Question 144

Zechariah 8:16

^8:16 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

^8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates,

3 John 1:12

^1:12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

^1:12 Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Proverbs 31:8–9

^31:8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. ^31:9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

^31:8 Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. ^31:9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.

Psalm 15:2

^15:2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

^15:2 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart,

2 Chronicles 19:9

^19:9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the Lord, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.

^19:9 He commanded them, saying, "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

1 Samuel 19:4–5

^19:4 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good: ^19:5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

^19:4 Then Jonathan spoke well of David to his father Saul and said to him, "The king should not sin against his servant David; he has not sinned against you. In fact, his actions have been highly beneficial to you. ^19:5 He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?"

Joshua 7:19

^7:19 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.

^7:19 So Joshua said to Achan, "My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me."

2 Samuel 14:18–20

^14:18 Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak. ^14:19 And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid: ^14:20 To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.

^14:18 Then the king said to the woman, "I am going to ask you something; do not conceal it from me!" "Let my lord the king speak," she replied. ^14:19 So the king asked, "Is the hand of Joab behind all this?" The woman answered, "As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say. ^14:20 Joab your servant has done this to bring about this change of affairs, but my lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God, to know everything that happens in the land."

Leviticus 19:15

^19:15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

^19:15 You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

2 Corinthians 1:17–18

^1:17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? ^1:18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.

^1:17 When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say "Yes, yes" when I really mean "No, no"? ^1:18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not "Yes" and "No."

Ephesians 4:25

^4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

^4:25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.

Hebrews 6:9

^6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.

^6:9 Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case-things that accompany salvation.

1 Corinthians 13:7

^13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

^13:7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Romans 1:8

^1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

^1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

2 John 1:4

^1:4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

^1:4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

3 John 1:3–4

^1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. ^1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

^1:3 For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk. ^1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

2 Corinthians 2:4

^2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.

^2:4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

2 Corinthians 12:21

^12:21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

^12:21 I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.

Proverbs 17:9

^17:9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

^17:9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

1 Peter 4:8

^4:8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

^4:8 Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Corinthians 1:4–5; 1 Corinthians 1:7

^1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; ^1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; ^1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

^1:4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus. ^1:5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge, ^1:7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:4–5

^1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; ^1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

^1:4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. ^1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

1 Samuel 22:14

^22:14 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king’s son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?

^22:14 Ahimelech answered the king, "Who among all your servants is as faithful as David, the king's son-in-law, the captain of your bodyguard who is honored in your house?

1 Corinthians 13:6–7

^13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; ^13:7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

^13:6 Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ^13:7 It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Psalm 15:3

^15:3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

^15:3 who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,

Proverbs 25:23

^25:23 The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.

^25:23 As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.

Proverbs 26:24–25

^26:24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; ^26:25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.

^26:24 A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. ^26:25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Psalm 101:5

^101:5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

^101:5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

Proverbs 22:1

^22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

^22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.

Psalm 15:4

^15:4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

^15:4 who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath,

Philippians 4:8

^4:8 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.

^4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think on these things.