Trust in the Lord

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. ~ Psalm 31:1 (KJV)

Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. ~ Proverbs 1:7 (NIV 1984)

Wages of Sin

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23 NIV

Come to My Rescue

1 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
2 Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Free me from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
5 Into your hands I commit my spirit;
redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth.

~ Psalm 31:1-5 (NIV 1984)

Be Joyful in the Lord

And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation. ~ Psalm 35:9 (KJV)

Take Refuge in Him

Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. ~ Proverbs 30:5 (ESV)

Bear with One Another

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, ~ Ephesians 4:2 (ESV)

Mourning to Dancing

11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

~ Psalm 30:11-12 (KJV)

Joy Comes in the Morning

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. ~ Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

Sing to the Lord

Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. ~ Psalm 30:4 (KJV)

God Knows the Way

1 I cry aloud to the Lord;
I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.
2 I pour out my complaint before him;
before him I tell my trouble.
3 When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who know my way.

~ Psalm 142:1-3a (NIV 1984)

Self-Control

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. ~ Proverbs 29:11 (NIV 1984)

Care for the Poor

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. ~ Proverbs 29:7 (NIV 1984)

Be Teachable

A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. ~ Proverbs 29:1 (NIV 1984)

The Lord Gives Strength & Peace

The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. ~ Psalm 29:11 (KJV)