because the LORD will take away the strength of the wicked, but protect those who are good.

If they fall, they will not stay down, because the LORD will help them up.

You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever.

I cling to you, and your hand keeps me safe.

I said, "I am falling"; but your constant love, O LORD, held me up.

Do not be afraid---I am with you! I am your God---let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.

The LORD says, "Here is my servant, whom I strengthen--- the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.

in you, my God, I trust. Save me from the shame of defeat; don't let my enemies gloat over me!

But Israel is saved by the LORD, and her victory lasts forever; her people will never be disgraced.' "

This hope does not disappoint us, for God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to us.

And why not? Because they did not depend on faith but on what they did. And so they stumbled over the "stumbling stone"

The scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed."

For the scripture says, "I chose a valuable stone, which I am placing as the cornerstone in Zion; and whoever believes in him will never be disappointed."