quotes from the Bible
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true, there is life and joy.
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Proverbs 13:12
Make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
ROMANS 13:14
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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James 5:16
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
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Isaiah 11:6
Whoever steals an ox or a sheep and slaughters it or sells it must pay back five head of cattle for the ox and four sheep for the sheep. If a thief is caught breaking in at night and is struck a fatal blow, the defender is not guilty of bloodshed; but if it happens after sunrise, the defender is guilty of bloodshed. Anyone who steals must certainly make restitution, but if they have nothing, they must be sold to pay for their theft.
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Exodus 22:1-3
You shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
LEVITICUS 19:11
All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.
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Acts 2:44-45
Fret not thyself, it tends only to evil-doing.
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Psalms 37:8
How long shall I harbor sorrow in my soul, grief in my heart day after day? Look, answer me, O Lord, my God!
DAVID
Psalms 13:3-4
The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the LORD will prosper.
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Proverbs 28:25
These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
GOD
Isaiah 29:13
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
REVELATIONS 7:1
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
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Proverbs 27:4
He that endureth to the end shall be saved.
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Matthew 10:22
Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.... But if you will not hear, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride.
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Jeremiah 13:15-17
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
PROVERBS 16:9
Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
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Hebrews 1:14
If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven.
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Matthew 19:21
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
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Proverbs 13:19
The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked in wrath.
SOLOMON
Proverbs 11:23