Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and would not let go until I had brought him to my mother’s house, to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.