But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure...

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.

Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak.

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.

And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.

Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm...

Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

If the Lord had not been on our side—

Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book.

My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and my bones grow weak.

Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord.

Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die.