A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

The name of the third river is Tigris; it runs along the east side of Assyria. The fourth river is the Euphrates.

Now Lot, who was traveling with Abram, also had flocks, herds, and tents.

“‘Every winged swarming thing that walks on all fours is detestable to you.

for the Lord your God goes with you to fight on your behalf against your enemies to give you victory.”

and asked Abraham’s servant, “Who is that man walking in the field toward us?” “That is my master,” the servant replied. So she took her veil and covered herself.

The angel of God, who was going before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them, and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them.

The Lord your God is about to go ahead of you; he will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt

the one who was constantly going before you to find places for you to set up camp. He appeared by fire at night and cloud by day, to show you the way you ought to go.

Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the Lord your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!”

The Lord is indeed going before you – he will be with you; he will not fail you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged!”

However, this you may eat from all the winged swarming things that walk on all fours, which have jointed legs to hop with on the land.

Joshua read aloud every commandment Moses had given before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, children, and resident foreigners who lived among them.