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Proverbs Chapter 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs Chapter 15:2

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs Chapter 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Proverbs Chapter 15:4

A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Proverbs Chapter 15:5

A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

Proverbs Chapter 15:6

In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

Proverbs Chapter 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Proverbs Chapter 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs Chapter 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Proverbs Chapter 15:10

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs Chapter 15:11

Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

Proverbs Chapter 15:12

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

Proverbs Chapter 15:13

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs Chapter 15:14

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

Proverbs Chapter 15:15

All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.

Proverbs Chapter 15:16

Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Proverbs Chapter 15:17

Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Proverbs Chapter 15:18

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

Proverbs Chapter 15:19

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Proverbs Chapter 15:20

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Proverbs Chapter 15:21

Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

Proverbs Chapter 15:22

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Proverbs Chapter 15:23

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Proverbs Chapter 15:24

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

Proverbs Chapter 15:25

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

Proverbs Chapter 15:26

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

Proverbs Chapter 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Proverbs Chapter 15:28

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Proverbs Chapter 15:29

The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.

Proverbs Chapter 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.

Proverbs Chapter 15:31

The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

Proverbs Chapter 15:32

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Proverbs Chapter 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Proverbs Chapter 18:13

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

Matthew Chapter 13:15

For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

John Chapter 8:32

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John Chapter 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John Chapter 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Acts Chapter 2:1

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

Acts Chapter 2:2

And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

Acts Chapter 2:3

And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

Acts Chapter 2:4

And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Acts Chapter 2:5

And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.

Acts Chapter 2:6

Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.

Acts Chapter 2:7

And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?

Acts Chapter 2:8

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

Acts Chapter 2:9

Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia,

Acts Chapter 2:10

Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,

Acts Chapter 2:11

Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.

Acts Chapter 2:12

And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?

Acts Chapter 2:13

Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.

Acts Chapter 2:14

But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:

Acts Chapter 2:15

For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.

Acts Chapter 2:16

But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;

Acts Chapter 2:17

And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:

Acts Chapter 2:18

And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

Acts Chapter 2:19

And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:

Acts Chapter 2:20

The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

Acts Chapter 2:21

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Acts Chapter 2:22

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

Acts Chapter 2:23

Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Acts Chapter 2:24

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

Acts Chapter 2:25

For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

Acts Chapter 2:26

Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Acts Chapter 2:27

Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Acts Chapter 2:28

Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

Acts Chapter 2:29

Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

Acts Chapter 2:30

Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Acts Chapter 2:31

He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.

Acts Chapter 2:32

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Acts Chapter 2:33

Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.

Acts Chapter 2:34

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Acts Chapter 2:35

Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

Acts Chapter 2:36

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts Chapter 2:37

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Acts Chapter 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts Chapter 2:39

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Acts Chapter 2:40

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

Acts Chapter 2:41

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Acts Chapter 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts Chapter 2:43

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Acts Chapter 2:44

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

Acts Chapter 2:45

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

Acts Chapter 2:46

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts Chapter 2:47

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Romans Chapter 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians Chapter 2:14

But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

2 Corinthians Chapter 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Ephesians Chapter 4:17

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

Ephesians Chapter 4:18

Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

Colossians Chapter 3:2

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

James Chapter 2:14

What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?

James Chapter 2:15

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

James Chapter 2:16

And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?

James Chapter 2:17

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

James Chapter 2:18

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.

James Chapter 2:19

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

James Chapter 2:20

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

James Chapter 2:21

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?

James Chapter 2:22

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

James Chapter 2:23

And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

James Chapter 2:24

Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

James Chapter 2:25

Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

James Chapter 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.