Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

…those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…

You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”