The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
1 Peter 2:18 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Household slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [You who are] household servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are kind and considerate and reasonable, but also to those who are surly (overbearing, unjust, and crooked). American Standard Version (1901) Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. Common English Bible Household slaves, submit by accepting the authority of your masters with all respect. Do this not only to good and kind masters but also to those who are harsh. Catholic Public Domain Version Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and meek, but also to the unruly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. |
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord, but those with blameless conduct are his delight.
for the devious are detestable to the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Now I, Paul, myself, appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ #– #I who am humble among you in person but bold towards you when absent.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.