Save me from death, because I am loyal to you; save me, for I am your servant and I trust in you.

"Come and help me attack Gibeon, because its people have made peace with Joshua and the Israelites."

The men of Gibeon sent word to Joshua at the camp in Gilgal: "Do not abandon us, sir! Come at once and help us! Save us! All the Amorite kings in the hill country have joined forces and have attacked us!"

"But you, Israel my servant, you are the people that I have chosen, the descendants of Abraham, my friend.

Do not be afraid---I am with you! I am your God---let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.

I am the LORD who created you; from the time you were born, I have helped you. Do not be afraid; you are my servant, my chosen people whom I love.

"One by one, people will say, 'I am the LORD's.' They will come to join the people of Israel. They each will mark the name of the LORD on their arms and call themselves one of God's people."

But you are our father, LORD. We are like clay, and you are like the potter. You created us,

Your sacred cities are like a desert; Jerusalem is a deserted ruin,

The LORD your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you,

For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship came to me

and said, 'Don't be afraid, Paul! You must stand before the Emperor. And God in his goodness to you has spared the lives of all those who are sailing with you.'

Help me to understand your laws, and I will meditate on your wonderful teachings.

I want to obey your commands; give me new life, for you are righteous.

Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.