For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips;

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence,

Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice

Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.