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.For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
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.We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.