When the edict was issued, the Israelites freely contributed the initial portion of their grain, wine, olive oil, honey, and all the produce of their fields. They brought a tenth of everything, which added up to a huge amount.

But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength; they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings, they run without growing weary, they walk without getting tired.

You are tired out from listening to so much advice. Let them take their stand – the ones who see omens in the sky, who gaze at the stars, who make monthly predictions – let them rescue you from the disaster that is about to overtake you!

The Lord responded to his people, “Look! I am about to restore your grain as well as fresh wine and olive oil. You will be fully satisfied. I will never again make you an object of mockery among the nations.

By his wife Hodesh he fathered Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malkam,

The proposal seemed appropriate to the king and the entire assembly.

For the Jews there was radiant happiness and joyous honor.

Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually!

This will bring healing to your body, and refreshment to your inner self.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

Those who linger over wine, those who go looking for mixed wine.

I will fully satisfy the needs of those who are weary and fully refresh the souls of those who are faint.

until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt.

But the word of God kept on increasing and multiplying.

and having been freed from sin, you became enslaved to righteousness.

For I delight in the law of God in my inner being.

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness,

if indeed, after we have put on our heavenly house, we will not be found naked.

for you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.