“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.”

- Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.”

- ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭33‬

“For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;” 

- Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.” ‭‭

- Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭33‬ ‭

“If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.” ‭‭

- Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.”

- ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭33‬ 

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."

- ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬

“The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat.”

- Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬

“At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.”

- Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬-‭26‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord. I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.”

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. Then I said, “Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me: I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.”

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.” ‭‭

- Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!” As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!”

- ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭40‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬