7If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. 8Rather be openhanded and freely … Continue reading →

11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good things does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly. 12O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in thee.

14As a door turns on its hinges, so does a sluggard on his bed. 15The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth. 18Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows … Continue reading →

4May all who seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee! May those who love thy salvation say evermore, “God is great!” 5But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! Thou art my help and my deliverer; … Continue reading →

But as for me, my prayer is to thee, o Lord. At an acceptable time, o God, in abundance of thy steadfast love answer me. With thy help rescue me from sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from … Continue reading →