For David said this about him: ‘I keep the Lord before me always. Because he is close by my side, I will not be hurt.
He defends the helpless and saves them from those who accuse them.
The Lord is beside you to help you. When he becomes angry, he will crush kings.
The king truly trusts the Lord. Because God Most High always loves him, he will not be overwhelmed.
When I felt safe, I said, “I will never fear.”
He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defender; I will not be defeated.
But I am always with you; you have held my hand.
I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’
Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping his law.
Listen to me; a time is coming when you will be scattered, each to your own home. That time is now here. You will leave me alone, but I am never really alone, because the Father is with me.
So I am glad, and I rejoice. Even my body has hope,