1 Corinthians 14:34-35
34Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. 35If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
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1 Corinthians 14:29-33
29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. 31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 32The ... [read more]
Proverbs 14:30-31
30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. 31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
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Psalm 9:13
13 Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death.
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Proverbs 12:19-20
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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1 Corinthians 7:12-16
12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. 14 ... [read more]
Psalm 7:12-13
12 If he does not relent, he will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow. 13 He has prepared his deadly weapons; he makes ready his flaming arrows. Attack
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Psalm 6:5
5 Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave?
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