And now thus says the Lord Almighty; Consider your ways!

I thought on Your ways, and turned my feet to Your testimonies.

I prepared myself, (and was not terrified) to keep Your commandments.

Except affliction on affliction, hope upon hope; yet a little, [and] yet a little,

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not troublesome, but for you it is safe.