Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
And it happened, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had brought their plot to nothing, that all of us returned to the wall, everyone to his work.
He commanded Judah to seek the Lord God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment.
Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth the Lord God of heaven has given me. And He has commanded me to build Him a house at Jerusalem which is in Judah.
Blessed are you who hunger now, For you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh.
Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.”