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Colossians 3:15-17
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Colossians 3:15-17
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15 Let the peace of Christ(A) rule in your hearts, since as members of one body(B) you were called to peace.(C) And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ(D) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(E) through psalms,(F) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(G) 17 And whatever you do,(H) whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks(I) to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:15-17
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Colossians 3:15-17
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15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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Proverbs 17:17
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Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for a time of adversity.(A)
Proverbs 17:17
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Proverbs 17:17
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17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
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Proverbs 18:1
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Proverbs 18:1
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18 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends
and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
Proverbs 18:1
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Proverbs 18:1
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18 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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Proverbs 18:24
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Proverbs 18:24
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24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.(A)
Proverbs 18:24
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Proverbs 18:24
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24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)
Proverbs 27:5-6
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Proverbs 27:5-6
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5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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Proverbs 27:9
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Perfume(A) and incense bring joy to the heart,
and the pleasantness of a friend
springs from their heartfelt advice.
Proverbs 27:9
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Proverbs 27:9
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9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
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