The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference. —Eli Wiesel

So the last will be first, and the first will be last. Matthew 20:16 (NRSV)

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NRSV)

(David mourns Saul’s death) O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson, in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 2 Samuel 1:24 (NRSV)

(Pick your own Biblical story to read)

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 (NRSV)

For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NRSV)

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14 (NRSV)

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love. - 1 John 4:18 (NRSV)

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Colossians 4:5 (NRSV)

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NRSV)

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29 (NRSV)

‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams.’ (Acts 2:17)

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. -Joshua 1:8 NRSV

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff-they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (NRSV)