Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor.
This is my commandment, That you love one another, as I have loved you.
Therefore I say to you, What things soever you desire, when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them.
I felt very puzzled every time I read the Book of Ecclesiastes; it says: “I sought in my heart to give myself to wine, yet acquainting my heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do...
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from you, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, said the LORD that has mercy on you.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusts in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart.
Have mercy on me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
