31 occurrences in 13 translations

'Acts' in the Bible

“The Lord created and possessed me at the beginning of His way,Before His works of old [were accomplished].

Verse ConceptsGod Being Of OldWisdoma new beginningTrinityNew BeginningsGod's CreationWorking For The Lorddeeds

A man will get good from the fruit of his lips, but the desire of the false is for violent acts.

Verse ConceptsLipsUnfaithfulness, To GodViolencePursuing ViolenceBeing PositiveThe Power Of Words

There is one who acts rich but {has nothing}; another who pretends to be poor but [has] wealth.

Verse ConceptsPretencePretendingBlessings Of The PoorPoor Or Richacting

Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,but a fool displays his stupidity.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfForethoughtsGoal SettingValuing Knowledge

The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyGood KingsAccessservanthood

A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

Verse ConceptsServanthood, In SocietyEmployeesServants Of PeopleAuthority Delegated To People

One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingEvildoersLipsRumoursgossiping

A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfFloggingMockeryRebukeScornersAdvice On Beating PeopleReproving Peoplemockers

Mercy and good faith keep the king safe, and the seat of his power is based on upright acts.

Verse ConceptsSafetyKings, Duties OfAuthority

By their violent acts the evil-doers will be pulled away, because they have no desire to do what is right.

Verse ConceptsFreedom From Violence

The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.

Verse ConceptsGod Seeing All The EarthMental Abusepreservationtraitors

Like a dog going back to the food which he has not been able to keep down, is the foolish man doing his foolish acts over again.

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdogsVomittingSin, Love OfWicked Described AsSinning RepeatedlyFoolspoop

Men of pride are the cause of violent acts in a town, but by wise men wrath is turned away.

Verse ConceptsMockeryRidicule, Nature OfScoffersWorldly Snaresmockers

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Dissemble (2 instances)
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Routine (1 instance)

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