As soon as I sin, I'm in trouble with you, but when I do right, I get no credit. I am miserable and covered with shame.

Then you will always trust in God and find that he is the source of your joy.

but he rejected Cain and his offering. Cain became furious, and he scowled in anger.

Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why that scowl on your face?

If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.

As I learn your righteous judgments, I will praise you with a pure heart.

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

In every church service I want the men to pray, men who are dedicated to God and can lift up their hands in prayer without anger or argument.

Yes, my children, remain in union with him, so that when he appears we may be full of courage and need not hide in shame from him on the Day he comes.

This, then, is how we will know that we belong to the truth; this is how we will be confident in God's presence.

And so, my dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have courage in God's presence.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.

God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

A good person will never fail; he will always be remembered.

He is not worried or afraid; he is certain to see his enemies defeated.

Reverence for the LORD gives confidence and security to a man and his family.

The wicked run when no one is chasing them, but an honest person is as brave as a lion.