For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

Come! Witness the exploits of the Lord, who brings devastation to the earth!

Raise me to a position of great honor! Turn and comfort me!

Indeed, your servants take delight in her stones, and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins.

He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake,

He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

The plowers plowed my back; they made their furrows long.

I will humiliate his enemies, and his crown will shine.

ו (Vav) He ground my teeth in gravel; he trampled me in the dust.

like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds after the rain. This was the appearance of the surrounding brilliant light; it looked like the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I threw myself face down, and I heard a voice speaking.

After saying good-bye to them, he went to the mountain to pray.

Be careful! I have told you everything ahead of time.

So he called one of the slaves and asked what was happening.

It was the day of preparation and the Sabbath was beginning.

After the two days he departed from there to Galilee.

This became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

but it is more vital for your sake that I remain in the body.