See, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners.
Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
