30 Bible Verses About Balance

“The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.”

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”

“‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial. ‘I have the right to do anything’—but not everything is constructive.”

“Honest scales and balances belong to the Lord; all the weights in the bag are of his making.”

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.”

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

“pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

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

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

“It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.”

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

“Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise— why destroy yourself?”

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

“When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.”

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

“I said to myself, ‘God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.’”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”

“This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.”