“Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

“The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:22-23).

“The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool.’ . . . Rule in the midst of Your enemies!” (Psalm 110:1, 4b).

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4).

“I will sing of the mercies [steadfast love] of the LORD forever" (Psalm 89:1).

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).

“You, O God, have tested us; you have refined us as silver is refined” (Psalm 66:10).

“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him” (Proverbs 30:5).