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2 Corinthians 9:7:
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
(NIV)
Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, 'prompt to do it') giver [whose heart is in his giving]. [Prov. 22:9.](AMP)
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
(KJV)
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1 Peter 5:5:
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.'
(NIV)
Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)--[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)--[and He opposes, frustrates, and defeats them], but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble. [Prov. 3:34.](AMP)
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
(KJV)
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Matthew 25:40:
'The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.''
(NIV)
And the King will reply to them, Truly I tell you, in so far as you did it for one of the least [in the estimation of men] of these My brethren, you did it for Me. [Prov. 19:17.](AMP)
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
(KJV)
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Revelation 3:14:
'To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation.'
(NIV)
And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the trusty and faithful and true Witness, the Origin and Beginning and Author of God's creation: [Isa. 55:4; Prov. 8:22.](AMP)
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
(KJV)
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Romans 13:1:
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
(NIV)
LET EVERY person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those that exist do so by God's appointment. [Prov. 8:15.](AMP)
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
(KJV)
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Romans 12:17:
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
(NIV)
Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone. [Prov. 20:22.](AMP)
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
(KJV)
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Exodus 20:16:
'You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.'
(NIV)
You shall not witness falsely against your neighbor. [Exod. 23:1; Prov. 19:9; 24:28.](AMP)
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
(KJV)
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Proverbs 31:10:
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
(NIV)
A capable, intelligent, and virtuous woman--who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls. [Prov. 12:4; 18:22; 19:14.](AMP)
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
(KJV)
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James 4:6:
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.'
(NIV)
But He gives us more and more grace (power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it). [Prov. 3:34.](AMP)
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
(KJV)
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Proverbs 15:1:
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(NIV)
A SOFT answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. [Prov. 25:15.](AMP)
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
(KJV)
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Psalms 111:10:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
(NIV)
The reverent fear and worship of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and skill [the preceding and the first essential, the prerequisite and the alphabet]; a good understanding, wisdom, and meaning have all those who do [the will of the Lord]. Their praise of Him endures forever. [Job. 28:28; Prov. 1:7; Matt. 22:37, 38; Rev. 14:7.](AMP)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
(KJV)
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Proverbs 13:24:
Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are careful to discipline them.
(NIV)
He who spares his rod [of discipline] hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines diligently and punishes him early. [Prov. 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17.](AMP)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
(KJV)
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Exodus 20:14:
'You shall not commit adultery.'
(NIV)
You shall not commit adultery. [Prov. 6:25, 26; Matt. 5:28; Rom. 1:24; Eph. 5:3.](AMP)
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
(KJV)
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Psalms 119:105:
Nun. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
(NIV)
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. [Prov. 6:23.](AMP)
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
(KJV)
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1 Peter 4:8:
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
(NIV)
Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregards the offenses of others]. [Prov. 10:12.](AMP)
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
(KJV)
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Exodus 20:15:
'You shall not steal.'
(NIV)
You shall not steal. [Prov. 11:1; 16:8; 21:6; 22:16; Jer. 17:11; Mal. 3:8.](AMP)
Thou shalt not steal.
(KJV)
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John 1:18:
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
(NIV)
No man has ever seen God at any time; the only unique Son, or the only begotten God, Who is in the bosom [in the intimate presence] of the Father, He has declared Him [He has revealed Him and brought Him out where He can be seen; He has interpreted Him and He has made Him known]. [Prov. 8:30.](AMP)
No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
(KJV)
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Matthew 5:44:
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
(NIV)
But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov. 25:21, 22.](AMP)
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
(KJV)
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Colossians 1:17:
He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
(NIV)
And He Himself existed before all things, and in Him all things consist (cohere, are held together). [Prov. 8:22-31.](AMP)
And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
(KJV)
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Proverbs 16:9:
In their hearts human beings plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
(NIV)
A man's mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure. [Ps. 37:23; Prov. 20:24; Jer. 10:23.](AMP)
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
(KJV)
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Proverbs 17:22:
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
(NIV)
A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. [Prov. 12:25; 15:13, 15.](AMP)
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
(KJV)
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Ephesians 5:18:
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit
(NIV)
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but ever be filled and stimulated with the [Holy] Spirit. [Prov. 23:20.](AMP)
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
(KJV)
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