38 Bible Verses about Adults

Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the faithful in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

The heart of man devises his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

For I know the thoughts that I think concerning you, said the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you the end that you wait for.

No temptation has taken you but such as is common to man, but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

There are many thoughts in the heart of man; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.

My son, hearken unto the chastening of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an increase of grace unto thy head and protection about thy neck.

but those that wait for the LORD shall have new strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my way.

And whatever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men,

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have; for he has said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father, and the younger men as brethren, the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all purity.

My son, if sinners entice thee, do not consent.

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another even as God has forgiven you in Christ.

But the fruit of the Spirit is this: Charity, joy, peace, tolerance, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

See that I command thee to be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for I, the LORD thy God, am with thee wherever thou goest.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and chastening.

He has declared unto thee, O man, what is good and what the LORD requires of thee: only to do right judgment, and to love mercy, and to humble thyself to walk with thy God.

These things I have spoken unto you that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and death shall be no more neither shall there be any more sorrow nor crying nor pain; for the former things are passed away.

But without faith it is impossible to please God; for he that comes to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of those that diligently seek him.

Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain that build it; unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchmen watch in vain.

Wine makes a mocker, and beer a reveler, and whoever errs concerning them shall never be wise.

For it should suffice us that during the time past of our life we had done the will of the Gentiles, when we conversed in lasciviousness, lusts, drunkenness, gluttony, orgies, and abominable idolatries.

For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD; thou art my security from my youth.

Honour thy father and thy mother that thy days may be lengthened upon the land which the LORD thy God gives thee.

The foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her that bore him.

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.

Flee also youthful lusts, but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unwise questions refuse, knowing that they do beget contentions. That the slave of the Lord should not be contentious, but be meek unto everyone, apt to teach, patient,read more.
that with meekness they might teach those that resist, if God peradventure will grant unto them that they might repent and know the truth,

Let us walk honestly, as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Behold, sons are a heritage of the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is to be desired.

For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of strength and of love and of temperance.

Do not fear for I am with thee; do not be dismayed, for I am thy God, who strengthens thee; I will help thee always; I will always uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom ye have of God, and that ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves,

(for we walk by faith, not by sight).

not given to wine, not hurtful, not greedy of dishonest gain, but gentle, not contentious, not covetous;