A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.

Patient persuasion can break down the strongest resistance and can even convince rulers.

My heart breaks when I remember the past, when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along, a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.

Trust in God at all times, my people. Tell him all your troubles, for he is our refuge.

I bring him all my complaints; I tell him all my troubles.

When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do. In the path where I walk, my enemies have hidden a trap for me.

I lift up my hands to you in prayer; like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.

All through the night get up again and again to cry out to the Lord; Pour out your heart and beg him for mercy on your children--- Children starving to death on every street corner!