7. God, there are two things I’m asking You for before I die, only two: 8. Empty out of my heart everything that is false—every lie, and every crooked thing. And give me neither undue poverty nor undue wealth—but rather, feed my soul with the measure of prosperity that pleases You. 9. May my satisfaction be found in You. Don’t let me be so rich that I don’t need You or so poor that I have to resort to dishonesty just to make ends meet. Then my life will never detract from bringing Glory to Your Name.

7. God’s righteous people will pour themselves out for the poor, but the ungodly make no attempt to understand or help the needy.

13. If you cover up your sin you’ll never do well. But if you confess your sins and forsake them, you will be kissed by mercy.

19. Just as no two faces are exactly alike, so every heart is different. 23. A shepherd should pay close attention to the faces of his flock and hold close to his heart the condition of those he cares for.

24. Kind words can be a cover to conceal hatred of others, for hypocrisy loves to hide behind flattery. 28. Hatred is the root of slander and insecurity the root of flattery.