David had the benefit of experience and knew that the Lord was faithful. As you get older you become more convinced of the Lord's faithfulness, for we have experienced it again and again, in all sorts of situations.
I sign of the righteous is generosity. It is a Biblical principle that a key to financial wisdom and security is to give freely. God's kingdom operates on the principle of giving and receiving, not getting taking.
Our foundation is the Lord, so turning from evil and doing good is the best way to live. This is what Jesus taught in the parable of the men who built on sand and rock.
The idea of the Law of God being in our hearts is founded in the Old Testament, starting on Deuteronomy, noted here, and again in Jeremiah. The idea is brought to fulfilment in the New Testament through the Holy Spirit.
There are times when evil seems to triumph for a time, but it is the Lord who has the final word. It is He who will make the final judgement, so we are wise to do things His way. Our salvation comes from Him.
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