It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

if I looked at the sun when it was shining, and the moon advancing as a precious thing,

He delivers the afflicted by their afflictions, he reveals himself to them by their suffering.

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, “God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”

The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

Certainly you do not want a sacrifice, or else I would offer it; you do not desire a burnt sacrifice.

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Like a fluttering bird or like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause does not come to rest.

Then that wealth was lost through bad luck; although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

They are prophesying lies to you and claiming my authority to do so. But I did not send them. I, the Lord, affirm it!’

I will establish my sovereignty over Elam. I will destroy their king and their leaders,” says the Lord.

“‘See how each of the princes of Israel living within you has used his authority to shed blood.

All the people of the land will contribute to this offering for the prince of Israel.

So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.