‘Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.’
—Psalm 119:40

‘The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree:  he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.’
—Psalm 92:12

‘Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.’
—2 Corinthians 7:1