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Simple
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The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; Butthe simple pass on, and suffer for it.
The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
Jehovah preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me.
Wisdom hath builded her house; She hath hewn out her seven pillars: — read the full passage →
And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. — read the full passage →
He that rebuketh a man shall afterward find more favor Than he that flattereth with the tongue.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. — read the full passage →
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; — read the full passage →
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none that doeth good.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful: — read the full passage →
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →
But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? — read the full passage →
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. — read the full passage →
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: — read the full passage →
For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding. — read the full passage →
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know it.
The eyes of Jehovah preservehim that hathknowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
A scoffer seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not; But knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding. — read the full passage →
My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not. — read the full passage →
And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. — read the full passage →
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →
And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who shall do all my will.
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. — read the full passage →
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my grain and my goods. — read the full passage →
But he, desiring to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor? — read the full passage →
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. — read the full passage →
Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah. — read the full passage →
Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; — read the full passage →
Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! — read the full passage →
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease. — read the full passage →
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment. — read the full passage →
Let not kindness and truth forsake thee: Bind them about thy neck; Write them upon the tablet of thy heart: — read the full passage →
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah. — read the full passage →
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →
And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. — read the full passage →
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: — read the full passage →
and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.
Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. — read the full passage →
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →
proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord; — read the full passage →
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →
And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up. — read the full passage →
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
They that forsake the law praise the wicked; But such as keep the law contend with them. — read the full passage →
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.
For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed. — read the full passage →
For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. — read the full passage →
But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you. — read the full passage →
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: — read the full passage →
Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: — read the full passage →
By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? — read the full passage →
O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
And I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, A young man void of understanding,
I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: — read the full passage →
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