'Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!'

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.

We love because he first loved us.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.