Proverbs 30:8
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8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying;
give me neither poverty nor riches;
feed me with the food that I need,(A)
1 Timothy 6:6-8
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6 Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment,(A) 7 for we brought nothing into the world, so that[a] we can take nothing out of it, 8 but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.
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- 6.7 Other ancient authorities read world; it is certain that
Psalm 62:9-10
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9 Those of low estate are but a breath;
those of high estate are a delusion;
in the balances they go up;
they are together lighter than a breath.(A)
10 Put no confidence in extortion,
and set no vain hopes on robbery;
if riches increase, do not set your heart on them.(B)
Matthew 6:33
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33 But seek first the kingdom of God[a] and his[b] righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.(A)
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Luke 11:3
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Psalm 119:37
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- 119.37 Q ms: MT give me life
Psalm 119:29
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29 Put false ways far from me,
and graciously teach me your law.
Job 23:12
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12 I have not departed from the commandment of his lips;
I have treasured his words in my bosom.[a](A)
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- 23.12 Gk: Heb words more than my daily bread
Proverbs 21:6
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- 21.6 Gk: Heb seekers
Matthew 6:11
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Acts 14:15
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15 “People,[a] why are you doing this? We are mortals just like you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them.(A)
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- 14.15 Gk Men
Proverbs 22:8
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8 Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity,
and the rod of anger will fail.(A)
2 Kings 25:30
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30 For his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, a portion every day, as long as he lived.
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