And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, while I leave it, and come down to you?

For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel: you saw it, and did rejoice: therefore then will you sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

Behold, you have instructed many, and you have strengthened the weak hands.

But now it is come upon you, and you faint; it touches you, and you are troubled.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may secretly shoot at the upright in heart.

Surely he shall not be moved forever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a sick man wastes away.

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get out, and depart from here: for Herod will kill you.

Nevertheless I must walk today, and tomorrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish outside of Jerusalem.

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

Then Paul answered, What mean you to weep and to break my heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it will not be done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

And why discourage you the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD has given them?

For when they went up unto the valley of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they should not go into the land which the LORD had given them.

Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

Because for the work of Christ he was near unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.