The Lord’s deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

She obtains wool and flax, and she is pleased to work with her hands.

For what is his interest in his home after his death, when the number of his months has been broken off?

If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –

The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:

So Hiram supplied the cedars and evergreens Solomon needed,

Is it of any special benefit to the Almighty that you should be righteous, or is it any gain to him that you make your ways blameless?

Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.

who commissions Cyrus, the one I appointed as shepherd to carry out all my wishes and to decree concerning Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and concerning the temple, ‘It will be reconstructed.’”

I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

Israel will be swallowed up among the nations; they will be like a worthless piece of pottery.

“All nations will call you happy, for you indeed will live in a delightful land,” says the Lord who rules over all.

You must observe the Sabbath rather than doing anything you please on my holy day. You must look forward to the Sabbath and treat the Lord’s holy day with respect. You must treat it with respect by refraining from your normal activities, and by refraining from your selfish pursuits and from making business deals.

Then Samuel said, “Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams.