because they did not have faith in God, and did not trust his ability to deliver them.

May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

Counsel and sound wisdom belong to me; I possess understanding and might.

And he did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.

They will stumble over each other as those who flee before a sword, though there is no pursuer, and there will be no one to take a stand for you before your enemies.

Mordecai was of high rank in the king’s palace, and word about him was spreading throughout all the provinces. His influence continued to become greater and greater.

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

But I will warn you whom you should fear: Fear the one who, after the killing, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!

quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, gained strength in weakness, became mighty in battle, put foreign armies to flight,

You must remember the Lord your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day.

Look, they are like straw, which the fire burns up; they cannot rescue themselves from the heat of the flames. There are no coals to warm them, no firelight to enjoy.

God was performing extraordinary miracles by Paul’s hands,

in which you formerly lived according to this world’s present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

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

And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Not all are apostles, are they? Not all are prophets, are they? Not all are teachers, are they? Not all perform miracles, do they?

So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.