The poor will eat as much as they want; those who come to the LORD will praise him. May they prosper forever!

when you rose up to pronounce judgment, to save all the oppressed on earth.

He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground.

The LORD takes pleasure in his people; he honors the humble with victory.

he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.

The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Turn to the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the LORD. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the LORD shows his anger.

"Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!

humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you.

Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight.

But have reverence for Christ in your hearts, and honor him as Lord. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you,

He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised.

The LORD says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you.

Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit."

You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor.

Give me wisdom and knowledge, because I trust in your commands.

You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.

Remember the LORD in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.

I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice,

The LORD says, "Here is my servant, whom I strengthen--- the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation.

He will not break off a bent reed nor put out a flickering lamp. He will bring lasting justice to all.

I will give them a new heart and a new mind. I will take away their stubborn heart of stone and will give them an obedient heart.

Then they will keep my laws and faithfully obey all my commands. They will be my people, and I will be their God.

I will put my spirit in you and will see to it that you follow my laws and keep all the commands I have given you.

Keep me obedient to your commandments, because in them I find happiness.

Jesus answered him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me.

and asked for letters of introduction to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he should find there any followers of the Way of the Lord, he would be able to arrest them, both men and women, and bring them back to Jerusalem.

and said, "You son of the Devil! You are the enemy of everything that is good. You are full of all kinds of evil tricks, and you always keep trying to turn the Lord's truths into lies!

He opened for us a new way, a living way, through the curtain---that is, through his own body.