In the beginning God created the heavens And the earth.

The lord will reign forever and ever.

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

May the lord bless you and protect you.

You shall love the Lord your God With all your heart, With all your soul, And with all your strength.

Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song.

The women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord, who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel!

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

You, Lord, are my lamp; the Lord turns my darkness into light.

And may your hearts be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.”

Rather, worship the Lord your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”

Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”

You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship You.

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?

But I know my living Redeemer.

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.