The LORD protects his people; he defends and saves his chosen king.

Save your people, LORD, and bless those who are yours. Be their shepherd, and take care of them forever.

How awesome is God as he comes from his sanctuary--- the God of Israel! He gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!

They grow stronger as they go; they will see the God of gods on Zion.

I am listening to what the LORD God is saying; he promises peace to us, his own people, if we do not go back to our foolish ways.

Love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will embrace.

You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me.

He strengthens those who are weak and tired.

But those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.

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.

"I will make the people of Judah strong; I will rescue the people of Israel. I will have compassion on them and bring them all back home. They will be as though I had never rejected them. I am the LORD their God; I will answer their prayers.

I will make my people strong; they will worship and obey me." The LORD has spoken.

I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength, so that I was able to proclaim the full message for all the Gentiles to hear; and I was rescued from being sentenced to death.

May the land enjoy prosperity; may it experience righteousness.

May righteousness flourish in his lifetime, and may prosperity last as long as the moon gives light.

May the LORD bless you and take care of you;

May the LORD look on you with favor and give you peace.

A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, "Wonderful Counselor," "Mighty God," "Eternal Father," "Prince of Peace."

His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The LORD Almighty is determined to do all this.

"Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.

I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!"

For God's Kingdom is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives.

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

So Christ came and preached the Good News of peace to all---to you Gentiles, who were far away from God, and to the Jews, who were near to him.

May the Lord himself, who is our source of peace, give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.

From John to the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace be yours from God, who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits in front of his throne,