So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

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.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.

You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!

Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?

Let all that you do be done in love.

Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!

But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.

It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

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.

Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?