A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.
For if the will be forward, it is accepted according to that which a man hath, not according to that which he hath not.
Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips, and unwise.
Unto the hope of life everlasting, which God, who lieth not, hath promised before the times of the world:
The Lord said to him: Forasmuch as it was thy will to build a house to my name, thou hast done well indeed in having such a will.
my soul hath stuck close to thee: thy right hand hath received me.
He promiseth a prey to his companions: and the eyes of his children shall fail.
My brethren have passed by me, as the torrent that passeth swiftly in the valleys.
I know, my God, that thou provest hearts, and lovest simplicity. Wherefore I also in the simplicity of my heart have joyfully offered all these things: and I have seen with great joy thy people, which are here present, offer thee their offerings.
There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.