A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

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

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

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

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.

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

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

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.

He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;

The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

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.

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

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

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

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

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

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

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

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.

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

Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths.

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.