And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.

Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed.

Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.