And Reuben said to them, Shed no blood; cast him into one of these pits in the wilderness, but do not lay [your] hand upon him; that he might rescue him out of their hands, and restore him to his father.

And each said to his brother, Yes, indeed, for we are in fault concerning our brother, when we disregarded the anguish of his soul, when he pleaded with us, and we would not hear him; therefore has this affliction come upon us.

And Reuben answered them, saying, Did I not speak to you, saying, Do not hurt the boy, and you would not listen? Therefore behold, his blood is now required of us.

A Song of Degrees. See now! What is so good, or what so pleasant, as for brethren to dwell together?

As the dew of Hermon that comes down on the mountains of Zion; for there, the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and blasphemy be removed from you, with all malice.

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as also God in Christ forgave us.

fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit, intending the same purpose,

Let each of you look out not only for his own concerns, but also for the concerns of others.

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience;

forbearing one another and forgiving yourselves, if anyone should have a complaint against any; just as Christ forgave you, so you also [do].

and to regard them beyond all measure in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.