to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
And if in spite of these things you do not accept My discipline, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me,
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.
But if in spite of all this you do not obey Me, but continue to walk in hostility toward Me,
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to
There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;