And Reuben said to them, Do not shed blood, but cast him into this pit which is in the wilderness, and do not lay a hand on him; that he might rescue him out of their hands, and bring him back to his father.

And they said to one another, We are truly guilty concerning our brother, for we saw the anguish of his soul when he pleaded with us, and we would not listen; therefore this distress has come upon us.

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

i1 [A Song of Ascents of David.] i0 par Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there Jehovah commanded the blessing; life forevermore.

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

By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love mutually with one another.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all wickedness.

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

fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

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

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;

bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.