The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
to the one who seeks him.

If you forgive men when they sin against you,
your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their sins,
your Father will not forgive your sins.

A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving,
even though we have rebelled against him.

Fight the good fight of the faith.
Take hold of the eternal life to which
you were called when you made your
good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.
If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment,
and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.

To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory,
honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil,
there will be wrath and anger.

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.

"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.

He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.

He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.

He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.

Every good and perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,
who does not change like shifting shadows.