Ephesians 5:15–17
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15Therefore look carefully how you awalk, not bas unwise but as wise,
16aredeeming the time, because bthe days are evil.
17On account of this, do not be foolish, but aunderstand what the will of the Lord is.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
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NLTNew Living Translation
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Therefore, consider carefully how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of the time because the days are evil.
Because of this do not become foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
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