Life is always hard for the poor, but the right attitude can turn it into a party. (ERV)
All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast. (NIV)
All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. (KJV)
Psalm 107:9
He satisfies those who are thirsty. He fills those who are hungry with good things. (ERV)
for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. (NIV)
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. (KJV)
Psalm 112:7-8
They will not be afraid of bad news. They are confident because they trust in the Lord. They remain confident and without fear, so they defeat their enemies. (ERV)
They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. (NIV)
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies. (KJV)
Psalm 37:8
Don’t become so angry and upset that you, too, want to do evil. (ERV)
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. (NIV)
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. (KJV)
Proverbs 22:4
Respect the Lord and be humble. Then you will have wealth, honor, and true life. (ERV)
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. (NIV)
By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life. (KJV)
Proverbs 30:7-9
God, I ask you to do two things for me before I die. Don’t let me tell lies. And don’t make me too rich or too poor—give me only enough food for each day. If I have too much, I might deny that I need you, Lord. But if I am too poor, I might steal and bring shame to the name of my God. (ERV)
“Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. (NIV)
Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain. (KJV)
Proverbs 16:20
Good things happen to those who learn from their experiences, and the Lord blesses those who trust him. (ERV)
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. (NIV)
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. (KJV)
Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good. He is a safe place to go to in times of trouble. He takes care of those who trust him. (ERV)
The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, (NIV)
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (KJV)
Joshua 1:9
Remember, I commanded you to be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid, because the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (ERV)
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NIV)
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (KJV)
Psalm 34:4
I went to the Lord for help, and he listened. He saved me from all that I fear. (ERV)
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. (NIV)
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. (KJV)
Psalm 32:7
You are a hiding place for me. You protect me from my troubles. You surround me and protect me, so I sing about the way you saved me. Selah (ERV)
You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. (NIV)
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. (KJV)
Psalm 91:14-16
The Lord says, “If someone trusts me, I will save them. I will protect my followers who call to me for help. When my followers call to me, I will answer them. I will be with them when they are in trouble. I will rescue them and honor them. I will give my followers a long life and show them my power to save.” (ERV)
“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” (NIV)
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. (KJV)
Psalm 4:8
When I go to bed, I sleep in peace, because, Lord, you keep me safe. (ERV)
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. (NIV)
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. (KJV)
Psalm 118:6
The Lord is with me, so I will not be afraid. No one on earth can do anything to harm me. (ERV)
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? (NIV)
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (KJV)
Psalm 3:3
But you, Lord, protect me. You bring me honor; you give me hope. (ERV)
But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. (NIV)
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. (KJV)
