We must pay for the water we drink; we must buy the wood we need for fuel.

Murderers roam through the countryside; we risk our lives when we look for food.

The shepherds of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's shepherds and said, "This water belongs to us." So Isaac named the well "Quarrel."

He moved away from there and dug another well. There was no dispute about this one, so he named it "Freedom." He said, "Now the LORD has given us freedom to live in the land, and we will be prosperous here."

But some shepherds drove Jethro's daughters away. Then Moses went to their rescue and watered their animals for them.

"An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds," they answered, "and he even drew water for us and watered our animals."

As fresh water brings joy to the thirsty, so God's people rejoice when he saves them."

Now stand where you are, and I will accuse you before the LORD by reminding you of all the mighty actions the LORD did to save you and your ancestors.

They will tell about all your goodness and sing about your kindness.

My people, remember what King Balak of Moab planned to do to you and how Balaam son of Beor answered him. Remember the things that happened on the way from the camp at Acacia to Gilgal. Remember these things and you will realize what I did in order to save you."

You are to take them outside the town and stone them to death. She is to die because she did not cry out for help, although she was in a town, where she could have been heard. And the man is to die because he had intercourse with someone who was engaged. In this way you will get rid of this evil.

Whenever the city elders met and I took my place among them,

He will give a sense of justice to those who serve as judges, and courage to those who defend the city gates from attack.

(SEE 7:1)