Bible Verses about “competence”
The Bible contains 50 verses about competence across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
“Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.”
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
“that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
“He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.”
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.”
“Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.”
“The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.”
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all.”
“He protects all of his bones. Not one of them is broken.”
“Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;”
“"'You shall not lie with a man, as with a woman. That is detestable.”
“but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.”
“He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.”
“The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.”
“Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.”
“For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.”
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahweh will take me up.”
“Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. By David.”
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.”
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won't serve obscure men.”
“Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”
“Yahweh examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.”
“The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained;”
“"'None of you shall approach anyone who are his close relatives, to uncover their nakedness: I am Yahweh.”
“You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.”
“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.”
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”
“For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
“My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:”
“Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your son's daughter, or of your daughter's daughter, even their nakedness: for theirs is your own nakedness.”
“Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife: it is your father's nakedness.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father, nor the nakedness of your mother: she is your mother. You shall not uncover her nakedness.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's sister: she is your father's near kinswoman.”
“I sought Yahweh, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your sister, the daughter of your father, or the daughter of your mother, whether born at home, or born abroad.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's wife's daughter, conceived by your father, since she is your sister.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your father's brother, you shall not approach his wife: she is your aunt.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your daughter-in-law: she is your son's wife. You shall not uncover her nakedness.”
“"'You shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother's wife: it is your brother's nakedness.”
“The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good.”
“Yahweh's law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure, making wise the simple.”