"Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin.”?"

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

"The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor."

"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."

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of my mouth."

"The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him."

"Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer."

"David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God."

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."