But one [thing] is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."

And the Lord said to him, Because you have asked this thing of Me, and have not asked for yourself long life, and have not asked wealth, nor have asked for the lives of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to hear judgment;

And I have [also] given to you what you have not asked, wealth and glory, so that there has not been anyone like you among kings.

Fear the Lord, all you His saints; for there is no lack to them that fear Him.

Hope in the Lord, and do good; and dwell on the land, and you shall be fed with the wealth of it.

They shall not be ashamed in an evil time; and in days of famine they shall be satisfied.

I was [once] young, indeed I am now old; yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed seeking bread.

For the Lord loves mercy and truth; God will give grace and glory; the Lord will not withhold good things from them that walk in innocence.

He shall dwell in a high cave of a strong rock; bread shall be given to him, and his water shall be sure.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Work not for the food which perishes, but for the food which abides unto everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give to you; for [upon] Him God the Father has set [His] seal."

What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who [can be] against us?

For bodily exercise is profitable a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life and of the coming life.

Let [your] way of life [be] without loving money, being satisfied with what you have. For He Himself has said, "By no means shall I desert you, nor in any way shall I forsake you;"