A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

to the one who spread out the earth over the water, for his loyal love endures,

The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who associates with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

A lying witness will perish, but the one who reports accurately speaks forever.

The one who sows iniquity will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will end.

All the crowds were amazed and said, “Could this one be the Son of David?”

I have both seen and testified that this man is the Chosen One of God.”

The one who has accepted his testimony has confirmed clearly that God is truthful.

So Jesus replied, “My teaching is not from me, but from the one who sent me.

So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.

For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

Similarly good works are also obvious, and the ones that are not cannot remain hidden.

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’