100 Bible Verses about Decision Making

Here are 100 Bible verses about decision making, curated from both the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, King James Version, arranged from most to least relevant.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. ⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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James 1:5 KJV

⁵ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

¹¹ For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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Proverbs 11:14 KJV

¹⁴ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

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Isaiah 30:21 KJV

²¹ And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

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1 John 5:14 KJV

¹⁴ And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:

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Proverbs 3:6 KJV

⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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Isaiah 41:10 KJV

¹⁰ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV

³¹ Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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Jeremiah 33:3 KJV

³ Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

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James 3:17 KJV

¹⁷ 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.

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Proverbs 16:33 KJV

³³ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

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Revelation 1:1 KJV

¹ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

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John 5:30 KJV

³⁰ I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

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Proverbs 18:1-24 KJV

¹ Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. ² A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. ³ When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. ⁴ The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. …

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Proverbs 12:15 KJV

¹⁵ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

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Joshua 24:15 KJV

¹⁵ And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

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Proverbs 16:1-33 KJV

¹ The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. ² All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. ³ Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. ⁴ The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. …

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Proverbs 18:15 KJV

¹⁵ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

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Psalm 25:4 KJV

⁴ Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

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Proverbs 15:22 KJV

²² Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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Psalm 32:8 KJV

⁸ I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

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2 Corinthians 1:17-19 KJV

¹⁷ When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? ¹⁸ But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. ¹⁹ For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

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1 Kings 3:16-28 KJV

¹⁶ Then came there two women, that were harlots, unto the king, and stood before him. ¹⁷ And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. ¹⁸ And it came to pass the third day after that I was delivered, that this woman was delivered also: and we were together; there was no stranger with us in the house, save we two in the …

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James 1:12 KJV

¹² Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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Psalm 119:105 KJV

¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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Proverbs 16:9 KJV

⁹ A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

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Romans 8:28 KJV

²⁸ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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Proverbs 2:6 KJV

⁶ For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

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Psalm 25:12 KJV

¹² What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

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Proverbs 13:20 KJV

²⁰ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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Romans 12:2 KJV

² And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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Philippians 4:6 KJV

⁶ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

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John 3:16-17 KJV

¹⁶ 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. ¹⁷ For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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Proverbs 19:20 KJV

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV

¹³ There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

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2 Timothy 3:16 KJV

¹⁶ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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Philippians 4:13 KJV

¹³ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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John 16:13 KJV

¹³ Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

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Matthew 6:33 KJV

³³ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Joshua 1:9 KJV

⁹ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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James 4:7 KJV

⁷ Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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1 Chronicles 16:11 KJV

¹¹ Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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Colossians 3:17 KJV

¹⁷ And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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James 1:5-6 KJV

⁵ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ⁶ But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

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Philippians 4:7 KJV

⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Hebrews 11:6 KJV

⁶ But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

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Psalm 37:7 KJV

⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

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Psalm 19:8 KJV

⁸ The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

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Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV

¹⁹ I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

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Proverbs 14:12 KJV

¹² There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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Proverbs 18:13 KJV

¹³ He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV

¹⁶ Rejoice evermore. ¹⁷ Pray without ceasing. ¹⁸ In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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Revelation 1:1-20 KJV

¹ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: ² Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. ³ Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things …

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Psalm 55:22 KJV

²² Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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1 Peter 5:7 KJV

⁷ Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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Romans 12:1-2 KJV

¹ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ² And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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Proverbs 1:5 KJV

⁵ A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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Joshua 1:8 KJV

⁸ This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

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Hebrews 13:5 KJV

⁵ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

⁷ For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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Hebrews 4:15 KJV

¹⁵ For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

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Proverbs 2:1-5 KJV

¹ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; ² So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; ³ Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; ⁴ If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; ⁵ Then …

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Isaiah 58:11 KJV

¹¹ And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

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Proverbs 27:12 KJV

¹² A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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John 8:12 KJV

¹² Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

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Jeremiah 6:16 KJV

¹⁶ Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

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1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV

¹⁷ Pray without ceasing.

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Romans 14:19 KJV

¹⁹ Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

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Deuteronomy 30:19-20 KJV

¹⁹ I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: ²⁰ That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers, to …

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1 John 1:9 KJV

⁹ If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV

⁶ Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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Proverbs 11:1 KJV

¹ A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

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Proverbs 12:25 KJV

²⁵ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

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Proverbs 21:2 KJV

² Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

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Philippians 2:13 KJV

¹³ For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

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Psalm 119:9 KJV

⁹ Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

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Proverbs 22:3 KJV

³ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

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1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV

³³ Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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2 Peter 1:19 KJV

¹⁹ We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

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Proverbs 14:1 KJV

¹ Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

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Psalm 23:1-6 KJV

¹ The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ² He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. ⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. …

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Proverbs 19:21 KJV

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

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Psalm 27:14 KJV

¹⁴ Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

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Psalm 19:7-9 KJV

⁷ The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. ⁸ The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. ⁹ The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

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2 Timothy 3:17 KJV

¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

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Psalm 37:4 KJV

⁴ Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

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Exodus 28:15 KJV

¹⁵ And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.

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Proverbs 19:2 KJV

² Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

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Exodus 28:30 KJV

³⁰ And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron’s heart, when he goeth in before the Lord: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually.

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Matthew 6:10 KJV

¹⁰ Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

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Psalm 62:1-2 KJV

¹ Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. ² He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

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Romans 14:23 KJV

²³ And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

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Luke 14:28 KJV

²⁸ For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

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Proverbs 18:17 KJV

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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Joel 3:14 KJV

¹⁴ Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

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Deuteronomy 29:29 KJV

²⁹ The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.

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Matthew 6:33-34 KJV

³³ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. ³⁴ Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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1 Kings 3:5-12 KJV

⁵ In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. ⁶ 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. …

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