how much more to those who live in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed like a moth?

he lived in ruined towns and in houses where no one lives, where they are ready to crumble into heaps.

I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

“In what direction does light reside, and darkness, where is its place,

may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah)

A psalm of David. Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill?

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

I say, “I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!

How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house – your holy palace.

God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

He drove the nations out from before them; he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of Israel to settle down.

How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.

All you who live in the world, who reside on the earth, you will see a signal flag raised on the mountains; you will hear a trumpet being blown.

The Lord is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.

This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.

I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah people to take possession of my mountains. My chosen ones will take possession of the land; my servants will live there.

If you stop doing these things, I will allow you to continue to live in this land which I gave to your ancestors as a lasting possession.

Under his rule Judah will enjoy safety and Israel will live in security. This is the name he will go by: ‘The Lord has provided us with justice.’

all the kings of Arabia who live in the desert;