“Let love be genuine.  Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection.  Outdo one another in showing honor.  Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.  Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

My son, if you receive my words    and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom    and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight    and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver    and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of …

Praise the Lord!  I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,    in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord,    studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work,    and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered;    the …

I will bless the Lord at all times;    his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord;    let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me,    and let us exalt his name together!   I sought the Lord, and he answered me    and delivered me from all my fears. …