Verses Related to the Topic of Loving Your Enemy
Proverbs 24:17 | ||
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KJV Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: |
ASV Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, And let not thy heart be glad when he is overthrown; |
WEB Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; |
1 John 4:11 | ||
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KJV Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. |
ASV Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. |
WEB Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another. |
John 15:13 | ||
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KJV Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. |
ASV Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. |
WEB Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. |
Psalm 40:10 | ||
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KJV I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. |
ASV I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly. |
WEB I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly. |
2 Timothy 2:22 | ||
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KJV Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
ASV But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
WEB Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. |
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. |
Jeremiah 23:6 | ||
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KJV In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. |
ASV In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness. |
WEB In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name by which he shall be called: Yahweh our righteousness. |
1 Peter 4:8 | ||
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KJV And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. |
ASV above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins: |
WEB And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins. |
1 Peter 2:24 | ||
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KJV Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. |
ASV who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed. |
WEB who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed. |
Proverbs 21:21 | ||
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KJV He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. |
ASV He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor. |
WEB He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor. |
Romans 5:8 | ||
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KJV But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. |
ASV But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. |
WEB But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. |
Jeremiah 9:24 | ||
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KJV But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD. |
ASV but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah. |
WEB but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh. |
Luke 6:35 | ||
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KJV But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil. |
ASV But love your enemies, and do [them] good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. |
WEB But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. |
Proverbs 10:2 | ||
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KJV Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. |
ASV Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death. |
WEB Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. |
James 3:18 | ||
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KJV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. |
ASV And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace. |
WEB Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. |
Romans 12:14 | ||
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KJV Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. |
ASV Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. |
WEB Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse. |
Ephesians 4:32 | ||
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KJV And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. |
ASV and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you. |
WEB And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. |
Ephesians 4:31 | ||
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KJV Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: |
ASV Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: |
WEB Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. |
Matthew 25:46 | ||
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KJV And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. |
ASV And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life. |
WEB These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." |
Romans 12:17 | ||
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KJV Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. |
ASV Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. |
WEB Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. |
Psalm 15:2 | ||
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KJV He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. |
ASV He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart; |
WEB He who walks blamelessly does what is right, and speaks truth in his heart; |
Isaiah 26:9 | ||
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KJV With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments [are] in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. |
ASV With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee earnestly: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. |
WEB With my soul have I desired you in the night. Yes, with my spirit within me will I seek you earnestly; for when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. |
Psalm 37:6 | ||
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KJV And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. |
ASV And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, And thy justice as the noon-day. |
WEB he will make your righteousness go forth as the light, and your justice as the noon day sun. |
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 8:10 | ||
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KJV And if Christ [be] in you, the body [is] dead because of sin; but the Spirit [is] life because of righteousness. |
ASV And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the spirit is life because of righteousness. |
WEB If Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the spirit is alive because of righteousness. |
Proverbs 16:8 | ||
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KJV Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. |
ASV Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice. |
WEB Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice. |
Romans 3:26 | ||
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KJV To declare, [I say], at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. |
ASV for the showing, [I say], of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus. |
WEB to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time; that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus. |
Ephesians 5:1 | ||
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KJV Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; |
ASV Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; |
WEB Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. |
Lamentations 3:30 | ||
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KJV He giveth [his] cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach. |
ASV Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach. |
WEB Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled full with reproach. |
Romans 3:22 | ||
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KJV Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: |
ASV even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction; |
WEB even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction, |
Psalm 1:6 | ||
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KJV For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. |
ASV For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish. |
WEB For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish. |
Ephesians 4:26 | ||
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KJV Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: |
ASV Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: |
WEB "Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath, |
Proverbs 21:3 | ||
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KJV To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |
ASV To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. |
WEB To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. |
James 2:8 | ||
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KJV If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: |
ASV Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well: |
WEB However, if you fulfill the royal law, according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. |
Titus 3:2 | ||
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KJV To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. |
ASV to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. |
WEB to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. |
Acts 10:35 | ||
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KJV But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. |
ASV but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. |
WEB but in every nation he who fears him and works righteousness is acceptable to him. |
Matthew 5:46 | ||
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KJV For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? |
ASV For if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? |
WEB For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Don't even the tax collectors do the same? |
Deuteronomy 6:25 | ||
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KJV And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us. |
ASV And it shall be righteousness unto us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Jehovah our God, as he hath commanded us. |
WEB It shall be righteousness to us, if we observe to do all this commandment before Yahweh our God, as he has commanded us." |
Galatians 2:21 | ||
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KJV I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness [come] by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. |
ASV I do not make void the grace of God: for if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nought. |
WEB I don't make void the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing!" |
2 Timothy 2:24 | ||
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KJV And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, |
ASV And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, |
WEB The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, |
Psalm 118:19 | ||
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KJV Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, [and] I will praise the LORD: |
ASV Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah. |
WEB Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah. |
Ecclesiastes 7:9 | ||
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KJV Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. |
ASV Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. |
WEB Don't be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. |
Romans 4:3 | ||
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KJV For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. |
ASV For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. |
WEB For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." |
2 Chronicles 6:23 | ||
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KJV Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness. |
ASV then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, requiting the wicked, to bring his way upon his own head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness. |
WEB then hear from heaven, and do, and judge your servants, bringing retribution to the wicked, to bring his way on his own head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness. |
Colossians 3:14 | ||
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KJV And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond of perfectness. |
ASV and above all these things [put on] love, which is the bond of perfectness. |
WEB Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. |
Isaiah 51:6 | ||
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KJV Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. |
ASV Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. |
WEB Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and those who dwell therein shall die in the same way: but my salvation shall be forever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. |
Romans 13:10 | ||
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KJV Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love [is] the fulfilling of the law. |
ASV Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: love therefore is the fulfilment of the law. |
WEB Love doesn't harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law. |
2 Kings 6:22 | ||
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KJV And he answered, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master. |
ASV And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master. |
WEB He answered, "You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master." |
Acts 7:60 | ||
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KJV And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. |
ASV And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. |
WEB He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep. |
Mark 12:31 | ||
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KJV And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. |
ASV The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. |
WEB The second is like this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." |
Proverbs 25:21 | ||
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KJV If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: |
ASV If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: |
WEB If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink: |
Galatians 5:22 | ||
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KJV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, |
ASV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, |
WEB But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, |
Ecclesiastes 7:20 | ||
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KJV For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. |
ASV Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. |
WEB Surely there is not a righteous man on earth, who does good and doesn't sin. |
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. |
Colossians 3:12 | ||
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KJV Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; |
ASV Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; |
WEB Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; |
Job 31:30 | ||
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KJV Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. |
ASV (Yea, I have not suffered my mouth to sin By asking his life with a curse); |
WEB (yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse); |
James 3:17 | ||
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KJV But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. |
ASV But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy. |
WEB But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. |
Psalm 98:2 | ||
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KJV The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen. |
ASV Jehovah hath made known his salvation: His righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the nations. |
WEB Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations. |
Psalm 4:1 | ||
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KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. |
ASV [For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David]. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. |
WEB Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. |
Matthew 6:14 | ||
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KJV For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: |
ASV For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. |
WEB "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. |
Galatians 6:10 | ||
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KJV As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all [men], especially unto them who are of the household of faith. |
ASV So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith. |
WEB So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. |
Genesis 15:6 | ||
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KJV And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. |
ASV And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness. |
WEB He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness. |
1 John 3:7 | ||
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KJV Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. |
ASV [ My] little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous: |
WEB Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. |
James 1:20 | ||
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KJV For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. |
ASV for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. |
WEB for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God. |
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. |
Habakkuk 2:4 | ||
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KJV Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. |
ASV Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith. |
WEB Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith. |
Psalm 106:3 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] they that keep judgment, [and] he that doeth righteousness at all times. |
ASV Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times. |
WEB Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times. |
Proverbs 14:34 | ||
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KJV Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. |
ASV Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people. |
WEB Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. |
Romans 12:21 | ||
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KJV Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. |
ASV Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. |
WEB Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
Titus 3:5 | ||
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KJV Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; |
ASV not by works [done] in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, |
WEB not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, |
Psalm 85:10 | ||
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KJV Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed [each other]. |
ASV Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. |
WEB Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. |
Luke 16:15 | ||
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KJV And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. |
ASV And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. |
WEB He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. |
Genesis 50:20 | ||
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KJV But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive. |
ASV And as for you, ye meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. |
WEB As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. |
Psalm 96:13 | ||
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KJV Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. |
ASV Before Jehovah; For he cometh, For he cometh to judge the earth: He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with his truth. |
WEB before Yahweh; for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, the peoples with his truth. |
Isaiah 11:5 | ||
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KJV And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. |
ASV And righteousness shall be the girdle of his waist, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins. |
WEB Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist. |
Proverbs 11:5 | ||
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KJV The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
ASV The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
WEB The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way, but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. |
Galatians 5:5 | ||
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KJV For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. |
ASV For we through the Spirit by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. |
WEB For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. |
Romans 3:23 | ||
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KJV For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; |
ASV for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; |
WEB for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; |
Psalm 45:7 | ||
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KJV Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
ASV Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
WEB You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows. |
1 Corinthians 15:34 | ||
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KJV Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak [this] to your shame. |
ASV Awake to soberness righteously, and sin not; for some have no knowledge of God: I speak [this] to move you to shame. |
WEB Wake up righteously, and don't sin, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. |
Luke 17:3 | ||
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KJV Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. |
ASV Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. |
WEB Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. |
John 16:8 | ||
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KJV And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: |
ASV And he, when he is come, will convict the world in respect of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: |
WEB When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment; |
Proverbs 2:9 | ||
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KJV Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path. |
ASV Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice, And equity, [yea], every good path. |
WEB Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path. |
Amos 5:24 | ||
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KJV But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. |
ASV But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream. |
WEB But let justice roll on like rivers, and righteousness like a mighty stream. |
Matthew 5:47 | ||
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KJV And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? do not even the publicans so? |
ASV And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more [than others]? do not even the Gentiles the same? |
WEB If you only greet your friends, what more do you do than others? Don't even the tax collectors do the same? |
Daniel 9:7 | ||
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KJV O Lord, righteousness [belongeth] unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, [that are] near, and [that are] far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee. |
ASV O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of face, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee. |
WEB Lord, righteousness belongs to you, but to us confusion of face, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, who are near, and who are far off, through all the countries where you have driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against you. |
1 John 4:20 | ||
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KJV If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? |
ASV If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, cannot love God whom he hath not seen. |
WEB If a man says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn't love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? |
Job 31:29 | ||
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KJV If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: |
ASV If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, Or lifted up myself when evil found him; |
WEB "If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him; |
Luke 6:31 | ||
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KJV And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. |
ASV And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. |
WEB "As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them. |
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." |
1 John 2:11 | ||
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KJV But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. |
ASV But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes. |
WEB But he who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and doesn't know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. |
Exodus 23:5 | ||
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KJV If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him. |
ASV If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, thou shalt forbear to leave him, thou shalt surely release [it] with him. |
WEB If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don't leave him, you shall surely help him with it. |
Hebrews 12:14 | ||
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KJV Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: |
ASV Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: |
WEB Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord, |
Psalm 72:1 | ||
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KJV [A Psalm] for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. |
ASV [[ A Psalm] of Solomon]. Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son. |
WEB God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son. |
Matthew 22:39 | ||
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KJV And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. |
ASV And a second like [unto it] is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. |
WEB A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' |
2 Corinthians 5:18 | ||
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KJV And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; |
ASV But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation; |
WEB But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; |
Ezekiel 33:19 | ||
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KJV But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. |
ASV And when the wicked turneth from his wickedness, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. |
WEB When the wicked turns from his wickedness, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby. |
Proverbs 13:6 | ||
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KJV Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. |
ASV Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. |
WEB Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |
Zephaniah 2:3 | ||
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KJV Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger. |
ASV Seek ye Jehovah, all ye meek of the earth, that have kept his ordinances; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye will be hid in the day of Jehovah's anger. |
WEB Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh's anger. |
Psalm 5:8 | ||
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KJV Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. |
ASV Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face. |
WEB Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face. |
Luke 6:27 | ||
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KJV But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, |
ASV But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, |
WEB "But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, |
Romans 12:18 | ||
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KJV If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. |
ASV If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men. |
WEB If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. |
1 Samuel 26:23 | ||
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KJV The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into [my] hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed. |
ASV And Jehovah will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; forasmuch as Jehovah delivered thee into my hand to-day, and I would not put forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed. |
WEB Yahweh will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; because Yahweh delivered you into my hand today, and I wouldn't put forth my hand against Yahweh's anointed. |
Exodus 23:7 | ||
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KJV Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. |
ASV Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked. |
WEB "Keep far from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked. |
Luke 1:75 | ||
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KJV In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. |
ASV In holiness and righteousness before him all our days. |
WEB In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. |
2 Samuel 22:21 | ||
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KJV The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. |
ASV Jehovah rewarded me according to my righteousness; According to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me. |
WEB Yahweh rewarded me according to my righteousness. He rewarded me according to the cleanness of my hands. |
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. |
1 Kings 3:6 | ||
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KJV And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as [it is] this day. |
ASV And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great lovingkindness, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great lovingkindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. |
WEB Solomon said, "You have shown to your servant David my father great loving kindness, according as he walked before you in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with you. You have kept for him this great loving kindness, that you have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. |
Psalm 94:15 | ||
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KJV But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it. |
ASV For judgment shall return unto righteousness; And all the upright in heart shall follow it. |
WEB For judgment will return to righteousness. All the upright in heart shall follow it. |
Revelation 19:11 | ||
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KJV And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. |
ASV And I saw the heaven opened; and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon called Faithful and True; and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. |
WEB I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war. |
Romans 14:19 | ||
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KJV Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. |
ASV So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another. |
WEB So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up. |
1 Corinthians 13:7 | ||
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KJV Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. |
ASV beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. |
WEB bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. |
Matthew 5:9 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. |
ASV Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. |
WEB Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. |
Psalm 89:14 | ||
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KJV Justice and judgment [are] the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. |
ASV Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face. |
WEB Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face. |
2 Kings 6:23 | ||
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KJV And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel. |
ASV And he prepared great provision for them; and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. And the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel. |
WEB He prepared great feast for them. When they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. The bands of Syria stopped raiding the land of Israel. |
Zechariah 7:9 | ||
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KJV Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: |
ASV Thus hath Jehovah of hosts spoken, saying, Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother; |
WEB "Thus has Yahweh of Armies spoken, saying, 'Execute true judgment, and show kindness and compassion every man to his brother. |
Mark 11:25 | ||
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KJV And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. |
ASV And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. |
WEB Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions. |
1 Peter 5:5 | ||
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KJV Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. |
ASV Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. |
WEB Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." |
Matthew 18:22 | ||
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KJV Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. |
ASV Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times; but, Until seventy times seven. |
WEB Jesus said to him, "I don't tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven. |
Philippians 2:3 | ||
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KJV [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. |
ASV [ doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; |
WEB doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; |
Ephesians 4:1 | ||
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KJV I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, |
ASV I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, |
WEB I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, |
Matthew 5:39 | ||
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KJV But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. |
ASV but I say unto you, resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. |
WEB But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. |
Colossians 3:13 | ||
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KJV Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. |
ASV forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: |
WEB bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. |
Psalm 23:3 | ||
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KJV He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. |
ASV He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. |
WEB He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. |
2 Corinthians 5:21 | ||
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KJV For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. |
ASV Him who knew no sin he made [to be] sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him. |
WEB For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. |
Romans 6:23 | ||
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KJV For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
ASV For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
WEB For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Psalm 24:5 | ||
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KJV He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. |
ASV He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation. |
WEB He shall receive a blessing from Yahweh, righteousness from the God of his salvation. |
Proverbs 15:9 | ||
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KJV The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
ASV The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. |
WEB The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. |
1 Peter 2:23 | ||
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KJV Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: |
ASV who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that judgeth righteously: |
WEB Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously; |
Proverbs 24:29 | ||
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KJV Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. |
ASV Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me; I will render to the man according to his work. |
WEB Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work." |
1 John 3:16 | ||
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KJV Hereby perceive we the love [of God], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren. |
ASV Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. |
WEB By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. |
Isaiah 33:15 | ||
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KJV He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; |
ASV He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil: |
WEB He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil-- |
Hebrews 1:9 | ||
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KJV Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, [even] thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
ASV Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
WEB You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows." |
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. |
Hosea 10:12 | ||
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KJV Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for [it is] time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. |
ASV Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness; break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Jehovah, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. |
WEB Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek Yahweh, until he comes and rains righteousness on you. |
Job 8:6 | ||
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KJV If thou [wert] pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. |
ASV If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. |
WEB If you were pure and upright, surely now he would awaken for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous. |
Job 29:14 | ||
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KJV I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment [was] as a robe and a diadem. |
ASV I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: My justice was as a robe and a diadem. |
WEB I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem. |
Leviticus 19:15 | ||
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KJV 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. |
ASV Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty; but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor. |
WEB "'You shall do no injustice in judgment: you shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness. |
John 3:16 | ||
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KJV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. |
ASV For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. |
WEB For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. |
Proverbs 10:12 | ||
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KJV Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. |
ASV Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions. |
WEB Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. |
1 John 3:18 | ||
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KJV My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. |
ASV [ My] Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth. |
WEB My little children, let's not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth. |
Psalm 34:15 | ||
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KJV The eyes of the LORD [are] upon the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their cry. |
ASV The eyes of Jehovah are toward the righteous, And his ears are [open] unto their cry. |
WEB Yahweh's eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. |
Ephesians 4:24 | ||
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KJV And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. |
ASV and put on the new man, that after God hath been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. |
WEB and put on the new man, who in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of truth. |
Hebrews 11:7 | ||
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KJV By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. |
ASV By faith Noah, being warned [of God] concerning things not seen as yet, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
WEB By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
Matthew 13:43 | ||
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KJV Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. |
ASV Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear. |
WEB Then the righteous will shine forth like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. |
1 Peter 5:7 | ||
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KJV Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. |
ASV casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you. |
WEB casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. |
Matthew 18:21 | ||
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KJV Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? |
ASV Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? |
WEB Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?" |
Deuteronomy 16:20 | ||
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KJV That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. |
ASV That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. |
WEB You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live, and inherit the land which Yahweh your God gives you. |
1 John 4:7 | ||
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KJV Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. |
ASV Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God. |
WEB Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God. |
Isaiah 61:10 | ||
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KJV I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels. |
ASV I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. |
WEB I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. |
1 Thessalonians 5:15 | ||
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KJV See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men]. |
ASV See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. |
WEB See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all. |
Romans 5:10 | ||
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KJV For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. |
ASV For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life; |
WEB For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we will be saved by his life. |
Philippians 2:4 | ||
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KJV Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. |
ASV not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. |
WEB each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. |
2 Corinthians 5:19 | ||
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KJV To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. |
ASV to wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not reckoning unto them their trespasses, and having committed unto us the word of reconciliation. |
WEB namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. |
Philippians 3:9 | ||
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KJV And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: |
ASV and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, [even] that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith: |
WEB and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith; |
Romans 5:17 | ||
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KJV For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) |
ASV For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, [even] Jesus Christ. |
WEB For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ. |
Galatians 5:14 | ||
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KJV For all the law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. |
ASV For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, [even] in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. |
WEB For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." |
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. |
Matthew 5:44 | ||
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KJV But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; |
ASV but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; |
WEB But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, |
Romans 2:4 | ||
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KJV Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? |
ASV Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? |
WEB Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? |
Psalm 35:13 | ||
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KJV But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing [was] sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. |
ASV But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I afflicted my soul with fasting; And my prayer returned into mine own bosom. |
WEB But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I afflicted my soul with fasting. My prayer returned into my own bosom. |
Micah 6:8 | ||
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KJV He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? |
ASV He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God? |
WEB He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? |
1 John 2:10 | ||
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KJV He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. |
ASV He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him. |
WEB He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him. |
Psalm 7:11 | ||
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KJV God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day. |
ASV God is a righteous judge, Yea, a God that hath indignation every day. |
WEB God is a righteous judge, yes, a God who has indignation every day. |
Psalm 103:17 | ||
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KJV But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; |
ASV But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children's children; |
WEB But Yahweh's loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children's children; |
Isaiah 1:17 | ||
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KJV Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. |
ASV learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. |
WEB Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow." |
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." |
Ezekiel 18:5 | ||
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KJV But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, |
ASV But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, |
WEB But if a man is just, and does that which is lawful and right, |
Matthew 5:11 | ||
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KJV Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. |
ASV Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. |
WEB "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. |
1 Corinthians 1:30 | ||
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KJV But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: |
ASV But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: |
WEB But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: |
Philippians 1:11 | ||
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KJV Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. |
ASV being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. |
WEB being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. |
Romans 6:13 | ||
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KJV Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God. |
ASV neither present your members unto sin [as] instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves unto God, as alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God. |
WEB Neither present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. |
Psalm 11:7 | ||
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KJV For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright. |
ASV For Jehovah is righteous; He loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face. |
WEB For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face. For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David. |
1 Corinthians 13:5 | ||
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KJV Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; |
ASV doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil; |
WEB doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; |
Psalm 35:14 | ||
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KJV I behaved myself as though [he had been] my friend [or] brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth [for his] mother. |
ASV I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother: I bowed down mourning, as one that bewaileth his mother. |
WEB I behaved myself as though it had been my friend or my brother. I bowed down mourning, as one who mourns his mother. |
John 13:34 | ||
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KJV A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. |
ASV A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. |
WEB A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. |
Luke 6:28 | ||
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KJV Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. |
ASV bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you. |
WEB bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. |
Proverbs 10:16 | ||
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KJV The labour of the righteous [tendeth] to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. |
ASV The labor of the righteous [tendeth] to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin. |
WEB The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin. |
Isaiah 45:8 | ||
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KJV Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. |
ASV Distil, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up together; I, Jehovah, have created it. |
WEB Distil, you heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, that it may bring forth salvation, and let it cause righteousness to spring up with it. I, Yahweh, have created it. |
Proverbs 12:28 | ||
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KJV In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death. |
ASV In the way of righteousness is life; And in the pathway thereof there is no death. |
WEB In the way of righteousness is life; in its path there is no death. |
James 1:19 | ||
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KJV Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: |
ASV Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: |
WEB So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; |
Matthew 7:12 | ||
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KJV Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. |
ASV All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets. |
WEB Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets. |
Matthew 6:15 | ||
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KJV But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. |
ASV But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. |
WEB But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. |
Galatians 3:6 | ||
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KJV Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. |
ASV Even as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. |
WEB Even as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness." |
Isaiah 56:1 | ||
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KJV Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation [is] near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. |
ASV Thus saith Jehovah, Keep ye justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. |
WEB Thus says Yahweh, "Keep justice, and do righteousness; for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed. |
1 John 4:8 | ||
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KJV He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. |
ASV He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. |
WEB He who doesn't love doesn't know God, for God is love. |
1 Corinthians 13:4 | ||
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KJV Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, |
ASV Love suffereth long, [and] is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, |
WEB Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, |
Exodus 23:4 | ||
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KJV If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. |
ASV If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again. |
WEB "If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again. |
Matthew 5:10 | ||
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KJV Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
ASV Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
WEB Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. |
1 Peter 3:9 | ||
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KJV Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. |
ASV not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. |
WEB not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. |
John 15:12 | ||
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KJV This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. |
ASV This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you. |
WEB "This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. |
Luke 17:4 | ||
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KJV And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. |
ASV And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. |
WEB If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him." |
Job 1:1 | ||
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KJV There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name [was] Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. |
ASV There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil. |
WEB There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, and turned away from evil. |
Luke 10:27 | ||
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KJV And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. |
ASV And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. |
WEB He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." |
Romans 10:4 | ||
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KJV For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. |
ASV For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth. |
WEB For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. |
Luke 23:34 | ||
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KJV Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. |
ASV And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots. |
WEB Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots. |
Romans 12:20 | ||
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KJV Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. |
ASV But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. |
WEB Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head." |
