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But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but an aching heart breaks the spirit.

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

Though he stumble, he shall not fall, for Yahweh holds him up with his hand.

Trust in Yahweh, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.

rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

For none of us lives to himself, and none dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

Don’t oppress the widow, the fatherless, the foreigner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.’

“Thus has Yahweh of Armies spoken, saying, ‘Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body, and be thankful.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.