He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
Matthew 7:24 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised ‘Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts upon them [obeying them] will be like a sensible (prudent, practical, wise) man who built his house upon the rock. American Standard Version (1901) Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock: Common English Bible “Everybody who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise builder who built a house on bedrock. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and does them shall be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock, |
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure for ever.
The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’
And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.
‘Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?
‘The wise ones answered, “No, there won’t be enough for us and for you. Go instead to those who sell oil, and buy some for yourselves.”
The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.
But everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn’t act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
He said, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’
If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
For the hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified.