“Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13, English Standard Version
“Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23, English Standard Version
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18, English Standard Version
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,…” Acts 16:25 – English Standard Version
“This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,…” Ephesians 3:11 – English Standard Version
“So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD.” Leviticus 10:2, English Standard Version
“Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10, English Standard Version
“O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” Psalm 8:1, English Standard Version
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him.” Nahum, 1:7, English Standard Version
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” Psalm 51:17, English Standard Version