me, I will be truly saved.
My praises are for you alone!
Jeremiah 17:14

In that wonderful day you will sing:
“Thank the Lord! Praise his name!
Tell the nations what he has done.
Let them know how mighty he is!”
Isaiah 12:4

I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.
Psalm 108:3

They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Acts 2:46-47

I praise God for what he has promised.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
Psalm 56:4

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.
Ephesians 1:3

For I cried out to him for help,
praising him as I spoke.
Psalm 66:17

As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!
Psalm 119:7

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you

and revealed to us what the king demanded.
Daniel 2:23

Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.
He said,
“I came naked from my mother’s womb,
and I will be naked when I leave.
The Lord gave me what I had,
and the Lord has taken it away.
Praise the name of the Lord!”
Job 1:20-21

And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
James 3:10

The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
Luke 2:20

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.
1 John 5:14

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Colossians 4:2

I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Mark 11:24

In those days when you pray, I will listen.
Jeremiah 29:12

Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.
Romans 12:12

The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18

Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.
Jeremiah 33:3

When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
Matthew 6:7

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.
Acts 16:25

For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.
Matthew 18:20

So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
Hebrews 4:16

But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 18:6

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for.
1 John 5:15

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
James 5:16

But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6

You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.
John 15:16

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.
1 Peter 4:7

For I cried out to him for help,
praising him as I spoke.
Psalm 66:17

They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
Acts 1:14

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father.
John 14:13

But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Luke 6:27-28

You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.
James 4:2

You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.
Matthew 21:22

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.
Romans 8:26

Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
Psalm 5:3

But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
Psalm 42:8

Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.
3 John 1:2

Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
Psalm 143:1

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!
Matthew 26:41

In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
Psalm 118:5

For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.
Philippians 1:19

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face

against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12

So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.
Ezra 8:23

May the words of my mouth

and the meditation of my heart

be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15

Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.
May your Kingdom come soon.
May your will be done on earth,
as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:9-10

So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.
Luke 11:13

In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles.
Psalm 34:6

But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.
Mark 11:25

But everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Acts 2:21

When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before!
Job 42:10

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
Acts 12:5

After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.
Acts 4:31

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Matthew 5:44

Go back to Hezekiah, the leader of my people. Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.’

2 Kings 20:5

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors,
for you have given me wisdom and strength.
You have told me what we asked of you

and revealed to us what the king demanded.
Daniel 2:23

Father, I want these whom you have given me to be with me where I am. Then they can see all the glory you gave me because you loved me even before the world began!
John 17:24

I have revealed you to them, and I will continue to do so. Then your love for me will be in them, and I will be in them.
John 17:26

Arise, O Lord!
Punish the wicked, O God!
Do not ignore the helpless!
Psalm 10:12

So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.
Acts 13:3

And forgive us our sins,
as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
Matthew 6:12

And don’t let us yield to temptation,
but rescue us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.
Acts 2:42

Hear my prayer, O Lord!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—

a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
Psalm 39:12

One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.”
Acts 13:2

Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. They all ate as much as they wanted, and afterward, the disciples picked up twelve baskets of leftovers!
Luke 9:16-17

In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
1 Peter 3:7

Give us today the food we need.
Matthew 6:11

I will strengthen Judah and save Israel;
I will restore them because of my compassion.
It will be as though I had never rejected them,
for I am the Lord their God, who will hear their cries.
Zechariah 10:6

One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
Luke 3:21-22

Pride leads to disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2

All who fear the Lord will hate evil.
Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance,
corruption and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13

Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:16

Pride ends in humiliation,
while humility brings honor.
Proverbs 29:23

As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.” When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.
2 Corinthians 10:17-18

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7

Haughtiness goes before destruction;
humility precedes honor.
Proverbs 18:12

And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
Mark 7:20-23

For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
1 John 2:16

God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
1 Timothy 6:17

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud.
Daniel 4:37

Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.
James 1:9-10

If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
Jeremiah 29:11

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
Hebrews 10:23

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31

When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2

God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
1 Thessalonians 5:24

In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.
1 Peter 5:10

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
2 Peter 3:9

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”
John 11:25-26

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
2 Corinthians 7:1

Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
Revelation 3:20

God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Numbers 23:19

All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine.
Revelation 3:5

I have placed my rainbow in the clouds. It is the sign of my covenant with you and with all the earth.
Genesis 9:13

And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
2 Peter 1:4

Soon I will die, going the way of everything on earth. Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!
Joshua 23:14

For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16

Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
1 John 3:2-3

Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8

But the Scriptures declare that we are all prisoners of sin, so we receive God’s promise of freedom only by believing in Jesus Christ.
Galatians 3:22

That is why he is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.
Hebrews 9:15

But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Then I will let you stay in this land that I gave to your ancestors to keep forever.
Jeremiah 7:5-7

Yes, I am confirming my covenant with you. Never again will floodwaters kill all living creatures; never again will a flood destroy the earth.
Genesis 9:11

But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises.
Hebrews 8:6

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.
Ecclesiastes 5:4

But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:2

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
2 Peter 1:20-21

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.
1 John 4:1

Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything

until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
Amos 3:7

Go back to Hezekiah, the leader of my people. Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.’

2 Kings 20:5

Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.
Matthew 7:15

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12

As soon as they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in other tongues and prophesied.
Acts 19:5-6

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
1 John 4:4

So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.
Ephesians 2:19-20

All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).
Isaiah 7:14

But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 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 3:21-22

Rejoice, O people of Zion!
Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem!
Look, your king is coming to you.
He is righteous and victorious,
yet he is humble, riding on a donkey—

riding on a donkey’s colt.
Zechariah 9:9

But you may wonder, ‘How will we know whether or not a prophecy is from the Lord?’ If the prophet speaks in the Lord’s name but his prediction does not happen or come true, you will know that the Lord did not give that message. That prophet has spoken without my authority and need not be feared.
Deuteronomy 18:21-22

All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet:
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child!
She will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel,
which means ‘God is with us.’”
Matthew 1:22-23

Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
Matthew 5:17

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
are only a small village among all the people of Judah.
Yet a ruler of Israel,
whose origins are in the distant past,
will come from you on my behalf.
Micah 5:2

Then I heard the Lord asking, “Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?”
I said, “Here I am. Send me.”
Isaiah 6:8

Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Ephesians 6:11

For you are my hiding place;
you protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory.
Psalm 32:7

God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:6

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

But in that coming day

no weapon turned against you will succeed.
You will silence every voice

raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord;
their vindication will come from me.
I, the Lord, have spoken!
Isaiah 54:17

You have given me your shield of victory.
Your right hand supports me;
your help has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet

to keep them from slipping.
Psalm 18:35-36

Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
Psalm 16:1

The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.
Exodus 14:14

The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
Psalm 118:6

You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.
Psalm 119:114

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

I will be your God throughout your lifetime—

until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you.
Isaiah 46:4

God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
Psalm 18:30

But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress.
Psalm 59:16

Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23

What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Romans 8:31

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
Psalm 3:3

I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
Psalm 16:8

He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Psalm 91:4

It is better to take refuge in the Lord

than to trust in people.
Psalm 118:8

Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
Matthew 26:53

Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Proverbs 30:5

The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10

For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?
2 Samuel 22:32

Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17

The Lord is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.
Nahum 1:7

But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
Psalm 34:22

Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
2 Timothy 4:18

He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:2

God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
2 Samuel 22:31

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12

He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:8

They will never again be hungry or thirsty;
they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun.
For the Lamb on the throne

will be their Shepherd.
He will lead them to springs of life-giving water.
And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.
Revelation 7:16-17

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Ephesians 6:13

And don’t let us yield to temptation,
but rescue us from the evil one.
Matthew 6:13

The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:7

God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
1 Corinthians 3:17

It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13:6-7

He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken.
Psalm 62:6

“All right, you may test him,” the Lord said to Satan. “Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.” So Satan left the Lord’s presence.
Job 1:12

The Lord protects the foreigners among us.
He cares for the orphans and widows,
but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9

For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:11-12

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Revelation 3:19

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12

When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God’s written law. And the Jews, who do have God’s law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it.
Romans 2:12

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11

Suppose you sin by violating one of the Lord’s commands. Even if you are unaware of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for your sin.
Leviticus 5:17

But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.
Luke 12:48

Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you!
Ezekiel 18:30b

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
1 John 4:18

But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
Job 5:17

You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11

Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:16

Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
Deuteronomy 8:5

Walk with the wise and become wise;
associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:20

Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.
Luke 13:3

But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.
James 5:12

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Romans 8:1-2

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
2 Timothy 4:2

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
2 Peter 2:9

God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
Psalm 68:6

The Lord protects the foreigners among us.
He cares for the orphans and widows,
but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9

But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:15

So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven—except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven.
Matthew 12:31

Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
2 Corinthians 7:1

And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
Mark 7:20-23

Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10

Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin.
Psalm 51:1-2

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
1 John 1:9

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
James 4:8

You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.
John 15:3

Wash yourselves and be clean!
Get your sins out of my sight.
Give up your evil ways.
Isaiah 1:16

But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7

Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
1 John 3:2-3

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
Ephesians 5:25-26

He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Titus 2:14

What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 22:16

Just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our consciences from sinful deeds so that we can worship the living God. For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins.
Hebrews 9:14

Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.
Daniel 12:10

And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 3:21

The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.
Hebrews 1:3

“Come now, let’s settle this,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
I will make them as white as snow.
Though they are red like crimson,
I will make them as white as wool.”
Isaiah 1:18

You have tested us, O God;
you have purified us like silver.
Psalm 66:10

“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Joshua 24:23

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
2 Corinthians 5:17

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
John 3:3

For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.
1 Peter 1:23

For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
1 John 5:4

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation.
1 Peter 1:3

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Philippians 1:6

Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.
John 3:6

He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5

Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.”
John 3:5

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7

Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment.
1 Peter 2:2

I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
Mark 11:24

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24

You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
John 16:24

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:8

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Luke 6:38

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
James 1:5

I lift my hands to you in prayer.
I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.
Psalm 143:6

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.
2 Corinthians 4:16

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received!
Matthew 10:8

But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.
1 John 2:27

Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else?
Romans 8:32

And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6

So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.
John 4:14

We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him.
Acts 5:32

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:3

And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Romans 5:5

I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.
Ephesians 1:18

Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life.
Ecclesiastes 5:18

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and I will give you the tablets of stone on which I have inscribed the instructions and commands so you can teach the people.”
Exodus 24:12

But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you.
John 16:7

For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:19

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:13

If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
Matthew 18:15

Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
Acts 3:19

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14

For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son.
Romans 5:10

This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4:10

Help us, O God of our salvation!
Help us for the glory of your name.
Save us and forgive our sins

for the honor of your name.
Psalm 79:9

He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.
1 John 2:2

For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears.
He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.
Zephaniah 3:17

I love you, Lord;
you are my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
Psalm 18:1-2

He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Titus 2:14

So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.
Galatians 5:1

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
Psalm 34:17-18

I have swept away your sins like a cloud.
I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist.
Oh, return to me,
for I have paid the price to set you free.
Isaiah 44:22

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
John 8:36

I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation

and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding

or a bride with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10

So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Romans 8:1-2

The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Psalm 34:19

I will shout for joy and sing your praises,
for you have ransomed me.
Psalm 71:23

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
for the Lord has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted

and to proclaim that captives will be released

and prisoners will be freed.
Isaiah 61:1

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of his godly people

and rescues them from the power of the wicked.
Psalm 97:10

But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.
Romans 6:22

Help us, O God of our salvation!
Help us for the glory of your name.
Save us and forgive our sins

for the honor of your name.
Psalm 79:9

My future is in your hands.
Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.
Psalm 31:15

O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.
Psalm 31:1

Rescue me, O Lord, from liars

and from all deceitful people.
Psalm 120:2

A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?
She is more precious than rubies.
Proverbs 31:10

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.
Ecclesiastes 4:10

In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.
2 Peter 1:5-7

You are altogether beautiful, my darling,
beautiful in every way.
Song of songs 4:7

For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
Ephesians 5:25-26

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.
Ecclesiastes 4:9

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.
Colossians 3:18-19

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.
1 Thessalonians 3:12

Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18

Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
Proverbs 19:14

But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband.
1 Corinthians 7:2

As iron sharpens iron,
so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10

A friend is always loyal,
and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Proverbs 17:17

But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.
1 Timothy 5:8

For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church.
Ephesians 5:22-23

Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1

In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself.
Ephesians 5:28

So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Ephesians 5:33

You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3

Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9

O Lord, I will honor and praise your name,
for you are my God.
You do such wonderful things!
You planned them long ago,
and now you have accomplished them.
Isaiah 25:1

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.
Lamentations 3:22-23

Loyalty makes a person attractive.
It is better to be poor than dishonest.
Proverbs 19:22

He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
Psalm 121:3

Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Psalm 55:22

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
1 Corinthians 10:13

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:8

The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18

The Lord will work out his plans for my life—

for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalm 138:8

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34

The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

Matthew 25:21

But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress.
Psalm 59:16

Honesty guides good people;
dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
Proverbs 11:3

But the love of the Lord remains forever

with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children

of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments!
Psalm 103:17-18

A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13

But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love.
Psalm 33:18

You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
John 16:24

God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.
1 Thessalonians 5:24

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
James 1:17

“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”
Revelation 1:8

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
Psalm 86:5

But Lord, you remain the same forever!
Your throne continues from generation to generation.
Lamentations 5:19

For the Lord loves justice,
and he will never abandon the godly.
He will keep them safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will die.
Psalm 37:28

For he satisfies the thirsty

and fills the hungry with good things.
Psalm 107:9

God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:1

Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
Hebrews 10:23

I will be your God throughout your lifetime—

until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you.
Isaiah 46:4

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.
Deuteronomy 31:6

You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.
Matthew 21:22

The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
2 Chronicles 15:2b

You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of his godly people

and rescues them from the power of the wicked.
Psalm 97:10

Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!
Proverbs 14:23

As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
Romans 10:11

Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalm 9:10

For the word of the Lord holds true,
and we can trust everything he does.
Psalm 33:4

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Hebrews 13:8

For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?
Psalm 18:31

I cried out, “I am slipping!”
but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
Psalm 94:18

Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
Proverbs 4:25

As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.” When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.
2 Corinthians 10:17-18

Therefore, tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!’

Ezekiel 12:28

“For the mountains may move

and the hills disappear,
but even then my faithful love for you will remain.
My covenant of blessing will never be broken,”
says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
Isaiah 54:10

The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.
Psalm 145:17

First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.
Proverbs 30:8

He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Psalm 91:4

Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
Psalm 143:1

God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9

The grass withers and the flowers fade,
but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8

It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Isaiah 55:11

Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.
Psalm 33:22

Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Matthew 24:35

Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Psalm 40:11

He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:2

Soon I will die, going the way of everything on earth. Deep in your hearts you know that every promise of the Lord your God has come true. Not a single one has failed!
Joshua 23:14

No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
John 14:18

The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
Proverbs 10:29

“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief,
but tear your hearts instead.”
Return to the Lord your God,
for he is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
He is eager to relent and not punish.
Joel 2:13

Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
Zechariah 1:3b

He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
Psalm 33:5

Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4

This is a trustworthy saying:
If we die with him,
we will also live with him.
2 Timothy 2:11

You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19

For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?
2 Samuel 22:32

The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever.
Psalm 119:160

May the Lord our God be with us as he was with our ancestors; may he never leave us or abandon us.
1 Kings 8:57

The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
Proverbs 12:22

Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
Psalm 86:11

I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.
Matthew 5:18

Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything

until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
Amos 3:7

God is not a man, so he does not lie.
He is not human, so he does not change his mind.
Has he ever spoken and failed to act?
Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Numbers 23:19

An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 14:5

For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
Psalm 57:10

He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect.
Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
how just and upright he is!
Deuteronomy 32:4

When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.
Ecclesiastes 5:4

Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
Matthew 5:37

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.
Psalm 62:1

In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.
Psalm 4:8

This is what the Lord says:
“Stop at the crossroads and look around.
Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.
Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.
But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’”
Jeremiah 6:16

The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
Psalm 23:1-2

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
Psalm 91:1-2

So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world.
Hebrews 4:9-10

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.
Matthew 11:29-30

Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8

So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall.
Hebrews 4:11

The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.
1 Peter 4:7

Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen and donkeys and other livestock, and any foreigners living among you. All your male and female servants must rest as you do.
Deuteronomy 5:12-14

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?”
John 11:25-26

But the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Look, this is where they laid his body.”
Mark 16:6

He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.
Luke 24:6-7

For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.
1 Thessalonians 4:14

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.”
Matthew 28:5-6

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation.
1 Peter 1:3

Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15

I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4

So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man.
1 Corinthians 15:21

Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.
Romans 6:5-6

Now may the God of peace—

who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great Shepherd of the sheep,
and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—

may he equip you with all you need

for doing his will.
May he produce in you,
through the power of Jesus Christ,
every good thing that is pleasing to him.
All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21

I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death.
Philippians 3:10

“Listen,” he said, “we’re going up to Jerusalem, where the Son of Man will be betrayed to the leading priests and the teachers of religious law. They will sentence him to die. Then they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, flogged with a whip, and crucified. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.”
Matthew 20:18-19

Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed— for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead.
John 20:8-9

I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God’s throne. And the books were opened, including the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to what they had done, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and death and the grave gave up their dead. And all were judged according to their deeds.
Revelation 20:12-13

And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 3:21

Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. For them the second death holds no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him a thousand years.
Revelation 20:6

But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.
Acts 26:22-23

When God raised up his servant, Jesus, he sent him first to you people of Israel, to bless you by turning each of you back from your sinful ways.
Acts 3:26

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24

He will judge everyone according to what they have done.
Romans 2:6

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
1 Corinthians 15:58

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9

The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

Matthew 25:21

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
Proverbs 3:3-4

Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 18:16

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.
James 1:12

That is what the Scriptures mean when they say,
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard,
and no mind has imagined

what God has prepared

for those who love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9

When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.
Matthew 6:2

Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.
Deuteronomy 5:33

True humility and fear of the Lord

lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 22:4

I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Philippians 3:14

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Luke 6:38

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7

And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
Luke 6:33

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
Hebrews 11:6

But from there you will search again for the Lord your God. And if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.
Deuteronomy 4:29

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6

But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.
Matthew 19:30

Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last.
Proverbs 11:18

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.
1 Peter 5:6

Do what is good and run from evil

so that you may live!
Then the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will be your helper,
just as you have claimed.
Amos 5:14

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
James 4:10

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23

Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.
Revelation 22:12

The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,
and desperately wicked.
Who really knows how bad it is?
But I, the Lord, search all hearts

and examine secret motives.
I give all people their due rewards,
according to what their actions deserve.
Jeremiah 17:9-10

But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!
John 15:7

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
2 Corinthians 4:17

Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.
2 John 1:8

Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
2 Corinthians 6:10

All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.
1 Corinthians 9:25

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
Revelation 3:11

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
John 15:5

Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
Proverbs 12:24

So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:10-11

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.
Hebrews 11:11

Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.
Revelation 3:21

And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
2 Peter 1:4

What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,
whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.
Psalm 33:12

But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:3-4

But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Matthew 6:17-18

But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Then I will let you stay in this land that I gave to your ancestors to keep forever.
Jeremiah 7:5-7

And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.
Matthew 6:16

Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love

will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs 21:21

He will judge everyone according to what they have done.
Romans 2:6

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:11

For the Lord loves justice,
and he will never abandon the godly.
He will keep them safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will die.
Psalm 37:28

Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.
Galatians 6:7

People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart.
Proverbs 21:2

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
Matthew 6:33

Such people will not be overcome by evil.
Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
Psalm 112:6

The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just

than when we offer him sacrifices.
Proverbs 21:3

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right;
his ears are open to their cries for help.
Psalm 34:15

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats.
1 Peter 3:14

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9

See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8

For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God.
Titus 2:11-12

And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:18

Oh, the joys of those who do not

follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
Psalm 1:1

Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
Proverbs 10:2

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Psalm 37:5-6

Evil people get rich for the moment,
but the reward of the godly will last.
Proverbs 11:18

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:6

And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
Luke 6:33

I have tried hard to find you—

don’t let me wander from your commands.
Psalm 119:10

Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God

and only later counting the cost.
Proverbs 20:25

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
James 4:8

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
James 5:16

The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Psalm 34:19

But in that coming day

no weapon turned against you will succeed.
You will silence every voice

raised up to accuse you.
These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord;
their vindication will come from me.
I, the Lord, have spoken!
Isaiah 54:17

Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless,
and see that they get justice.
Proverbs 31:9

Learn to do good.
Seek justice.
Help the oppressed.
Defend the cause of orphans.
Fight for the rights of widows.
Isaiah 1:17

Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
Psalm 55:22

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
an endless river of righteous living.
Amos 5:24

You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.
Romans 2:1

This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”
Romans 1:17

Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139:23-24

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
Proverbs 2:9

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:10

Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34

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.
Micah 6:8

No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11

The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face

against those who do evil.
1 Peter 3:12

Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.
Proverbs 16:8

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14

For the Lord is our judge,
our lawgiver, and our king.
He will care for us and save us.
Isaiah 33:22

With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9

It is better to be godly and have little

than to be evil and rich.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered,
but the Lord takes care of the godly.
Psalm 37:16-17

But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. 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 3:21-22

The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:32

There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
Proverbs 14:12

For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.
Romans 10:4

I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation

and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding

or a bride with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10

Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
Matthew 9:13

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
Hebrews 6:10

O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.
Psalm 31:1

He personally carried our sins

in his body on the cross

so that we can be dead to sin

and live for what is right.
By his wounds

you are healed.
1 Peter 2:24

This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.
Zechariah 7:9-10

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12

You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:14

He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
Psalm 33:5

The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.
Psalm 145:17

Direct your children onto the right path,
and when they are older, they will not leave it.
Proverbs 22:6

So the Lord must wait for you to come to him

so he can show you his love and compassion.
For the Lord is a faithful God.
Blessed are those who wait for his help.
Isaiah 30:18

The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
Psalm 25:8-9

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.”
Acts 10:34-35

Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God.
Romans 6:13

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.
Proverbs 3:31-32

Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Psalm 119:1

But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.
Malachi 4:2

Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
Psalm 143:1

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
Proverbs 2:7

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.
Romans 3:20

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
Romans 5:1

But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.
Luke 12:48

The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:6

Riches won’t help on the day of judgment,
but right living can save you from death.
Proverbs 11:4

Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.
Romans 5:19

We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7

For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
2 Corinthians 9:10

I will teach you wisdom’s ways

and lead you in straight paths.
Proverbs 4:11

I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
Ezekiel 18:32

Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Psalm 82:3

Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
Proverbs 4:25

In the night I search for you;
in the morning I earnestly seek you.
For only when you come to judge the earth

will people learn what is right.
Isaiah 26:9

Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;
our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
Isaiah 26:8

Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
1 Corinthians 15:34

The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20

The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down.
The Lord loves the godly.
Psalm 146:8

The wicked borrow and never repay,
but the godly are generous givers.
Psalm 37:21

God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
James 4:12

Let the wicked change their ways

and banish the very thought of doing wrong.
Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them.
Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
Isaiah 55:7

Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4

Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
1 John 3:4

He guards the paths of the just

and protects those who are faithful to him.
Proverbs 2:8

Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.
Proverbs 4:27

I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Galatians 2:21

You and I are Jews by birth, not ‘sinners’ like the Gentiles. Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because we have obeyed the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by obeying the law.
Galatians 2:15-16

The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28

But he knows where I am going.
And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.
For I have stayed on God’s paths;
I have followed his ways and not turned aside.
Job 23:10-11

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial.
1 Corinthians 10:23

He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8

If you will listen carefully to the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.
Exodus 15:26

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honor the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and he is able to humble the proud.
Daniel 4:37

Rejoice, O people of Zion!
Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem!
Look, your king is coming to you.
He is righteous and victorious,
yet he is humble, riding on a donkey—

riding on a donkey’s colt.
Zechariah 9:9

We cannot imagine the power of the Almighty;
but even though he is just and righteous,
he does not destroy us.
Job 37:23

For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.
Psalm 5:12

He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect.
Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
how just and upright he is!
Deuteronomy 32:4

For we will be counted as righteous when we obey all the commands the Lord our God has given us.
Deuteronomy 6:25

Let those who are wise understand these things.
Let those with discernment listen carefully.
The paths of the Lord are true and right,
and righteous people live by walking in them.
But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.
Hosea 14:9

For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9

For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.
Galatians 5:4