- Fearing people is a dangerous trap,
but trusting the Lord means safety. - But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint. - The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. - Those who listen to instruction will prosper;
those who trust the Lord will be joyful. - But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. - God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. - God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. - But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.
- My victory and honor come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. - I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him. - I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.
- Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him. - How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world. - O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right. - For the word of the Lord holds true,
and we can trust everything he does. - But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love. - Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
- So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. - I love you, Lord;
you are my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety. - Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit. - But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
- So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
- As for me, I look to the Lord for help.
I wait confidently for God to save me,
and my God will certainly hear me. - Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.
- He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls.Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom;
humility precedes honor. We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.
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