for jealousy kindles a husband’s rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

The steps of a person are ordained by the Lord – so how can anyone understand his own way?

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

A poor person who oppresses the weak is like a driving rain without food.

The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.

Look, the Lord will throw you far away, you mere man! He will wrap you up tightly.

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me.

Why should any living person complain when punished for his sins?

The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Sukkoth. There were about 600,000 men on foot, plus their dependants.

Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

Then he uttered this oracle: “The oracle of Balaam son of Beor; the oracle of the man whose eyes are open;

These divisions of the gatekeepers, corresponding to their leaders, had assigned responsibilities, like their relatives, as they served in the Lord’s temple.

If a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait until my release comes.

“Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person,

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

They treat me like those who descend into the grave. I am like a helpless man,

No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol. (Selah)

To show partiality is terrible, for a person will transgress over the smallest piece of bread.

The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle: This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal: