Randall M. Rueff
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Randall M. Rueff

Holy Bible - Psalm 77 : 1 - 20 
 
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm. 
 
1 I cried out to God for help; 
 I cried out to God to hear me. 
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; 
 at night I stretched out untiring hands, 
 and I would not be comforted. 
3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; 
 I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b] 
4 You kept my eyes from closing; 
 I was too troubled to speak. 
5 I thought about the former days, 
 the years of long ago; 
6 I remembered my songs in the night. 
 My heart meditated and my spirit asked: 
7 “Will the Lord reject forever? 
 Will he never show his favor again? 
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? 
 Has his promise failed for all time? 
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? 
 Has he in anger withheld his compassion?” 
10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: 
 the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand. 
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; 
 yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. 
12 I will consider all your works 
 and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” 
13 Your ways, God, are holy. 
 What god is as great as our God? 
14 You are the God who performs miracles; 
 you display your power among the peoples. 
15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, 
 the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. 
16 The waters saw you, God, 
 the waters saw you and writhed; 
 the very depths were convulsed. 
17 The clouds poured down water, 
 the heavens resounded with thunder; 
 your arrows flashed back and forth. 
18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, 
 your lightning lit up the world; 
 the earth trembled and quaked. 
19 Your path led through the sea, 
 your way through the mighty waters, 
 though your footprints were not seen. 
20 You led your people like a flock 
 by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

Holy Bible - Psalm 77 : 1 - 20

For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.

1 I cried out to God for help;
    I cried out to God to hear me.
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
    at night I stretched out untiring hands,
    and I would not be comforted.
3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned;
    I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b]
4 You kept my eyes from closing;
    I was too troubled to speak.
5 I thought about the former days,
    the years of long ago;
6 I remembered my songs in the night.
    My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
7 “Will the Lord reject forever?
    Will he never show his favor again?
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
    Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?
    Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
    the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your mira

Holy Bible - Psalm 77 : 1 - 20

Holy Bible - Psalm 133 : 1 - 3 
 
A song of ascents. Of David. 
 
1 How good and pleasant it is 
 when God’s people live together in unity! 
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, 
 running down on the beard, 
running down on Aaron’s beard, 
 down on the collar of his robe. 
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon 
 were falling on Mount Zion. 
For there the Lord bestows his blessing, 
 even life forevermore.

Holy Bible - Psalm 133 : 1 - 3

A song of ascents. Of David.

1 How good and pleasant it is
    when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
    running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
    down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
    were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing,
    even life forevermore.

Holy Bible - Psalm 133 : 1 - 3

Holy Bible - Psalm 45 : 1 - 17 
 
For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song. 
 
1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme 
 as I recite my verses for the king; 
 my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 
2 You are the most excellent of men 
 and your lips have been anointed with grace, 
 since God has blessed you forever. 
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; 
 clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. 
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously 
 in the cause of truth, humility and justice; 
 let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. 
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; 
 let the nations fall beneath your feet. 
6 Your throne, O God,[c] will last for ever and ever; 
 a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; 
 therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions 
 by anointing you with the oil of joy. 
8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; 
 from palaces adorned with ivory 
 the music of the strings makes you glad. 
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; 
 at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir. 
10 Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: 
 Forget your people and your father’s house. 
11 Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; 
 honor him, for he is your lord. 
12 The city of Tyre will come with a gift,[d] 
 people of wealth will seek your favor. 
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; 
 her gown is interwoven with gold. 
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; 
 her virgin companions follow her— 
 those brought to be with her. 
15 Led in with joy and gladness, 
 they enter the palace of the king. 
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; 
 you will make them princes throughout the land. 
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; 
 therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.

Holy Bible - Psalm 45 : 1 - 17

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.

1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme
    as I recite my verses for the king;
    my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of men
    and your lips have been anointed with grace,
    since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one;
    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;
    let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
    let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God,[c] will last for ever and ever;
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 All

Holy Bible - Psalm 45 : 1 - 17

Holy Bible - Psalm 98 : 1 - 9 
 
A psalm. 
 
1 Sing to the Lord a new song, 
 for he has done marvelous things; 
his right hand and his holy arm 
 have worked salvation for him. 
2 The Lord has made his salvation known 
 and revealed his righteousness to the nations. 
3 He has remembered his love 
 and his faithfulness to Israel; 
all the ends of the earth have seen 
 the salvation of our God. 
4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, 
 burst into jubilant song with music; 
5 make music to the Lord with the harp, 
 with the harp and the sound of singing, 
6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— 
 shout for joy before the Lord, the King. 
7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it, 
 the world, and all who live in it. 
8 Let the rivers clap their hands, 
 let the mountains sing together for joy; 
9 let them sing before the Lord, 
 for he comes to judge the earth. 
He will judge the world in righteousness 
 and the peoples with equity.

Holy Bible - Psalm 98 : 1 - 9

A psalm.

1 Sing to the Lord a new song,
    for he has done marvelous things;
his right hand and his holy arm
    have worked salvation for him.
2 The Lord has made his salvation known
    and revealed his righteousness to the nations.
3 He has remembered his love
    and his faithfulness to Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen
    the salvation of our God.
4 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,
    burst into jubilant song with music;
5 make music to the Lord with the harp,
    with the harp and the sound of singing,
6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn—
    shout for joy before the Lord, the King.
7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it,
    the world, and all who live in it.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands,
    let the mountains sing together for joy;
9 let them sing before the Lord,
    for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
    and the peoples with equity.

Holy Bible - Psalm 98 : 1 - 9

Holy Bible - Psalm 97 : 1 - 12 
 
1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; 
 let the distant shores rejoice. 
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him; 
 righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 
3 Fire goes before him 
 and consumes his foes on every side. 
4 His lightning lights up the world; 
 the earth sees and trembles. 
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, 
 before the Lord of all the earth. 
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, 
 and all peoples see his glory. 
7 All who worship images are put to shame, 
 those who boast in idols— 
 worship him, all you gods! 
8 Zion hears and rejoices 
 and the villages of Judah are glad 
 because of your judgments, Lord. 
9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; 
 you are exalted far above all gods. 
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, 
 for he guards the lives of his faithful ones 
 and delivers them from the hand of the wicked. 
11 Light shines[a] on the righteous 
 and joy on the upright in heart. 
12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, 
 and praise his holy name.

Holy Bible - Psalm 97 : 1 - 12

1 The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;
    let the distant shores rejoice.
2 Clouds and thick darkness surround him;
    righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3 Fire goes before him
    and consumes his foes on every side.
4 His lightning lights up the world;
    the earth sees and trembles.
5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
    before the Lord of all the earth.
6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,
    and all peoples see his glory.
7 All who worship images are put to shame,
    those who boast in idols—
    worship him, all you gods!
8 Zion hears and rejoices
    and the villages of Judah are glad
    because of your judgments, Lord.
9 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;
    you are exalted far above all gods.
10 Let those who love the Lord hate evil,
    for he guards the lives of his faithful ones
    and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
11 Light shines[a] on the righteous
    and j

Holy Bible - Psalm 97 : 1 - 12

Holy Bible - Psalm 140 : 1 - 13 
 
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 
 
1 Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; 
 protect me from the violent, 
2 who devise evil plans in their hearts 
 and stir up war every day. 
3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; 
 the poison of vipers is on their lips.[b] 
4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; 
 protect me from the violent, 
 who devise ways to trip my feet. 
5 The arrogant have hidden a snare for me; 
 they have spread out the cords of their net 
 and have set traps for me along my path. 
6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.” 
 Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy. 
7 Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, 
 you shield my head in the day of battle. 
8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord; 
 do not let their plans succeed. 
9 Those who surround me proudly rear their heads; 
 may the mischief of their lips engulf them. 
10 May burning coals fall on them; 
 may they be thrown into the fire, 
 into miry pits, never to rise. 
11 May slanderers not be established in the land; 
 may disaster hunt down the violent. 
12 I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor 
 and upholds the cause of the needy. 
13 Surely the righteous will praise your name, 
 and the upright will live in your presence.

Holy Bible - Psalm 140 : 1 - 13

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers;
    protect me from the violent,
2 who devise evil plans in their hearts
    and stir up war every day.
3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s;
    the poison of vipers is on their lips.[b]
4 Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
    protect me from the violent,
    who devise ways to trip my feet.
5 The arrogant have hidden a snare for me;
    they have spread out the cords of their net
    and have set traps for me along my path.
6 I say to the Lord, “You are my God.”
    Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy.
7 Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer,
    you shield my head in the day of battle.
8 Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord;
    do not let their plans succeed.
9 Those who surround me proudly rear their heads;
    may the mischief of their lips engulf them.
10 May burning coals fall on them;
    may they be thrown into the fire,
    into miry pi

Holy Bible - Psalm 140 : 1 - 13

Holy Bible - Psalm 141 : 1 - 10 
 
A psalm of David. 
 
1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; 
 hear me when I call to you. 
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense; 
 may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice. 
3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; 
 keep watch over the door of my lips. 
4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil 
 so that I take part in wicked deeds 
along with those who are evildoers; 
 do not let me eat their delicacies. 
5 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; 
 let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. 
My head will not refuse it, 
 for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers. 
6 Their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, 
 and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken. 
7 They will say, “As one plows and breaks up the earth, 
 so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.” 
8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; 
 in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death. 
9 Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, 
 from the snares they have laid for me. 
10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, 
 while I pass by in safety.

Holy Bible - Psalm 141 : 1 - 10

A psalm of David.

1 I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me;
    hear me when I call to you.
2 May my prayer be set before you like incense;
    may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.
3 Set a guard over my mouth, Lord;
    keep watch over the door of my lips.
4 Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil
    so that I take part in wicked deeds
along with those who are evildoers;
    do not let me eat their delicacies.
5 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;
    let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.
My head will not refuse it,
    for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
6 Their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs,
    and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
7 They will say, “As one plows and breaks up the earth,
    so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of the grave.”
8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord;
    in you I take refuge—do not give me over to

Holy Bible - Psalm 141 : 1 - 10

Holy Bible - Psalm 85 : 1 - 13 
 
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 
 
1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land; 
 you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people 
 and covered all their sins.[b] 
3 You set aside all your wrath 
 and turned from your fierce anger. 
4 Restore us again, God our Savior, 
 and put away your displeasure toward us. 
5 Will you be angry with us forever? 
 Will you prolong your anger through all generations? 
6 Will you not revive us again, 
 that your people may rejoice in you? 
7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord, 
 and grant us your salvation. 
8 I will listen to what God the Lord says; 
 he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— 
 but let them not turn to folly. 
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, 
 that his glory may dwell in our land. 
10 Love and faithfulness meet together; 
 righteousness and peace kiss each other. 
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, 
 and righteousness looks down from heaven. 
12 The Lord will indeed give what is good, 
 and our land will yield its harvest. 
13 Righteousness goes before him 
 and prepares the way for his steps.

Holy Bible - Psalm 85 : 1 - 13

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;
    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
2 You forgave the iniquity of your people
    and covered all their sins.[b]
3 You set aside all your wrath
    and turned from your fierce anger.
4 Restore us again, God our Savior,
    and put away your displeasure toward us.
5 Will you be angry with us forever?
    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?
6 Will you not revive us again,
    that your people may rejoice in you?
7 Show us your unfailing love, Lord,
    and grant us your salvation.
8 I will listen to what God the Lord says;
    he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—
    but let them not turn to folly.
9 Surely his salvation is near those who fear him,
    that his glory may dwell in our land.
10 Love and faithfulness meet together;
    righteousness and peace kiss each other.
11 Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
 

Holy Bible - Psalm 85 : 1 - 13

Holy Bible - Psalm 69 : 1 - 36 
 
For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. 
 
1 Save me, O God, 
 for the waters have come up to my neck. 
2 I sink in the miry depths, 
 where there is no foothold. 
I have come into the deep waters; 
 the floods engulf me. 
3 I am worn out calling for help; 
 my throat is parched. 
My eyes fail, 
 looking for my God. 
4 Those who hate me without reason 
 outnumber the hairs of my head; 
many are my enemies without cause, 
 those who seek to destroy me. 
I am forced to restore 
 what I did not steal. 
5 You, God, know my folly; 
 my guilt is not hidden from you. 
6 Lord, the Lord Almighty, 
 may those who hope in you 
 not be disgraced because of me; 
God of Israel, 
 may those who seek you 
 not be put to shame because of me. 
7 For I endure scorn for your sake, 
 and shame covers my face. 
8 I am a foreigner to my own family, 
 a stranger to my own mother’s children; 
9 for zeal for your house consumes me, 
 and the insults of those who insult you fall on me. 
10 When I weep and fast, 
 I must endure scorn; 
11 when I put on sackcloth, 
 people make sport of me. 
12 Those who sit at the gate mock me, 
 and I am the song of the drunkards. 
13 But I pray to you, Lord, 
 in the time of your favor; 
in your great love, O God, 
 answer me with your sure salvation. 
14 Rescue me from the mire, 
 do not let me sink; 
deliver me from those who hate me, 
 from the deep waters. 
15 Do not let the floodwaters engulf me 
 or the depths swallow me up 
 or the pit close its mouth over me. 
16 Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; 
 in your great mercy turn to me. 
17 Do not hide your face from your servant; 
 answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. 
18 Come near and rescue me; 
 deliver me because of my foes. 
19 You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed; 
 all my enemies are before you. 
20 Scorn has broken my heart 
 and has left me helpless; 
I looked for sympathy, but there was none, 
 for comforters, but I found none. 
21 They put gall in my food 
 and gave me vinegar for my thirst. 
22 May the table set before them become a snare; 
 may it become retribution and[b] a trap. 
23 May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, 
 and their backs be bent forever. 
24 Pour out your wrath on them; 
 let your fierce anger overtake them. 
25 May their place be deserted; 
 let there be no one to dwell in their tents. 
26 For they persecute those you wound 
 and talk about the pain of those you hurt. 
27 Charge them with crime upon crime; 
 do not let them share in your salvation. 
28 May they be blotted out of the book of life 
 and not be listed with the righteous. 
29 But as for me, afflicted and in pain— 
 may your salvation, God, protect me. 
30 I will praise God’s name in song 
 and glorify him with thanksgiving. 
31 This will please the Lord more than an ox, 
 more than a bull with its horns and hooves. 
32 The poor will see and be glad— 
 you who seek God, may your hearts live! 
33 The Lord hears the needy 
 and does not despise his captive people. 
34 Let heaven and earth praise him, 
 the seas and all that move in them, 
35 for God will save Zion 
 and rebuild the cities of Judah. 
Then people will settle there and possess it; 
36 the children of his servants will inherit it, 
 and those who love his name will dwell there.

Holy Bible - Psalm 69 : 1 - 36

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David.

1 Save me, O God,
    for the waters have come up to my neck.
2 I sink in the miry depths,
    where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
    the floods engulf me.
3 I am worn out calling for help;
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,
    looking for my God.
4 Those who hate me without reason
    outnumber the hairs of my head;
many are my enemies without cause,
    those who seek to destroy me.
I am forced to restore
    what I did not steal.
5 You, God, know my folly;
    my guilt is not hidden from you.
6 Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    may those who hope in you
    not be disgraced because of me;
God of Israel,
    may those who seek you
    not be put to shame because of me.
7 For I endure scorn for your sake,
    and shame covers my face.
8 I am a foreigner to my own family,
    a stranger to my own mother’s children;
9 for zeal for your house consumes me,
    and the

Holy Bible - Psalm 69 : 1 - 36

Holy Bible - Psalm 70 : 1 - 5 
 
For the director of music. Of David. A petition. 
 
1 Hasten, O God, to save me; 
 come quickly, Lord, to help me. 
2 May those who want to take my life 
 be put to shame and confusion; 
may all who desire my ruin 
 be turned back in disgrace. 
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” 
 turn back because of their shame. 
4 But may all who seek you 
 rejoice and be glad in you; 
may those who long for your saving help always say, 
 “The Lord is great!” 
5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; 
 come quickly to me, O God. 
You are my help and my deliverer; 
 Lord, do not delay.

Holy Bible - Psalm 70 : 1 - 5

For the director of music. Of David. A petition.

1 Hasten, O God, to save me;
    come quickly, Lord, to help me.
2 May those who want to take my life
    be put to shame and confusion;
may all who desire my ruin
    be turned back in disgrace.
3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”
    turn back because of their shame.
4 But may all who seek you
    rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”
5 But as for me, I am poor and needy;
    come quickly to me, O God.
You are my help and my deliverer;
    Lord, do not delay.

Holy Bible - Psalm 70 : 1 - 5

Holy Bible - Psalm 76 : 1 - 12 
 
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song. 
 
1 God is renowned in Judah; 
 in Israel his name is great. 
2 His tent is in Salem, 
 his dwelling place in Zion. 
3 There he broke the flashing arrows, 
 the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.[b] 
4 You are radiant with light, 
 more majestic than mountains rich with game. 
5 The valiant lie plundered, 
 they sleep their last sleep; 
not one of the warriors 
 can lift his hands. 
6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, 
 both horse and chariot lie still. 
7 It is you alone who are to be feared. 
 Who can stand before you when you are angry? 
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment, 
 and the land feared and was quiet— 
9 when you, God, rose up to judge, 
 to save all the afflicted of the land. 
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, 
 and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.[c] 
11 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them; 
 let all the neighboring lands 
 bring gifts to the One to be feared. 
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers; 
 he is feared by the kings of the earth.

Holy Bible - Psalm 76 : 1 - 12

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 God is renowned in Judah;
    in Israel his name is great.
2 His tent is in Salem,
    his dwelling place in Zion.
3 There he broke the flashing arrows,
    the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.[b]
4 You are radiant with light,
    more majestic than mountains rich with game.
5 The valiant lie plundered,
    they sleep their last sleep;
not one of the warriors
    can lift his hands.
6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob,
    both horse and chariot lie still.
7 It is you alone who are to be feared.
    Who can stand before you when you are angry?
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment,
    and the land feared and was quiet—
9 when you, God, rose up to judge,
    to save all the afflicted of the land.
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise,
    and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.[c]
11 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
    let al

Holy Bible - Psalm 76 : 1 - 12

Holy Bible - Psalm 143 : 1 - 12 
 
A psalm of David. 
 
1 Lord, hear my prayer, 
 listen to my cry for mercy; 
in your faithfulness and righteousness 
 come to my relief. 
2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, 
 for no one living is righteous before you. 
3 The enemy pursues me, 
 he crushes me to the ground; 
he makes me dwell in the darkness 
 like those long dead. 
4 So my spirit grows faint within me; 
 my heart within me is dismayed. 
5 I remember the days of long ago; 
 I meditate on all your works 
 and consider what your hands have done. 
6 I spread out my hands to you; 
 I thirst for you like a parched land.[a] 
7 Answer me quickly, Lord; 
 my spirit fails. 
Do not hide your face from me 
 or I will be like those who go down to the pit. 
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, 
 for I have put my trust in you. 
Show me the way I should go, 
 for to you I entrust my life. 
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, 
 for I hide myself in you. 
10 Teach me to do your will, 
 for you are my God; 
may your good Spirit 
 lead me on level ground. 
11 For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; 
 in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. 
12 In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; 
 destroy all my foes, 
 for I am your servant.

Holy Bible - Psalm 143 : 1 - 12

A psalm of David.

1 Lord, hear my prayer,
    listen to my cry for mercy;
in your faithfulness and righteousness
    come to my relief.
2 Do not bring your servant into judgment,
    for no one living is righteous before you.
3 The enemy pursues me,
    he crushes me to the ground;
he makes me dwell in the darkness
    like those long dead.
4 So my spirit grows faint within me;
    my heart within me is dismayed.
5 I remember the days of long ago;
    I meditate on all your works
    and consider what your hands have done.
6 I spread out my hands to you;
    I thirst for you like a parched land.[a]
7 Answer me quickly, Lord;
    my spirit fails.
Do not hide your face from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord,
    for I hide myself in you.
10 Teach m

Holy Bible - Psalm 143 : 1 - 12

Holy Bible - Psalm 66 : 1 - 20 
 
For the director of music. A song. A psalm. 
 
1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth! 
2 Sing the glory of his name; 
 make his praise glorious. 
3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! 
 So great is your power 
 that your enemies cringe before you. 
4 All the earth bows down to you; 
 they sing praise to you, 
 they sing the praises of your name.”[a] 
5 Come and see what God has done, 
 his awesome deeds for mankind! 
6 He turned the sea into dry land, 
 they passed through the waters on foot— 
 come, let us rejoice in him. 
7 He rules forever by his power, 
 his eyes watch the nations— 
 let not the rebellious rise up against him. 
8 Praise our God, all peoples, 
 let the sound of his praise be heard; 
9 he has preserved our lives 
 and kept our feet from slipping. 
10 For you, God, tested us; 
 you refined us like silver. 
11 You brought us into prison 
 and laid burdens on our backs. 
12 You let people ride over our heads; 
 we went through fire and water, 
 but you brought us to a place of abundance. 
13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings 
 and fulfill my vows to you— 
14 vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke 
 when I was in trouble. 
15 I will sacrifice fat animals to you 
 and an offering of rams; 
 I will offer bulls and goats. 
16 Come and hear, all you who fear God; 
 let me tell you what he has done for me. 
17 I cried out to him with my mouth; 
 his praise was on my tongue. 
18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, 
 the Lord would not have listened; 
19 but God has surely listened 
 and has heard my prayer. 
20 Praise be to God, 
 who has not rejected my prayer 
 or withheld his love from me!

Holy Bible - Psalm 66 : 1 - 20

For the director of music. A song. A psalm.

1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
2     Sing the glory of his name;
    make his praise glorious.
3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
    So great is your power
    that your enemies cringe before you.
4 All the earth bows down to you;
    they sing praise to you,
    they sing the praises of your name.”[a]
5 Come and see what God has done,
    his awesome deeds for mankind!
6 He turned the sea into dry land,
    they passed through the waters on foot—
    come, let us rejoice in him.
7 He rules forever by his power,
    his eyes watch the nations—
    let not the rebellious rise up against him.
8 Praise our God, all peoples,
    let the sound of his praise be heard;
9 he has preserved our lives
    and kept our feet from slipping.
10 For you, God, tested us;
    you refined us like silver.
11 You brought us into prison
    and laid burdens on our backs.
12 You let people ride over our heads;
    w

Holy Bible - Psalm 66 : 1 - 20

Holy Bible - Psalm 8 : 1 - 9 
 
For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] A psalm of David. 
 
1 Lord, our Lord, 
 how majestic is your name in all the earth! 
You have set your glory 
 in the heavens. 
2 Through the praise of children and infants 
 you have established a stronghold against your enemies, 
 to silence the foe and the avenger. 
3 When I consider your heavens, 
 the work of your fingers, 
the moon and the stars, 
 which you have set in place, 
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, 
 human beings that you care for them?[c] 
5 You have made them[d] a little lower than the angels[e] 
 and crowned them[f] with glory and honor. 
6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands; 
 you put everything under their[g] feet: 
7 all flocks and herds, 
 and the animals of the wild, 
8 the birds in the sky, 
 and the fish in the sea, 
 all that swim the paths of the seas. 
9 Lord, our Lord, 
 how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Holy Bible - Psalm 8 : 1 - 9

For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] A psalm of David.

1 Lord, our Lord,
    how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory
    in the heavens.
2 Through the praise of children and infants
    you have established a stronghold against your enemies,
    to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens,
    the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars,
    which you have set in place,
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
    human beings that you care for them?[c]
5 You have made them[d] a little lower than the angels[e]
    and crowned them[f] with glory and honor.
6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands;
    you put everything under their[g] feet:
7 all flocks and herds,
    and the animals of the wild,
8 the birds in the sky,
    and the fish in the sea,
    all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 Lord, our Lord,
    how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Holy Bible - Psalm 8 : 1 - 9

Holy Bible - Psalm 2 : 1 - 12 
 
1 Why do the nations conspire[a] 
 and the peoples plot in vain? 
2 The kings of the earth rise up 
 and the rulers band together 
 against the Lord and against his anointed, saying, 
3 “Let us break their chains 
 and throw off their shackles.” 
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; 
 the Lord scoffs at them. 
5 He rebukes them in his anger 
 and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 
6 “I have installed my king 
 on Zion, my holy mountain.” 
7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: 
 
He said to me, “You are my son; 
 today I have become your father. 
8 Ask me, 
 and I will make the nations your inheritance, 
 the ends of the earth your possession. 
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b]; 
 you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” 
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; 
 be warned, you rulers of the earth. 
11 Serve the Lord with fear 
 and celebrate his rule with trembling. 
12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry 
 and your way will lead to your destruction, 
for his wrath can flare up in a moment. 
 Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Holy Bible - Psalm 2 : 1 - 12

1 Why do the nations conspire[a]
    and the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
    and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
    the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger
    and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6 “I have installed my king
    on Zion, my holy mountain.”
7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;
    today I have become your father.
8 Ask me,
    and I will make the nations your inheritance,
    the ends of the earth your possession.
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];
    you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;
    be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear
    and celebrate his rule with trembling.
12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to

Holy Bible - Psalm 2 : 1 - 12

Holy Bible - Proverbs 23 : 1 - 35 
 
Saying 7 
 
23 When you sit to dine with a ruler, 
 note well what[a] is before you, 
2 and put a knife to your throat 
 if you are given to gluttony. 
3 Do not crave his delicacies, 
 for that food is deceptive. 
Saying 8 
 
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; 
 do not trust your own cleverness. 
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, 
 for they will surely sprout wings 
 and fly off to the sky like an eagle. 
Saying 9 
 
6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, 
 do not crave his delicacies; 
7 for he is the kind of person 
 who is always thinking about the cost.[b] 
“Eat and drink,” he says to you, 
 but his heart is not with you. 
8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten 
 and will have wasted your compliments. 
Saying 10 
 
9 Do not speak to fools, 
 for they will scorn your prudent words. 
Saying 11 
 
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone 
 or encroach on the fields of the fatherless, 
11 for their Defender is strong; 
 he will take up their case against you. 
Saying 12 
 
12 Apply your heart to instruction 
 and your ears to words of knowledge. 
Saying 13 
 
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; 
 if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. 
14 Punish them with the rod 
 and save them from death. 
Saying 14 
 
15 My son, if your heart is wise, 
 then my heart will be glad indeed; 
16 my inmost being will rejoice 
 when your lips speak what is right. 
Saying 15 
 
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, 
 but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 
18 There is surely a future hope for you, 
 and your hope will not be cut off. 
Saying 16 
 
19 Listen, my son, and be wise, 
 and set your heart on the right path: 
20 Do not join those who drink too much wine 
 or gorge themselves on meat, 
21 for drunkards and gluttons become poor, 
 and drowsiness clothes them in rags. 
Saying 17 
 
22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, 
 and do not despise your mother when she is old. 
23 Buy the truth and do not sell it— 
 wisdom, instruction and insight as well. 
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy; 
 a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. 
25 May your father and mother rejoice; 
 may she who gave you birth be joyful! 
Saying 18 
 
26 My son, give me your heart 
 and let your eyes delight in my ways, 
27 for an adulterous woman is a deep pit, 
 and a wayward wife is a narrow well. 
28 Like a bandit she lies in wait 
 and multiplies the unfaithful among men. 
Saying 19 
 
29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? 
 Who has strife? Who has complaints? 
 Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? 
30 Those who linger over wine, 
 who go to sample bowls of mixed wine. 
31 Do not gaze at wine when it is red, 
 when it sparkles in the cup, 
 when it goes down smoothly! 
32 In the end it bites like a snake 
 and poisons like a viper. 
33 Your eyes will see strange sights, 
 and your mind will imagine confusing things. 
34 You will be like one sleeping on the high seas, 
 lying on top of the rigging. 
35 “They hit me,” you will say, “but I’m not hurt! 
 They beat me, but I don’t feel it! 
When will I wake up 
 so I can find another drink?”

Holy Bible - Proverbs 23 : 1 - 35

Saying 7

23 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
    note well what[a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
    if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,
    for that food is deceptive.
Saying 8

4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
    do not trust your own cleverness.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
    for they will surely sprout wings
    and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
Saying 9

6 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host,
    do not crave his delicacies;
7 for he is the kind of person
    who is always thinking about the cost.[b]
“Eat and drink,” he says to you,
    but his heart is not with you.
8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten
    and will have wasted your compliments.
Saying 10

9 Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.
Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
    or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender is stron

Holy Bible - Proverbs 23 : 1 - 35

Holy Bible - Proverbs 24 : 1 - 34 
 
Saying 20 
24 Do not envy the wicked, 
 do not desire their company; 
2 for their hearts plot violence, 
 and their lips talk about making trouble. 
Saying 21 
 
3 By wisdom a house is built, 
 and through understanding it is established; 
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled 
 with rare and beautiful treasures. 
Saying 22 
 
5 The wise prevail through great power, 
 and those who have knowledge muster their strength. 
6 Surely you need guidance to wage war, 
 and victory is won through many advisers. 
Saying 23 
 
7 Wisdom is too high for fools; 
 in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths. 
Saying 24 
 
8 Whoever plots evil 
 will be known as a schemer. 
9 The schemes of folly are sin, 
 and people detest a mocker. 
Saying 25 
 
10 If you falter in a time of trouble, 
 how small is your strength! 
11 Rescue those being led away to death; 
 hold back those staggering toward slaughter. 
12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” 
 does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? 
Does not he who guards your life know it? 
 Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done? 
Saying 26 
 
13 Eat honey, my son, for it is good; 
 honey from the comb is sweet to your taste. 
14 Know also that wisdom is like honey for you: 
 If you find it, there is a future hope for you, 
 and your hope will not be cut off. 
Saying 27 
 
15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, 
 do not plunder their dwelling place; 
16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, 
 but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. 
Saying 28 
 
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls; 
 when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, 
18 or the Lord will see and disapprove 
 and turn his wrath away from them. 
Saying 29 
 
19 Do not fret because of evildoers 
 or be envious of the wicked, 
20 for the evildoer has no future hope, 
 and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out. 
Saying 30 
 
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, 
 and do not join with rebellious officials, 
22 for those two will send sudden destruction on them, 
 and who knows what calamities they can bring? 
Further Sayings of the Wise 
23 These also are sayings of the wise: 
 
To show partiality in judging is not good: 
24 Whoever says to the guilty, “You are innocent,” 
 will be cursed by peoples and denounced by nations. 
25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, 
 and rich blessing will come on them. 
26 An honest answer 
 is like a kiss on the lips. 
27 Put your outdoor work in order 
 and get your fields ready; 
 after that, build your house. 
28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause— 
 would you use your lips to mislead? 
29 Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; 
 I’ll pay them back for what they did.” 
30 I went past the field of a sluggard, 
 past the vineyard of someone who has no sense; 
31 thorns had come up everywhere, 
 the ground was covered with weeds, 
 and the stone wall was in ruins. 
32 I applied my heart to what I observed 
 and learned a lesson from what I saw: 
33 A little sleep, a little slumber, 
 a little folding of the hands to rest— 
34 and poverty will come on you like a thief 
 and scarcity like an armed man.

Holy Bible - Proverbs 24 : 1 - 34

Saying 20
24 Do not envy the wicked,
    do not desire their company;
2 for their hearts plot violence,
    and their lips talk about making trouble.
Saying 21

3 By wisdom a house is built,
    and through understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled
    with rare and beautiful treasures.
Saying 22

5 The wise prevail through great power,
    and those who have knowledge muster their strength.
6 Surely you need guidance to wage war,
    and victory is won through many advisers.
Saying 23

7 Wisdom is too high for fools;
    in the assembly at the gate they must not open their mouths.
Saying 24

8 Whoever plots evil
    will be known as a schemer.
9 The schemes of folly are sin,
    and people detest a mocker.
Saying 25

10 If you falter in a time of trouble,
    how small is your strength!
11 Rescue those being led away to death;
    hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about th

Holy Bible - Proverbs 24 : 1 - 34

Holy Bible - Proverbs 27 : 1 - 27 
 
Do not boast about tomorrow, 
 for you do not know what a day may bring. 
2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; 
 an outsider, and not your own lips. 
3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, 
 but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both. 
4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, 
 but who can stand before jealousy? 
5 Better is open rebuke 
 than hidden love. 
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, 
 but an enemy multiplies kisses. 
7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb, 
 but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet. 
8 Like a bird that flees its nest 
 is anyone who flees from home. 
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, 
 and the pleasantness of a friend 
 springs from their heartfelt advice. 
10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family, 
 and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you— 
 better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away. 
11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; 
 then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt. 
12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, 
 but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 
13 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; 
 hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider. 
14 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, 
 it will be taken as a curse. 
15 A quarrelsome wife is like the dripping 
 of a leaky roof in a rainstorm; 
16 restraining her is like restraining the wind 
 or grasping oil with the hand. 
17 As iron sharpens iron, 
 so one person sharpens another. 
18 The one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, 
 and whoever protects their master will be honored. 
19 As water reflects the face, 
 so one’s life reflects the heart.[a] 
20 Death and Destruction[b] are never satisfied, 
 and neither are human eyes. 
21 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, 
 but people are tested by their praise. 
22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar, 
 grinding them like grain with a pestle, 
 you will not remove their folly from them. 
23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, 
 give careful attention to your herds; 
24 for riches do not endure forever, 
 and a crown is not secure for all generations. 
25 When the hay is removed and new growth appears 
 and the grass from the hills is gathered in, 
26 the lambs will provide you with clothing, 
 and the goats with the price of a field. 
27 You will have plenty of goats’ milk to feed your family 
 and to nourish your female servants.

Holy Bible - Proverbs 27 : 1 - 27

Do not boast about tomorrow,
    for you do not know what a day may bring.
2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth;
    an outsider, and not your own lips.
3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden,
    but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
    but who can stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.
7 One who is full loathes honey from the comb,
    but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.
8 Like a bird that flees its nest
    is anyone who flees from home.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart,
    and the pleasantness of a friend
    springs from their heartfelt advice.
10 Do not forsake your friend or a friend of your family,
    and do not go to your relative’s house when disaster strikes you—
    better a neighbor nearby than a relative far away.
11 Be wise, my son, and bring

Holy Bible - Proverbs 27 : 1 - 27

Holy Bible - Proverbs 29 : 1 - 27 
 
Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes 
 will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; 
 when the wicked rule, the people groan. 
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, 
 but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 
4 By justice a king gives a country stability, 
 but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down. 
5 Those who flatter their neighbors 
 are spreading nets for their feet. 
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin, 
 but the righteous shout for joy and are glad. 
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, 
 but the wicked have no such concern. 
8 Mockers stir up a city, 
 but the wise turn away anger. 
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, 
 the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity 
 and seek to kill the upright. 
11 Fools give full vent to their rage, 
 but the wise bring calm in the end. 
12 If a ruler listens to lies, 
 all his officials become wicked. 
13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: 
 The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. 
14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, 
 his throne will be established forever. 
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, 
 but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother. 
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, 
 but the righteous will see their downfall. 
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; 
 they will bring you the delights you desire. 
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; 
 but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. 
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; 
 though they understand, they will not respond. 
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? 
 There is more hope for a fool than for them. 
21 A servant pampered from youth 
 will turn out to be insolent. 
22 An angry person stirs up conflict, 
 and a hot-tempered person commits many sins. 
23 Pride brings a person low, 
 but the lowly in spirit gain honor. 
24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; 
 they are put under oath and dare not testify. 
25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, 
 but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. 
26 Many seek an audience with a ruler, 
 but it is from the Lord that one gets justice. 
27 The righteous detest the dishonest; 
 the wicked detest the upright.

Holy Bible - Proverbs 29 : 1 - 27

Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes
    will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy.
2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
    when the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
    but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
4 By justice a king gives a country stability,
    but those who are greedy for[a] bribes tear it down.
5 Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.
6 Evildoers are snared by their own sin,
    but the righteous shout for joy and are glad.
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,
    but the wicked have no such concern.
8 Mockers stir up a city,
    but the wise turn away anger.
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
    the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
    and seek to kill the upright.
11 Fools give full vent to their rage,
    but the wise bring calm i

Holy Bible - Proverbs 29 : 1 - 27

Holy Bible - Proverbs 30 : 1 - 33 
 
Sayings of Agur 
30 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. 
 
This man’s utterance to Ithiel: 
“I am weary, God, 
 but I can prevail.[a] 
2 Surely I am only a brute, not a man; 
 I do not have human understanding. 
3 I have not learned wisdom, 
 nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One. 
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? 
 Whose hands have gathered up the wind? 
Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? 
 Who has established all the ends of the earth? 
What is his name, and what is the name of his son? 
 Surely you know! 
5 “Every word of God is flawless; 
 he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 
6 Do not add to his words, 
 or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar. 
7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord; 
 do not refuse me before I die: 
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; 
 give me neither poverty nor riches, 
 but give me only my daily bread. 
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you 
 and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ 
Or I may become poor and steal, 
 and so dishonor the name of my God. 
10 “Do not slander a servant to their master, 
 or they will curse you, and you will pay for it. 
11 “There are those who curse their fathers 
 and do not bless their mothers; 
12 those who are pure in their own eyes 
 and yet are not cleansed of their filth; 
13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty, 
 whose glances are so disdainful; 
14 those whose teeth are swords 
 and whose jaws are set with knives 
to devour the poor from the earth 
 and the needy from among mankind. 
15 “The leech has two daughters. 
 ‘Give! Give!’ they cry. 
“There are three things that are never satisfied, 
 four that never say, ‘Enough!’: 
16 the grave, the barren womb, 
 land, which is never satisfied with water, 
 and fire, which never says, ‘Enough!’ 
17 “The eye that mocks a father, 
 that scorns an aged mother, 
will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, 
 will be eaten by the vultures. 
18 “There are three things that are too amazing for me, 
 four that I do not understand: 
19 the way of an eagle in the sky, 
 the way of a snake on a rock, 
the way of a ship on the high seas, 
 and the way of a man with a young woman. 
20 “This is the way of an adulterous woman: 
 She eats and wipes her mouth 
 and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.’ 
21 “Under three things the earth trembles, 
 under four it cannot bear up: 
22 a servant who becomes king, 
 a godless fool who gets plenty to eat, 
23 a contemptible woman who gets married, 
 and a servant who displaces her mistress. 
24 “Four things on earth are small, 
 yet they are extremely wise: 
25 Ants are creatures of little strength, 
 yet they store up their food in the summer; 
26 hyraxes are creatures of little power, 
 yet they make their home in the crags; 
27 locusts have no king, 
 yet they advance together in ranks; 
28 a lizard can be caught with the hand, 
 yet it is found in kings’ palaces. 
29 “There are three things that are stately in their stride, 
 four that move with stately bearing: 
30 a lion, mighty among beasts, 
 who retreats before nothing; 
31 a strutting rooster, a he-goat, 
 and a king secure against revolt.[b] 
32 “If you play the fool and exalt yourself, 
 or if you plan evil, 
 clap your hand over your mouth! 
33 For as churning cream produces butter, 
 and as twisting the nose produces blood, 
 so stirring up anger produces strife.”

Holy Bible - Proverbs 30 : 1 - 33

Sayings of Agur
30 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance.

This man’s utterance to Ithiel:
“I am weary, God,
    but I can prevail.[a]
2 Surely I am only a brute, not a man;
    I do not have human understanding.
3 I have not learned wisdom,
    nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy One.
4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
    Whose hands have gathered up the wind?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak?
    Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is the name of his son?
    Surely you know!
5 “Every word of God is flawless;
    he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words,
    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord;
    do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
    give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
   

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