They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exaltation, bringing their sheaves [with them].

Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, Be not afraid, My people who dwell in Zion, of the Assyrians, because he shall smite you with a rod; for I am bringing a stroke upon you, that [you] may see the way of Egypt.

For yet a little while, and the indignation shall cease; but My wrath shall be against their council.

For he shall arrive at the city of Aiath, and shall pass on to Migron, and shall lay up his stores in Michmash.

The daughter of Gallim shall flee; Laish shall hear; one shall hear in Anathoth.

Exhort [them] today to remain in the way; exhort, [beckoning] the mountain with your hand, the daughter of Zion, even you hills that are in Jerusalem.

and the lofty ones shall fall by the sword, and Lebanon shall fall with his lofty ones.

But Abraham said, 'Child, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things, but now here he is comforted and you are suffering.

Indeed we count those blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you saw the end of the Lord--that He is compassionate and He is merciful.

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, stay sober, put your hope fully in the grace brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

A bad man does evil with insolence, but they that are judges of themselves are wise.

A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom, but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

A passionate man stirs up strife; but [he that is] slow to anger appeases even a rising one. [ 15:18A] A man slow to anger will extinguish quarrels, but an ungodly man rather stirs [them] up.

A man slow to anger is better than a strong man, and he that governs [his] temper better than he that takes a city.

An unbelieving man judges rashly, but he that trusts in the Lord will act carefully.

By your patient endurance you shall possess your souls.

to those who by the endurance of good works are seeking glory and honor and incorruption--eternal life.

But to those who are contentious, and who disobey the truth, but obey unrighteousness--indignation and wrath,

For you have need of endurance, so that having done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

You also be patient. Establish your hearts, because the coming of the Lord has drawn near.

For what glory [is it], if when you sin and are beaten, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer [for it], you endure, this is admirable before God.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving behind an example for you, that you should follow in His footsteps,

Likewise, younger [people], subject yourselves to [the] elders. And all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility, because "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,