Verses Related to the Topic of Habits
Proverbs 27:17 | ||
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KJV Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. |
ASV Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. |
WEB Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens his friend's countenance. |
Romans 14:12 | ||
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KJV So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. |
ASV So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God. |
WEB So then each one of us will give account of himself to God. |
Ephesians 5:15-17 | ||
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KJV See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is]. |
ASV Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. |
WEB Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. |
Ecclesiastes 3:1 | ||
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KJV To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: |
ASV For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: |
WEB For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: |
1 Thessalonians 4:11 | ||
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KJV And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; |
ASV and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you; |
WEB and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; |
Hebrews 10:24-25 | ||
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KJV And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. |
ASV and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works; not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting [one another] ; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh. |
WEB Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching. |
Hebrews 13:5 | ||
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KJV [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. |
ASV Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee. |
WEB Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you." |
1 Corinthians 9:27 | ||
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KJV But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. |
ASV but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected. |
WEB but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected. |
Romans 12:2 | ||
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KJV 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. |
ASV And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. |
WEB Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God. |
Proverbs 24:16 | ||
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KJV For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. |
ASV For a righteous man falleth seven times, and riseth up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity. |
WEB for a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. |
2 Timothy 3:16-17 | ||
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KJV All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. |
ASV Every scripture inspired of God [is] also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness. That the man of God may be complete, furnished completely unto every good work. |
WEB Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
1 Thessalonians 5:6 | ||
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KJV Therefore let us not sleep, as [do] others; but let us watch and be sober. |
ASV so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober. |
WEB so then let's not sleep, as the rest do, but let's watch and be sober. |
Galatians 2:20 | ||
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KJV I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. |
ASV I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that [life] which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, [the faith] which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. |
WEB I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. |
1 Peter 5:8 | ||
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KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: |
ASV Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour, |
WEB Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. |
Psalm 101:3 | ||
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KJV I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; [it] shall not cleave to me. |
ASV I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me. |
WEB I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me. |
John 8:31 | ||
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KJV Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed; |
ASV Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, [then] are ye truly my disciples; |
WEB Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. |
Proverbs 14:23 | ||
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KJV In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
ASV In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. |
WEB In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. |
Philippians 1:6 | ||
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KJV Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform [it] until the day of Jesus Christ: |
ASV being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: |
WEB being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. |
Proverbs 25:28 | ||
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KJV He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls. |
ASV He whose spirit is without restraint Is [like] a city that is broken down and without walls. |
WEB Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint. |
Matthew 5:16 | ||
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KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. |
ASV Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. |
WEB Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. |
Luke 9:23 | ||
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KJV And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. |
ASV And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. |
WEB He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. |
John 15:4 | ||
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KJV Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. |
ASV Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. |
WEB Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. |
1 Thessalonians 5:17 | ||
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KJV Pray without ceasing. |
ASV pray without ceasing; |
WEB Pray without ceasing. |
2 Peter 3:14 | ||
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KJV Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. |
ASV Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight. |
WEB Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight. |
1 Peter 2:1-2 | ||
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KJV Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: |
ASV Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation; |
WEB Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking, as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby, |
Romans 15:4 | ||
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KJV For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. |
ASV For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that through patience and through comfort of the scriptures we might have hope. |
WEB For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. |
Proverbs 13:4 | ||
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KJV The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. |
ASV The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. |
WEB The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. |
1 John 1:9 | ||
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KJV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
ASV If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
WEB If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. |
Colossians 3:5 | ||
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KJV Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: |
ASV Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; |
WEB Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry; |
Galatians 5:22-23 | ||
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KJV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. |
ASV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. |
WEB But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. |
Proverbs 4:25-27 | ||
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KJV Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. |
ASV Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil. |
WEB Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established. Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil. |
Luke 16:10 | ||
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KJV He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. |
ASV He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much. |
WEB He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. |
James 1:22 | ||
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KJV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. |
ASV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. |
WEB But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. |
Titus 2:11-12 | ||
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KJV For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; |
ASV For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world; |
WEB For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; |
Ephesians 4:22-24 | ||
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KJV That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. |
ASV that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit; and that ye be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. |
WEB that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. |
Matthew 5:6 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. |
ASV Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. |
WEB Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled. |
Romans 5:3-4 | ||
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KJV And not only [so], but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: |
ASV And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: |
WEB Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: |
2 Corinthians 10:5 | ||
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KJV 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; |
ASV casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; |
WEB throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ; |
Hebrews 4:12 | ||
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KJV For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
ASV For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
WEB For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. |
Psalm 90:12 | ||
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KJV So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom. |
ASV So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom. |
WEB So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. |
Philippians 4:8 | ||
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KJV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. |
ASV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. |
WEB Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. |
Isaiah 26:3 | ||
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KJV Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. |
ASV Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee] ; because he trusteth in thee. |
WEB You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. |
Romans 1:17 | ||
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KJV For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. |
ASV For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith. |
WEB For in it is revealed God's righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, "But the righteous shall live by faith." |
Ephesians 4:29 | ||
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KJV Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. |
ASV Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear. |
WEB Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. |
Psalm 1:1-2 | ||
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KJV Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. |
ASV Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night. |
WEB Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night. |
Proverbs 12:1 | ||
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KJV Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish. |
ASV Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. |
WEB Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. |
Colossians 4:6 | ||
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KJV Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. |
ASV Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one. |
WEB Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. |
Colossians 3:2 | ||
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KJV Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. |
ASV Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. |
WEB Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. |
Romans 8:5-6 | ||
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KJV For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. |
ASV For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace: |
WEB For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace; |
Titus 3:1-2 | ||
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KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. |
ASV Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. |
WEB Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. |
James 4:7 | ||
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KJV Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
ASV Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
WEB Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. |
Romans 8:13 | ||
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KJV For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. |
ASV for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live. |
WEB For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. |
Hebrews 12:1 | ||
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KJV Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, |
ASV Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, |
WEB Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, |
Philippians 4:13 | ||
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KJV I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. |
ASV I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. |
WEB I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. |
Psalm 119:9 | ||
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KJV BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word. |
ASV BETH. Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed [thereto] according to thy word. |
WEB How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. |
Matthew 11:29-30 | ||
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KJV Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light. |
ASV Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. |
WEB Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." |
Philippians 3:13-14 | ||
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KJV Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. |
ASV Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing [I do], forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. |
WEB Brothers, I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. |
Proverbs 21:5 | ||
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KJV The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want. |
ASV The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; But every one that is hasty [hasteth] only to want. |
WEB The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty. |
Colossians 3:23 | ||
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KJV And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; |
ASV whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; |
WEB And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, |
2 Timothy 1:7 | ||
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KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. |
ASV For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. |
WEB For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. |
Proverbs 22:6 | ||
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KJV Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. |
ASV Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it. |
WEB Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. |
Proverbs 20:4 | ||
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KJV The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing. |
ASV The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; Therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. |
WEB The sluggard will not plow by reason of the winter; therefore he shall beg in harvest, and have nothing. |
Proverbs 16:3 | ||
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KJV Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. |
ASV Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established. |
WEB Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. |
James 1:19-20 | ||
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KJV Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. |
ASV Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. |
WEB So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God. |
Proverbs 3:5-6 | ||
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KJV Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. |
ASV Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths. |
WEB Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
Psalm 119:11 | ||
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KJV Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. |
ASV Thy word have I laid up in my heart, That I might not sin against thee. |
WEB I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. |
Matthew 26:41 | ||
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KJV Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak. |
ASV Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. |
WEB Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." |
Colossians 2:6-7 | ||
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KJV As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, [so] walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. |
ASV As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, [so] walk in him, rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. |
WEB As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him, rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, even as you were taught, abounding in it in thanksgiving. |
Ephesians 6:11 | ||
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KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
ASV Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
WEB Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. |
Hebrews 12:11 | ||
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KJV Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. |
ASV All chastening seemeth for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yieldeth peaceable fruit unto them that have been exercised thereby, [even the fruit] of righteousness. |
WEB All chastening seems for the present to be not joyous but grievous; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby. |
Psalm 34:13 | ||
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KJV Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. |
ASV Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile. |
WEB Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies. |
1 Timothy 6:11 | ||
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KJV But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
ASV But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
WEB But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. |
Romans 6:12 | ||
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KJV Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. |
ASV Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof: |
WEB Therefore don't let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. |
Proverbs 6:6-8 | ||
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KJV Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest. |
ASV Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler, Provideth her bread in the summer, And gathereth her food in the harvest. |
WEB Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; which having no chief, overseer, or ruler, provides her bread in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest. |
Matthew 6:6 | ||
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KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. |
ASV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee. |
WEB But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. |
Galatians 6:7-9 | ||
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KJV Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. |
ASV Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. |
WEB Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up. |
Proverbs 10:4 | ||
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KJV He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. |
ASV He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich. |
WEB He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth. |
Psalm 19:14 | ||
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KJV Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. |
ASV Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer. |
WEB Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. |
1 Peter 1:13-16 | ||
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KJV Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. |
ASV Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in [the time of] your ignorance: but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living; because it is written, Ye shall be holy; for I am holy. |
WEB Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ-- as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance, but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy." |
Joshua 1:8 | ||
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KJV This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. |
ASV This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. |
WEB This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. |
1 John 2:6 | ||
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KJV He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. |
ASV he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. |
WEB he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. |
Isaiah 40:31 | ||
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KJV But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. |
ASV but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. |
WEB But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint. |
Matthew 7:24 | ||
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KJV Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: |
ASV Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: |
WEB "Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock. |
Romans 10:17 | ||
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KJV So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. |
ASV So belief [cometh] of hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. |
WEB So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. |
Romans 13:14 | ||
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KJV But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof]. |
ASV But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof] . |
WEB But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts. |
James 3:10 | ||
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KJV Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. |
ASV out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. |
WEB Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. |
James 1:5 | ||
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KJV If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. |
ASV But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. |
WEB But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. |
Psalm 37:5 | ||
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KJV Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass. |
ASV Commit thy way unto Jehovah; Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass. |
WEB Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this: |
Luke 6:45 | ||
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KJV A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. |
ASV The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil [man] out of the evil [treasure] bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. |
WEB The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks. |
John 3:21 | ||
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KJV But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. |
ASV But he that doeth the truth cometh to the light, that his works may be made manifest, that they have been wrought in God. |
WEB But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his works may be revealed, that they have been done in God." |
1 Timothy 4:7 | ||
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KJV But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness. |
ASV but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: |
WEB But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. |
2 Timothy 2:15 | ||
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KJV Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. |
ASV Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth. |
WEB Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. |
1 Corinthians 10:13 | ||
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KJV There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it]. |
ASV There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it. |
WEB No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. |
Philippians 2:14-15 | ||
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KJV Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; |
ASV Do all things without murmurings and questionings: that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world, |
WEB Do all things without murmurings and disputes, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, |
Psalm 119:105 | ||
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KJV NUN. Thy word [is] a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. |
ASV NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path. |
WEB Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. |
Matthew 12:35 | ||
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KJV A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. |
ASV The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. |
WEB The good man out of his good treasure brings out good things, and the evil man out of his evil treasure brings out evil things. |
Romans 12:11 | ||
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KJV Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; |
ASV in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; |
WEB not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; |
Proverbs 15:1 | ||
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KJV A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. |
ASV A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. |
WEB A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. |
Matthew 6:33 | ||
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KJV But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
ASV But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. |
WEB But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. |
2 Peter 1:5-7 | ||
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KJV And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. |
ASV Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in [your] virtue knowledge; and in [your] knowledge self-control; and in [your] self-control patience; and in [your] patience godliness; and in [your] godliness brotherly kindness; and in [your] brotherly kindness love. |
WEB Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness; and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love. |
1 Corinthians 15:33 | ||
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KJV Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. |
ASV Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals. |
WEB Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals." |
