Moses became angry and said to the LORD, "Do not accept any offerings these men bring. I have not wronged any of them; I have not even taken one of their donkeys."

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the LORD and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken."

Yet God knows every step I take; if he tests me, he will find me pure.

I always do what God commands; I follow his will, not my own desires.

We are proud that our conscience assures us that our lives in this world, and especially our relations with you, have been ruled by God-given frankness and sincerity, by the power of God's grace and not by human wisdom.

I have chosen him in order that he may command his sons and his descendants to obey me and to do what is right and just. If they do, I will do everything for him that I have promised."

Happy are those whose lives are faultless, who live according to the law of the LORD.

Happy are those who obey the LORD, who live by his commands.

"Now, young people, listen to me. Do as I say, and you will be happy.

Their speech is wicked and full of lies; they no longer do what is wise and good.

But when you punish the wicked, punish also those who abandon your ways. Peace be with Israel!

I will destroy those who have turned back and no longer follow me, those who do not come to me or ask me to guide them."

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love.

My righteous people, however, will believe and live; but if any of them turns back, I will not be pleased with them."

We are not people who turn back and are lost. Instead, we have faith and are saved.