With great power God grasps my clothing; he binds me like the collar of my tunic.

if I have eaten its produce without paying, or caused the death of its owners,

Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?

Will you rely on it because its strength is great? Will you commit your labor to it?

It paws the ground in the valley, exulting mightily, it goes out to meet the weapons.

Look at its strength in its loins, and its power in the muscles of its belly.

Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!

He has taken away my strength in the middle of life; he has cut short my days.

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

lest strangers devour your strength, and your labor benefit another man’s house.

Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is clean, but an abundant harvest is produced by strong oxen.

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

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

They sweep by like the wind and pass on. But the one who considers himself a god will be held guilty.”

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power.

Be careful not to say, “My own ability and skill have gotten me this wealth.”

They are your people, your valued property, whom you brought out with great strength and power.