I Was Also Upright

I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity

Commentary

This line rewards steadiness over drama. It points toward self-trust with enough room for resilience. Read plainly, it is less a slogan than a working posture. The value appears over time, in repeated choices rather than one emotional moment. Its durability comes from proportion: clear about hardship, clear about agency, and resistant to both panic and grandstanding.