He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil.

he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.

The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.

A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.

Remove falsehood and lies far from me; do not give me poverty or riches, feed me with my allotted portion of bread,

Lord, do not be too angry! Do not hold our sins against us continually! Take a good look at your people, at all of us!

“Oh people of Jerusalem, purify your hearts from evil so that you may yet be delivered. How long will you continue to harbor up wicked schemes within you?

But, if you do not obey these commands, I solemnly swear that this palace will become a pile of rubble. I, the Lord, affirm it!”

The land of Judah will be inhabited by people who live in its towns as well as by farmers and shepherds with their flocks.

Rather, each person will die for his own sins. The teeth of the person who eats the sour grapes will themselves grow numb.

I signed the deed of purchase, sealed it, and had some men serve as witnesses to the purchase. I weighed out the silver for him on a scale.

and casks of wine from Izal they exchanged for your products. Wrought iron, cassia, and sweet cane were among your merchandise.

Each of the doors had two leaves, two swinging leaves; two leaves for one door and two leaves for the other.

It seemed like a good idea to Darius to appoint over the kingdom 120 satraps who would be in charge of the entire kingdom.

I know Ephraim all too well; the evil of Israel is not hidden from me. For you have engaged in prostitution, O Ephraim; Israel has defiled itself.

“They do not know how to do what is right.” (The Lord is speaking.) “They store up the spoils of destructive violence in their fortresses.

When Jonah began to enter the city one day’s walk, he announced, “At the end of forty days, Nineveh will be overthrown!”

as are those of Hamath also, which adjoins Damascus, and Tyre and Sidon, though they consider themselves to be very wise.

leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother and then come and present your gift.

Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish the tower, all who see it will begin to make fun of him.