Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. —PSALM 37:1–4

He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. They give water to all the beasts of the field; the w ild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work. —PSALM 104:10–13

If you make the Most High your dwelling—even the Lord, who is my refuge—then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. —PSALM 91:9–11

I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion . . . I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. —PROVERBS 8:12, 20–21

Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it does not rise from deceitful lips. — PSALM 1 7 : 1

With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life. —PROVERBS 7:21–23

When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive. —PROVERBS 23:1–3

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. —PSALM 90:12

To you I call, O Lord my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place. —PSALM 28:1–2

Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of the wicked, for the evil man has no future hope, and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

—PROVERBS 24:19–20