Notice good people, observe the righteous; peaceful people have descendants,

I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.

But Abraham said, 'Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in pain.

What did you gain from doing the things that you are now ashamed of ? The result of those things is death!

But now you have been set free from sin and are the slaves of God. Your gain is a life fully dedicated to him, and the result is eternal life.

you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future.

Do not lose your courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward.

The needy will not always be neglected; the hope of the poor will not be crushed forever.

I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.

My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail in my duty, but that at all times, and especially right now, I shall be full of courage, so that with my whole being I shall bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.