1 Peter 3:9-11
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9 (A)not returning evil for evil or (B)insult for insult, but giving a (C)blessing instead; for (D)you were called for the very purpose that you would (E)inherit a blessing. 10 For,
“(F)The one who desires life, to love and see good days,
Must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.
11 (G)He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.
3 John 2
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2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
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Proverbs 17:21-23
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21 He who (A)fathers a fool does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.
22 A (B)joyful heart [a]is good medicine,
But a broken spirit (C)dries up the bones.
23 A wicked person accepts a (D)bribe [b]from an inside pocket
To (E)pervert the ways of justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:22 Lit causes good healing
- Proverbs 17:23 Lit a fold in a robe; i.e., secretly
Proverbs 3:1-3
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The Rewards of Wisdom
3 My son, (A)do not forget my [a]teaching,
But have your heart (B)comply with my commandments;
2 For (C)length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let (D)kindness and truth leave you;
(E)Bind them around your neck,
(F)Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:1 Or law
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