Keeping A Confidence

A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord.

Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth–el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. — read the full passage →

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. — read the full passage →

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. — read the full passage →

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. — read the full passage →

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. — read the full passage →

For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. — read the full passage →

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. — read the full passage →

The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. — read the full passage →

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

And the sons of the prophets that were at Beth–el came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. — read the full passage →

And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, The Lord be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. And he arose and departed: and Jonathan went into the city.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. — read the full passage →

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. — read the full passage →

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.

Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves by the green trees upon the high hills.