Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God.

They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do.

The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right.

LORD Almighty, how happy are those who trust in you!

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

They never do wrong; they walk in the LORD's ways.

Whoever does what God wants is my brother, my sister, my mother."

Anyone who comes to me and listens to my words and obeys them---I will show you what he is like.

But anyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a man who built his house without laying a foundation; when the flood hit that house it fell at once---and what a terrible crash that was!"

But Jesus answered, "Rather, how happy are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"

Now that you know this truth, how happy you will be if you put it into practice!

And you are my friends if you do what I command you.

But if you look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, and keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice---you will be blessed by God in what you do.

That is why they stand before God's throne and serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will protect them with his presence.

Happy are those who wash their robes clean and so have the right to eat the fruit from the tree of life and to go through the gates into the city.

I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

The LORD says to his people, "Do what is just and right, for soon I will save you.

I will bless those who always observe the Sabbath and do not misuse it. I will bless those who do nothing evil."

Does it make you a better king if you build houses of cedar, finer than those of others? Your father enjoyed a full life. He was always just and fair, and he prospered in everything he did.

He gave the poor a fair trial, and all went well with him. That is what it means to know the LORD.

"How terrible for you Pharisees! You give to God one tenth of the seasoning herbs, such as mint and rue and all the other herbs, but you neglect justice and love for God. These you should practice, without neglecting the others.

"Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. My Father will love those who love me; I too will love them and reveal myself to them."

Jesus answered him, "Those who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and my Father and I will come to them and live with them.

Those who obey God in everything and always do what is right, whose words are true and sincere,

I will always obey your law, forever and ever.

You welcome those who find joy in doing what is right, those who remember how you want them to live. You were angry with us, but we went on sinning; in spite of your great anger we have continued to do wrong since ancient times.

"If someone evil stops sinning and keeps my laws, if he does what is right and good, he will not die; he will certainly live.

All his sins will be forgiven, and he will live, because he did what is right.

(SEE 1:73)

so that we might be holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.

And so I do my best always to have a clear conscience before God and people.

Some people keep on doing good, and seek glory, honor, and immortal life; to them God will give eternal life.

So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.

Happy are those who wash their robes clean and so have the right to eat the fruit from the tree of life and to go through the gates into the city.

My heart aches with longing; I want to know your judgments at all times.

I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.

" 'Do not steal.

"Love the LORD your God and always obey all his laws.