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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.

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20 Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.

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21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. 25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

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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.

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

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43 He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name.”

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111 Your laws are my treasure;
    they are my heart’s delight.

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Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.

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72 Your instructions are more valuable to me
    than millions in gold and silver.

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Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

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30 God’s way is perfect.
    All the Lord’s promises prove true.
    He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

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12 I have not departed from his commands,
    but have treasured his words more than daily food.

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24 Your laws please me;
    they give me wise advice.

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