1   Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,            which cannot be moved, but abides forever.  2   As the mountains surround Jerusalem,            so the LORD surrounds his people,            from this time on and forevermore.  3   For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest            on the land allotted to the righteous,       so that the righteous might not…

38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also; 40and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; 41and…

5:9I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral persons — 10not at all meaning the immoral of this world, or the greedy and robbers, or idolaters, since you would then need to go out of the world. 11But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the…

1Now the company of prophets said to Elisha, “As you see, the place where we live under your charge is too small for us. 2Let us go to the Jordan, and let us collect logs there, one for each of us, and build a place there for us to live.” He answered, “Do so.” 3Then one of…

“We must not wish anything other than what happens from moment to moment, all the while, however, exercising ourselves in goodness.”

“The only thing evil can’t stand is forgiveness.”

1   To you, O LORD, I call;            my rock, do not refuse to hear me,       for if you are silent to me,            I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.  2   Hear the voice of my supplication,            as I cry to you for help,       as I lift up my hands            toward your most holy…

27“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose…

1It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father’s wife. 2And you are arrogant! Should you not rather have mourned, so that he who has done this would have been removed from among you? 3For…

19He said to him, “Go in peace.” But when Naaman had gone from him a short distance, 20Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, thought, “My master has let that Aramean Naaman off too lightly by not accepting from him what he offered. As the LORD lives, I will run after him and get…