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1 Peter 3:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you want to actually enjoy life and have good days ahead of you, then watch what comes out of your mouth — don't speak evil or lie to people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Want a good life? Start by controlling what you say.

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