Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

If I smiled at them, they hardly believed it; and they did not cause the light of my face to darken.

for one who goes astray is an abomination to the Lord, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the Lord!

When I am afraid, I trust in you.

For this is what the master, the Lord, the Holy One of Israel says: “If you repented and patiently waited for me, you would be delivered; if you calmly trusted in me you would find strength, but you are unwilling.

And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living?

This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)

I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!

A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.

proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with complete boldness and without restriction.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

For he was looking forward to the city with firm foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. All the ends of the earth trust in you, as well as those living across the wide seas.

His vigorous steps are restricted, and his own counsel throws him down.