The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice.
The law of the Lord is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, Who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
The Lord upholds all who fall, and raises up all who are bowed down.
That you would walk worthy of God Who calls you into His own Kingdom and glory.
For we know that if the tent which is our earthly home is destroyed, we have from God a building, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Do not fret about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
And God’s peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all light, in Whom there can be no variation or shadow cast by His turning.
For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that are suited to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence.