I, I am the Lord, and there is no deliverer besides me.

Amos replied to Amaziah, “I was not a prophet by profession. No, I was a herdsman who also took care of sycamore fig trees.

Hear, O kings! Pay attention, O rulers! I will sing to the Lord! I will sing to the Lord God of Israel!

I, I am the one who blots out your rebellious deeds for my sake; your sins I do not remember.

Instead he will say, ‘I am no prophet – indeed, I am a farmer, for a man has made me his indentured servant since my youth.’

Abraham said, “I swear to do this.”

“I am the servant of Abraham,” he began.

If I am guilty, why then weary myself in vain?

Then call, and I will answer, or I will speak, and you respond to me.

You will call and I – I will answer you; you will long for the creature you have made.

Bear with me and I will speak, and after I have spoken you may mock.

You said, ‘Pay attention, and I will speak; I will question you, and you will answer me.’

May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the Lord.

I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

I will go down with you to Egypt and I myself will certainly bring you back from there. Joseph will close your eyes.”

Micah said to him, “Where do you come from?” He replied, “I am a Levite from Bethlehem in Judah. I am looking for a new place to live.”

Then the guard cries out: “On the watchtower, O sovereign master, I stand all day long; at my post I am stationed every night.

“I, I am the one who consoles you. Why are you afraid of mortal men, of mere human beings who are as short-lived as grass?

Look, I create the craftsman, who fans the coals into a fire and forges a weapon. I create the destroyer so he might devastate.

Take note – I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse: