Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.
The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD has comforted his people, and will have mercy on his afflicted.
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...
Luke 13:3 I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.
