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1 Peter 1 18
For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold,
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Proverbs 11:29-30
The one who brings ruin on his household will inherit the wind, and a fool will be a slave to someone whose heart is wise.The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, but a cunning person takes lives.
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Jeremiah 16:19
LORD, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in a time of distress, the nations will come to you from the ends of the earth, and they will say,“ Our ancestors inherited only lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.”
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2 Timothy 4 8
There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing.
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Jeremiah 44:17
Instead, we will do everything we promised: we will burn incense to the queen of heaven and offer drink offerings to her just as we, our ancestors, our kings, and our officials did in Judah’s cities and in Jerusalem’s streets. Then we had enough food, we were well off, and we saw no disaster,
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Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit honor, but he holds up fools to dishonor.
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Proverbs 4:7-9
Wisdom is supreme— so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.Cherish her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.She will place a garland of favor on your head; she will give you a crown of beauty.”
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Daniel 12:3
Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
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Matthew 23:29-32
“ Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,and you say,‘ If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we wouldn’t have taken part with them in shedding the prophets’ blood.’So you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.Fill up, then, the measure of your ancestors’ sins!
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1 Peter 5 4
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.