Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!”

Does the snow ever completely vanish from the rocky slopes of Lebanon? Do the cool waters from those distant mountains ever cease to flow?

oppresses the poor and the needy, commits robbery, does not give back what was given in pledge, prays to idols, performs abominable acts,

When a wicked person turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will preserve his life.

Suppose I say to the wicked, ‘You must certainly die,’ but he turns from his sin and does what is just and right.

‘Who among you survivors saw the former splendor of this temple? How does it look to you now? Isn’t it nothing by comparison?

‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more, but from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.

because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.

But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

But I said to my master, ‘What if the woman does not want to go with me?’

“Why does God give light to one who is in misery, and life to those whose soul is bitter,

“Does not humanity have hard service on earth? Are not their days also like the days of a hired man?

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

Then Peter started speaking: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,

But the man who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not do so from faith, and whatever is not from faith is sin.

Then Samuel said, “Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as he does in obedience? Certainly, obedience is better than sacrifice; paying attention is better than the fat of rams.

A song of ascents, by Solomon. If the Lord does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain.