11 Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.
Proverbs 20:11
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Proverbs 21:7–9
7 The violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just. 8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright. 9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
Proverbs 10:8–10
8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin. 9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. 10 He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
Sirach 19:28–30
28 And if for lack of power he is hindered from sinning, if he finds opportunity, he will do mischief. (WEB) 29 A man will be known by his appearance. One who has understanding will be known by his face when you meet him. (WEB) 30 A man’s attire, grinning laughter, and the way he w… (WEB)
Proverbs 20:6–8
6 Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man? 7 The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him. 8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
1 John 3:6–8
6 No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. 8 The one who practices sin is of the devil,…
Psalms 119:8–10
8 I will keep Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. 10 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Proverbs 16:1–3
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the reply of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD. 3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
Psalms 15:1–3
1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? 2 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, 3 who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who cast…
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