You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

只要以里面存着长久温柔、安静的心为妆饰；这在神面前是极宝贵的。

而要有蕴藏在人内心不衰退的美，以温柔娴静的心妆饰自己；这在上帝面前是极宝贵的。

而要有蕴藏在人内心不衰退的美，以温柔娴静的心妆饰自己；这在神面前是极宝贵的。

要以温柔、娴静这些永不褪色的内在美为妆饰，这是上帝所看重的。

却要在里面存着温柔安静的心灵，作不能毁坏的装饰，这在神面前是极宝贵的。

而应该是心里面内在的人，带着不朽坏的品性，出于谦和、安静的灵；这在神面前是极其贵重的。

只要以裏面存着長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾；這在神面前是極寶貴的。

而要有蘊藏在人內心不衰退的美，以溫柔嫻靜的心妝飾自己；這在上帝面前是極寶貴的。

而要有蘊藏在人內心不衰退的美，以溫柔嫻靜的心妝飾自己；這在神面前是極寶貴的。

要以溫柔、嫺靜這些永不褪色的內在美為妝飾，這是上帝所看重的。

卻要在裡面存著溫柔安靜的心靈，作不能毀壞的裝飾，這在神面前是極寶貴的。

乃應當是內心隱藏着的人、以柔和安靜的心靈為不朽壞的妝飾：這在上帝面前是很貴的。

而應該是心裡面內在的人，帶著不朽壞的品性，出於謙和、安靜的靈；這在神面前是極其貴重的。

乃在溫柔恬靜之性、隱之於心、不可壞者、此在上帝前為至寶、

乃謹內心、其神沖和恬靜、此飾不敝、上帝以之為貴、

惟以藏於心不可壞之善德、即溫和恬靜之性為飾、此在天主前為寶也、

惟修養內心、以溫柔嫻靜之精神為飾、則可大可久、天主所珍也。

Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Instead, your beauty comes from inside you. It is the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Beauty like this doesn’t fade away. God places great value on it.

but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.

but rather what is inside the heart— the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.

rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

Instead, it should consist of what is inside the heart with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very valuable in God’s eyes.

But[ let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,[ even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by the Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

But the Lord said to Samuel,“ Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

I love God’s law with all my heart.

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.

You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too.

That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying.For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

Fools! Didn’t God make the inside as well as the outside?

Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.

throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.Put on your new nature, created to be like God— truly righteous and holy.

For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might.No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.

We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living.

The prophet Jeremiah gave this message to Seraiah son of Neriah and grandson of Mahseiah, a staff officer, when Seraiah went to Babylon with King Zedekiah of Judah. This was during the fourth year of Zedekiah’s reign.

For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God.

But you desire honesty from the womb, teaching me wisdom even there.

gentleness, and self control. There is no law against these things!

The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this:“ I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.

The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord. The poor will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ— though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away.

Then he said to them,“ You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

The Lord supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.

For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.

Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited. The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked.

“ Tell the people of Jerusalem,‘ Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.’”

We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.

Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.