Genesis 50:16-17

16So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of athe God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

1 Chronicles 22:11-13

11Now, my son, bthe Lord be with you, so that you may succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as he has spoken concerning you. 12 cOnly, may the Lord grant you discretion and understanding, that when he gives you charge over Israel you may keep the law of the Lord your God. 13 dThen you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the rules that the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. eBe strong and courageous. Fear not; do not be dismayed.

1 Chronicles 28:9

David’s Charge to Solomon

9“And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a fwhole heart and with a willing mind, gfor the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. hIf you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

1 Chronicles 28:20

20Then David said to Solomon his son, i“Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.

Psalms 34:11

11 jCome, O children, listen to me;
kI will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:10

10My son, if sinners lentice you,
do not consent.

Proverbs 1:15

15my son, mdo not walk in the way with them;
nhold back your foot from their paths,

Proverbs 2:1

The Value of Wisdom

1 oMy son, pif you receive my words
and treasure up my commandments with you,

Proverbs 3:1

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

1 qMy son, do not forget my teaching,
rbut let your heart keep my commandments,
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