Commandments & Obedience Verses
God's holy laws, statutes, and ordinances — the foundation of a righteous and obedient life.
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
The LORD {is} far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. {instruction: or, correction} {heareth: or, obeyeth} {getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart}
Better {is} a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
{It is} an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Righteous lips {are} the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
The hoary head {is} a crown of glory, {if} it be found in the way of righteousness.
{It is} not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
The name of the LORD {is} a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. {safe: Heb. set aloft}
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, {and} thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
{It is} a snare to the man {who} devoureth {that which is} holy, and after vows to make enquiry.