38 Bible Verses about Adults

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

For I know the plans that I have for you,' says the LORD, 'plans for your welfare, and not for calamity, to give you hope and a future.

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.

My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching: for they will be a garland to grace your head, and a necklace around your neck.

But those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.

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

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up. I have overcome the world."

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain.

Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler. Whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

For enough time in the past has been spent doing the will of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.

For you are my hope, Lord GOD; my confidence from my youth.

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives you.

A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,read more.
in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.

Behold, children are a heritage of the LORD. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

for we walk by faith, not by sight.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;