19 occurrences

'Sin' in the Bible

The righteousness of the good man will make his way straight, but the sin of the evil-doer will be the cause of his fall.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

In the sin of the lips is a net which takes the sinner, but the upright man will come out of trouble.

Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsTrapSin, Consequences OfSpeaking, Evil

Righteousness keeps safe him whose way is without error, but evil-doers are overturned by sin.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSin, Consequences OfFruits Of RighteousnessSin Clings To The Sinner

The lover of fighting is a lover of sin: he who makes high his doorway is looking for destruction.

Verse ConceptsdisagreementsLove, Abuse OfWorldly AmbitionDissensionContentiousnessQuarrelsSelf ExaltationLoving Evil

Though his hate is covered with deceit, his sin will be seen openly before the meeting of the people.

Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSin Made KnownShowing HypocrisyHateDeception

Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.

Verse Conceptsethics, socialGovernmentCivic RighteousnessRulersWisdom, Human ImportanceUnsuitable Rulerebellionapostasy

He who takes from his father or his mother what is theirs by right, and says, It is no sin; is the same as a taker of life.

Verse ConceptsChildren, UngratefulNo SinmomsDadsMothers And SonsParents Being Wrongthievescheaters

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