The <sc>Lordsc> passed by before him and proclaimed:<n id="1" /> &#8220;The <sc>Lordsc>, the <sc>Lordsc>,<n id="2" /> the compassionate and gracious<n id="3" /> God, slow to anger,<n id="4" /> and abounding in loyal love and faithfulness,<n id="5" />

You must investigate thoroughly and inquire carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing is being done among you,<n id="1" />

When it is reported to you and you hear about it, you must investigate carefully. If it is indeed true that such a disgraceful thing<n id="1" /> is being done in Israel,

So if you have shown loyalty and integrity to Jerub-Baal and his family<n id="1" /> today, then may Abimelech bring you happiness and may you bring him happiness!<n id="2" />

However, fear the <sc>Lordsc> and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!

Now may the <sc>Lordsc> show you true kindness!<n id="1" /> I also will reward you,<n id="2" /> because you have done this deed.

Now, O sovereign <sc>Lordsc>, you are the true God!<n id="1" /> May your words prove to be true!<n id="2" /> You have made this good promise to your servant!<n id="3" />

She said to the king, &#8220;The report I heard in my own country about your wise sayings and insight<n id="1" /> was true!

The woman said to Elijah, &#8220;Now I know that you are a prophet and that the <sc>Lordsc> really does speak through you.&#8221;<n id="1" />p>

The king said to him, &#8220;How many times must I make you solemnly promise in<n id="1" /> the name of the <sc>Lordsc> to tell me only the truth?&#8221;

&#8220;Please, <sc>Lordsc>. Remember how I have served you<n id="1" /> faithfully and with wholehearted devotion,<n id="2" /> and how I have carried out your will.&#8221;<n id="3" /> Then Hezekiah wept bitterly.<n id="4" />p>

Hezekiah said to Isaiah, &#8220;The <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s word which you have announced is appropriate.&#8221;<n id="1" /> Then he added,<n id="2" /> &#8220;At least there will be peace and stability during my lifetime.&#8221;<n id="3" />p>

The king said to him, &#8220;How many times must I make you solemnly promise in<n id="1" /> the name of the <sc>Lordsc> to tell me only the truth?&#8221;

<t /><p class="bodytext">After these faithful deeds were accomplished, King Sennacherib of Assyria invaded Judah. He besieged the fortified cities, intending to seize them.<n id="1" />

I then put in charge over Jerusalem<n id="1" /> my brother Hanani and Hananiah<n id="2" /> the chief of the citadel, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many do.

<p class="bodytext">&#8220;You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You provided them with just judgments, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.

Letters were sent<n id="1" /> to all the Jews in the hundred and twenty-seven provinces of the empire of Ahasuerus &#8211; words of true peace<n id="2" /> &#8211;

<p class="poetry">I have not failed to tell about your justice;<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">I spoke about your reliability and deliverance;p> <p class="poetry">I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.<n id="2" />p>

<p class="poetry">O <sc>Lordsc>, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me!<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">O God, because of your great loyal love,p> <p class="poetry">answer me with your faithful deliverance!<n id="2" />p>

<t /><p class="poetry">Not to us, O <sc>Lordsc>, not to us!p> <p class="poetry">But to your name bring honor,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.<n id="3" />p>