We will seize all kinds of precious wealth; we will fill our houses with plunder.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the creator of them both.

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

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,

Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

My beloved is like a fragrant pouch of myrrh spending the night between my breasts.

His eyes are like doves by streams of water, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.

Then I will summon as my reliable witnesses Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.”

The leaders of this nation were misleading people, and the people being led were destroyed.

So a strong nation will extol you; the towns of powerful nations will fear you.

All the descendants of Israel will be vindicated by the Lord and will boast in him.

All your children will be followers of the Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity.

And I will choose some of them as priests and Levites,” says the Lord.

However, King Jehoiakim sent some men to Egypt, including Elnathan son of Achbor,

In your days of majesty, was not Sodom your sister a byword in your mouth,