²⁸ For Yahweh loves justice, And doesn't forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, But the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

⁹ Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.

¹⁵ See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

¹⁵ Yahweh's eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry.

⁶ who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

²¹ For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

¹⁰ With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments.

⁷ Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.

³³ If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

¹⁶ Confess your offenses to one another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective.

¹¹ For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

¹² instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

¹³ looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ;

¹ Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

² Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death.

³³ But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

¹⁸ Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

² Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But Yahweh weighs the hearts.

⁸ Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

³ To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.

⁶ For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

²¹ He who follows after righteousness and kindness Finds life, righteousness, and honor.

¹⁸ Wicked people earn deceitful wages, But one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

¹¹ But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

²⁵ It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, Then later to consider his vows.