Enemies

 

The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

• Psalm 37:40

 

“Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tents of the wicked will be no more.”

• Job 8:22

 

The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.

• Deuteronomy 28:7

 

“For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

• Deuteronomy 20:4

 

In famine he will deliver you from death, and in battle from the stroke of the sword.

• Job 5:20

 

With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.

• Psalm 60:12

 

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the Lord.

• Isaiah 54:17

 

The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies.

• Psalm 118:7

 

…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear.

• Luke 1:74

 

The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil.

• Psalm 125:3

 

For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

• Psalm 27:5-6

 

When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

• Proverbs 16:7

 

His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

• Psalm 112:8

 

And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

• Luke 18:7

 

If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you.

• Isaiah 54:15

 

Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

• Psalm 97:10

 

” ‘But I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear. ¹⁸ I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the Lord.’ ”

• Jeremiah 39:17-18

 

“Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

• 2 Kings 17:39

 

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

• 2 Kings 6:16

 

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared.

• Proverbs 3:25-26

 

“All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all.”

• Isaiah 41:11-12

 

…salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us.

• Luke 1:71

 

“For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

• Acts 18:10

  

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

• Hebrews 13:6

Death

 

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

• Psalm 23:4

 

“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”

• 1 Corinthians 15:55

 

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

• Proverbs 14:32

 

Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!

• Romans 5:9

 

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

• Hebrews 2:14-15

 

“Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”

• John 8:51

 

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.

• Psalm 48:14

 

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

• Psalm 73:26

 

But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself.

• Psalm 49:15

 

he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The Lord has spoken.

• Isaiah 25:8

 

“I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death. Where, O death, are your plagues? Where, O grave, is your destruction? “I will have no compassion.”

• Hosea 13:14

 

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace.

• Psalm 37:37

 

…Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

• 2 Corinthians 4:16

 

That everyone who believes in him may have eternal life in him.

• John 3:15

 

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

• Romans 8:38-39

Courage

 

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

• Psalm 27:14

 

For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

• Psalm 37:28

 

But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”

• Isaiah 43:1

 

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

• 2 Kings 6:16

 

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

• Psalm 37:3

 

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

• Isaiah 40:29

 

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

• Psalm 31:24

 

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

• Philippians 4:12-13

 

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

• Joshua 1:9

God’s Correction

 

Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

• Proverbs 3:12

 

“Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. For he wounds, but he also binds up; he injures, but his hands also heal.

• Job 5:17-18

 

Blessed is the one you discipline,  O Lord, the one you teach from your law; you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.

• Psalm 94:12-13

 

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

• 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

 

“Because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his son.”

• Hebrews 12:6

 

Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

• Hebrews 12:10-11

Contentment

 

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

• Proverbs 17:22

 

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

• Hebrews 13:5

 

All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.

• Proverbs 15:15

 

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

• Proverbs 14:30

 

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

• 1 Timothy 6:6

 

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.

• Proverbs 23:17-18

Comfort

 

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.

• Psalm 46:1-3

 

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.

• Psalm 138:7

 

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.  He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

• Psalm 18:2

 

For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.

• Psalm 22:24

 

Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

• Psalm 37:24

 

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.

• Nahum 1:7

 

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

• Psalm 37:39

 

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

• Psalm 55:22

 

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

• John 16:33

 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

• Matthew 11:28

 

For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.

• 2 Corinthians 1:5

 

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

• Psalm 9:9

 

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.

• Lamentations 3:31-33

 

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

• Psalm 27:14

Children’s Duties

 

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

• Ephesians 6:1-3

 

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

• Colossians 3:20

 

You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’

• Luke 18:20

 

“Cursed is the man who dishonors his father or his mother.”

• Deuteronomy 27:16

 

” ‘Each of you must respect his mother and father’ “

• Leviticus 19:3

 

 “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you.”

• Deuteronomy 5:16

 

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

• Proverbs 6:20

 

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.

• Proverbs 13:1

 

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

• Proverbs 15:5   

 

Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?

• Proverbs 20:11

 

A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

• Proverbs 10:1

 

My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them.

• Proverbs 1:10

 

A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.

• Proverbs 28:7

 

“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it.”

• Proverbs 8:32-33

 

My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

• Proverbs 23:15-16

 

Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

• Proverbs 23:22

 

The father of a righteous child has great joy; he who has a wise son rejoices in him. May your father and mother rejoice; may she who gave you birth be joyful! My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.

• Proverbs 23:24-26

Children

 

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

• Acts 16:31

 

“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

• Acts 2:39

 

All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children’s peace. 

• Isaiah 54:13

 

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

• Isaiah 44:3

 

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.

• Mark 10:14-16

 

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

• Psalm 127:3-5

 

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

• Psalm 128:3

 

But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.

• Psalm 107:41

 

They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance about.

• Job 21:11

 

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

• Proverbs 17:6

Charity

 

Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble. The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes.

• Psalm 41:1-2

 

He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.

• Proverbs 19:17

 

“But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

• Luke 14:13-14

 

“Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.”

• Luke 12:33

 

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.

• Proverbs 14:21

 

Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

• Ecclesiastes 11:1

 

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

• Psalm 112:9

 

A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.

• Proverbs 22:9

 

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

• Luke 6:38

 

Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

• Proverbs 28:27

 

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

• 2 Corinthians 9:7

 

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

• Proverbs 11:24-25

 

I was young and now i am old, yet i have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging  bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed.

• Psalm 37:25-26

 

And if you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.

• Isaiah 58:10

 

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

• 1 Timothy 6:17-18

 

Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.

• Isaiah 58:7-8

 

So that the Levites (who have no allotment or inheritance of their own) and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows who live in your towns may come and eat and be satisfied, and so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

• Deuteronomy 14:29

 

Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

• Mark 10:21

 

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”

• Matthew 6:1-4

 

“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.  For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ ”

• Matthew 25:34-40

Belief

 

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

• John 3:16

 

“All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

• Acts 10:43

 

 As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.”

• Romans 9:33

 

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

• John 1:12

 

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

• John 3:18

 

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.”

• John 3:36

 

For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

• 1 Peter 2:6

 

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”

• Acts 16:31

 

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

• John 12:46

 

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”

• John 6:35

 

“ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.”

• Mark 9:23

 

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

• John 20:29

 

I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life.

• John 6:47