Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.”
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he who trusts in the Lord, mercy shall surround him.
“He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him; Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!”
“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people; For He will avenge the blood of His servants, And render vengeance to His adversaries; He will provide atonement for His land and His people.”
“I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.
Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”