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The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
    reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
    making wise the simple.

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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)

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130 The teaching of your word gives light,
    so even the simple can understand.

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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;(A)
    it gives understanding to the simple.(B)

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All he does is just and good,
    and all his commandments are trustworthy.

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The works of his hands(A) are faithful and just;
    all his precepts are trustworthy.(B)

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These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
    knowledge and discernment to the young.

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for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a](A)
    knowledge and discretion(B) to the young—

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 1:4 The Hebrew word rendered simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil.

16 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

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16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D)

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15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

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15 and how from infancy(A) you have known the Holy Scriptures,(B) which are able to make you wise(C) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed(D) and is useful for teaching,(E) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,(F) 17 so that the servant of God[a](G) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,

Your royal laws cannot be changed.
    Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever and ever.

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Your statutes, Lord, stand firm;
    holiness(A) adorns your house(B)
    for endless days.

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    He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
    bringing honor to his name.

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    he refreshes my soul.(A)
He guides me(B) along the right paths(C)
    for his name’s sake.(D)

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17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.[a] He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1:17a Greek from above, from the Father of lights.
  2. 1:17b Some manuscripts read He never changes, as a shifting shadow does.

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above,(A) coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,(B) who does not change(C) like shifting shadows.

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19 But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”[a] and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 2:19a Num 16:5.
  2. 2:19b See Isa 52:11.

19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”

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127 Truly, I love your commands
    more than gold, even the finest gold.
128 Each of your commandments is right.
    That is why I hate every false way.

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127 Because I love your commands(A)
    more than gold,(B) more than pure gold,(C)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(D)
    I hate every wrong path.(E)

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Nun

105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
    and a light for my path.

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נ Nun

105 Your word is a lamp(A) for my feet,
    a light(B) on my path.

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He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect.
    Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
    how just and upright he is!

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He is the Rock,(A) his works are perfect,(B)
    and all his ways are just.
A faithful God(C) who does no wrong,
    upright(D) and just is he.(E)

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