Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

“Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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.

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

Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him.

I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save.

May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

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.

In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

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

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.

But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!

He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst.

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.

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.