You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. Psalm 16:11 NIV

Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.  This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 NLT

Trust in the Lord with all your heart...in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work.  So I continued the work with even greater determination. Nehemiah 6:9 NLT