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"For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is."
— Ephesians 5:17, NET Bible
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. ”
“Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. ”
“Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
“Wherefore, become not unwise: but understanding what is the will of God.”
“For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.”
“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. ”
For everything made visible is light, and for this reason it says:“Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!”
Live Wisely Therefore consider carefully how you live– not as unwise but as wise,
taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.
And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,
speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,