Steadfast Faith

Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in and relies on mankind, Making [weak, faulty human] flesh his strength, And whose mind and heart turn away from the LORD. (Jeremiah 17:5) Blessed and favored by God are those who keep His testimonies, And who's [consistently] seek Him and long for Him with all their heart. (Psalm 119:2)

The LORD is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. (Psalm 28:7)

It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in man. (Psalm 118:8)

Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil. Hatred stirs up strife,

But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults]. (Proverbs 10:6,11-12) The [reverent] fear of the LORD [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,

But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,

But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright,

But it is ruin to those who do evil.

The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken,

But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom,

But the perverted tongue will be cut out.

The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable,

But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted). (Proverbs 10:27-32)

Cast your burden on the LORD [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail). (Psalm 55:22)

And my God will liberally supply (fill until full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) Continued faithfulness and devotion to God ; remaining steadfast in our relationship with Him and not to being detoured from our faith. But you are to cling to the LORD your God, just as you have done to this day. For the LORD has driven out great and mighty nations from before you; and as for you, no man has been able to stand in opposition] before you to this day. One of your men puts to flight a thousand, for the LORD your God is He who is fighting for you, just as He promised you.

Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word of all the good words which the LORD your God has promised concerning you has failed; all have been fulfilled for you, not one of them has failed. (Joshua 23:8-10,14)