Old Testament Bible Verses
Genesis
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
Genesis 1:1
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Genesis 1:27
“If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door: it desires to have you, but you must master it.”
Genesis 4:7
“After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
Genesis 15:1
“…I am God Almighty, walk before me and be blameless.”
Genesis 17:1
“I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.”
Genesis 17:7
“Then God said to Abraham, As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come.”
Genesis 17:9
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 28:15
Exodus
“Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’ ”
Exodus 3:13-14
“Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Exodus 4:12
“I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God,…”
Exodus 6:7
“But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
Exodus 9:16
“…Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today… The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Exodus 14:13-14
“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.”
Exodus 15:2
“Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you— majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory, working wonders?”
Exodus 15:11
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.”
Exodus 15:13
“The LORD will reign for ever and ever.”
Exodus 15:18
“Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong…”
Exodus 23:2
“They will know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them out of Egypt so that I might dwell among them. I am the LORD their God.”
Exodus 29:46
“The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14
“And the LORD said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”
Exodus 33:19
“…The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin…”
Exodus 34:6-7
“Then the LORD said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you.”
Exodus 34:10
Leviticus
“…Among those who approach me I will show myself holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.”
Leviticus 10:3
Deuteronomy
“O Sovereign Lord, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works your do?”
Deuteronomy 3:24
“Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.”
Deuteronomy 4:39
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
“You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.”(Don’t worship other things.)
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord Your God.”
“Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy,”
“Honor your father and mother,”
“You shall not murder.”
“You shall not commit adultery.”
“You shall not steal.”
“You shall not give false testimony against your neigher”(Lie)
“You shall not covet you neighbor’s wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbor’s house or land…” (Greed)
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 The 10 Commandments
“So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left.”
Deuteronomy 5:32
“Hear, O Israel: The lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”
Deuteronomy 6:4-5
“You may say to yourself, my power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me. But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…”
Deuteronomy 8:17-18
“For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing.”
Deuteronomy 10:17-18
“It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.”
Deuteronomy 13:4
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do no be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Deuteronomy 31:8
“I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”
Deuteronomy 32:3-4
Joshua
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do no be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Judges
“Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the lord, I will sing, I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.”
Judges 5:3
Ruth
“May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
Ruth 2:12
1 Samuel
“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is non one besides you; there is on Rock like our God.”
1 Samuel 2:2
“Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.”
1 Samuel 2:3
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.”
1 Samuel 2:8
“If a man sins against another man, God may mediate for him; but if a man sins against the lord, who will intercede for him?…”
1 Samuel 2:25
“Do not be afraid, Samuel replied. You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart. Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject his people, because the Lord was pleased to make you his own.”
1 Samuel 12:20-22
“But he Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
“The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness… As surely as I have valued your life today, so may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all trouble.”
1 Samuel 26:23…24
2 Samuel
“How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”
2 Samuel 7:22
“O Sovereign LORD, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign LORD, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever.”
2 Samuel 7:28-29
“Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so we must die. But God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him.”
2 Samuel 14:14
“It may be that the LORD will see my distress and repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today.”
2 Samuel 16:12
“He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior…”
2 Samuel 22:2-3
“In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.”
2 Samuel 22:7
“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.”
2 Samuel 22:17
“He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.”
2 Samuel 22:18
“You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light.”
2 Samuel 22:29
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
2 Samuel 22:31-33
“You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great.”
2 Samuel 22:36
“The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!”
2 Samuel 22:47
1 Kings
“O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth below—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.”
1 Kings 8:23
2 Kings
“Now, O LORD our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O LORD, are God.”
2 Kings 19:19
1 Chronicles
“Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done.”
1 Chronicles 16:8
“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.”
1 Chronicles 16:10
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”
1 Chronicles 16:11
“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.”
1 Chronicles 16:23
“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”
1 Chronicles 16:31
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:34
“There is no one like you, O LORD, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.”
1 Chronicles 17:20
“Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. The LORD will do what is good in his sight.”
1 Chronicles 19:13
“I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.”
1 Chronicles 21:13
“Now devote your heart and soul to seeking the LORD your God…”
1 Chronicles 22:19
“…acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you…”
1 Chronicles 28:9
“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.”
1 Chronicles 29:11
“Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
1 Chronicles 29:12
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.”
1 Chronicles 29:14
2 Chronicles
“The trumpeters and singers joined in unison, as with one voice, to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: “He is good; his love endures forever.”
2 Chronicles 5:13
“O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven or on earth—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way.”
2 Chronicles 6:14
“Forgive, and deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of men),”
2 Chronicles 6:30
“…and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, “He is good; his love endures forever.”
2 Chronicles 7:3
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
“…LORD, there is no one like you to help the powerless against the mighty…”
2 Chronicles 14:11
“But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought him, and he was found by them.”
2 Chronicles 15:4
“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
2 Chronicles 15:7
“…They sought God eagerly, and he was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side.”
2 Chronicles 15:15
“For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…”
2 Chronicles 16:9
“If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine, we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.”
2 Chronicles 20:9
“…for the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”
2 Chronicles 30:9
Ezra
“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the LORD : “He is good; his love to Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD…”
Ezra 3:11
“O LORD, God of Israel, you are righteous!…”
Ezra 9:15
Nehemiah
“They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand.”
Nehemiah 1:10
“The joy of my Lord is my strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
“…Stand up and praise the LORD your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.”
Nehemiah 9:5
“You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.”
Nehemiah 9:6-7
“…you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love…”
Nehemiah 9:17
“But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.”
Nehemiah 9:31
Job
“Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.”
Job 5:7-9
“The lowly he sets on high, and those who mourn are lifted to safety.”
Job 5:11
“He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.”
Job 9:9
“You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit.”
Job 10:12
“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.”
Job 12:13
“My offenses will be sealed up in a bag; you will cover over my sin.”
Job 14:17
“I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth.
Job 19:25
“Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.”
Job 22:21
“If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored:…”
Job 22:23
“There are those who rebel against the light, who do not know its ways or stay in its paths.”
Job 24:13
“as long as I have life within me, the breath of God in my nostrils, my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will utter no deceit.”
Job 27:3-4
“I will remain my righteousness and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live.”
Job 27:6
“The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”
Job 33:4
“It is unthinkable that God would do wrong, that the Almighty would pervert justice.”
Job 34:12
“If it were his intention and he withdrew his spirit and breath, all mankind would perish together and man would return to the dust.”
Job 34:14-15
“He giveth quietness.”
Job 34:29
“But those who suffer he delivers in their suffering; he speaks to them in their affliction.”
Job 36:15
“God is exalted in his power. Who is a teacher like him?”
Job 36:22
“How great is God—beyond our understanding! The number of his years is past finding out.”
Job 36:26
“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.”
Job 37:5
“The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.”
Job 37:23
Psalms
“… All those who take refuge in Him are happy.”
Psalms 2:12
“But You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head.”
Psalms 3:3
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, Lord, make me live in safety.”
Psalms 4:8
“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalms 9:9
“… I will rise up, says the Lord, I will put in a safe place the one who longs for it.”
Psalms 12:5
“Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.”
Psalms 16:1
“I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also rests securely.”
Psalms 16:8-9
“You show me the path of life. In your presence there is a fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm 16:11
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my mountain where I seek refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
Psalms 18-2
“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me”
Psalms 23:4 NLT
“Show me the path where I should go, O Lord; point out the right road for me to walk”
Psalms 25:4 LB
“Do not remember the sins of my youth or my acts of rebellion; in keeping with Your faithful love, remember me because of Your goodness, Lord. The Lord is good and upright; therefore He shows sinners the way.”
Psalms 25:7-8
“The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom should I fear?”
Psalms 27:1
“For he will conceal me in His shelter in the day of adversity; He will hide me under the cover of his tent; He will set me high on a rock.
Psalms 27:5
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped…”
Psalms 28:7
“Into Your hand I entrust my spirit; You redeem me, Lord, God of truth.”
Psalms 31:5
“Be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.”
Psalms 31:24
“He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the Lord’s unfailing love.”
Psalms 33:5
“May Your faithful love rest on us, Lord, for we put our hope in You.”
Psalms 33:22
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalms 34:4
“Taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him.”
Psalms 34:8
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted; He saves those crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:18
“Many adversities come to the one who is righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all.”
Psalms 34:19
“Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated – it can only bring harm.”
Psalms 37:8
“The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord. He delights in every detail of their lives.”
Psalms 37:23
“Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the lord holds his hand.”
Psalms 37:24
“Turn away from evil and do what is good, and dwell there forever.”
Psalms 37:27
“I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.”
Psalms 40:1
“How happy is the man who has put his trust in the Lord and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies.”
Psalms 40:4
“I am afflicted and needy; the Lord thinks of me. You are my helper and my deliverer; my god, do not delay.”
Psalms 40:17
“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.”
Psalms 46:1
“Call on Me in a day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.”
Psalms 50:15
“God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life.”
Psalms 54:4
“But I call to God, and the Lord will save me.”
Psalms 55:16
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will support you…”
Psalms 55:22
“When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Psalms 56:3-4
“… For You have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.”
Psalms 59:16
“I am at rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will never be shaken.”
Psalms 62:1-2
“I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me.”
Psalms 77:1
“Lord of hosts, happy is the person who trusts in You.”
Psalms 84:12
“For You, Lord, are kind and ready to forgive, abundant in faithful love to all who call on You.”
Psalms 86:5
“Teach us to number our days carefully, so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.”
Psalms 90:12
“Because he loves me, “says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him”
Psalms 91:14-15
“When I said; ‘My foot is slipping,’ your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”
Psalms 94: 18-19
“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; he rescued them form their distress.”
Psalms 107:6
“He quieted the wind down to a whisper, put a muzzle on all the big waves. And you were glad when the storm died down, and He led you safely back to harbor.”
Psalms 107: 29-30 The Message
“He will not fear bad news; his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.”
Psalms 112:7
“For You, Lord, rescued me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.”
Psalms 116:8
“The Lord is for me’ I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalms 118:7
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.”
Psalms 118:8
“You pushed me hard to make me fall but the Lord helped me.”
Psalms 118:13
“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.”
Psalms 118:14
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24
“Sustain me as You promised, and I will live; do not let me be ashamed of my hope.”
Psalms 119:16
“Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless: give me life in your ways.”
Psalms 119:37
“My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.”
Psalms 119:50
“The word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
“The Lord protects you; the Lord is a shelter right by your side.”
Psalms 121:5
“Unless the Lord builds a house, the builders labor over it in vain…”
Psalms 127:1
“On the day I called, You answered me; You increased strength within me.”
Psalms 138:3
“The Lord helps all who fall; He raises up all who are oppressed.”
Psalms 145:14
Proverbs
“… a wise man will listen and increase his learning…”
Proverbs 1:5
“Only the Lord give wisdom; he gives knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3: 5-6
“In all your ways know, recognize and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.”
Proverbs 3:6
“Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding.”
Proverbs 3:13
“When it is within your power, don’t withhold good from the one to whom it is due.”
Proverbs 3:27
“Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.”
Proverbs 3:28 TEV
“Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don’t hang your head in shame”
Proverbs 4:25 TEV
“Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.”
Proverbs 10:4
“A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.”
Proverbs 10:8
“Hatred sirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.”
Proverbs 10:12
“He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
Proverbs 10:18
“When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2
“One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. A generous person will become enriched…”
Proverbs 11:24-25
“The one who searches for what is good finds favor but if someone looks for trouble it will come to him.”
Proverbs 11:27
“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.”
Proverbs 12:1
“The way of a fool is right in his eyes, but he who needs counsel is wise.”
Proverbs 12:15
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue only a moment.”
Proverbs 12:19
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weights it down, but a good word cheers it up.”
Proverbs 12:25
“Riches are a ransom for a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.”
Proverbs 13:8
“Arrogance leads to nothing but strife, but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.”
Proverbs 13:10
“The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.”
Proverbs 13:14
“The one who walks with the wise will become wise…”
Proverbs 13:20
“A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.”
Proverbs 14:29
“A gently answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.”
Proverbs 15:1
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life.”
Proverbs 15:4
“Commit your activities to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.”
Proverbs 16:3
“Acquire wisdom – how much better it is than Gold.”
Proverbs 16:16
“The one who understands a matter finds success and the one who trusts in the Lord will be happy.”
Proverbs 16:20
“It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities”
Proverbs 16:32 TEV
“To start a conflict is to release a flood; stop the dispute before it breaks out.”
Proverbs 17:14
“The intelligent person restrains his words, and one who keeps a cool head is a man of understanding.”
Proverbs 17:27
“One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires’ he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:1
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.
Proverbs 18:10
“The one who gives an answer before he listens–this if foolishness and disgrace for him.”
Proverbs 18:13
“He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.”
Proverbs 18:13
“The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.”
Proverbs 18:15
“A person’s insight gives him patience and his virtue is to overlook an offense.”
Proverbs 19:11
“It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.”
Proverbs 20:3
“Even a young man is known by his actions…”
Proverbs 20:11
“The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.”
Proverbs 20:19
“The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness and honor.”
Proverbs 21:21
“A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength.”
Proverbs 24:5
“Don’t boast about tomorrow, for you don’t know what a day might bring.”
Proverbs 27:1
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth…”
Proverbs 27:2
“Better a poor man who lives with integrity, than a rich man who distorts right and wrong.”
Proverbs 28:6
“A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man holds it in check.”
Proverbs 29:11
“Every word of God is pure, he is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Don’t add to his words.”
Proverbs 30:5-6
Ecclesiastes***
“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“The one who loves money is never satisfied with money…”
Ecclesiastes 5:10
“It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.”
Ecclesiastes 7:5
“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 7:8
“Don’t pay attention to everything people say… for you know that many times you yourself have cursed others.”
Ecclesiastes 7:21-22
“If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done.”
Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT)
“Rejoice, young man, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth.”
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Song of Solomon
“Many water cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. It one offered for love all the wealth of one’s house, it would be utterly scorned.”
Song of Solomon 8:7
Isaiah
“…If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.”
Isaiah 7:9
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13
“…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
Jeremiah
“For I know the plans that I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you…”
Jeremiah 29: 11-14
Lamentations
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;”
Lamentations 3:22-25
“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.”
Lamentations 3:40
“You came near when I called you, you said, “Do not fear.” O Lord, you took up my case;
you redeemed my life.”
Lamentations 3:57-58
“You, O LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.”
Lamentations 5:19
Ezekiel
“I will send down showers in season; there will showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26
“You my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, are people, and I am your god, declares the Sovereign Lord.”
Ezekiel 34:31
Daniel
“How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; his dominion endures from generation to generation.”
Daniel 4:3
“… For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth…”
Daniel 6:26-27
Hosea
“But you must return to your God maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.”
Hosea 12:6
“Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.”
Hosea 14:9
Joel
“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love…”
Joel 2:13
Amos
“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you…”
Amos 5:14
Jonah
“In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.”
Jonah 2:1-2
“When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you Lord, and my prayer rose to you…”
Jonah 2:7
Micah
“But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the lord, and with justice and might…”
Micah 3:8
“He has showed you, O man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Micah 6:8
“But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”
Micah 7:7
Nahum
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,”
Nahum 1:7
Habakkuk
“Woe to him who builds his realm by unjust gain to set his nest on high,…”
Habakkuk 2:9
“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”
Habakkuk 2:14
“Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak.”
Habakkuk 2:18
“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord…”
Habakkuk 3:2
Haggai
“Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.”
Haggai 1:5-6
Malachi
“You will see it with your own eyes and say. Great is the Lord…”
Malachi 1:5
“Have we all not one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our fathers by braking faith with one another?”
Malachi 2:10
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