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1 Timothy 4 8
for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as 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 added to you.
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Psalms 27:1-2
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
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Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
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Psalms 112:1-3
Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!His offspring will be mighty 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
And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear,but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.Righteousness shall be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his loins.
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Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.
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Proverbs 24:3-7
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
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Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
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2 Chronicles 32 20-2 Chronicles 32 21
Then Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this and cried to heaven.And the Lord sent an angel, who cut off all the mighty warriors and commanders and officers in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he came into the house of his god, some of his own sons struck him down there with the sword.
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1 Timothy 6 6
But godliness with contentment is great gain,
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
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Isaiah 38:5-6
“ Go and say to Hezekiah, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will add fifteen years to your life.I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and will defend this city.
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Proverbs 28:15-16
Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, but he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days.
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Isaiah 51:6
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed.
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Psalms 45:4
In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
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Psalms 28:8
The Lord is the strength of his people; he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
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Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.
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Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it.But there was found in it a poor, wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
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Proverbs 28:2
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
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2 Chronicles 32 27-2 Chronicles 32 29
And Hezekiah had very great riches and honor, and he made for himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of costly vessels;storehouses also for the yield of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and sheepfolds.He likewise provided cities for himself, and flocks and herds in abundance, for God had given him very great possessions.
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Psalms 140:7
O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
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2 Corinthians 6 10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
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Proverbs 29:4
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
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Jeremiah 22:15-17
Do you think you are a king because you compete in cedar? Did not your father eat and drink and do justice and righteousness? Then it was well with him.He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? declares the Lord.But you have eyes and heart only for your dishonest gain, for shedding innocent blood, and for practicing oppression and violence.”