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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
    all those who practice it[a] have a good understanding.
    His praise endures forever.(A)

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  1. 111.10 Gk Syr: Heb them

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
    fools despise wisdom and instruction.(A)

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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.(A)

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28 And he said to humankind,
‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
    and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”(A)

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13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that is the whole duty of everyone.(A)

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23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’

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21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’(A)

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Then you will find favor and high regard
    in the sight of God and of people.(A)

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44 How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God?[a](A)

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  1. 5.44 Other manuscripts read the Only One

17 For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure,(A)

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You must observe them and perform them, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!’(A)

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14 Blessed are those who wash their robes,[a] so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.

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  1. 22.14 Other ancient authorities read do his commandments

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.(A)

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29 Rather, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not the written code. Such a person receives praise not from humans but from God.(A)

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to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,

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17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.

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43 for they loved human glory more than the glory that comes from God.

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They are like trees
    planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season,
    and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.(A)

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Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go.(A) This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful.(B)

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so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.(A)

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15 and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A) 17 so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.(B)

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  1. 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also

Every day I will bless you
    and praise your name forever and ever.(A)

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