Psalm 19:7
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(A)
Psalm 119:130
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130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.(A)
Psalm 111:7
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7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.(A)
Colossians 3:16
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16 Let the word of Christ[a] dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.[b](A)
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Proverbs 1:4
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4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,
knowledge and prudence to the young—(A)
Psalm 23:3
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2 Timothy 3:15-17
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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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- 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also
Psalm 119:105
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105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.(A)
2 Timothy 2:19
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19 But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”(A)
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Deuteronomy 32:4
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4 The Rock, his work is perfect,
and all his ways are just.
A faithful God, without deceit,
just and upright is he;(A)
Psalm 119:127-128
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127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.(A)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[a]
I hate every false way.(B)
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- 119.128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 93:5
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5 Your decrees are very sure;
holiness befits your house,
O Lord, forevermore.(A)
2 Timothy 1:8
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8 Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, in the power of God,(A)
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Isaiah 8:20
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20 for teaching and for instruction?” surely those who speak like this will have no dawn!(A)
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James 1:21-25
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21 Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls.(A)
22 But be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.(B) 23 For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves[a] in a mirror;(C) 24 for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. 25 But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.(D)
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- 1.23 Gk at the face of his birth
James 1:17
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17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.[a](A)
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- 1.17 Other ancient authorities read variation due to a shadow of turning
Romans 15:4
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4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.(A)
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Acts 10:43
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43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”(A)
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Psalm 119:111
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111 Your decrees are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(A)
Joshua 1:8
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8 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.(A)
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Psalm 119:72
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72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.(A)
Romans 12:2
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2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.[a](A)
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- 12.2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
Psalm 18:30
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30 This God—his way is perfect;
the promise of the Lord proves true;
he is a shield for all who take refuge in him.(A)
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
Psalm 119:24
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24 Your decrees are my delight;
they are my counselors.(A)
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