and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the Lord made with the Israelites.”

He fortified these cities and placed officers in them, as well as storehouses of food, olive oil, and wine.

Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.

How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings,

a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

They removed the defenses of Judah. At that time you looked for the weapons in the House of the Forest.

The priests, the prophets, and all the people heard Jeremiah say these things in the Lord’s temple.

I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown on your head.

Your rowers have brought you into surging waters. The east wind has wrecked you in the heart of the seas.

(4:1) For look! In those days and at that time I will return the exiles to Judah and Jerusalem.

It will be a day for rebuilding your walls; in that day your boundary will be extended.

Beware of people, because they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues.

At that time the disciples came to Jesus saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”