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Hear, for I will speak noble things,
    and from my lips will come what is right,(A)

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Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
    I open my lips to speak what is right.

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28 Now when Jesus had finished saying these words, the crowds were astounded at his teaching,(A) 29 for he taught them as one having authority and not as their scribes.

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28 When Jesus had finished saying these things,(A) the crowds were amazed at his teaching,(B) 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

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26 the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints.(A)

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26 the mystery(A) that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.

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The True Wisdom of God

Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are being destroyed.(A) But we speak God’s wisdom, a hidden mystery, which God decreed before the ages for our glory

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God’s Wisdom Revealed by the Spirit

We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature,(A) but not the wisdom of this age(B) or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.(C) No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery(D) that has been hidden(E) and that God destined for our glory before time began.

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35 This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet:[a]

“I will open my mouth to speak in parables;
    I will proclaim what has been hidden since the foundation.”[b](A)

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  1. 13.35 Other ancient authorities read the prophet Isaiah
  2. 13.35 Other ancient authorities add of the world

35 So was fulfilled(A) what was spoken through the prophet:

“I will open my mouth in parables,
    I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.”[a](B)

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  1. Matthew 13:35 Psalm 78:2

And he began to speak and taught them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.(B)

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.(C)

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.(D)

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.(E)

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(F)

11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[a] on my account.(G) 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(H)

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  1. 5.11 Other ancient authorities lack falsely

and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(C)
Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(D)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(E)
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(F)
Blessed are the pure in heart,(G)
    for they will see God.(H)
Blessed are the peacemakers,(I)
    for they will be called children of God.(J)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(K)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(L)

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(M) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(N) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(O) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(P)

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16 My soul will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.

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16 my inmost being will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.(A)

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20 Have I not written for you thirty[a] sayings
    of admonition and knowledge,(A)
21 to show you what is right and true,
    so that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?(B)

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  1. 22.20 Cn: Heb in the past or noble

20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
    sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(A)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

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20 My child, be attentive to my words;
    incline your ear to my sayings.
21 Do not let them escape from your sight;
    keep them within your heart.(A)
22 For they are life to those who find them
    and healing to all their flesh.(B)

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20 My son,(A) pay attention to what I say;
    turn your ear to my words.(B)
21 Do not let them out of your sight,(C)
    keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.(D)

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for I give you good precepts:
    do not forsake my teaching.

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I give you sound learning,
    so do not forsake my teaching.

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For the Lord gives wisdom;
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;(A)
he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
    he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,(B)

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For the Lord gives wisdom;(A)
    from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.(B)
He holds success in store for the upright,
    he is a shield(C) to those whose walk is blameless,(D)

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My mouth shall speak wisdom;
    the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.(A)

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My mouth will speak words of wisdom;(A)
    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.(B)

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The law of the Lord is perfect,
    reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
    making wise the simple;(A)
the precepts of the Lord are right,
    rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
    enlightening the eyes;(B)
the fear of the Lord is pure,
    enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
    and righteous altogether.(C)
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
    even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
    and drippings of the honeycomb.(D)

11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.(E)

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The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
    refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
    making wise the simple.(E)
The precepts of the Lord are right,(F)
    giving joy(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
    giving light to the eyes.(H)
The fear of the Lord(I) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.(J)

10 They are more precious than gold,(K)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,(L)
    than honey from the honeycomb.(M)
11 By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

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