When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong.

The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.