I have followed your instructions, LORD; don't let me be put to shame.

May I perfectly obey your commandments and be spared the shame of defeat.

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

Many of those who have already died will live again: some will enjoy eternal life, and some will suffer eternal disgrace.

The wise leaders will shine with all the brightness of the sky. And those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars forever."

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.

If our conscience condemns us, we know that God is greater than our conscience and that he knows everything.

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

And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

And you are my friends if you do what I command you.

Whoever breaks one commandment is guilty of breaking them all.