Academic Weariness

Much study is a weariness of the flesh. Ecclesiastes 12:12 KJV

Schadenfreude

Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me. I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness ‍Micah 7:8-9 KJV

Vainglorious achievement

Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up, even this whole land. And seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not. Jeremiah 45:4-5 KJV

Saving Lives

Whoever saves a single life is considered by scripture to have saved the world. Talmud, Sanhedrin 37a

Omnia in glorium Dei

sive ergo manducatis sive bibitis vel aliud quid facitis omnia in gloriam Dei facite I Corinthios 10,31 VUL

Contentment Is Good

Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat well, drink a good glass of wine, and enjoy their work. Ecclesiastes 5:18 NLT

Trusting God

Though he slay me, yet will I trust him Job 13:15 KJV

Strength

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is all I will ever need. Psalm 73:26 NLT

Forewarned

Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 KJV

Wait for it

In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines. Proverbs 18:17 NIV