His sons must recompense the poor; his own hands must return his wealth.

“‘Then the land will make up for its Sabbaths all the days it lies desolate while you are in the land of your enemies; then the land will rest and make up its Sabbaths.

Look away from him and let him desist, until he fulfills his time like a hired man.

For he says, ‘It does not profit a man when he makes his delight with God.’

Please be willing, O Lord, to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.

I asked, “Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor?

O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;

He must lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted for him to make atonement on his behalf.

If, however, it is eaten on the third day, it is spoiled, it will not be accepted,

As for an ox or a sheep with a limb too long or stunted, you may present it as a freewill offering, but it will not be acceptable for a votive offering.

Bless, O Lord, his goods, and be pleased with his efforts; undercut the legs of any who attack him, and of those who hate him, so that they cannot stand.

Of Asher he said: Asher is blessed with children, may he be favored by his brothers and may he dip his foot in olive oil.

I, the servant of my lord the king, give it all to the king!” Araunah also told the king, “May the Lord your God show you favor!”

He entreats God, and God delights in him, he sees God’s face with rejoicing, and God restores to him his righteousness.