Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

Yes, I know the Lord is great, and our Lord is superior to all gods.

Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

Praise the Lord, for it is good to sing praises to our God! Yes, praise is pleasant and appropriate!

People do not despise a thief when he steals to fulfill his need when he is hungry.

For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him.

I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

Surely no one knows the future, and no one can tell another person what will happen.

Yes, your land lies in ruins; it is desolate and devastated. But now you will be too small to hold your residents, and those who devoured you will be far away.

You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.

For you are aware of our many rebellious deeds, and our sins testify against us; indeed, we are aware of our rebellious deeds; we know our sins all too well.

Even the doe abandons her newborn fawn in the field because there is no grass.

They will answer, ‘Moab is disgraced, for it has fallen! Wail and cry out in mourning! Announce along the Arnon River that Moab has been destroyed.’

ח (Khet) The Lord’s loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions never end.

Indeed, the residents of Maroth hope for something good to happen, though the Lord has sent disaster against the city of Jerusalem.