that Jehovah called, Samuel. And he answered, Here am I!

And Jehovah called yet again, Samuel. So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I am, for you called me. He answered, I have not called, my son; go back and lie down.

And Jehovah called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I am, for you did call me. Then Eli perceived that Jehovah was calling the boy.

And Jehovah came and stood and called as at other times, Samuel! Samuel! And Samuel answered, Speak, for Your servant is listening.

although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I received mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it; lest you even be found to fight against God.

But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; you grew fat, you grew thick, you are gorged! And he forsook the God who had made him, and treated with contempt the Rock of his salvation.

He is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against Him and been at peace?

Have you an arm like the Mighty God? Or can you thunder with a voice like His?

Adorn yourself with majesty and grandeur, and clothe yourself with glory and honor.

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

Woe to him who strives with the One who formed him, a potsherd among the potsherds of the earth! Shall the clay say to the one who forms it, What are you making? Or your work, He has no hands?

Or do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?