You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.

I in them and you in me–so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.

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

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice. Surely the LORD has done great things!

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.

If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people–for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”