If the Lord destroys the foundations you are standing upon, What can your righteousness do? (Reference: Psalms 11:3)
As for those who hate, you meant evil against whom you hate, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save people from their wickedness. (Reference: Genesis 50:20)
Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts. (Proverbs 20:30)
When Jesus heard that the Pharisees murmured against Him because He eats with sinners, Jesus said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. But you go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Matthew 9:12-13)
Trust in the Lord's loving kindness. Let your heart rejoice in His salvation. Sing to the Lord, because He has been "good" to you. (Reference: Psalms 13:5-6)
