You are my hope and my refuge in the day of my trouble.
Evil men sprout like weeds in the sun, like weeds that spread all through the garden. Their roots wrap round the stones and hold fast to every rock.
He who knows how to suffer will enjoy much peace, and he is a conqueror of himself, the lord of the world, the friend of Christ, and an heir of Heaven.
He who is too sure in time of peace, will often show himself to be downcast or fearful in time of war.
First keep yourself in peace and then you will be able to bring others to peace. The peaceable man does more good than one who is very learned.
Grant me, O God, strength and courage to restrain the desires of my heart, that I may be free to possess you, Amen.