6 But it is not so with sinners and criminals, who love the time enjoying their sins. 7 Their enjoyment is brief and quickly decays, and they do not remember God. 8 Because he always knows how people live, and he knows the secrets of the heart before they happen. 9 Therefore there is reserved for them the world of the dead, darkness and destruction, and they will not be remembered on the day of mercy for the righteous, 10 but a happy life is reserved for the Lord's devout.

6 But whenever you pray, go into your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you. 7 When you pray, do not babble repetitiously like the Gentiles because they think that by their many words they will be heard. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 So pray this way: “Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, 10 may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.