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1 Timothy 4 8
for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
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Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
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Psalms 27:1-2
The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom should I be afraid?When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.
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Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
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Psalms 112:1-3
Hallelujah! Happy is the man who fears the Lord, taking great delight in His commands.His descendants will be powerful in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
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Isaiah 11:2-5
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him— a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.His delight will be in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what He sees with His eyes, He will not execute justice by what He hears with His ears,but He will judge the poor righteously and execute justice for the oppressed of the land. He will strike the land with discipline from His mouth, and He will kill the wicked with a command from His lips.Righteousness will be a belt around His loins; faithfulness will be a belt around His waist.
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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 24:3-7
A house is built by wisdom, and it is established by understanding;by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.A wise warrior is better than a strong one, and a man of knowledge than one of strength;for you should wage war with sound guidance— victory comes with many counselors.Wisdom is inaccessible to a fool; he does not open his mouth at the gate.
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Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers of a city.
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2 Chronicles 32 20-2 Chronicles 32 21
King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz prayed about this and cried out to heaven,and the Lord sent an angel who annihilated every brave warrior, leader, and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria returned in disgrace to his land. He went to the temple of his god, and there some of his own children struck him down with the sword.
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1 Timothy 6 6
But godliness with contentment is a great gain.
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
because wisdom is protection as money is protection, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
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Isaiah 38:5-6
“ Go and tell Hezekiah that this is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Look, I am going to add 15 years to your life.And I will deliver you and this city from the power of the king of Assyria; I will defend this city.
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Proverbs 28:15-16
A wicked ruler over a helpless people is like a roaring lion or a charging bear.A leader who lacks understanding is very oppressive, but one who hates dishonest profit prolongs his life.
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Isaiah 51:6
Look up to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never be shattered.
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Psalms 45:4
in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
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Psalms 28:8
The Lord is the strength of His people; He is a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
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Proverbs 15:16
Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil.
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Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
There was a small city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege works against it.Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.And I said,“ Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded.”The calm words of the wise are heeded more than the shouts of a ruler over fools.Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.
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Proverbs 28:2
When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers, but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.
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2 Chronicles 32 27-2 Chronicles 32 29
Hezekiah had abundant riches and glory, and he made himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and every desirable item.He made warehouses for the harvest of grain, new wine, and oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and pens for flocks.He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him abundant possessions.
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Psalms 140:7
Lord God, my strong Savior, You shield my head on the day of battle.
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2 Corinthians 6 10
as grieving yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing yet possessing everything.
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Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a man who demands“ contributions” demolishes it.
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Jeremiah 22:15-17
Are you a king because you excel in cedar? Didn’t your father eat and drink and administer justice and righteousness? Then it went well with him.He took up the case of the poor and needy, then it went well. Is this not what it means to know Me? This is the Lord’s declaration.But you have eyes and a heart for nothing except your own dishonest profit, shedding innocent blood and committing extortion and oppression.
