**Genesis 1:1 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<1> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ```

**Ecclesiastes 7:2 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<2> It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. ```

**Isaiah 52:2 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<2> Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. ```

**Isaiah 52:2 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<2> Shake yourself from the dust, rise up, O captive Jerusalem; loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion! ```

**Isaiah 52:3 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<3> For thus says the Lord: You were sold for nothing, and you shall be redeemed without money. ```

**Isaiah 54:4 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<4> Do not fear, for you will not be ashamed; do not be discouraged, for you will not suffer disgrace; for you will forget the shame of your youth, and the disgrace of your widowhood you will remember no more. ```

**Isaiah 50:2 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<2> Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst. ```

**Isaiah 50:3 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<3> I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. ```

**Genesis 1:1 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<1> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ```

**Ecclesiastes 7:16 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<16> Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself ? ```

**Psalm 42:1-5 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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Psalm 42 / Longing for God and His Help in Distress

<1> As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. <2> My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and behold the face of God? <3> My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually, "Where is your God?" <4> These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I went with the throng, and led them in procession to the house of God, with glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival. <5> Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help ```

**Jeremiah 17:1-5 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<17> The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; <2> Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves by the green trees upon the high hills. <3> O my mountain in the field, I will give thy substance and all thy treasures to the spoil, and thy high places for sin, throughout all thy borders. <4> And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn for ever. <5> Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. ```

**Genesis 1:1 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<1> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ```

**Psalm 19:1-5 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<19> Unto the end. A psalm for David. <2> May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the God of Jacob protect thee. <3> May he send thee help from the sanctuary: and defend thee out of Sion. <4> May he be mindful of all thy sacrifices: and may thy whole burnt offering be made fat. <5> May he give thee according to thy own heart; and confirm all thy counsels. ```

**Genesis 1:1 - 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)**

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<1> 1 God created the heaven and the earth. 3 The light and the darkness, 8 The firmament, 9 He separateth the water from the earth. 16 He createth the sun, the moon, and the stars. 21 He createth the fish, birds, beasts, 26 He createth man, and giveth him rule over all creatures, 29 And provideth nurture for man and beast. <1> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ```

**Acts 17:26 - King James Version (KJV)**

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<26> And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; ```

**Matthew 8:1-5 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<8> And when he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him: <2> And behold a leper came and adored him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. <3> And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying: I will, be thou made clean. And forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. <4> And Jesus saith to him: See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them. <5> And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, ```

**Matthew 8:18-22 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<18> And Jesus seeing great multitudes about him, gave orders to pass over the water. <19> And a certain scribe came and said to him: Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou shalt go. <20> And Jesus saith to him: The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air nests: but the son of man hath not where to lay his head. <21> And another of his disciples said to him: Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. <22> But Jesus said to him: Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead. ```

**2 Peter 3:9 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<9> The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. ```

**Galatians 3:22 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<22> But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. ```

**1 Corinthians 16:13 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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Final Messages and Greetings

<13> Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. ```

**Isaiah 1:16 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<16> Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; remove the evil of your doings from before my eyes; cease to do evil, ```

**Psalm 34:6 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<6> This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. ```

**Psalm 116:1-2 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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Psalm 116 / Thanksgiving for Recovery from Illness

<1> I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. <2> Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. ```

**Psalm 42:1 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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Psalm 42 / Longing for God and His Help in Distress

<1> As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. ```

**Jude 20-21 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<20> But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; <21> keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. ```

**Philippians 4:13 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<13> I can do all these things in him who strengtheneth me. ```

**1 Corinthians 16:13 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<13> Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, do manfully, and be strengthened. ```

**Philippians 3:8 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<8> Furthermore I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ my Lord; for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ: ```

**Deuteronomy 31:6 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<6> Do manfully and be of good heart: fear not, nor be ye dismayed at their sight: for the Lord thy God he himself is thy leader, and will not leave thee nor forsake thee. ```

**Psalm 23:1 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<23> On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein. ```

**2 Corinthians 12:10 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<10> For which cause I please myself in my infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ. For when I am weak, then am I powerful. ```

**Matthew 5:1-5 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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The Beatitudes

<5> When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. <2> Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: <3> "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <4> "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. <5> "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ```

**Matthew 5:11 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<11> "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. ```

**Matthew 5:1-11 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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The Beatitudes

<5> When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. <2> Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: <3> "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <4> "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. <5> "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. <6> "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. <7> "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. <8> "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <9> "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. <10> "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <11> "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. ```

**Acts 1:21-26 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<21> Wherefore of these men who have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus came in and went out among us, <22> Beginning from the baptism of John, until the day wherein he was taken up from us, one of these must be made a witness with us of his resurrection. <23> And they appointed two, Joseph, called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. <24> And praying, they said: Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, <25> To take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas hath by transgression fallen, that he might go to his own place. <26> And they gave them lots, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. ```

**Revelation 3:19 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<19> Such as I love, I rebuke and chastise. Be zealous therefore, and do penance. ```

**Genesis 1:10 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<10> God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. ```

**Revelation 2:26-29 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<26> And he that shall overcome, and keep my works unto the end, I will give him power over the nations. <27> And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken, <28> As I also have received of my Father: and I will give him the morning star. <29> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. ```

**Matthew 16:17-20 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<17> And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. <18> And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. <19> And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven. <20> Then he commanded his disciples, that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ. ```

**Matthew 6:33 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<33> But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ```

**Philippians 4:13 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<13> I can do all things through him who strengthens me. ```

**Luke 1:37 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<37> For nothing will be impossible with God." ```

**John 7:24 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<24> Judge not according to the appearance, but judge just judgment. ```

**Matthew 6:12 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<12> And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. ```

**1 Corinthians 6:2-18 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<2> Know you not that the saints shall judge this world? And if the world shall be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? <3> Know you not that we shall judge angels? how much more things of this world? <4> If therefore you have judgments of things pertaining to this world, set them to judge, who are the most despised in the church. <5> I speak to your shame. Is it so that there is not among you any one wise man, that is able to judge between his brethren? <6> But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers. <7> Already indeed there is plainly a fault among you, that you have lawsuits one with another. Why do you not rather take wrong? Why do you not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? <8> But you do wrong and defraud, and that to your brethren. <9> Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, <10> Nor the effeminate, nor liers with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners, shall```

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possess the kingdom of God. <11> And such some of you were; but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Spirit of our God. <12> All things are lawful to me, but all things are not expedient. All things are lawful to me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. <13> Meat for the belly, and the belly for the meats; but God shall destroy both it and them: but the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. <14> Now God hath both raised up the Lord, and will raise us up also by his power. <15> Know you not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. <16> Or know you not, that he who is joined to a harlot, is made one body? For they shall be, saith he, two in one flesh. <17> But he who is joined to the Lord, is one spirit. <18> Fly fornication. Every sin that a man doth, is without the body; but he that committeth fornication, sinneth against his own body. ```

**Matthew 18:15-17 - Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)**

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<15> But if thy brother shall offend against thee, go, and rebuke him between thee and him alone. If he shall hear thee, thou shalt gain thy brother. <16> And if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more: that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand. <17> And if he will not hear them: tell the church. And if he will not hear the church, let him be to thee as the heathen and publican. ```

**Ephesians 4:32 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<32> and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. ```

**John 15:12 - New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**

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<12> "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. ```