Isaiah 61:3
and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
Galatians 2:21
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!
Proverb 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,
but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—
yet was without sin
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him
Galatians 5:23
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law
Roman 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn
2 Corinthians 1:4
who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it
luke 22:44
And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground
psalm 7:9
O righteous God,
who searches minds and hearts,
bring to an end the violence of the wicked
and make the righteous secure.
revelation 2:23
I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds
1 kings 19:4
while he himself went a day's journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD," he said. "Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors