“If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security!’

For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God.”

Rise up, Lord! Don’t let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence!

Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!

I am like an owl in the wilderness; I am like a screech owl among the ruins.

The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me.

The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.

There will be so few trees left in his forest, a child will be able to count them.

The one who suffers will soon be released; he will not die in prison, he will not go hungry.

And a voice from heaven said, “This is my one dear Son; in him I take great delight.”

But he refused. Instead, he went out and threw him in prison until he repaid the debt.

And a voice came from heaven: “You are my one dear Son; in you I take great delight.”

So he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath he began to teach the people.

Heal the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’

and after taking some food, his strength returned. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

In the same way the Lord commanded those who proclaim the gospel to receive their living by the gospel.

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

We have an altar that those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat from.

And by this we will know that we are of the truth and will convince our conscience in his presence,