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It has the following sections: +**You can learn more about the ULB** in the Appendix to the ULB [[rc://en_ulb/00-ULB_front&back/ULB-20-Appendix.md]]. It has the following sections: * Origin and Purpose of the ULB * Notes about Making a "Relatively Literal" Translation * Characteristics of the ULB diff --git a/00-ULB_front&back/ULB-20-Appendix.md b/00-ULB_front&back/ULB-20-Appendix.md index 11c92e03..8b1f9e44 100644 --- a/00-ULB_front&back/ULB-20-Appendix.md +++ b/00-ULB_front&back/ULB-20-Appendix.md @@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ The ULB is intended to be used with other resources that help to clarify the mea * to test their community's understanding of their translation to see if it is accurate and clear. * **The UDB** shows alternate ways of expressing the meaning in a more natural way. It also replaces many of the figures of speech in the ULB with plain language, and it makes some implicit information explicit. +## The Greek Text for the ULB +The ULB was originally based on the American Standard Version (ASV) of 1901, which is in the public domain. But it had to come to terms with various advances in the field of textual criticism. The ASV's Greek New Testament source is the Westcott-Hort critical text. Since then many New Testament texts and fragments have been discovered and the critical text of the New Testament has been updated many times. The two dominant Greek texts are identical, with the exception of punctuation and capitalization. These are the Nestle-Aland 28th edition (NA28) and the United Bible Society 5th edition (UBS5). + +Because these modern critical texts are copywritten, it was decided to take an eclectic approach to the Greek source text for the English ULB. However, it was later decided that a specific Greek text was needed to create Greek resources, such as the Greek lexicon. So the ULB was updated with an open license Greek New Testament as its source text. This is the Open Greek New Testament (OGNT). + ## Notes About Making a "Relatively Literal" Translation * It is not possible to maintain a one-for-one correspondence between words in translation. One word from the source language may require a phrase for its translation in the target language, and vice-versa. * It is not possible to translate every word the same way every time it occurs and still have the correct meaning. Words need to be translated with the meaning that they have in their context, using whatever English word or phrase is closest to that meaning. diff --git a/01-GEN.usfm b/01-GEN.usfm index b4f46cf6..91302200 100644 --- a/01-GEN.usfm +++ b/01-GEN.usfm @@ -123,8 +123,10 @@ \v 21 Yahweh God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, so the man slept. Yahweh God took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh where he took the rib. \v 22 With the rib that Yahweh God had taken from the man, he made a woman and brought her to the man. \v 23 The man said, -\q "This time, this one is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. -\q She will be called 'woman,' because she was taken out of man." +\q1 "This time, this one is bone of my bones, +\q2 and flesh of my flesh. +\q1 She will be called 'woman,' +\q2 because she was taken out of man." \s5 \m @@ -159,42 +161,45 @@ \v 13 Yahweh God said to the woman, "What is this you have done?" The woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate." \s5 -\m -\v 14 Yahweh God said to the serpent, -\q "Because you have done this, -\q cursed are you alone among all the livestock -\q and all the beasts of the field. -\q It is on your stomach that you will go, -\q and it is dust that you will eat all the days of your life. -\q +\p +\v 14 Yahweh God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, +\q1 cursed are you alone among all the livestock +\q2 and all the beasts of the field. +\q1 It is on your stomach that you will go, +\q2 and it is dust that you will eat +\q2 all the days of your life. +\q1 \v 15 I will put hostility between you and the woman, -\q and between your seed and her seed. -\q He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel." +\q2 and between your seed and her seed. +\q1 He will bruise your head, +\q2 and you will bruise his heel." \s5 \m \p \v 16 To the woman he said, -\q "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth; -\q it is in pain that you will give birth to children. -\q Your desire will be for your husband, but he will rule over you." +\q1 "I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth; +\q2 it is in pain that you will give birth to children. +\q1 Your desire will be for your husband, +\q2 but he will rule over you." \s5 \m \p -\v 17 To Adam he said, -\q "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, -\q and have eaten from the tree, concerning which I commanded you, -\q saying, 'You may not eat from it,' -\q cursed is the ground because of you; -\q through painful work you will eat from it all the days of your life. -\q +\v 17 To Adam he said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree, concerning which I commanded you, saying, 'You may not eat from it,' +\q1 Cursed is the ground because of you; +\q2 through painful work you will eat from it +\q2 all the days of your life. +\q1 \v 18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you, -\q and you will eat the plants of the field. -\q -\v 19 By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, -\q until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. -\q For dust you are, and to dust you will return." +\q2 and you will eat the plants of the field. +\q1 +\v 19 By the sweat of your face +\q2 you will eat bread, +\q1 until you return to the ground, +\q2 for out of it you were taken. +\q1 For dust you are, +\q2 and to dust you will return." \s5 \m @@ -248,16 +253,19 @@ \v 19 Lamech took for himself two wives. The name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other was Zillah. \s5 -\v 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal. He was the father of those who lived in tents who have livestock. +\v 20 Adah gave birth to Jabal. He was the father of those who live in tents and have livestock. \v 21 His brother's name was Jubal. He was the father of those who play the harp and pipe. \v 22 As for Zillah, she bore Tubal-Cain, the forger of tools of bronze and iron. The sister of Tubal-Cain was Naamah. \s5 \v 23 Lamech said to his wives, -\q "Adah and Zillah, listen to my voice; you wives of Lamech, listen to my words. -\q For I have killed a man for wounding me, a young man for bruising me. -\q -\v 24 If Cain is avenged seven times, then Lamech will be avenged seventy-seven times." +\q1 "Adah and Zillah, listen to my voice; +\q2 you wives of Lamech, listen to my words. +\q1 For I have killed a man for wounding me, +\q2 a young man for bruising me. +\q1 +\v 24 If Cain is avenged seven times, +\q2 then Lamech will be avenged seventy-seven times." \s5 \m @@ -471,10 +479,14 @@ \s5 \p \v 20 Noah built an altar to Yahweh. He took some of the clean animals and some of the clean birds, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. -\v 21 Yahweh smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, "I will not again curse the ground because of mankind, even though the intentions of their hearts is evil from childhood. Nor will I again destroy everything living, as I have done. +\v 21 Yahweh smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, "I will not again curse the ground because of mankind, even though the intention of mankind's heart is evil from childhood. Nor will I again destroy everything living, as I have done. \q -\v 22 While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, -\q summer and winter, and day and night will not cease." +\v 22 While the earth remains, +\q2 seed time and harvest, +\q2 cold and heat, +\q2 summer and winter, +\q2 and day and night +\q2 will not cease." \s5 \c 9 @@ -488,9 +500,10 @@ \s5 \v 5 But for your blood, the life that is in your blood, I will require payment. From the hand of every animal I will require it. From the hand of any man, that is, from the hand of one who has murdered his brother, I will require an accounting for the life of that man. -\q -\v 6 Whoever sheds man's blood, by man will his blood be shed, -\q for it was in the image of God that he made man. +\q1 +\v 6 Whoever sheds man's blood, +\q2 by man will his blood be shed, +\q1 for it was in the image of God that he made man. \m \p \v 7 As for you, be fruitful and multiply, spread throughout the earth and multiply on it." @@ -533,18 +546,18 @@ \s5 \v 24 When Noah awoke from his wine, he learned what his youngest son had done to him. \v 25 So he said, -\q "Cursed be Canaan. -\q May he be a servant to his brothers' servants." +\q1 "Cursed be Canaan. +\q2 May he be a servant to his brothers' servants." \s5 \p \v 26 He also said, -\q "May Yahweh, the God of Shem, be blessed, -\q and may Canaan be his servant. -\q +\q1 "May Yahweh, the God of Shem, be blessed, +\q2 and may Canaan be his servant. +\q1 \v 27 May God extend the territory of Japheth, -\q and let him make his home in the tents of Shem. -\q May Canaan be his servant." +\q2 and let him make his home in the tents of Shem. +\q2 May Canaan be his servant." \s5 \p @@ -681,7 +694,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 24 When Nahor had live twenty-nine years, he became the father of Terah. +\v 24 When Nahor had lived twenty-nine years, he became the father of Terah. \v 25 Nahor lived 119 years after he became the father of Terah. He also became the father of other sons and daughters. \p \v 26 After Terah had lived seventy years, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. @@ -705,8 +718,12 @@ \p \v 1 Now Yahweh said to Abram, "Go from your country, and from your relatives, and from your father's household, to the land that I will show you. \p -\v 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, and you will be a blessing. -\v 3 I will bless those who bless you, but whoever dishonors you I will curse. Through you will all the families of the earth be blessed." +\q1 +\v 2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, +\q2 and make your name great, and you will be a blessing. +\q1 +\v 3 I will bless those who bless you, but whoever dishonors you I will curse. +\q2 Through you will all the families of the earth be blessed." \s5 \p @@ -811,16 +828,20 @@ \s5 \p \v 17 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (also called the King's Valley). +\p \v 18 Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High. \s5 \v 19 He blessed him saying, -\q "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. -\q -\v 20 Blessed be God Most High, who has given your enemies into your hand." +\q1 "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, +\q2 Creator of heaven and earth. +\q1 +\v 20 Blessed be God Most High, +\q2 who has given your enemies into your hand." \m Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. \s5 +\p \v 21 The king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the people, and take the goods for yourself." \v 22 Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have lifted up my hand to Yahweh, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, \v 23 that I will not take a thread, a sandal strap, or anything that is yours, so that you can never say, 'I have made Abram rich.' @@ -888,14 +909,15 @@ \s5 \v 11 The angel of Yahweh also said to her, -\q "Behold, you are pregnant and will bear a son, -\q and you will call his name Ishmael, -\q because Yahweh has heard your affliction. -\q +\q1 "Behold, you are pregnant +\q2 and will bear a son, +\q1 and you will call his name Ishmael, +\q2 because Yahweh has heard your affliction. +\q1 \v 12 He will be a wild donkey of a man. -\q He will be hostile against every man, -\q and every man will be hostile to him, -\q and he will live apart from all his brothers." +\q2 He will be hostile against every man, +\q2 and every man will be hostile to him, +\q1 and he will live apart from all his brothers." \s5 \p @@ -1406,8 +1428,10 @@ \s5 \v 59 So they sent their sister Rebekah, along with her female servant, on her journey with Abraham's servant and his men. \v 60 They blessed Rebekah, and said to her, -\q "Our sister, may you be the mother of thousands of ten thousands, -\q and may your descendants possess the gate of those who hate them." +\q1 "Our sister, may you be the mother +\q2 of thousands of ten thousands, +\q1 and may your descendants possess +\q2 the gate of those who hate them." \s5 \p @@ -1471,8 +1495,10 @@ \s5 \v 23 Yahweh said to her, -\q "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. -\q One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger." +\q1 "Two nations are in your womb, +\q2 and two peoples will be separated from within you. +\q1 One people will be stronger than the other, +\q2 and the older will serve the younger." \s5 \p @@ -1623,21 +1649,24 @@ \s5 \v 26 Then his father Isaac said to him, "Come near now and kiss me, my son." \v 27 Jacob came near and kissed him, and he smelled the smell of his clothes and blessed him. He said, -\q "See, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that Yahweh has blessed. +\q1 "See, the smell of my son +\q2 is like the smell of a field +\q2 that Yahweh has blessed. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 May God give you a portion of the dew of heaven, -\q a portion of the fatness of the earth, -\q and plenty of grain and new wine. +\q2 a portion of the fatness of the earth, +\q2 and plenty of grain and new wine. \s5 -\q -\v 29 May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. -\q Be master over your brothers, -\q and may your mother's sons bow down to you. -\q May every one who curses you be cursed; -\q may every one who blesses you be blessed." +\q1 +\v 29 May peoples serve you +\q2 and nations bow down to you. +\q1 Be master over your brothers, +\q2 and may your mother's sons bow down to you. +\q1 May every one who curses you be cursed; +\q2 may every one who blesses you be blessed." \s5 \p @@ -1661,11 +1690,14 @@ \s5 \v 39 Isaac his father answered and said to him, -\q "Look, the place where you live will be far from the richness of the earth, -\q away from the dew of the sky above. -\q -\v 40 By your sword you will live, and you will serve your brother. -\q But when you rebel, you will break his yoke off of your neck." +\q1 "Look, the place where you live will be +\q2 far from the richness of the earth, +\q2 away from the dew of the sky above. +\q1 +\v 40 By your sword you will live, +\q2 and you will serve your brother. +\q1 But when you rebel, +\q2 you will break his yoke off of your neck." \s5 \p @@ -1948,7 +1980,7 @@ \v 30 Now you have gone away because you longed to return to your father's house. But why did you steal my gods?" \s5 -\v 31 Jacob answered and said to Laban, "Because I was afraid and thought that you would take your daughters from me by force I left secretly. +\v 31 Jacob answered and said to Laban, "I fled secretly because I was afraid and thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. \v 32 Whoever has stolen your gods will not continue to live. In the presence of our relatives, identify whatever with me is yours and take it." For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them. \s5 @@ -2312,7 +2344,7 @@ \p \v 38 When Shaul died, then Baal-Hanan son of Akbor reigned in his place. \p -\v 39 When Baal-Hanan son of Akbor, died, then Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the granddaughter of Me-Zahab. +\v 39 When Baal-Hanan son of Akbor died, then Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the granddaughter of Me-Zahab. \s5 \p @@ -2945,7 +2977,7 @@ \p \v 16 The sons of Gad were Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. \p -\v 17 The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah; and Serah was their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel +\v 17 The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah; and Serah was their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel. \v 18 These were the sons of Zilpah, whom Laban had given to Leah his daughter. These sons she bore to Jacob—sixteen in all. \s5 @@ -3073,12 +3105,14 @@ \s5 \v 14 Israel reached out with his right hand and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head. He crossed his hands, for Manasseh was the firstborn. \v 15 Israel blessed Joseph, saying, -\q "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, -\q the God who has cared for me to this day, -\q -\v 16 the angel who has protected me from all harm, may he bless these boys. -\q May my name be named in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. -\q May they grow into a multitude on the earth." +\q1 "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, +\q2 the God who has cared for me to this day, +\q1 +\v 16 the angel who has protected me from all harm, +\q2 may he bless these boys. +\q1 May my name be named in them, +\q2 and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. +\q2 May they grow into a multitude on the earth." \s5 \m @@ -3089,11 +3123,12 @@ \s5 \v 19 His father refused and said, "I know, my son, I know. He also will become a people, and he also will be great. Yet his younger brother will be greater than he, and his descendants will become a multitude of nations." \v 20 Israel blessed them that day with these words, -\q "The people of Israel will pronounce blessings by your names saying, -\q 'May God make you like Ephraim and like Manasseh'." +\q1 "The people of Israel will pronounce blessings by your names saying, +\q2 'May God make you like Ephraim and like Manasseh'." \m In this way, Israel put Ephraim before Manasseh. \s5 +\p \v 21 Israel said to Joseph, "See, I am about to die, but God will be with you, and will bring you back to the land of your fathers. \v 22 To you, as one who is above your brothers, I give to you the mountain slope that I took from the Amorites with my sword and my bow." @@ -3101,155 +3136,157 @@ \c 49 \p \v 1 Then Jacob called for his sons, and said: -\q "Gather yourselves together, -\q that I may tell you what will happen to you in the future. -\q +\q1 "Gather yourselves together, +\q2 that I may tell you what will happen to you in the future. +\q1 \v 2 Assemble yourselves and listen, you sons of Jacob. -\q Listen to Israel, your father. +\q2 Listen to Israel, your father. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 3 Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, -\q and the beginning of my strength, -\q outstanding in dignity, and outstanding in power. -\q +\q2 and the beginning of my strength, +\q2 outstanding in dignity, and outstanding in power. +\q1 \v 4 Uncontrollable as rushing water, -\q you will not have the preeminence, -\q because you went up to your father's bed. -\q Then you defiled it; you went up to my couch. +\q2 you will not have the preeminence, +\q1 because you went up to your father's bed. +\q2 Then you defiled it; you went up to my couch. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 5 Simeon and Levi are brothers. -\q Weapons of violence are their swords. -\q +\q2 Weapons of violence are their swords. +\q1 \v 6 O my soul, do not come into their council; -\q O my glory, do not join in their meetings, -\q for my heart has too much honor for that. -\q For in their anger they killed men. -\q It was for pleasure that they hamstrung oxen. +\q2 O my glory, do not join in their meetings. +\q1 For in their anger they killed men. +\q2 It was for pleasure that they hamstrung oxen. \s5 -\q -\v 7 May their anger be cursed, -\q for it was fierce—and their fury, for it was severe. -\q I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel. +\q1 +\v 7 May their anger be cursed, for it was fierce +\q2 and their fury, for it was severe. +\q1 I will divide them in Jacob +\q2 and scatter them in Israel. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 8 Judah, your brothers will praise you. -\q Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. -\q Your father's sons will bow down before you. +\q2 Your hand will be on the neck of your enemies. +\q2 Your father's sons will bow down before you. \s5 -\q -\v 9 Judah is a lion's cub. My son, -\q you have gone up from your victims. -\q He stooped down, he crouched like a lion, like a lioness. -\q Who would dare to awaken him? +\q1 +\v 9 Judah is a lion's cub. +\q2 My son, you have gone up from your victims. +\q1 He stooped down, he crouched like a lion, like a lioness. +\q2 Who would dare to awaken him? \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, -\q nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, -\q until Shiloh comes. The nations will obey him. +\q2 nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, +\q2 until Shiloh comes. The nations will obey him. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Binding his donkey to the vine, -\q and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, -\q he has washed his garments in wine, -\q and his robe in the blood of grapes. -\q +\q2 and his donkey's colt to the choice vine, +\q1 he has washed his garments in wine, +\q2 and his robe in the blood of grapes. +\q1 \v 12 His eyes will be as dark as wine, -\q and his teeth as white as milk. +\q2 and his teeth as white as milk. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 13 Zebulun will live by the shore of the sea. -\q He will be a harbor for ships, -\q and his border will extend to Sidon. +\q2 He will be a harbor for ships, +\q2 and his border will extend to Sidon. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 14 Issachar is a strong donkey, -\q lying down between the sheepfolds. -\q -\v 15 He sees a good resting place and the pleasant land. -\q He will bend his shoulder to the burden -\q and become a servant for forced labor. +\q2 lying down between the sheepfolds. +\q1 +\v 15 He sees a good resting place +\q2 and the pleasant land. +\q1 He will bend his shoulder to the burden +\q2 and become a servant for forced labor. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 16 Dan will judge his people -\q as one of the tribes of Israel. -\q +\q2 as one of the tribes of Israel. +\q1 \v 17 Dan will be a snake beside the road, -\q a poisonous snake in the path -\q that bites the horse's heels, -\q so that his rider falls backward. -\q +\q2 a poisonous snake in the path +\q1 that bites the horse's heels, +\q2 so that his rider falls backward. +\q1 \v 18 I wait for your salvation, Yahweh. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 19 Gad—raiders will attack him, -\q but he will attack them at their heels. -\p -\q +\q2 but he will attack them at their heels. +\b +\q1 \v 20 Asher's food will be rich, -\q and he will provide royal delicacies. -\p -\q +\q2 and he will provide royal delicacies. +\b +\q1 \v 21 Naphtali is a doe let loose; -\q he will have beautiful fawns. +\q2 he will have beautiful fawns. +\b \s5 -\p -\q +\q1 \v 22 Joseph is a fruitful bough, -\q a fruitful bough near a spring, -\q whose branches climb over the wall. -\q +\q2 a fruitful bough near a spring, +\q2 whose branches climb over the wall. +\q1 \v 23 The archers will attack him bitterly -\q and shoot at him with hostility. +\q1 and shoot at him with hostility. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 But his bow will remain steady, -\q and his hands will be skillful -\q because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, -\q because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel. +\q2 and his hands will be skillful +\q1 because of the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, +\q2 because of the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 The God of your father will help you -\q and the Almighty God will bless you -\q with blessings of the sky above, -\q blessings of the deep that lies beneath, -\q and blessings of the breasts and womb. +\q2 and the Almighty God will bless you +\q1 with blessings of the sky above, +\q2 blessings of the deep that lies beneath, +\q2 and blessings of the breasts and womb. \s5 -\q -\v 26 The blessings of your father -\q are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains -\q or the desirable things of the ancient hills. -\q May they be on the head of Joseph, -\q even upon the crown of the head of the prince of his brothers. +\q1 +\v 26 The blessings of your father are greater +\q2 than the blessings of the ancient mountains +\q2 or the desirable things of the ancient hills. +\q1 May they be on the head of Joseph, +\q2 even upon the crown of the head of the prince of his brothers. +\b \s5 -\p \q \v 27 Benjamin is a hungry wolf. -\q In the morning he will devour the prey, -\q and in the evening he will divide the plunder." +\q2 In the morning he will devour the prey, +\q2 and in the evening he will divide the plunder." +\b \s5 \p diff --git a/02-EXO.usfm b/02-EXO.usfm index 7f97c4ee..732c04e0 100644 --- a/02-EXO.usfm +++ b/02-EXO.usfm @@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 26 These two men were the Aaron and Moses to whom Yahweh said, "Bring out the people of Israel from the land of Egypt, by their hosts." -\v 27 Aaron and Moses spoke to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to allow them bring out the people of Israel from Egypt. These were the same Moses and Aaron. +\v 27 Aaron and Moses spoke to Pharaoh, king of Egypt,in order to bring out the people of Israel from Egypt. These were the same Moses and Aaron. \s5 \p @@ -696,7 +696,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 When your son asks you later, 'What does this mean?' then you are to tell him, 'It was by a strong hand that Yahweh brought us out from Egypt, from the house of slavery. -\v 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, Yahweh killed every the firstborn in Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of animal. That is why I sacrifice to Yahweh all the first male issue of the womb, but all my firstborn sons I redeem.' +\v 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, Yahweh killed every firstborn in Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of animal. That is why I sacrifice to Yahweh all the first male issue of the womb, but all my firstborn sons I redeem.' \v 16 This will become a reminder on your hands, and a reminder on your forehead, for it was by a strong hand Yahweh brought us out of Egypt." \s5 @@ -773,80 +773,80 @@ \p \v 1 Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to Yahweh. They sang, \q "I will sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously; -\q the horse and its rider he has thrown into the sea. +\q2 the horse and its rider he has thrown into the sea. \s5 \q -\v 2 Yah is my strength and song, -\q and he has become my salvation. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\v 2 Yahweh is my strength and song, +\q2 and he has become my salvation. \q This is my God, and I will praise him, -\q my father's God, and I will exalt him. +\q2 my father's God, and I will exalt him. \q \v 3 Yahweh is a warrior; -\q Yahweh is his name. +\q2 Yahweh is his name. \s5 \q \v 4 He has thrown Pharaoh's chariots and army into the sea. -\q Pharaoh's chosen officers were drowned in the Sea of Reeds. +\q2 Pharaoh's chosen officers were drowned in the Sea of Reeds. \q \v 5 The depths covered them; -\q they went down into the depths like a stone. +\q2 they went down into the depths like a stone. \s5 \q \v 6 Your right hand, Yahweh, is glorious in power; -\q your right hand, Yahweh, has shattered the enemy. +\q2 your right hand, Yahweh, has shattered the enemy. \q \v 7 In great majesty you overthrew those who rose up against you. -\q You sent out your wrath; it consumed them like stubble. +\q2 You sent out your wrath; it consumed them like stubble. \q \v 8 By the blast of your nostrils the waters were piled up; -\q the flowing waters stood upright in a heap; -\q the deep water was congealed in the heart of the sea. +\q2 the flowing waters stood upright in a heap; +\q2 the deep water was congealed in the heart of the sea. \s5 \q \v 9 The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will share out the plunder; -\q my desire will be satisfied on them; -\q I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.' +\q2 my desire will be satisfied on them; +\q2 I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.' \q \v 10 But you blew with your wind, and the sea covered them; -\q they sank like lead in the mighty waters. +\q2 they sank like lead in the mighty waters. \q \v 11 Who is like you, Yahweh, among the gods? -\q Who is like you, majestic in holiness, -\q honored in praises, doing miracles? +\q2 Who is like you, majestic in holiness, +\q2 honored in praises, doing miracles? \s5 \q \v 12 You reached out with your right hand, -\q and the earth swallowed them. +\q2 and the earth swallowed them. \q \v 13 In your covenant loyalty you have led the people you have rescued. -\q In your strength you have led them to the holy place where you live. +\q2 In your strength you have led them to the holy place where you live. \s5 \q \v 14 The peoples will hear, and they will tremble; -\q terror will seize the inhabitants of Philistia. +\q2 terror will seize the inhabitants of Philistia. \q \v 15 Then the chiefs of Edom will fear; -\q the soldiers of Moab will shake; -\q all the inhabitants of Canaan will melt away. +\q2 the soldiers of Moab will shake; +\q2 all the inhabitants of Canaan will melt away. \s5 \q \v 16 Terror and dread will fall on them. -\q Because of your arm's power, they will become as still as a stone +\q2 Because of your arm's power, they will become as still as a stone \q until your people pass by, Yahweh— -\q until the people you have rescued pass by. +\q2 until the people you have rescued pass by. \s5 \q \v 17 You will bring them and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance, -\q the place, Yahweh, that you have made to live in, -\q the sanctuary, our Lord, that your hands have built. +\q2 the place, Yahweh, that you have made to live in, +\q2 the sanctuary, our Lord, that your hands have built. \q \v 18 Yahweh will reign forever and ever." @@ -856,7 +856,7 @@ \v 20 Miriam the prophetess, sister of Aaron, picked up a tambourine, and all the women went out with tambourines, dancing along with her. \v 21 Miriam sang to them: \q "Sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously. -\q The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea." +\q2 The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea." \s5 \p @@ -965,7 +965,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 Yahweh said to Moses, "Write this in a book and read it in Joshua's hearing, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under the skies." \v 15 Then Moses built an altar and he called it "Yahweh is my banner." -\v 16 He said, "For a hand was lifted up to the throne of Yah—that Yahweh will wage war with Amalek from generation to generation." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\v 16 He said, "For a hand was lifted up to the throne of Yahweh—that Yahweh will wage war with Amalek from generation to generation." \s5 \c 18 @@ -1723,7 +1723,7 @@ \p \v 35 In this way, by following all that I have commanded you to do, you must treat Aaron and his sons. For seven days you must prepare them. \v 36 Every day you must offer a bull as a sin offering for atonement. You must purify the altar by making atonement for it, and you must anoint it in order to set it apart to me. -\v 37 For seven days you must make atonement for the altar and set it apart it to Yahweh. Then the altar will be completely set apart to me. Whatever touches the altar will be set apart to Yahweh. +\v 37 For seven days you must make atonement for the altar and set it apart to Yahweh. Then the altar will be completely set apart to me. Whatever touches the altar will be set apart to Yahweh. \s5 \p @@ -1842,7 +1842,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 12 Then Yahweh said to Moses and said, +\v 12 Then Yahweh spoke to Moses and said, \v 13 "Tell the people of Israel: 'You must certainly keep Yahweh's Sabbath days, for these will be a sign between him and you throughout your people's generations so that you may know that he is Yahweh, who sets you apart for himself. \v 14 So you must keep the Sabbath, for it must be treated by you as holy, reserved for him. Everyone who defiles it must surely be put to death. Whoever works on the Sabbath, that person must surely be cut off from his people. \v 15 Work will be done for six days, but the seventh day is to be a Sabbath of complete rest, holy before Yahweh. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death. @@ -1893,8 +1893,8 @@ \v 17 When Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said to Moses, "There is the noise of combat in the camp." \v 18 But Moses said, \q "It is not the sound of a shout of victory, -\q and it is not the sound of a cry of defeat, -\q but the sound of singing that I hear." +\q2 and it is not the sound of a cry of defeat, +\q2 but the sound of singing that I hear." \s5 \p diff --git a/03-LEV.usfm b/03-LEV.usfm index e1def779..6ffcb349 100644 --- a/03-LEV.usfm +++ b/03-LEV.usfm @@ -507,12 +507,14 @@ \s5 \v 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what Yahweh was talking about when he said, \q 'I will reveal my holiness to those who come near me. -\q I will be glorified before all the people.'" +\q2 I will be glorified before all the people.'" \m Aaron did not say anything. +\p \v 4 Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said to them, "Come here and carry your brothers out of the camp from before the tabernacle." \s5 \v 5 So they came near and carried them, still wearing their priestly tunics, out of the camp, as Moses had instructed. +\p \v 6 Then Moses said to Aaron and to Eleazar and to Ithamar, his sons, "Do not let your hair on your heads hang loosely, and do not tear your clothes, so that you may not die, and so that Yahweh may not be angry with all the assembly. But allow your relatives, the entire house of Israel, to mourn for those whom the fire of Yahweh has set ablaze. \v 7 You must not go out from the entrance of the tent of meeting, or you will die, for the anointing oil of Yahweh is on you." So they acted according to Moses' instructions. @@ -1595,7 +1597,7 @@ \v 10 You must set apart the fiftieth year to Yahweh and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It will be a Jubilee for you, in which property and slaves must be returned to his own clan. \s5 -\v 11 The fiftieth year will be a Jubilee for you. You must not plant or conduct an organized harvest. Eat whatever grows by itself, and gather the grapes that grow on the unpruned vines. +\v 11 The fiftieth year will be a Jubilee for you. You must not plant or conduct an organized harvest, and you must not gather the grapes that grow on the unpruned vines. \v 12 For it is a Jubilee, which will be holy for you. You must eat the produce that grows by itself out of the fields. \s5 diff --git a/04-NUM.usfm b/04-NUM.usfm index a85b36a8..5f9bbaa5 100644 --- a/04-NUM.usfm +++ b/04-NUM.usfm @@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ \s5 \v 29 The tribe of Naphtali is next. The leader of Naphtali is Ahira son of Enan. -\v 30 The number the host of the people of Naphtali is 53,400. +\v 30 The number of the host of the people of Naphtali is 53,400. \s5 \v 31 All those numbered in the camp with Dan is 157,600. They will go out from the camp last, under their banner." @@ -214,7 +214,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 32 These are the descendants of Israel, numbered according to their ancestral households. All those counted in their camps, by their divisions, are 603,550. -\v 33 But he Levites were not counted along with the people of Israel, as Yahweh had commanded Moses. +\v 33 But the Levites were not counted along with the people of Israel, as Yahweh had commanded Moses. \s5 \p @@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ \v 12 "Speak to the people of Israel. Say to them, 'Suppose that a man's wife turns away and is unfaithful to her husband. \s5 -\v 13 If a man lies with her and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and her impurity is undetected even though she defiled herself, and there no witness against her, since she was not caught in the act, +\v 13 If a man lies with her and it is hidden from the eyes of her husband, and her impurity is undetected even though she defiled herself, and there is no witness against her, since she was not caught in the act, \v 14 nevertheless, a spirit of jealousy might still inform the husband that his wife is defiled. However, a spirit of jealousy might falsely come on a man when his wife is not defiled. \s5 @@ -547,15 +547,18 @@ \p \v 22 Again Yahweh spoke to Moses. He said, \v 23 "Speak to Aaron and to his sons. Say, 'You must bless the people of Israel in this way. You must say to them, -\p -\v 24 "May Yahweh bless you and keep you. +\q +\v 24 "May Yahweh bless you +\q2 and keep you. \s5 -\p -\v 25 May Yahweh make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. -\p -\v 26 May Yahweh look on you with favor and give you peace."' -\p +\q +\v 25 May Yahweh make his face shine on you +\q2 and be gracious to you. +\q +\v 26 May Yahweh look on you with favor +\q2 and give you peace."' +\m \v 27 It is in this way that they must give my name to the people of Israel. Then I will bless them." \s5 @@ -681,7 +684,7 @@ \p \v 60 On the ninth day, Abidan son of Gideoni, leader of the descendants of Benjamin, offered his sacrifice. \p -\v 61 His sacrifice was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel. Both of these objects were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a grain offering. +\v 61 His sacrifice was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel. Both of these objects were full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. \v 62 He also gave one gold dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense. \s5 @@ -697,7 +700,7 @@ \v 68 He also gave one gold dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense. \s5 -\v 69 He gave as a burnt offering one young bull, one ram, and a one-year-old male lamb. +\v 69 He gave as a burnt offering one young bull, one ram, and a one-year-old male lamb.. \v 70 He gave one male goat as a sin offering. \v 71 He gave two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs that were a year old, as the sacrifice for a fellowship offering. This was the sacrifice of Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai. @@ -705,7 +708,7 @@ \p \v 72 On the eleventh day, Pagiel son of Okran, leader of the descendants of Asher, offered his sacrifice. \p -\v 73 His sacrifice was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel. Both of these objects were full of fine flour mingled with oil for a grain offering. +\v 73 His sacrifice was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, by the standard weight of the sanctuary shekel. Both of these objects were full of fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering. \v 74 He also gave one gold dish weighing ten shekels, full of incense. \s5 @@ -756,7 +759,7 @@ \s5 \v 7 Do this to them to purify them: Sprinkle the water of atonement on them. Make them shave their entire body, wash their clothes, and purify themselves. -\v 8 Then have them take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mingled with oil. Let them take another young bull as a sin offering. +\v 8 Then have them take a young bull and its grain offering of fine flour mixed with oil. Let them take another young bull as a sin offering. \s5 \v 9 You will bring the Levites in front of the tent of meeting and assemble the whole community of the people of Israel. @@ -914,7 +917,6 @@ \s5 \p \v 35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses would say, "Rise up, Yahweh. Scatter your enemies. Make those who hate you run from you." -\p \v 36 Whenever the ark stopped, Moses would say, "Return, Yahweh, to Israel's many tens of thousands." \s5 @@ -1002,16 +1004,16 @@ \s5 \v 6 Yahweh said, "Now listen to my words. \q When a prophet of mine is with you, -\q1 I will reveal myself to him in visions -\q1 and speak to him in dreams. +\q2 I will reveal myself to him in visions +\q2 and speak to him in dreams. \q \v 7 My servant Moses is not like that. -\q1 He is faithful in all my house. +\q2 He is faithful in all my house. \q \v 8 I speak to Moses directly, not with visions or riddles. -\q1 He sees my form. +\q2 He sees my form. \q So why are you unafraid -\q1 to speak against my servant, against Moses?" +\q2 to speak against my servant, against Moses?" \s5 \p @@ -1019,6 +1021,7 @@ \v 10 The cloud rose from over the tent, and Miriam was suddenly leprous—she was as white as snow. When Aaron turned toward Miriam, he saw that she had leprosy. \s5 +\p \v 11 Aaron said to Moses, "Oh, my master, please do not hold this sin against us. We have spoken foolishly, and we have sinned. \v 12 Please do not let her be like a dead newborn whose flesh is half consumed when it emerges from its mother's womb." @@ -1115,7 +1118,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 They said to each another, "Let us choose another leader, and let us return to Egypt." +\v 4 They said to one another, "Let us choose another leader, and let us return to Egypt." \v 5 Then Moses and Aaron lay facedown before all the assembly of the community of the people of Israel. \s5 @@ -1423,7 +1426,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 8 Then Yahweh said to Aaron, "Look, I have given you the duty of handling the contributions lifted up to me, and all the holy offerings that the people of Israel give to me. I have given these offerings to you as a consecrated portion and to your sons as your assigned portion for all time. -\v 9 This will belong to you from the most holy things that is kept from the fire. From every offering of theirs—every grain offering, every sin offering, and every guilt offering—they are set apart to you and to your sons. +\v 9 This will belong to you from the most holy things that are kept from the fire. From every offering of theirs—every grain offering, every sin offering, and every guilt offering—they are set apart to you and to your sons. \s5 \v 10 These offerings are very holy; every male must eat it, for they are holy to you. @@ -1611,9 +1614,9 @@ \s5 \v 14 That is why it says in the scroll of the Wars of Yahweh, \q "... Zahab \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Waheb \fqa* . \f* in Suphah, and the valleys of the Arnon, -\q +\q2 \v 15 the slope of the valleys that lead toward the town of Ar -\q and lie along the border of Moab." +\q2 and lie along the border of Moab." \s5 \p @@ -1623,12 +1626,12 @@ \p \v 17 Then Israel sang this song: \q "Spring up, well! -\q Sing about it, +\q2 Sing about it, \q \v 18 about the well that our leaders dug, -\q the well the nobles of the people dug, -\q with the scepter and their staffs." -\m Then from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah. +\q2 the well the nobles of the people dug, +\q2 with the scepter and their staffs." +\p Then from the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah. \s5 \v 19 From Mattanah they traveled to Nahaliel, and from Nahaliel to Bamoth, @@ -1649,24 +1652,25 @@ \s5 \v 27 That is why those who speak in proverbs say, \q "Come to Heshbon. -\q Let the city of Sihon be rebuilt and established again. +\q2 Let the city of Sihon be rebuilt and established again. \q \v 28 A fire blazed from Heshbon, -\q a flame from the city of Sihon +\q2 a flame from the city of Sihon \q that devoured Ar of Moab, -\q and the owners of the high places of Arnon. +\q2 and the owners of the high places of Arnon. \s5 \q \v 29 Woe to you, Moab! -\q You have perished, people of Chemosh. +\q2 You have perished, people of Chemosh. \q He has made his sons to be fugitives -\q and his daughters to be prisoners -\q of Sihon king of the Amorites. +\q2 and his daughters to be prisoners +\q2 of Sihon king of the Amorites. \q -\v 30 But we have conquered Sihon. Heshbon is devastated all the way to Dibon. +\v 30 But we have conquered Sihon. +\q2 Heshbon is devastated all the way to Dibon. \q We have defeated them all the way to Nophah, -\q which reaches to Medeba." +\q2 which reaches to Medeba." \s5 \p @@ -1801,7 +1805,6 @@ \q2 and let my life's end be like his!" \s5 -\m \p \v 11 Balak said to Balaam, "What have you done to me? I brought you to curse my enemies, but look, you have blessed them." \v 12 Balaam answered and said, "Should I not be careful to say only what Yahweh puts in my mouth?" @@ -1815,6 +1818,7 @@ \s5 \v 16 So Yahweh met Balaam and put a message in his mouth. He said, "Return to Balak and give him my message." \v 17 Balaam returned to him, and look, he was standing by his burnt offering, and the leaders of Moab were with him. Then Balak said to him, "What has Yahweh said?" +\p \v 18 Balaam began his prophecy. He said, \q "Rise up, Balak, and hear. \q2 Listen to me, you son of Zippor. @@ -1825,16 +1829,18 @@ \q2 or a human being, that he should change his mind. \q Has he promised anything without doing it? \q2 Has he said he would do something without carrying it out? +\q \v 20 Look, I have been commanded to bless. \q2 God has given a blessing, and I cannot reverse it. +\b \s5 \q -\q \v 21 He has not looked upon disaster in Jacob, \q2 and he has not seen trouble in Israel. \q Yahweh their God is with them, \q2 and the shout of the king is among them. +\q \v 22 God brought them out of Egypt \q2 with strength like that of a wild ox. @@ -1866,7 +1872,7 @@ \s5 \c 24 -\nb +\p \v 1 When Balaam saw that it pleased Yahweh to bless Israel, he did not go, as at the other times, to use sorcery. Instead, he looked toward the wilderness. \s5 @@ -1879,7 +1885,8 @@ \q \v 4 the declaration of the one who hears the words of God, \q2 who sees a vision from the Almighty, -\q who bows down with his eyes open. +\q2 who bows down with his eyes open. +\b \q \v 5 How delightful are your tents, Jacob, \q2 the place where you live, Israel! @@ -1888,7 +1895,7 @@ \q \v 6 Like valleys they spread out, \q2 like gardens by the riverside, -\q2 like aloes planted by Yahweh, +\q like aloes planted by Yahweh, \q2 like cedars beside the waters. \s5 @@ -1897,12 +1904,13 @@ \q2 and their seed will have abundant water. \q Their king will be greater than Agag, \q2 and their kingdom will be honored. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 God will bring him out of Egypt. -\q He will have strength like a wild ox. -\q2 He will eat up the nations who fight against him. +\q2 He will have strength like a wild ox. +\q He will eat up the nations who fight against him. \q2 He will break their bones to pieces. \q2 He will shoot them with his arrows. @@ -1919,24 +1927,27 @@ \v 11 So flee home now. I said I would greatly reward you, but Yahweh has kept you from getting any reward." \s5 +\p \v 12 Then Balaam replied to Balak, "I said to the messengers that you sent to me, \v 13 'Even if Balak gave me his palace full of silver and gold, I could not go beyond Yahweh's word and anything bad or good, or anything at all that I might want to do. I can say only what Yahweh tells me to say.' Did I not say this to them? \v 14 So now, look, I will go back to my people. But first let me advise you about what this people will do to your people in the days ahead." \s5 +\p \v 15 Balaam began this prophecy. He said, \q "This is the declaration of Balaam son of Beor, \q2 the declaration of the man whose eyes are wide open. \q \v 16 This is the declaration of someone who hears words from God, \q2 who has knowledge from the Most High, -\q2 who sees visions from the Almighty, -\q who bows down with open eyes. +\q who sees visions from the Almighty, +\q2 who bows down with open eyes. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 I see him, but he is not here now. -\q I look at him, but he is not near. +\q2 I look at him, but he is not near. \q A star will come out of Jacob, \q2 and a scepter will rise out of Israel. \q He will shatter Moab's leaders @@ -1945,21 +1956,21 @@ \s5 \q \v 18 Then Edom will become a possession of Israel, -\q and Seir will also become their possession, -\q2 enemies of Israel, +\q2 and Seir will also become their possession, +\q enemies of Israel, \q2 whom Israel will conquer with force. \q \v 19 Out of Jacob a king will come who will have dominion, \q2 and he will destroy the survivors of their city." \s5 -\m +\p \v 20 Then Balaam looked at Amalek and began his prophecy. He said, \q "Amalek was once the greatest of nations, \q2 but his end will be eternal destruction." \s5 -\m +\p \v 21 Then Balaam looked toward the Kenites and began his prophecy. He said, \q "The place where you live is strong, \q2 and your nest is in the rocks. @@ -1968,16 +1979,15 @@ \q2 when Assyria carries you away captive." \s5 -\m +\p \v 23 Then Balaam began his final prophecy. He said, \q "Woe! Who will survive when God does this? -\q +\q1 \v 24 Ships will come from the coast of Cyprus \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Kittim \fqa* . \f*; \q2 they will attack Assyria and will conquer Eber, \q2 but they, too, will end in destruction." \s5 -\m \p \v 25 Then Balaam got up and left. He returned to his home, and Balak also went away. @@ -2054,10 +2064,9 @@ \q1 through Jamin, the clan of the Jaminites, \q1 through Jakin, the clan of the Jakinites, \q1 -\p \v 13 through Zerah, the clan of the Zerahites, \q1 through Shaul, the clan of the Shaulites. -\p +\m \v 14 These were the clans of Simeon's descendants, who numbered 22,200 men. \s5 @@ -2067,14 +2076,12 @@ \q1 through Haggi, the clan of the Haggites, \q1 through Shuni, the clan of the Shunites, \q1 -\p \v 16 through Ozni, the clan of the Oznites, \q1 through Eri, the clan of the Erites, \q1 -\p \v 17 through Arod, the clan of the Arodites, \q1 through Areli, the clan of the Arelites. -\p +\m \v 18 These were the clans of Gad's descendants, who numbered 40,500 men. \s5 @@ -2089,7 +2096,7 @@ \v 21 The descendants of Perez were these: \q1 Through Hezron, the clan of the Hezronites, \q1 through Hamul, the clan of the Hamulites. -\p +\m \v 22 These were the clans of Judah's descendants, who numbered 76,500 men. \s5 @@ -2097,10 +2104,10 @@ \v 23 The clans of Issachar's descendants were these: \q1 Through Tola, the clan of the Tolaites, \q1 through Puah, the clan of the Puites, -\p +\q1 \v 24 through Jashub, the clan of the Jashubites, \q1 through Shimron, the clan of the Shimronites. -\p +\m \v 25 These were the clans of Issachar, who numbered 64,300 men. \s5 @@ -2109,13 +2116,12 @@ \q1 Through Sered, the clan of the Seredites, \q1 through Elon, the clan of the Elonites, \q1 through Jahleel, the clan of the Jahleelites. -\p +\m \v 27 These were the clans of the Zebulunites, who numbered 60,500 men. \s5 \p \v 28 The clans of Joseph's descendants were Manasseh and Ephraim. -\p \v 29 The descendants of Manasseh were these: \q1 through Makir, the clan of the Makirites (Makir was Gilead's father), \q1 through Gilead, the clan of the Gileadites. @@ -2126,18 +2132,17 @@ \q1 Through Iezer, the clan of the Iezerites, \q1 through Helek, the clan of the Helekites, \q1 -\p \v 31 through Asriel, the clan of the Asrielites, \q1 through Shechem, the clan of the Shechemites, \q1 -\p \v 32 through Shemida, the clan of the Shemidaites, \q1 through Hepher, the clan of the Hepherites. \s5 -\p -\v 33 Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters. The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah. -\p +\q1 +\v 33 Zelophehad son of Hepher had no sons, but only daughters. +\q1 The names of his daughters were Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milkah, and Tirzah. +\m \v 34 These were the clans of Manasseh, who numbered 52,700 men. \s5 @@ -2158,7 +2163,6 @@ \q1 through Ashbel, the clan of the Ashbelites, \q1 through Ahiram, the clan of the Ahiramites, \q1 -\p \v 39 through Shephupham, the clan of the Shuphamites, \q1 through Hupham, the clan of the Huphamites. \m @@ -2178,12 +2182,10 @@ \q1 Through Imnah, the clan of the Imnites, \q1 through Ishvi, the clan of the Ishvites, \q1 through Beriah, the clan of the Beriites. -\m \p \v 45 The descendants of Beriah were these: \q1 Through Heber, the clan of the Heberites, \q1 through Malkiel, the clan of the Malkielites. -\m \p \v 46 The name of Asher's daughter was Serah. \p @@ -2195,7 +2197,6 @@ \q1 Through Jahzeel, the clan of the Jahzeelites, \q1 through Guni, the clan of the Gunites, \q1 -\p \v 49 through Jezer, the clan of the Jezerites, \q1 through Shillem, the clan of the Shillemites. \m @@ -2230,7 +2231,8 @@ \q1 the clan of the Mahlites, \q1 the clan of the Mushites, \q1 and the clan of the Korahites. -\m Kohath was the Amram's ancestor. +\b +\p Kohath was Amram's ancestor. \v 59 The name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, a descendant of Levi, who was born to Levites in Egypt. She bore to Amram their children, who were Aaron, Moses, and Miriam their sister. \s5 @@ -2463,7 +2465,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 But any vow of a widow or a divorced woman will stand against her. \v 10 If a woman made a vow in her husband's house or bound herself by a promise with an oath, -\v 11 and her husband hears of it but he says nothing to her and he does oppose her, then all her vows will stand, and every pledge by which she bound herself will stand. +\v 11 and her husband hears of it but he says nothing to her and he does not oppose her, then all her vows will stand, and every pledge by which she bound herself will stand. \s5 \v 12 But if her husband cancels them on the day that he heard about them, then whatever came out of her lips about her vows or promises will not stand. Her husband has canceled them, and Yahweh will forgive her. @@ -2898,7 +2900,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 29 These laws must be statutes for you through all your people's generations in all the places where you live. -\v 30 Whoever kills any person, the murderer must be killed, as testified to by the words of witnesses. But one witness' word alone may not cause any person to be put to death. +\v 30 Whoever kills any person, the murderer must be killed, as testified to by the words of witnesses. But one witness's word alone may not cause any person to be put to death. \s5 \v 31 Also, you must not accept ransom for the life of a murderer who is guilty of murder. He must certainly be put to death. diff --git a/05-DEU.usfm b/05-DEU.usfm index 2529b88c..7daa4026 100644 --- a/05-DEU.usfm +++ b/05-DEU.usfm @@ -1932,240 +1932,254 @@ \c 32 \q \v 1 Give ear, you heavens, and let me speak. -\q Let the earth listen to the words of my mouth. +\q2 Let the earth listen to the words of my mouth. \q \v 2 Let my teaching drop down like the rain, -\q let my speech distill like the dew, +\q2 let my speech distill like the dew, \q like the gentle rain on the tender grass, -\q and like the showers on the plants. +\q2 and like the showers on the plants. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For I will proclaim the name of Yahweh, -\q and ascribe greatness to our God. +\q2 and ascribe greatness to our God. \q \v 4 The Rock, his work is perfect; -\q for all his paths are just. +\q2 for all his paths are just. \q He is the faithful God, without iniquity. -\q He is just and upright. +\q2 He is just and upright. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 They have acted corruptly against him. -\q They are not his children. It is their disgrace. -\q They are a perverted and crooked generation. +\q2 They are not his children. It is their disgrace. +\q2 They are a perverted and crooked generation. \q \v 6 Do you reward Yahweh in this way, -\q you foolish and unwise people? +\q2 you foolish and unwise people? \q Is he not your Father, the one who has created you? -\q He made you and established you. +\q2 He made you and established you. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Call to mind the days of ancient times, -\q think about the years of generations past. +\q2 think about the years of generations past. \q Ask your father and he will show you, -\q your elders and they will tell you. +\q2 your elders and they will tell you. \q \v 8 When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance— -\q when he divided all of mankind, +\q2 when he divided all of mankind, \q he set the boundaries of the peoples -\q according to the number of the children of Israel. +\q2 according to the number of the children of Israel. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 For Yahweh's portion is his people; -\q Jacob is his apportioned inheritance. +\q2 Jacob is his apportioned inheritance. \q \v 10 He found him in a desert land, -\q and in the barren and howling wilderness; +\q2 and in the barren and howling wilderness; \q he shielded him and cared for him, -\q he guarded him as the apple of his eye. +\q2 he guarded him as the apple of his eye. \s5 \q \v 11 As an eagle that guards her nest -\q and flutters over her young, +\q2 and flutters over her young, \q Yahweh spread out his wings and took them, -\q and carried them on his pinions. +\q2 and carried them on his pinions. \q \v 12 Yahweh alone led him; -\q no foreign god was with him. +\q2 no foreign god was with him. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 He made him ride on high places of the land, -\q and he fed him the fruits of the field; +\q2 and he fed him the fruits of the field; \q he nourished him with honey from the rock, -\q and oil from the flinty crag. +\q2 and oil from the flinty crag. \s5 \q \v 14 He ate butter from the herd and drank milk from the flock, -\q with fat of lambs, +\q2 with fat of lambs, \q rams of Bashan and goats, -\q with the finest of the wheat— +\q2 with the finest of the wheat— \q and you drank foaming wine made from the blood of grapes. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— -\q you grew fat, you were too fat, and you had eaten your fill— +\q2 you grew fat, you were too fat, and you had eaten your fill— \q he abandoned the God who made him, -\q and he rejected the Rock of his salvation. +\q2 and he rejected the Rock of his salvation. \q \v 16 They made Yahweh jealous by their strange gods; -\q with their abominations they angered him. +\q2 with their abominations they angered him. \s5 \q \v 17 They sacrificed to demons, which are not God— -\q gods they had not known, -\q gods that recently appeared, -\q gods your fathers did not fear. +\q2 gods they had not known, +\q2 gods that recently appeared, +\q2 gods your fathers did not fear. \q \v 18 You have deserted the Rock, who became your father, -\q and you forgot the God who gave you birth. +\q2 and you forgot the God who gave you birth. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Yahweh saw this and he rejected them, -\q because his sons and his daughters provoked him so. +\q2 because his sons and his daughters provoked him so. \q \v 20 "I will hide my face from them," he said, -\q "and I will see what their end will be; +\q2 "and I will see what their end will be; \q for they are a perverse generation, -\q children in whom is no faithfulness. +\q2 children in whom is no faithfulness. \s5 \q \v 21 They have made me jealous by what is not god -\q and angered me by their worthless things. +\q2 and angered me by their worthless things. \q I will make them envious by those who are not a people; -\q by a foolish nation I will make them angry. +\q2 by a foolish nation I will make them angry. \s5 \q \v 22 For a fire is kindled by my anger -\q and is burning to the lowest Sheol; +\q2 and is burning to the lowest Sheol; \q it is devouring the earth and its produce; -\q it is setting on fire the foundations of the mountains. +\q2 it is setting on fire the foundations of the mountains. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 I will heap disasters on them; -\q I will shoot all my arrows at them; +\q2 I will shoot all my arrows at them; \q \v 24 They will be wasted by hunger and devoured by burning heat -\q and bitter destruction; +\q2 and bitter destruction; \q I will send on them the teeth of wild animals, -\q with the poison of things that crawl in the dust. +\q2 with the poison of things that crawl in the dust. \s5 \q \v 25 Outside the sword will bereave, -\q and in the bedrooms terror will do so. +\q2 and in the bedrooms terror will do so. \q It will destroy both young man and virgin, -\q the nursing baby, and the man of gray hairs. +\q2 the nursing baby, and the man of gray hairs. \q \v 26 I said that I would scatter them far away, -\q that I would make the memory of them to cease from among mankind. +\q2 that I would make the memory of them to cease from among mankind. \s5 \q \v 27 Were it not that I feared the provocation of the enemy, -\q and that their enemies would judge mistakenly, +\q2 and that their enemies would judge mistakenly, \q and that they would say, 'Our hand is exalted,' -\q I would have done all this. +\q2 I would have done all this. +\b \s5 \q \v 28 For Israel is a nation devoid of counsel, -\q and there is no understanding in them. +\q2 and there is no understanding in them. \q \v 29 Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, -\q that they would consider their coming fate! +\q2 that they would consider their coming fate! \s5 \q \v 30 How could one chase a thousand, -\q and two put ten thousand to flight, +\q2 and two put ten thousand to flight, \q unless their Rock had sold them, -\q and Yahweh had given them up? +\q2 and Yahweh had given them up? \q \v 31 For our enemies' rock is not like our Rock, -\q just as even our enemies have concluded. +\q2 just as even our enemies have concluded. \s5 \q \v 32 For their vine comes from the vine of Sodom, -\q and from the fields of Gomorrah; +\q2 and from the fields of Gomorrah; \q their grapes are grapes of poison; -\q their clusters are bitter. +\q2 their clusters are bitter. \s5 \q \v 33 Their wine is the poison of serpents -\q and the cruel venom of asps. +\q2 and the cruel venom of asps. \q \v 34 Is not this plan secretly kept by me, -\q sealed up among my treasures? +\q2 sealed up among my treasures? +\b \s5 \q \v 35 Vengeance is mine to give, and recompense, -\q at the time when their foot slips; +\q2 at the time when their foot slips; \q for the day of disaster for them is near, -\q and the things that are to come on them will hurry to happen." +\q2 and the things that are to come on them will hurry to happen." +\b \s5 \q \v 36 For Yahweh will give justice to his people, -\q and he will pity his servants. +\q2 and he will pity his servants. \q He will see that their power is gone, -\q and no one remains, either slaves or free people. +\q2 and no one remains, either slaves or free people. \s5 \q \v 37 Then he will say, "Where are their gods, -\q the rock in whom they took refuge, +\q2 the rock in whom they took refuge, \q \v 38 the gods who ate the fat of their sacrifices -\q and drank the wine of their drink offerings? +\q2 and drank the wine of their drink offerings? \q Let them rise up and help you; -\q let them be your protection. +\q2 let them be your protection. +\b \s5 \q \v 39 See now that I, even I, am God, -\q and that there is no god besides me; +\q2 and that there is no god besides me; \q I kill, and I make alive; -\q I wound, and I heal, -\q and there is no one who can save you from my might. +\q2 I wound, and I heal, +\q2 and there is no one who can save you from my might. \q \v 40 For I lift up my hand to heaven -\q and say, 'As I live forever, I will act. +\q2 and say, 'As I live forever, I will act. \s5 \q \v 41 When I sharpen my glittering sword, -\q and when my hand begins to bring justice, +\q2 and when my hand begins to bring justice, \q I will render vengeance on my enemies, -\q and I will pay back those who hate me. +\q2 and I will pay back those who hate me. \s5 \q \v 42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood, -\q and my sword will devour flesh +\q2 and my sword will devour flesh \q with the blood of the killed and the captives, -\q and from the heads of the leaders of the enemy.'" +\q2 and from the heads of the leaders of the enemy.'" +\b \s5 \q \v 43 Rejoice, you nations, with God's people, -\q for he will avenge the blood of his servants; +\q2 for he will avenge the blood of his servants; \q he will render vengeance on his enemies, -\q and he will make atonement for his land, for his people. +\q2 and he will make atonement for his land, for his people. +\b \s5 \p @@ -2192,181 +2206,193 @@ \v 1 This is the blessing with which Moses the man of God blessed the people of Israel before his death. \v 2 He said: \q Yahweh came from Sinai -\q and rose from Seir upon them. +\q2 and rose from Seir upon them. \q He shined out from Mount Paran, -\q and he came with ten thousands of holy ones. -\q In his right hand were flashes of lightning. +\q2 and he came with ten thousands of holy ones. +\q2 In his right hand were flashes of lightning. \s5 \q \v 3 Indeed, he loves the peoples; -\q all his holy people are in your hand, +\q2 all his holy people are in your hand, \q and they bowed down at your feet; -\q they received your words. +\q2 they received your words. \q \v 4 Moses commanded us a law, -\q an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. +\q2 an inheritance for the assembly of Jacob. \s5 \q \v 5 Then there was a king in Jeshurun, -\q when the heads of the people had gathered, -\q all the tribes of Israel together. +\q2 when the heads of the people had gathered, +\q2 all the tribes of Israel together. \q \v 6 Let Reuben live and not die, -\q but may his men be few. +\q2 but may his men be few. +\b \s5 \p \v 7 This is the blessing for Judah. Moses said: \q Listen, Yahweh, to the voice of Judah, -\q and bring him to his people again. +\q2 and bring him to his people again. \q Fight for him; -\q be a help against his enemies. +\q2 be a help against his enemies. +\b \s5 \p \v 8 About Levi, Moses said: \q Your Thummim and your Urim belong to your faithful one, -\q the one whom you tested at Massah, -\q with whom you struggled at the waters of Meribah, +\q2 the one whom you tested at Massah, +\q1 with whom you struggled at the waters of Meribah, \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 9 who said about his father and mother, "I have not seen them." \q Neither did he acknowledge his brothers, -\q nor did he take account of his own children. +\q2 nor did he take account of his own children. \q For he guarded your word -\q and kept your covenant. +\q2 and kept your covenant. \s5 \q \v 10 He teaches Jacob your decrees -\q and Israel your law. +\q2 and Israel your law. \q He will put incense before you -\q and whole burnt offerings on your altar. +\q2 and whole burnt offerings on your altar. \s5 \q \v 11 Bless, Yahweh, his possessions, -\q and accept the work of his hands. +\q2 and accept the work of his hands. \q Shatter the loins of those who rise up against him, -\q and those of the people who hate him, so that they do not rise up again. +\q2 and those of the people who hate him, so that they do not rise up again. +\b \s5 \p \v 12 About Benjamin, Moses said: \q The one loved by Yahweh lives in security beside him; -\q Yahweh shields him all the day long, -\q and he lives between Yahweh's arms. +\q2 Yahweh shields him all the day long, +\q2 and he lives between Yahweh's arms. +\b \s5 \p \v 13 About Joseph, Moses said: \q May his land be blessed by Yahweh -\q with the precious things of heaven, with the dew, -\q and with the deep that lies beneath. +\q2 with the precious things of heaven, with the dew, +\q2 and with the deep that lies beneath. \s5 \q \v 14 May his land be blessed with the precious things of the harvest of the sun, -\q with the precious things of the produce of the months, +\q2 with the precious things of the produce of the months, \q \v 15 with the finest things of the ancient mountains, -\q and with the precious things of the everlasting hills. +\q2 and with the precious things of the everlasting hills. \s5 \q \v 16 May his land be blessed with the precious things of the earth and its abundance, -\q and with the good will of him who was in the bush. +\q2 and with the good will of him who was in the bush. \q Let the blessing come on the head of Joseph, -\q and on the top of the head of him who was prince over his brothers. +\q2 and on the top of the head of him who was prince over his brothers. \s5 \q \v 17 The firstborn of an ox, majestic is he, -\q and his horns are the horns of a wild ox. -\q With them he will push the peoples, all of them, to the ends of the earth. +\q2 and his horns are the horns of a wild ox. +\q With them he will push the peoples, +\q2 all of them, to the ends of the earth. \q These are the ten thousands of Ephraim; -\q these are the thousands of Manasseh. +\q2 these are the thousands of Manasseh. +\b \s5 \p \v 18 About Zebulun, Moses said: \q Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, -\q and you, Issachar, in your tents. +\q2 and you, Issachar, in your tents. \q \v 19 They will call the peoples to the mountains. -\q There will they offer sacrifices of righteousness. +\q2 There will they offer sacrifices of righteousness. \q For they will suck the abundance of the seas, -\q and from the sand on the seashore. +\q2 and from the sand on the seashore. +\b \s5 \p \v 20 About Gad, Moses said: \q Blessed be he who enlarges Gad. -\q He will live there like a lioness, -\q and he will tear off an arm or a head. +\q2 He will live there like a lioness, +\q2 and he will tear off an arm or a head. \s5 \q \v 21 He provided the best part for himself, -\q for there was the leader's portion of land reserved. +\q2 for there was the leader's portion of land reserved. \q He came with the heads of the people. -\q He carried out the justice of Yahweh -\q and his decrees with Israel. +\q2 He carried out the justice of Yahweh +\q2 and his decrees with Israel. +\b \s5 \p \v 22 About Dan, Moses said: \q Dan is a lion cub -\q that leaps out from Bashan. +\q2 that leaps out from Bashan. +\b \s5 \p \v 23 About Naphtali, Moses said: \q Naphtali, satisfied with favor, -\q and full of the blessing of Yahweh, -\q take possession of the land to the west and south. +\q2 and full of the blessing of Yahweh, +\q2 take possession of the land to the west and south. +\b \s5 \p \v 24 About Asher, Moses said: \q Blessed be Asher more than the other sons; -\q let him be acceptable to his brothers, -\q and let him dip his foot in olive oil. +\q2 let him be acceptable to his brothers, +\q2 and let him dip his foot in olive oil. \q \v 25 May your city bars be iron and bronze; -\q as long as will be your days, so long will your security be. +\q2 as long as will be your days, so long will your security be. +\b \s5 \q \v 26 There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, -\q who rides through the heavens to your help, -\q and in his majesty on the clouds. +\q2 who rides through the heavens to your help, +\q2 and in his majesty on the clouds. \s5 \q \v 27 The eternal God is a refuge, -\q and underneath are the everlasting arms. +\q2 and underneath are the everlasting arms. \q He thrust out the enemy from before you, -\q and he said, "Destroy!" +\q2 and he said, "Destroy!" \s5 \q \v 28 Israel dwelt in safety. -\q Jacob's spring was secure +\q2 Jacob's spring was secure \q in a land of grain and new wine; -\q indeed, let his heavens drop dew on him. +\q2 indeed, let his heavens drop dew on him. \s5 \q \v 29 Your blessings are many, Israel! -\q Who is like you, a people saved by Yahweh, +\q2 Who is like you, a people saved by Yahweh, \q the shield of your help, -\q and the sword of your majesty? +\q2 and the sword of your majesty? \q Your enemies will come trembling to you; -\q you will trample down their high places. +\q2 you will trample down their high places. +\b \s5 \c 34 diff --git a/06-JOS.usfm b/06-JOS.usfm index ada0ba17..69c08658 100644 --- a/06-JOS.usfm +++ b/06-JOS.usfm @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ \v 9 She said, "I know that Yahweh has given you the land and that the fear of you has come upon us. All those who live in the land will melt away before you. \s5 -\v 10 We have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the Sea of Reeds for you when you came out of Egypt. We also heard what you did to the two kings of the Amorites on other side of the Jordan—Sihon and Og—whom you completely destroyed. +\v 10 We have heard how Yahweh dried up the water of the Sea of Reeds for you when you came out of Egypt. We also heard what you did to the two kings of the Amorites on the other side of the Jordan—Sihon and Og—whom you completely destroyed. \v 11 As soon as we had heard it, our hearts melted and there was no courage left in anyone—for Yahweh your God, he is God in heaven above and on the earth below. \s5 @@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ \s5 \c 5 \p -\v 1 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites on the west side of the Jordan, and all the kings of the Canaanites, who were along the coast of the Great Sea, heard that Yahweh had dried up the waters of the Jordan until the people of Israel had crossed over, their hearts melted, and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa until the people of Israel had crossed over, \fqa* and others have, \fqa until we had crossed over \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa we, \fqa* but a note in the margin instructs readers to say \fqa they \fqa* . \f* +\v 1 As soon as all the kings of the Amorites on the west side of the Jordan, and all the kings of the Canaanites, who were along the coast of the Great Sea, heard that Yahweh had dried up the waters of the Jordan until the people of Israel had crossed over, their hearts melted, and there was no longer any spirit in them because of the people of Israel. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa until the people of Israel had crossed over, \fqa* and others have, \fqa until we had crossed over \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa we, \fqa* but a note in their margin instructs readers to say \fqa they \fqa* . \f* \s5 \p @@ -504,15 +504,19 @@ \p \v 12 Then Joshua spoke to Yahweh on the day Yahweh gave the men of Israel victory over the Amorites. This is what Joshua said to Yahweh before Israel, \q "Sun, be still at Gibeon, -\q and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon." +\q2 and moon, in the Valley of Aijalon." \s5 \q -\v 13 The sun stood still, and the moon stopped moving -\q until the nation took vengeance on their enemies. +\v 13 The sun stood still, +\q2 and the moon stopped moving +\q until the nation took vengeance +\q2 on their enemies. \p Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? -\q The sun stayed in the middle of the sky; -\q it did not go down for about a whole day. +\q The sun stayed +\q2 in the middle of the sky; +\q it did not go down +\q2 for about a whole day. \p \v 14 There has been no other day like it before or after it, when Yahweh obeyed the voice of a human being. For Yahweh was waging war on behalf of Israel. @@ -707,7 +711,7 @@ \p \v 8 With the other half of the tribe of Manasseh, the Reubenites and the Gadites had received their inheritance that Moses, the servant of Yahweh, gave them on the east side of the Jordan, \p -\v 9 from Aroer, which is on the edge of the Arnon river gorge (including the city that is in the middle of the gorge), to all the plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon; +\v 9 from Aroer, which is on the edge of the Arnon River gorge (including the city that is in the middle of the gorge), to all the plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon; \s5 \v 10 all the cities of Sihon, king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, to the border of the Ammonites; @@ -1007,7 +1011,7 @@ \v 6 You will describe the land in seven sections and bring the description here to me. I will cast lots for you here before Yahweh our God. \s5 -\v 7 The Levites have no portion among you, for the priesthood of Yahweh is their inheritance. Gad, Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance, beyond Jordan. This is the inheritance that Moses the servant of Yahweh gave them." +\v 7 The Levites have no portion among you, for the priesthood of Yahweh is their inheritance. Gad, Reuben, and the half tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance, beyond the Jordan. This is the inheritance that Moses the servant of Yahweh gave them." \s5 \p @@ -1067,7 +1071,7 @@ \v 7 Simeon also had Ain, Rimmon, Ether, and Ashan. These were four cities, including their villages. \s5 -\v 8 These were together, including their the villages around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (the same as Ramah in the Negev). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, clan by clan. +\v 8 These were together, including the villages around these cities as far as Baalath Beer (the same as Ramah in the Negev). This was the inheritance of the tribe of Simeon, clan by clan. \v 9 The inheritance of the tribe of Simeon formed part of the territory of the tribe of Judah. Because the portion of land assigned to the tribe of Judah was too large for them, the tribe of Simeon received their inheritance out of the middle of their portion. \s5 @@ -1193,7 +1197,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 The casting of lots for the clans of the Kohathites gave this result: The priests—the descendants of Aaron who were from the Levites—received thirteen cities given from the tribe of Judah, from the tribe of the Simeon, and from the tribe of Benjamin. +\v 4 The casting of lots for the clans of the Kohathites gave this result: The priests—the descendants of Aaron who were from the Levites—received thirteen cities given from the tribe of Judah, from the tribe of Simeon, and from the tribe of Benjamin. \p \v 5 The rest of Kohath’s descendants received by lot ten cities from the clans of the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and from the half tribe of Manasseh. @@ -1351,7 +1355,7 @@ \s5 \v 28 So we said, 'If this should be said to us or to our descendants in time to come, we would say, "Look! This is a copy of the altar of Yahweh, which our ancestors made, not for burnt offerings, nor for sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you." -\v 29 May it be far from us that we should rebel against Yahweh, and today turn away from following him by building an altar for burnt offering, for grain offering, or for sacrifice, other than the altar of Yahweh our God that is before his tabernacle.'" +\v 29 May it be far from us that we should rebel against Yahweh, and today turn away from following him by building an altar for burnt offerings, for grain offerings, or for sacrifices, other than the altar of Yahweh our God that is before his tabernacle.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/07-JDG.usfm b/07-JDG.usfm index 6a2063b5..075631dd 100644 --- a/07-JDG.usfm +++ b/07-JDG.usfm @@ -262,165 +262,171 @@ \v 1 On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song: \q \v 2 "When the leaders take the lead in Israel, -\q when the people volunteer— -\q praise Yahweh! +\q2 when the people volunteer— +\q2 praise Yahweh! \s5 \q \v 3 Listen, you kings! Pay attention, you rulers! -\q I, I will sing to Yahweh; -\q I will sing praises to Yahweh, the God of Israel. +\q2 I, I will sing to Yahweh; +\q I will sing praises to Yahweh, +\q2 the God of Israel. \q \v 4 Yahweh, when you went out from Seir, -\q when you marched from Edom, +\q2 when you marched from Edom, \q the earth shook, and the skies also trembled; -\q also the clouds poured down water. +\q2 also the clouds poured down water. \s5 \q \v 5 The mountains quaked before the face of Yahweh; -\q even Mount Sinai quaked before the face of Yahweh, the God of Israel. +\q2 even Mount Sinai quaked before the face of Yahweh, +\q2 the God of Israel. \q \v 6 In the days of Shamgar (son of Anath), -\q in the days of Jael, the main roads were abandoned, -\q and those who walked only used the winding paths. +\q2 in the days of Jael, +\q the main roads were abandoned, +\q2 and those who walked only used the winding paths. \s5 \q \v 7 There were few rural people in Israel, -\q until I, Deborah, arose—arose as a mother in Israel! +\q2 until I, Deborah, arose— +\q2 arose as a mother in Israel! \q \v 8 When they chose new gods, -\q there was fighting at the city gates +\q2 there was fighting at the city gates \q and yet there were no shields or spears seen -\q among forty thousand in Israel. +\q2 among forty thousand in Israel. \s5 \q \v 9 My heart goes out to the commanders of Israel, -\q along with the people who gladly volunteered— -\q we bless Yahweh for them! +\q2 along with the people who gladly volunteered— +\q2 we bless Yahweh for them! \q \v 10 Think about this—you who ride on white donkeys -\q sitting on rugs for saddles, -\q and you who walk along the road. +\q2 sitting on rugs for saddles, +\q2 and you who walk along the road. \s5 \q -\v 11 Hear the voices of those who sing at the watering places. +\v 11 Hear the voices of those who sing +\q2 at the watering places. \q There they tell again of Yahweh's righteous deeds, -\q and the righteous actions of his warriors in Israel. +\q2 and the righteous actions of his warriors in Israel. \q Then the people of Yahweh went down to the city gates. \s5 \q \v 12 Awake, awake, Deborah! -\q Awake, awake, sing a song! -\q Get up, Barak, and capture your prisoners, you son of Abinoam. +\q2 Awake, awake, sing a song! +\q Get up, Barak, +\q2 and capture your prisoners, you son of Abinoam. \q \v 13 Then the survivors came down to the nobles; -\q the people of Yahweh came down to me with the warriors. +\q2 the people of Yahweh came down to me with the warriors. \s5 \q \v 14 They came from Ephraim, whose root is in Amalek; -\q the people of Benjamin followed you. +\q2 the people of Benjamin followed you. \q From Makir commanders came down, -\q and from Zebulun those who carry an officer's staff. +\q2 and from Zebulun those who carry an officer's staff. \s5 \q \v 15 My princes in Issachar were with Deborah; -\q and Issachar was with Barak -\q rushing after him into the valley under his command. +\q2 and Issachar was with Barak +\q2 rushing after him into the valley under his command. \q Among the clans of Reuben -\q there were great searchings of heart. +\q2 there were great searchings of heart. \s5 \q \v 16 Why did you sit between the fireplaces, -\q listening to the shepherds playing their pipes for their flocks? +\q2 listening to the shepherds playing their pipes for their flocks? \q As for the clans of Reuben -\q there were great searchings of heart. +\q2 there were great searchings of heart. \s5 \q \v 17 Gilead stayed on the other side of the Jordan; -\q and Dan, why did he wander about on ships? +\q2 and Dan, why did he wander about on ships? \q Asher remained on the coast -\q and lived close to his harbors. +\q2 and lived close to his harbors. \q \v 18 Zebulun was a people who despised their lives to the point of death, -\q and Naphtali, also, on the field of battle. +\q2 and Naphtali, also, on the field of battle. \s5 \q \v 19 The kings came, they fought; -\q the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach +\q2 the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach \q by the waters of Megiddo. -\q But they took away no silver as plunder. +\q2 But they took away no silver as plunder. \q \v 20 From heaven the stars fought, -\q from their paths across the heavens they fought against Sisera. +\q2 from their paths across the heavens they fought against Sisera. \s5 \q \v 21 The Kishon River swept them away, \q2 that old river, the Kishon River. -\q March on my soul, be strong! +\q2 March on my soul, be strong! \q \v 22 Then came the sound of horses' hooves— -\q galloping, the galloping of his mighty ones. +\q2 galloping, the galloping of his mighty ones. \s5 \q \v 23 'Curse Meroz!' says the angel of Yahweh. -\q 'Surely curse its inhabitants!— +\q2 'Surely curse its inhabitants!— \q because they did not come to help Yahweh— -\q to help Yahweh in the battle against the mighty warriors.' +\q2 to help Yahweh in the battle against the mighty warriors.' \s5 \q \v 24 Jael is blessed more than all other women, -\q Jael (the wife of Heber the Kenite), -\q she is more blessed than all the women who live in tents. +\q2 Jael (the wife of Heber the Kenite), +\q2 she is more blessed than all the women who live in tents. \q \v 25 The man asked for water, and she gave him milk; -\q she brought him butter in a dish fit for princes. +\q2 she brought him butter in a dish fit for princes. \s5 \q \v 26 She put her hand to the tent peg, -\q and her right hand to the laborer's hammer; +\q2 and her right hand to the laborer's hammer; \q with the hammer she struck Sisera, she crushed his head. -\q She smashed his skull into pieces when she pierced him through the side of his head. +\q2 She smashed his skull into pieces when she pierced him through the side of his head. \q \v 27 He collapsed between her feet, he fell and he lay there. -\q Between her feet he fell limp. -\q The place he collapsed is where he was violently killed. +\q2 Between her feet he fell limp. +\q2 The place he collapsed is where he was violently killed. \s5 \q \v 28 Out of a window she looked— -\q the mother of Sisera looked through the lattice and she called out in sadness, +\q2 the mother of Sisera looked through the lattice and she called out in sadness, \q 'Why has it taken his chariot so long to come? -\q Why have the hoofbeats of the horses that pull his chariots been delayed?' +\q2 Why have the hoofbeats of the horses that pull his chariots been delayed?' \s5 \q \v 29 Her wisest princesses replied, -\q and she gave herself the same answer: +\q2 and she gave herself the same answer: \q \v 30 'Have they not found and divided up the plunder— -\q a womb, two wombs for every man; +\q2 a womb, two wombs for every man; \q the plunder of dyed fabric for Sisera, -\q the plunder of dyed fabric embroidered, -\q two pieces of dyed fabric embroidered for the necks of those who plunder?' +\q2 the plunder of dyed fabric embroidered, +\q2 two pieces of dyed fabric embroidered for the necks of those who plunder?' \s5 \q \v 31 So may all your enemies perish, Yahweh! -\q But your friends be like the sun when it rises in its might." +\q2 But your friends be like the sun when it rises in its might." \p Then the land had peace for forty years. \s5 @@ -1015,7 +1021,7 @@ \s5 \v 14 He said to them, \q "Out of the eater was something to eat; -\q out of the strong was something sweet." +\q2 out of the strong was something sweet." \p But his guests could not find the answer in three days. \s5 @@ -1029,10 +1035,10 @@ \s5 \v 18 Before the sun went down on the seventh day the men of the city said to him, \q "What is sweeter than honey? -\q What is stronger than a lion?" +\q2 What is stronger than a lion?" \p Samson said to them, \q "If you had not plowed with my heifer, -\q you would not have found the answer to my riddle." +\q2 you would not have found the answer to my riddle." \s5 \p @@ -1077,7 +1083,7 @@ \v 15 Samson found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, and he picked it up and killed a thousand men with it. \v 16 Samson said, \q "With the jawbone of a donkey, heaps upon heaps, -\q with the jawbone of a donkey I have killed a thousand men." +\q2 with the jawbone of a donkey I have killed a thousand men." \s5 \p diff --git a/08-RUT.usfm b/08-RUT.usfm index e9550bd4..f26bf133 100644 --- a/08-RUT.usfm +++ b/08-RUT.usfm @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ \s5 \c 2 \p -\v 1 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of great wealth of the clan of Elimelech, and his name was Boaz. +\v 1 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband, a man of great wealth of the clan of Elimelek, and his name was Boaz. \v 2 Ruth, the Moabite woman, said to Naomi, "Now let me go and glean what remains among the ears of grain in the fields. I will follow anyone in whose eyes I will find favor." So Naomi said to her, "Go, my daughter." \s5 @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 Therefore, wash yourself, anoint yourself, put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor. But do not make yourself known to the man until he finishes eating and drinking. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, \fqa Put on your best piece of clothing \fqa* . However, a marginal note instructs readers to read, \fqa Put on your best clothes. \fqa* Translators are free to choose for themselves. \f* -\v 4 But when he lies down, take notice of the place where he lies down so that later you can go to him, uncover his feet, and lie down there. Then he will explain to you what are to do." +\v 4 But when he lies down, take notice of the place where he lies down so that later you can go to him, uncover his feet, and lie down there. Then he will explain to you what to do." \v 5 Ruth said to Naomi, "I will do everything you say." \s5 diff --git a/09-1SA.usfm b/09-1SA.usfm index a28b4e2f..e99b35a6 100644 --- a/09-1SA.usfm +++ b/09-1SA.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Samuel \toc1 The First Book of Samuel -\toc2 First Samuel +\toc2 1 Samuel \toc3 1Sa \mt First Samuel @@ -71,63 +71,63 @@ \p \v 1 Hannah prayed and said, \q "My heart rejoices in Yahweh. -\q My horn is exalted in Yahweh. +\q2 My horn is exalted in Yahweh. \q My mouth boasts over my enemies, -\q because I rejoice in your salvation. +\q2 because I rejoice in your salvation. \s5 \q \v 2 There is no one holy like Yahweh, -\q for there is none besides you; -\q there is no rock like our God. +\q2 for there is none besides you; +\q2 there is no rock like our God. \s5 \q \v 3 Boast no more so very proudly; -\q let no arrogance come out of your mouth. +\q2 let no arrogance come out of your mouth. \q For Yahweh is a God of knowledge; -\q by him acts are weighed. +\q2 by him acts are weighed. \q \v 4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, -\q but those who stumble are girded with strength. +\q2 but those who stumble are girded with strength. \s5 \q \v 5 Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread; -\q those who were hungry have stopped being hungry. +\q2 those who were hungry have stopped being hungry. \q Even the barren one gives birth to seven, -\q but the woman who has many children becomes weak. +\q2 but the woman who has many children becomes weak. \s5 \q \v 6 Yahweh kills and brings to life. -\q He brings down to Sheol and raises up. +\q2 He brings down to Sheol and raises up. \q \v 7 Yahweh makes some people poor and some rich. -\q He humbles, but he also lifts up. +\q2 He humbles, but he also lifts up. \s5 \q \v 8 He raises up the poor out of the dust. -\q He lifts the needy from the ash heap +\q2 He lifts the needy from the ash heap \q to make them sit with princes -\q and inherit the seat of honor. +\q2 and inherit the seat of honor. \q For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh's -\q and he has set the world upon them. +\q2 and he has set the world upon them. \s5 \q \v 9 He will guard the feet of his faithful people, -\q but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness, -\q for no one will prevail by strength. +\q2 but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness, +\q2 for no one will prevail by strength. \s5 \q \v 10 Those who oppose Yahweh will be broken to pieces; -\q he will thunder against them from heaven. +\q2 he will thunder against them from heaven. \q Yahweh will judge the ends of the earth; -\q he will give strength to his king -\q and exalt the horn of his anointed." +\q2 he will give strength to his king +\q2 and exalt the horn of his anointed." \s5 \p @@ -156,11 +156,11 @@ \s5 \p \v 22 Now Eli was very old; he heard all that his sons were doing to all Israel, and how they were lying with the women who were serving at the entrance to the tent of meeting. -\v 23 He said to them, "Why do you do such things? For I hear of your evil actions from all these people." +\v 23 He said to them, "Why do you do such things? For I hear of your evil actions from all these people. \v 24 No, my sons; for it is not a good report that I hear. You make Yahweh's people disobey. \s5 -\v 25 "If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against Yahweh, who will speak for him?" But they would not listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh intended to kill them. +\v 25 If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against Yahweh, who will speak for him?" But they would not listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh intended to kill them. \v 26 The child Samuel grew up, and increased in favor with Yahweh and also with men. \s5 @@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 The child Samuel served Yahweh under Eli. Yahweh's word was rare in those days; there was no frequent prophetic vision. -\v 2 At that time, when Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see well, was lying down in his own bed. +\v 2 At that time, Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see well, was lying down in his own bed. \v 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of Yahweh, where the ark of God was. \v 4 Yahweh called to Samuel, who said, "Here I am." @@ -984,7 +984,7 @@ \s5 \v 22 David left his belongings with the keeper of supplies, ran to the army, and greeted his brothers. -\v 23 As he talked with them, the strong man, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, and he came out of the ranks of the Philistines, and said the same words as before, and David heard them. +\v 23 As he talked with them, the strong man, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came out of the ranks of the Philistines and said the same words as before, and David heard them. \v 24 When all the men of Israel saw the man, they fled from him and were very afraid. \s5 @@ -1076,7 +1076,7 @@ \v 6 As they came home from defeating the Philistines, the women came from all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy, and with musical instruments. \v 7 The women sang one to another as they played. They sang: \q "Saul has killed his thousands, -\q and David his ten thousands." +\q2 and David his ten thousands." \s5 \p @@ -1194,7 +1194,7 @@ \v 5 David said to Jonathan, "Tomorrow is the new moon, and I ought to sit down to eat with the king. But let me go, so that I may hide myself in the field until the third day at evening. \s5 -\v 6 If your father misses me at all, then say, 'David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city; because it is the yearly sacrifice there for all the clan.' +\v 6 If your father misses me at all, then say, 'David earnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city, because it is the yearly sacrifice there for all the clan.' \v 7 If he says, 'It is well,' your servant will have peace. But if he is very angry, then know that he has decided on evil. \s5 @@ -1294,7 +1294,7 @@ \v 10 David arose and fled that day from Saul and went to Achish, the king of Gath. \v 11 Achish's servants said to him, "Is not this David, the king of the land? Did they not sing to one another about him in dances, \q 'Saul has killed his thousands, -\q and David his ten thousands?'" +\q2 and David his ten thousands?'" \s5 \p @@ -1723,7 +1723,7 @@ \s5 \v 5 Is this not David of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying, \q 'Saul has killed his thousands, -\q and David his ten thousands'?" +\q2 and David his ten thousands'?" \s5 \p diff --git a/10-2SA.usfm b/10-2SA.usfm index 3df78155..0d5c144e 100644 --- a/10-2SA.usfm +++ b/10-2SA.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Samuel \toc1 The Second Book of Samuel -\toc2 Second Samuel +\toc2 2 Samuel \toc3 2Sa \mt Second Samuel @@ -42,17 +42,13 @@ \v 17 Then David sang this lament about Saul and Jonathan his son. \v 18 He commanded the people to teach this Song of the Bow to the sons of Judah, which has been written in the Book of Jashar. \q -\v 19 "Your glory, Israel, -\q2 is dead, killed on your high places! -\q How the mighty have fallen! +\v 19 "Your glory, Israel, is dead, killed on your high places! +\q2 How the mighty have fallen! \q \v 20 Do not tell it in Gath, -\q do not proclaim it -\q2 in the streets of Ashkelon, -\q so that the daughters of the -\q2 Philistines may not rejoice, -\q so that the daughters of the -\q2 uncircumcised may not celebrate. +\q2 do not proclaim it in the streets of Ashkelon, +\q so that the daughters of the Philistines may not rejoice, +\q2 so that the daughters of the uncircumcised may not celebrate. \s5 \q @@ -65,31 +61,31 @@ \v 22 From the blood of those who have been killed, \q2 from the bodies of the mighty, \q the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, -\q and the sword of Saul did not return empty. +\q2 and the sword of Saul did not return empty. \s5 \q \v 23 Saul and Jonathan were loved and gracious in life, -\q and in their death they were not separated. +\q2 and in their death they were not separated. \q They were swifter than eagles, -\q they were stronger than lions. +\q2 they were stronger than lions. \q \v 24 You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, -\q who clothed you in scarlet as well as jewels, -\q and who put ornaments of gold on your clothing. +\q2 who clothed you in scarlet as well as jewels, +\q2 and who put ornaments of gold on your clothing. \s5 \q \v 25 How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! -\q Jonathan is killed on your high places. +\q2 Jonathan is killed on your high places. \q \v 26 I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. -\q You were very dear to me. +\q2 You were very dear to me. \q Your love to me was wonderful, -\q exceeding the love of women. +\q2 exceeding the love of women. \q \v 27 How the mighty have fallen, -\q and the weapons of war perished!" +\q2 and the weapons of war perished!" \s5 \c 2 @@ -1292,250 +1288,254 @@ \p \v 1 David sang to Yahweh the words of this song on the day that Yahweh rescued him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul. \v 2 He prayed, -\q "Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, the one who rescues me. +\q "Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, +\q2 the one who rescues me. \s5 \q -\v 3 God is my rock. I take refuge in him. -\q He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, and my refuge, -\q the one who saves me from violence. +\v 3 God is my rock. +\q2 I take refuge in him. +\q He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, +\q2 my stronghold, and my refuge, +\q2 the one who saves me from violence. \q \v 4 I will call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised, -\q and I will be saved from my enemies. +\q2 and I will be saved from my enemies. \s5 \q \v 5 For the waves of death surrounded me, -\q the rushing waters of destruction overwhelmed me. +\q2 the rushing waters of destruction overwhelmed me. \q \v 6 The cords of Sheol surrounded me; -\q the snares of death trapped me. +\q2 the snares of death trapped me. \s5 \q \v 7 In my distress I called to Yahweh; -\q I called to my God; +\q2 I called to my God; \q he heard my voice from his temple, -\q and my cry for help went into his ears. +\q2 and my cry for help went into his ears. \s5 \q \v 8 Then the earth shook and trembled. -\q The foundations of the heavens trembled -\q and were shaken, because God was angry. +\q2 The foundations of the heavens trembled +\q2 and were shaken, because God was angry. \q \v 9 Smoke went up from out of his nostrils, -\q and blazing fire came out of his mouth. -\q Coals were kindled by it. +\q2 and blazing fire came out of his mouth. +\q2 Coals were kindled by it. \s5 \q \v 10 He opened the heavens and came down, -\q and thick darkness was under his feet. +\q2 and thick darkness was under his feet. \q \v 11 He rode on a cherub and flew. -\q He was seen on the wings of the wind. +\q2 He was seen on the wings of the wind. \q \v 12 He made darkness a tent around him, -\q gathering heavy rain clouds in the skies. +\q2 gathering heavy rain clouds in the skies. \s5 \q \v 13 From the lightning before him -\q coals of fire fell. +\q2 coals of fire fell. \q \v 14 Yahweh thundered from the heavens. -\q The Most High shouted. +\q2 The Most High shouted. \q \v 15 He shot arrows and scattered his enemies— -\q lightning bolts and threw them into confusion. +\q2 lightning bolts and threw them into confusion. \s5 \q \v 16 Then the channels of the sea were seen; -\q the foundations of the world were laid bare +\q2 the foundations of the world were laid bare \q at the rebuke of Yahweh, -\q at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. +\q2 at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. \s5 \q \v 17 He reached down from above; he took hold of me! -\q He pulled me out of the surging water. +\q2 He pulled me out of the surging water. \q \v 18 He rescued me from my strong enemy, -\q from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. +\q2 from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. \s5 \q \v 19 They came against me on the day of my distress, -\q but Yahweh was my support. +\q2 but Yahweh was my support. \q \v 20 He also brought me out to a wide open place. -\q He saved me because he was pleased with me. +\q2 He saved me because he was pleased with me. \q \v 21 Yahweh has rewarded me to the measure of my righteousness; -\q he has restored me to the measure of the cleanness of my hands. +\q2 he has restored me to the measure of the cleanness of my hands. \s5 \q \v 22 For I have kept the ways of Yahweh -\q and have not acted wickedly by turning from my God. +\q2 and have not acted wickedly by turning from my God. \q \v 23 For all his righteous decrees have been before me; -\q as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them. +\q2 as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them. \s5 \q \v 24 I have also been innocent before him, -\q and I have kept myself from my iniquity. +\q2 and I have kept myself from my iniquity. \q \v 25 Therefore Yahweh has restored me to the measure of my righteousness, -\q to the degree of my cleanness in his sight. +\q2 to the degree of my cleanness in his sight. \s5 \q \v 26 To the faithful one, you show yourself to be faithful; -\q to a man who is blameless, you show yourself to be blameless. +\q2 to a man who is blameless, you show yourself to be blameless. \q \v 27 With the pure you show yourself pure, -\q but you are perverse to the twisted. +\q2 but you are perverse to the twisted. \s5 \q \v 28 You save afflicted people, -\q but your eyes are against the proud, and you humiliate them. +\q2 but your eyes are against the proud, and you humiliate them. \q \v 29 For you are my lamp, Yahweh. -\q Yahweh lights up my darkness. +\q2 Yahweh lights up my darkness. \s5 \q \v 30 For by you I can run over a troop; -\q by my God I can leap over a wall. +\q2 by my God I can leap over a wall. \q \v 31 As for God, his way is perfect. -\q The word of Yahweh is pure. -\q He is a shield to everyone who takes refuge in him. +\q2 The word of Yahweh is pure. +\q He is a shield +\q2 to everyone who takes refuge in him. \s5 \q \v 32 For who is God except Yahweh, -\q and who is a rock except our God? +\q2 and who is a rock except our God? \q \v 33 God is my refuge, -\q and he leads the blameless person on his path. +\q2 and he leads the blameless person on his path. \s5 \q \v 34 He makes my feet swift like a deer -\q and places me on the high hills. +\q2 and places me on the high hills. \q \v 35 He trains my hands for war, -\q and my arms to bend a bow of bronze. +\q2 and my arms to bend a bow of bronze. \s5 \q \v 36 You have given me the shield of your salvation, -\q and your favor has made me great. +\q2 and your favor has made me great. \q \v 37 You have made a wide place for my feet beneath me, -\q so my feet have not slipped. +\q2 so my feet have not slipped. \s5 \q \v 38 I pursued my enemies and destroyed them. -\q I did not turn back until they were destroyed. +\q2 I did not turn back until they were destroyed. \q \v 39 I devoured them and smashed them; they cannot rise. -\q They have fallen under my feet. +\q2 They have fallen under my feet. \s5 \q \v 40 You girded me with strength for battle; -\q you put under me those who rise up against me. +\q2 you put under me those who rise up against me. \q \v 41 You gave me the back of my enemies' necks; -\q I annihilated those who hated me. +\q2 I annihilated those who hated me. \s5 \q \v 42 They cried for help, but no one saved them; -\q they cried out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them. +\q2 they cried out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them. \q \v 43 I beat them into fine pieces like dust on the ground, -\q I trampled them like mud in the streets. +\q2 I trampled them like mud in the streets. \s5 \q \v 44 You also have rescued me from the disputes of my own people. -\q You have kept me as the head of nations. +\q2 You have kept me as the head of nations. \q A people that I have not known serves me. \q \v 45 Foreigners were forced to bow to me. -\q As soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me. +\q2 As soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me. \q \v 46 The foreigners came trembling out of their strongholds. \s5 \q \v 47 Yahweh lives! May my rock be praised. -\q May God be exalted, the rock of my salvation. +\q2 May God be exalted, the rock of my salvation. \q \v 48 This is the God who executes vengeance for me, -\q the one who brings down peoples under me. +\q2 the one who brings down peoples under me. \q \v 49 He sets me free from my enemies. \q Indeed, you lifted me up above those who rose up against me. -\q You rescue me from violent men. +\q2 You rescue me from violent men. \s5 \q \v 50 Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations; -\q I will sing praises to your name. +\q2 I will sing praises to your name. \q \v 51 God gives great victory to his king, -\q and he shows his covenant loyalty to his anointed one, -\q to David and to his descendants forever." +\q2 and he shows his covenant loyalty to his anointed one, +\q2 to David and to his descendants forever." \s5 \c 23 \p \v 1 Now these are the last words of David— \q the declaration of David son of Jesse, -\q the declaration of the man who was highly honored, +\q2 the declaration of the man who was highly honored, \q the one anointed by the God of Jacob, -\q the sweet psalmist of Israel. +\q2 the sweet psalmist of Israel. \q \v 2 "The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, -\q and his word was on my tongue. +\q2 and his word was on my tongue. \s5 \q \v 3 The God of Israel spoke, -\q the Rock of Israel said to me, +\q2 the Rock of Israel said to me, \q 'The one who rules righteously over men, -\q who rules in the fear of God. +\q2 who rules in the fear of God. \q \v 4 He will be like the morning light when the sun rises, -\q a morning without clouds, +\q2 a morning without clouds, \q when the tender grass springs up from the earth -\q through bright sunshine after rain. +\q2 through bright sunshine after rain. \s5 \q \v 5 Indeed, is my family not like this before God? -\q Has he not made an everlasting covenant with me, +\q2 Has he not made an everlasting covenant with me, \q ordered and sure in every way? -\q Does he not increase my salvation and fulfill my every desire? +\q2 Does he not increase my salvation and fulfill my every desire? \s5 \q \v 6 But the worthless will all be like thorns to be thrown away, -\q because they cannot be gathered by one's hands. +\q2 because they cannot be gathered by one's hands. \q \v 7 The man who touches them -\q must use an iron tool or the shaft of a spear. -\q They must be burned up where they lie.'" +\q2 must use an iron tool or the shaft of a spear. +\q2 They must be burned up where they lie.'" \s5 \p diff --git a/11-1KI.usfm b/11-1KI.usfm index 24fd0ab3..9aa68fbf 100644 --- a/11-1KI.usfm +++ b/11-1KI.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Kings \toc1 The First Book of Kings -\toc2 First Kings +\toc2 1 Kings \toc3 1Ki \mt First Kings @@ -514,11 +514,11 @@ \s5 \p -\v 23 Huram made the round sea of cast metal, ten cubits from brim to brim. Its height was five cubits, and the sea was thirty cubits in circumference. -\v 24 Under the brim encircling the sea were gourds, ten in each cubit, cast in one piece with "The Sea," when that basin was cast. +\v 23 Huram made the round sea of cast metal, ten cubits from brim to brim. Its height was five cubits, and it was thirty cubits in circumference. +\v 24 Under the brim encircling the sea were gourds, ten in each cubit, cast in one piece with it when that basin was cast. \s5 -\v 25 "The Sea" stood on twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, three looking toward the west, three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east. "The Sea" was set on top of them, and all their hindquarters were toward the inside. +\v 25 The sea stood on twelve oxen, three looking toward the north, three looking toward the west, three looking toward the south, and three looking toward the east. It was set on top of them, and all their hindquarters were toward the inside. \v 26 The sea was as thick as the width of a hand, and its brim was forged like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. The sea held two thousand baths of water. \s5 @@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 38 Huram made ten basins of bronze. One basin could hold forty baths of water. Each basin was four cubits across and there was one basin on each of ten stands. -\v 39 He made five stands on the south-facing side of the temple and five on the north-facing side of the temple. He set "The Sea" on the east corner, facing toward the south of the temple. +\v 39 He made five stands on the south-facing side of the temple and five on the north-facing side of the temple. He set the sea on the east corner, facing toward the south of the temple. \s5 \p @@ -562,7 +562,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 44 He made the large basin called "The Sea" with its twelve oxen under it; +\v 44 He made the large basin called the sea with its twelve oxen under it; \p \v 45 also the pots, shovels, basins, and all the other implements. Huram made them out of polished bronze, for King Solomon, for the temple of Yahweh. @@ -607,12 +607,10 @@ \s5 \p -\v 12 Then Solomon said, -\q "Yahweh has said that -\q2 he would live in thick darkness, +\v 12 Then Solomon said, "Yahweh has said +\q2 that he would live in thick darkness, \q -\v 13 But I have built you -\q2 a lofty residence, +\v 13 But I have built you a lofty residence, \q2 a place for you to live in forever." \s5 @@ -747,7 +745,7 @@ \s5 \v 8 This temple will become a heap of ruins, and everyone who passes by it will be shocked and will hiss. They will ask, 'Why has Yahweh done this to this land and to this house?' -\v 9 Others will answer, 'Because they abndoned Yahweh, their God, who had brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt, and they laid hold of other gods and bowed down to them and worshiped them. That is why Yahweh has brought all this disaster on them.'" +\v 9 Others will answer, 'Because they abandoned Yahweh, their God, who had brought their ancestors out of the land of Egypt, and they laid hold of other gods and bowed down to them and worshiped them. That is why Yahweh has brought all this disaster on them.'" \s5 \v 10 It came about at the end of twenty years that Solomon had finished building the two buildings, the temple of Yahweh and the king's palace. @@ -904,7 +902,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 23 God also raised up another adversary to Solomon, Rezon son of Eliada, who had fled from his master Hadadezer king of Zobah. -\v 24 Rezon gathered men to himself and became captain over a marauding band when David killed the men of Zobah. Rezon's men went to Damascus and lived there, and Rezon reigned Damascus. +\v 24 Rezon gathered men to himself and became captain over a marauding band when David killed the men of Zobah. Rezon's men went to Damascus and lived there, and Rezon reigned in Damascus. \v 25 He was an enemy of Israel all the days of Solomon, along with the trouble that Hadad caused. Rezon abhorred Israel and reigned over Aram. \s5 diff --git a/12-2KI.usfm b/12-2KI.usfm index 7600a6da..810e4e5f 100644 --- a/12-2KI.usfm +++ b/12-2KI.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Kings \toc1 The Second Book of Kings -\toc2 Second Kings +\toc2 2 Kings \toc3 2Ki \mt Second Kings @@ -580,7 +580,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 12 Then Jehu arose and left; he went to Samaria. As he was arriving at Beth Eked of the shepherd, +\v 12 Then Jehu arose and left; he went to Samaria. As he was arriving at Beth Eked of the Shepherds, \v 13 he met brothers of Ahaziah king of Judah. Jehu said to them, "Who are you?" They answered, "We are brothers of Ahaziah, and we are going down to greet the children of the king and the children of Queen Jezebel." \v 14 Jehu said to his own men, "Take them alive." So they took them alive and killed them at the well of Beth Eked, all forty-two men. He did not leave any of them alive. diff --git a/13-1CH.usfm b/13-1CH.usfm index 1a319d44..ec2451af 100644 --- a/13-1CH.usfm +++ b/13-1CH.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Chronicles \toc1 The First Book of the Chronicles -\toc2 First Chronicles +\toc2 1 Chronicles \toc3 1Ch \mt First Chronicles @@ -249,9 +249,9 @@ \s5 \p \v 48 Maakah, Caleb's concubine, bore Sheber and Tirhanah. -\v 49 She also bore Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Makbenah and the father of Gibea. The daughter of Caleb was Aksah. These were the descendants of Caleb. +\v 49 She also bore Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Makbenah and the father of Gibea. The daughter of Caleb was Aksah. -\s5 Hur +\s5 \p \v 50 These were the descendants of Caleb. The sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah: Shobal the father of Kiriath Jearim, \v 51 Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth Gader. @@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ \s5 \v 63 To Merari's descendants they gave by lot twelve cities, clan by clan, from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. \v 64 So the people of Israel gave these cities with their pasturelands to the Levites. -\v 65 They assigned by lot these towns mentioned by name from the tribes of of the sons of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. +\v 65 They assigned by lot these towns mentioned by name from the tribes of the sons of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. \s5 \p @@ -734,7 +734,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 20 The descendants of Ephraim were Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, +\v 20 The descendants of Ephraim were Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, \v 21 Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by men of Gath, natives in the land, when they went to steal their livestock. \v 22 Ephraim their father mourned for them many days, and his brothers came to comfort him. @@ -813,7 +813,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 14 Beriah had these sons: Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, +\v 14 Ahio, Shashak, Jeremoth, \v 15 Zebadiah, Arad, Eder, \v 16 Michael, Ishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah. \p @@ -883,7 +883,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 7 Among the descendants of Benjamin were Sallu son of Meshullam son of Hodaviah son of Hassenuah. +\v 7 Among the descendants of Benjamin was Sallu son of Meshullam son of Hodaviah son of Hassenuah. \p \v 8 There were also Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi son of Mikri; and Meshullam son of Shephatiah son of Reuel son of Ibnijah. \p @@ -1344,116 +1344,116 @@ \v 7 Then on that day David first appointed Asaph and his brothers to sing this song of thanksgiving to Yahweh. \q \v 8 Give thanks to Yahweh, call on his name; -\q make known his deeds among the nations. +\q2 make known his deeds among the nations. \q \v 9 Sing to him, sing praises to him; -\q speak of all his marvelous deeds. +\q2 speak of all his marvelous deeds. \s5 \q \v 10 Boast in his holy name; -\q let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. +\q2 let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. \q \v 11 Seek Yahweh and his strength; -\q seek his presence continually. +\q2 seek his presence continually. \s5 \q \v 12 Recall the marvelous things he has done, -\q his miracles and the decrees from his mouth, +\q2 his miracles and the decrees from his mouth, \q \v 13 you descendants of Israel his servant, -\q you people of Jacob, his chosen ones. +\q2 you people of Jacob, his chosen ones. \q \v 14 He is Yahweh, our God. -\q His decrees are on all the earth. +\q2 His decrees are on all the earth. \s5 \q \v 15 Keep his covenant in mind forever, -\q the word that he commanded for a thousand generations. +\q2 the word that he commanded for a thousand generations. \q \v 16 He calls to mind the covenant that he made with Abraham, -\q and his oath to Isaac. +\q2 and his oath to Isaac. \q \v 17 This is what he confirmed to Jacob as a statute, -\q and to Israel as an everlasting covenant. +\q2 and to Israel as an everlasting covenant. \q \v 18 He said, "I will give you the land of Canaan -\q as the assigned portion of your inheritance." +\q2 as the assigned portion of your inheritance." \s5 \q \v 19 When they were only few in number, -\q so very few, and they were strangers in the land, +\q2 so very few, and they were strangers in the land, \q \v 20 they wandered from nation to nation, -\q from one kingdom to another. +\q2 from one kingdom to another. \q \v 21 He did not allow anyone to oppress them; -\q he punished kings for their sakes. +\q2 he punished kings for their sakes. \q -\v 22 he said, "Do not touch my anointed ones, -\q and do not harm my prophets." +\v 22 He said, "Do not touch my anointed ones, +\q2 and do not harm my prophets." \s5 \q \v 23 Sing to Yahweh, all the earth; -\q announce his salvation day after day. +\q2 announce his salvation day after day. \q \v 24 Declare his glory among the nations, -\q his marvelous deeds among all the nations. +\q2 his marvelous deeds among all the nations. \s5 \q \v 25 For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly, -\q and he is to be feared above all other gods. +\q2 and he is to be feared above all other gods. \q \v 26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, -\q but it is Yahweh who made the heavens. +\q2 but it is Yahweh who made the heavens. \q \v 27 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. -\q Strength and joy are in his place. +\q2 Strength and joy are in his place. \s5 \q \v 28 Ascribe to Yahweh, you clans of peoples, -\q ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! +\q2 ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! \q \v 29 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory his name deserves. -\q Bring an offering and come before him. -\q Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness. +\q2 Bring an offering and come before him. +\q2 Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness. \s5 \q \v 30 Tremble before him, all the earth. -\q The world also is established; it cannot be shaken. +\q2 The world also is established; it cannot be shaken. \q \v 31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; -\q let them say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." +\q2 let them say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." \s5 \q \v 32 Let the sea roar, and that which fills it shout with joy. -\q Let the fields be joyful, and all that is in them. +\q2 Let the fields be joyful, and all that is in them. \q \v 33 Then let the trees in the forest shout for joy before Yahweh, -\q for he is coming to judge the earth. +\q2 for he is coming to judge the earth. \s5 \q \v 34 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, -\q for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. +\q2 for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. \q \v 35 Then say, "Save us, God of our salvation. -\q Gather us together and rescue us from the other nations, +\q2 Gather us together and rescue us from the other nations, \q so that we may give thanks to your holy name -\q and glory in your praises." +\q2 and glory in your praises." \s5 \q \v 36 May Yahweh, the God of Israel, be praised -\q from everlasting to everlasting. +\q2 from everlasting to everlasting. \m All the people said, "Amen" and praised Yahweh. \s5 @@ -1765,7 +1765,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 19 Hebron's descendants were Jeriah, the oldest, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. +\v 19 Hebron's descendants were Jeriah the oldest, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. \p \v 20 Uzziel's sons were Micah the oldest, and Ishiah the second. @@ -2127,7 +2127,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 20 David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and brave. Do the work. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for Yahweh God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you nor abandon you until all the work for the service of house of Yahweh is finished. +\v 20 David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and brave. Do the work. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for Yahweh God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you nor abandon you until all the work for the service of the house of Yahweh is finished. \v 21 See, here are the divisions of the priests and Levites for all the service in the house of God. They will be with you, together with all willing and skillful men, to assist you in the work and to perform the service. The officials and all the people are ready to follow your commands." \s5 @@ -2184,7 +2184,7 @@ \s5 \v 24 All the leaders, soldiers, and King David's sons gave allegiance to King Solomon. -\v 25 Yahweh greatly honored Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had ever given to any king before him in Israel. +\v 25 Yahweh greatly honored Solomon before all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had never been given to any king before him in Israel. \s5 \p diff --git a/14-2CH.usfm b/14-2CH.usfm index ba8c9c17..905501fe 100644 --- a/14-2CH.usfm +++ b/14-2CH.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Chronicles \toc1 The Second Book of the Chronicles -\toc2 Second Chronicles +\toc2 2 Chronicles \toc3 2Ch \mt Second Chronicles @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ \v 7 So send me a man who is skilled at work in gold, silver, bronze, iron, and in purple, crimson, and blue wool, a man who knows how to make all kinds of engraved wood. He will be with the skilled men who are with me in Judah and Jerusalem, whom David my father provided. \s5 -\v 8 Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum trees from Lebanon,for I know that your servants know how to cut timber in Lebanon. See, my servants will be with your servants, +\v 8 Send me also cedar, cypress, and algum trees from Lebanon, for I know that your servants know how to cut timber in Lebanon. See, my servants will be with your servants, \v 9 in order to prepare for me timber in abundance, for the house which I am about to build will be great and marvelous. \v 10 See, I will give to your servants, the men who will cut the timber, twenty thousand cors of ground wheat, twenty thousand cors of barley, twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil." \f + \ft Some translations compare this section with 1 Kings 5:11 where the Hebrew reads: \fqa twenty thousand cors of wheat as food \fqa* . \f* @@ -193,8 +193,8 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 It came about that the priests came out of the holy place. All the priests who were present had consecrated themselves to Yahweh, not ordering themselves according to their divisions. -\v 12 Also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and brothers, clothed in fine linen and playing cymbals, lutes and harps, and they stood at the east end of the altar. With them were 120 priests blowing trumpets. +\v 11 It came about that the priests came out of the holy place. All the priests who were present had consecrated themselves to Yahweh, regardless of their divisions. +\v 12 Also the Levites who were the singers, all of them, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and brothers, clothed in fine linen and playing cymbals, lutes and harps, stood at the east end of the altar. With them were 120 priests blowing trumpets. \s5 \v 13 It came about that the trumpeters and singers made music together, making one sound to be heard for praising and thanking Yahweh. They raised their voices with the trumpets and cymbals and other instruments, and they praised Yahweh. They sang, "For he is good, for his covenant loyalty endures forever." Then the house, the house of Yahweh, was filled with a cloud. @@ -1242,7 +1242,7 @@ \v 4 Moreover he built cities in the hill country of Judah, and in the forests he built fortresses and towers. \s5 -\v 5 He fought also with the king of the people of Ammon and defeated them. In that same year, the people of Ammon gave him one hundred talents of silver, ten thousand measures of wheat, ten thousand measures of barley. The people of Ammon gave him the same in the second and third years. +\v 5 He fought also with the king of the people of Ammon and defeated them. In that same year, the people of Ammon gave him one hundred talents of silver, ten thousand measures of wheat, and ten thousand measures of barley. The people of Ammon gave him the same in the second and third years. \s5 \v 6 So Jotham became powerful because he walked firmly before Yahweh his God. @@ -1735,7 +1735,7 @@ \s5 \v 26 As for the other matters concerning Josiah, and his good deeds done in obedience to what is written in the law of Yahweh— -\v 27 and his deeds, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. +\v 27 his deeds, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. \s5 \c 36 diff --git a/15-EZR.usfm b/15-EZR.usfm index 2a1278c2..058c1c43 100644 --- a/15-EZR.usfm +++ b/15-EZR.usfm @@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ \s5 \v 4 So the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah; they made the Judeans afraid to build. \v 5 They also bribed counselors to frustrate their plans. They did this during all of the days of Cyrus and into the reign of Darius king of Persia. -\v 6 Then at the beginning of the reign of Xerxes \f + \ft Also known as \fqa Ahasuerus \fqa* . \f* reign they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. +\v 6 Then at the beginning of the reign of Xerxes, \f + \ft Also known as \fqa Ahasuerus \fqa* . \f* they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. \s5 \p @@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 11 This was the copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, the scribe of the words of the commandments of Yahweh, and of his statutes for Israel. +\v 11 This was the copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, an expert in the words of the commandments of Yahweh, and in his statutes for Israel. \p \v 12 "The King of kings Artaxerxes, to the priest Ezra, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven: diff --git a/16-NEH.usfm b/16-NEH.usfm index 1794c74f..7faa0013 100644 --- a/16-NEH.usfm +++ b/16-NEH.usfm @@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 7 These are the descendants of Benjamin: Sallu son of Meshullam son of Joed son of Pedaiah son of Kolaiah son of Maaseiah son of Ithiel son of Jeshaiah, -\v 8 and those following him, Gabbai and Sallai, 928 men. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa those following him \fqa* , some scholars suggest \fqa his brothers \fqa* because that construction appears \fqa* in Nehemiah 11:13, 14, 17, and 19. \f* +\v 8 and those following him, Gabbai and Sallai, 928 men. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa those following him \fqa* , some scholars suggest \fqa his brothers \fqa* because that construction appears \fqa* in Nehemiah 11:13, 14, 17, and 19 . \f* \v 9 Joel son of Zikri was their overseer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command over the city. \s5 diff --git a/17-EST.usfm b/17-EST.usfm index 87bdf150..5fba86bf 100644 --- a/17-EST.usfm +++ b/17-EST.usfm @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 After these things, King Xerxes promoted Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and placed his seat of authority above all the officials who were with him. -\v 2 All the king's servants who were at the king's gate kneeling down and bowing down to Haman, as the king had ordered them to do. But Mordecai did not kneel or bowed down. +\v 2 All the king's servants who were at the king's gate knelt down and bowed down to Haman, as the king had ordered them to do. But Mordecai did not kneel or bow down. \s5 \v 3 Then the king's servants who were at the king's gate said to Mordecai, "Why do you disobey the king's command?" diff --git a/18-JOB.usfm b/18-JOB.usfm index 7ca4665b..5da1dc3d 100644 --- a/18-JOB.usfm +++ b/18-JOB.usfm @@ -87,104 +87,107 @@ \c 3 \p \v 1 After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born. -\q \v 2 He said, +\b + \q \v 3 "May the day on which I was born perish, -\q the night that said, 'A boy has been conceived.' +\q2 the night that said, 'A boy has been conceived.' \s5 \q \v 4 May that day be dark! -\q May God not care about it, -\q nor light shine on it. +\q2 May God not care about it, +\q2 nor light shine on it. \q \v 5 May darkness and the shadow of death claim it for their own. -\q May a cloud live over it; -\q may everything that makes the day black truly terrify it. +\q2 May a cloud live over it; +\q2 may everything that makes the day black truly terrify it. \s5 \q \v 6 As for that night, may thick darkness seize it. -\q May it not rejoice among the days of the year; -\q may it not come into the number of the months. +\q2 May it not rejoice among the days of the year; +\q2 may it not come into the number of the months. \q \v 7 See, may that night be barren; -\q may no joyful voice come into it. +\q2 may no joyful voice come into it. \s5 \q \v 8 Those who curse the day–may they curse it, -\q those who know how to wake up Leviathan. +\q2 those who know how to wake up Leviathan. \q \v 9 May the stars of that day's dawn be dark. -\q May that day look for light, but find none; -\q neither may it see the eyelids of the dawn, +\q2 May that day look for light, but find none; +\q2 neither may it see the eyelids of the dawn, \q \v 10 because it did not shut up the doors of my mother's womb, -\q and because it did not hide trouble from my eyes. +\q2 and because it did not hide trouble from my eyes. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Why did I not die when I came out from the womb? -\q Why did I not perish when my mother bore me? +\q2 Why did I not perish when my mother bore me? \q \v 12 Why did her knees welcome me? -\q Why did her breasts receive me so that I should suck? +\q2 Why did her breasts receive me so that I should suck? \s5 \q \v 13 For now I would have been lying down quietly. -\q I would have slept and been at rest +\q2 I would have slept and been at rest \q \v 14 with kings and counselors of the earth, -\q who built up tombs for themselves that are now in ruins. +\q2 who built up tombs for themselves that are now in ruins. \s5 \q \v 15 Or I would have been lying down with princes who once had gold, -\q who had filled their houses with silver. +\q2 who had filled their houses with silver. \q \v 16 Or perhaps I would have been stillborn, -\q like infants that never see the light. +\q2 like infants that never see the light. \s5 \q \v 17 There the wicked cease from trouble; -\q there the weary are at rest. +\q2 there the weary are at rest. \q \v 18 There the prisoners are at ease together; -\q they do not hear the voice of the slave driver. +\q2 they do not hear the voice of the slave driver. \q \v 19 Both small and great people are there; -\q the servant is free from his master there. +\q2 the servant is free from his master there. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 Why is light given to him who suffers? -\q Why is life given to the one who is bitter in soul, +\q2 Why is life given to the one who is bitter in soul, \q \v 21 to one who longs for death without it coming; -\q to one who digs for it more than for hidden treasure? +\q2 to one who digs for it more than for hidden treasure? \q \v 22 Why is light given to one who rejoices very much -\q and is glad when he finds the grave? +\q2 and is glad when he finds the grave? \s5 \q \v 23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden, -\q a man whom God has hedged in? +\q2 a man whom God has hedged in? \q \v 24 For my sighing happens instead of eating; -\q my groaning is poured out like water. +\q2 my groaning is poured out like water. \s5 \q \v 25 For the thing that I feared has come upon me; -\q what I was afraid of has come to me. +\q2 what I was afraid of has come to me. \q \v 26 I am not at ease, I am not quiet, and I have no rest; -\q trouble comes instead." +\q2 trouble comes instead." \s5 \c 4 @@ -192,187 +195,192 @@ \v 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, \q \v 2 If anyone tries to speak with you, will you be impatient? -\q But who can stop himself from speaking? +\q2 But who can stop himself from speaking? \q \v 3 See, you have instructed many; -\q you have strengthened weak hands. +\q2 you have strengthened weak hands. \s5 \q \v 4 Your words have supported him who was falling; -\q you have made feeble knees strong. +\q2 you have made feeble knees strong. \q \v 5 But now trouble has come to you, and you are weary; -\q it touches you, and you are troubled. +\q2 it touches you, and you are troubled. \q \v 6 Is not your fear your confidence, -\q and the integrity of your ways your hope? +\q2 and the integrity of your ways your hope? +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Think about this, please: Who has ever perished when innocent? -\q Or when were the upright people ever cut off? +\q2 Or when were the upright people ever cut off? \q \v 8 According to what I have seen, those who plow iniquity -\q and sow trouble reap it. +\q2 and sow trouble reap it. \q \v 9 By the breath of God they perish; -\q by the blast of his anger they are consumed. +\q2 by the blast of his anger they are consumed. \s5 \q \v 10 The roaring of the lion, the voice of the fierce lion, -\q the teeth of the young lions—they are broken. +\q2 the teeth of the young lions—they are broken. \q \v 11 The old lion perishes for lack of victims; -\q the cubs of the lioness are scattered everywhere. +\q2 the cubs of the lioness are scattered everywhere. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Now a certain matter was secretly brought to me, -\q and my ear received a whisper about it. +\q2 and my ear received a whisper about it. \q \v 13 Then came thoughts from visions in the night, -\q when deep sleep falls on people. +\q2 when deep sleep falls on people. \s5 \q \v 14 It was at night when fear and trembling came upon me, -\q and all my bones shook. +\q2 and all my bones shook. \q \v 15 Then a spirit passed before my face, -\q and the hair of my flesh stood up. +\q2 and the hair of my flesh stood up. \s5 \q -\v 16 The spirit stood still, but I could not discern its appearance. +\v 16 The spirit stood still, +\q2 but I could not discern its appearance. \q A form was before my eyes; -\q there was silence, and I heard a voice that said, +\q2 there was silence, and I heard a voice that said, \q \v 17 "Can a mortal man be more righteous than God? -\q Can a man be more pure than his Maker? +\q2 Can a man be more pure than his Maker? \s5 \q \v 18 See, if God puts no trust in his servants; -\q if he accuses his angels of folly, +\q2 if he accuses his angels of folly, \q \v 19 how much more is this true of those who live in houses of clay, -\q whose foundation is in the dust, -\q who are crushed sooner than a moth? +\q2 whose foundation is in the dust, +\q2 who are crushed sooner than a moth? \s5 \q \v 20 Between morning and evening they are destroyed; -\q they perish forever without anyone noticing them. +\q2 they perish forever without anyone noticing them. \q \v 21 Are not their tent cords plucked up among them? -\q They die; they die without wisdom. +\q2 They die; they die without wisdom. \s5 \c 5 \m \q \v 1 Call out now; is there anyone who will answer you? -\q To which of the holy ones will you turn? +\q2 To which of the holy ones will you turn? \q \v 2 For anger kills the foolish; -\q jealousy causes the death of the silly. +\q2 jealousy causes the death of the silly. \q \v 3 I have seen a foolish person taking root, -\q but suddenly I cursed his home. +\q2 but suddenly I cursed his home. \s5 \q \v 4 His children are far from safety; -\q they are crushed in the city gate. -\q There is no one to rescue them. +\q2 they are crushed in the city gate. +\q2 There is no one to rescue them. \q \v 5 The hungry eat up their harvest; -\q they even take it from among the thorns. -\q The thirsty pant for their wealth. +\q2 they even take it from among the thorns. +\q2 The thirsty pant for their wealth. \s5 \q \v 6 For difficulties do not come out from the soil; -\q neither does trouble sprout from the ground. +\q2 neither does trouble sprout from the ground. \q \v 7 Yet, mankind is born for trouble, -\q just as sparks fly upward. +\q2 just as sparks fly upward. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 But as for me, I would turn to God himself; -\q to him I would commit my cause— +\q2 to him I would commit my cause— \q \v 9 he who does great and unsearchable things, -\q marvelous things without number. +\q2 marvelous things without number. \q \v 10 He gives rain on the earth, -\q and sends water on the fields. +\q2 and sends water on the fields. \s5 \q \v 11 He does this in order to set up on high those who are low; -\q to raise to safety those who mourn. +\q2 to raise to safety those who mourn. \q \v 12 He breaks the plans of crafty people, -\q so that their hands cannot achieve success. +\q2 so that their hands cannot achieve success. \q \v 13 He traps wise people in their own crafty actions; -\q the plans of twisted people are hurried to their end. +\q2 the plans of twisted people are hurried to their end. \s5 \q \v 14 They encounter darkness in the daytime, -\q and grope at noonday as if it were night. +\q2 and grope at noonday as if it were night. \q \v 15 But he saves the poor person from the sword in their mouths -\q and the needy person from the hand of mighty people. +\q2 and the needy person from the hand of mighty people. \q \v 16 So the poor person has hope, -\q and injustice shuts her own mouth. +\q2 and injustice shuts her own mouth. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 See, blessed is the man whom God corrects; -\q therefore, do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. +\q2 therefore, do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. \q \v 18 For he inflicts pain and then binds up; -\q he wounds and then his hands heal. +\q2 he wounds and then his hands heal. \q \v 19 He will rescue you out of six troubles; -\q indeed, in seven troubles, no evil will touch you. +\q2 indeed, in seven troubles, no evil will touch you. \s5 \q \v 20 In famine he will ransom you from death, -\q and in war from the hands of the sword. +\q2 and in war from the hands of the sword. \q \v 21 You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue; -\q and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes. +\q2 and you will not be afraid of destruction when it comes. \q \v 22 You will laugh at destruction and famine, -\q and you will not be afraid of beasts of the earth. +\q2 and you will not be afraid of beasts of the earth. \s5 \q \v 23 For you will have a covenant with the stones in your field, -\q and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you. +\q2 and the beasts of the field will be at peace with you. \q \v 24 You will know that your tent is in safety; -\q you will visit your sheepfold and you will not miss anything. +\q2 you will visit your sheepfold and you will not miss anything. \q \v 25 You will also know that your seed will be great, -\q that your descendants will be like the grass on the ground. +\q2 that your descendants will be like the grass on the ground. \s5 \q \v 26 You will come to your grave at a full age, -\q like a stack of grain bundles that goes up at its time. +\q2 like a stack of grain bundles that goes up at its time. \q \v 27 See, we have examined this matter; it is like this; -\q listen to it, and know it for yourself." +\q2 listen to it, and know it for yourself." \s5 \c 6 @@ -380,201 +388,210 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "Oh, if only my anguish were weighed; -\q if only all my calamity were laid in the balance! +\q2 if only all my calamity were laid in the balance! \q \v 3 For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas. -\q That is why my words were reckless. +\q2 That is why my words were reckless. \s5 \q \v 4 For the arrows of the Almighty are in me, -\q my spirit drinks up the poison; -\q the terrors of God have arranged themselves in array against me. +\q2 my spirit drinks up the poison; +\q2 the terrors of God have arranged themselves in array against me. \q \v 5 Does the wild donkey bray in despair when he has grass? -\q Or does the ox low in hunger when it has fodder? +\q2 Or does the ox low in hunger when it has fodder? \q \v 6 Can that which has no taste be eaten without salt? -\q Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? +\q2 Or is there any taste in the white of an egg? \s5 \q \v 7 I refuse to touch them; -\q they are like disgusting food to me. +\q2 they are like disgusting food to me. \q \v 8 Oh, that I might have my request; -\q oh, that God would grant me the thing I long for: +\q2 oh, that God would grant me the thing I long for: \q \v 9 that it would please God to crush me once, -\q that he would set his hand free and cut me off from this life! +\q2 that he would set his hand free and cut me off from this life! +\b \s5 \q \v 10 May this still be my consolation— -\q even if I rejoice in pain that does not lessen: -\q that I have not denied the words of the Holy One. +\q2 even if I rejoice in pain that does not lessen: +\q2 that I have not denied the words of the Holy One. \q \v 11 What is my strength, that I should continue to hope? -\q What is my end, that I should prolong my life? +\q2 What is my end, that I should prolong my life? \s5 \q \v 12 Is my strength the strength of stones? -\q Or is my flesh made of bronze? +\q2 Or is my flesh made of bronze? \q \v 13 Is it not true that I have no help in myself, -\q and that wisdom has been driven out of me? +\q2 and that wisdom has been driven out of me? +\b \s5 \q \v 14 To the person who is about to faint, faithfulness should be shown by his friend; -\q even to him who abandons the fear of the Almighty. +\q2 even to him who abandons the fear of the Almighty. \q \v 15 But my brothers have acted as deceitfully to me as a desert streambed, -\q as channels of water that pass away to nothing, +\q2 as channels of water that pass away to nothing, \q \v 16 which are darkened because of ice over them, -\q and because of the snow that hides itself in them. +\q2 and because of the snow that hides itself in them. \q \v 17 When they thaw out, they vanish; -\q when it is hot, they melt out of their place. +\q2 when it is hot, they melt out of their place. \s5 \q \v 18 The caravans that travel by their way turn aside for water; -\q they wander into wasteland and then perish. +\q2 they wander into wasteland and then perish. \q \v 19 Caravans from Tema looked there, -\q while companies of Sheba hoped in them. +\q2 while companies of Sheba hoped in them. \q \v 20 They were disappointed because they had been confident of finding water. -\q They went there, but they were put to shame. +\q2 They went there, but they were put to shame. \s5 \q \v 21 For now you friends are nothing to me; -\q you see my dreadful situation and are afraid. +\q2 you see my dreadful situation and are afraid. \q \v 22 Did I say to you, 'Give something to me' -\q or, 'Offer me a bribe from your wealth' +\q2 or, 'Offer me a bribe from your wealth' \q \v 23 or, 'Save me from my adversary's hand' -\q or, 'Ransom me from the hand of oppressors'? +\q2 or, 'Ransom me from the hand of oppressors'? +\b \s5 \q \v 24 Teach me, and I will hold my peace; -\q make me understand where I have been wrong. +\q2 make me understand where I have been wrong. \q \v 25 How painful are upright words! -\q But your arguments, how do they actually rebuke me? +\q2 But your arguments, how do they actually rebuke me? \s5 \q \v 26 Do you plan to ignore my words, -\q treating the words of a desperate man like the wind? +\q2 treating the words of a desperate man like the wind? \q \v 27 Indeed, you cast lots for a fatherless child, -\q and haggle over your friend like merchandise. +\q2 and haggle over your friend like merchandise. +\b \s5 \q \v 28 Now, therefore, please look at me, -\q for surely I would not lie to your face. +\q2 for surely I would not lie to your face. \q \v 29 Relent, I beg you; let there be no injustice with you; -\q Indeed, relent, for my cause is just. +\q2 Indeed, relent, for my cause is just. \q \v 30 Is there evil on my tongue? -\q Cannot my mouth detect destructive things? +\q2 Cannot my mouth detect destructive things? \s5 \c 7 \m \q \v 1 Does not man have hard labor on earth? -\q Are not his days like the days of a hired man? +\q2 Are not his days like the days of a hired man? \q \v 2 Like a slave earnestly desires the shadows of evening, -\q like a hired man looks for his wages— +\q2 like a hired man looks for his wages— \q \v 3 so I have been assigned months of emptiness; -\q I have been given trouble-filled nights. +\q2 I have been given trouble-filled nights. \s5 \q \v 4 When I lie down, I say to myself, -\q 'When will I get up and when will the night be gone?' -\q I am full of tossing to and fro until the day's dawning. +\q2 'When will I get up and when will the night be gone?' +\q2 I am full of tossing to and fro until the day's dawning. \q \v 5 My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; -\q the sores in my skin harden up and then dissolve and run afresh. +\q2 the sores in my skin harden up and then dissolve and run afresh. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle; -\q they pass without hope. +\q2 they pass without hope. \q \v 7 God, call to mind that my life is only a breath; -\q my eye will no more see good. +\q2 my eye will no more see good. \s5 \q \v 8 The eye of God, who sees me, will see me no more; -\q God's eyes will be on me, but I will not exist. +\q2 God's eyes will be on me, but I will not exist. \q \v 9 As a cloud is consumed and vanishes away, -\q so he who goes down to Sheol will come up no more. +\q2 so he who goes down to Sheol will come up no more. \q \v 10 He will return no more to his house; -\q neither will his place know him again. +\q2 neither will his place know him again. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 11 Therefore I will not restrain my mouth; -\q I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; -\q I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. +\q2 I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; +\q2 I will complain in the bitterness of my soul. \q \v 12 Am I the sea or a sea monster -\q that you place a guard over me? +\q2 that you place a guard over me? \s5 \q \v 13 When I say, 'My bed will comfort me, -\q and my couch will ease my complaint,' +\q2 and my couch will ease my complaint,' \q \v 14 then you frighten me with dreams -\q and terrify me through visions, +\q2 and terrify me through visions, \q \v 15 so that my soul would choose strangling -\q and death rather than preserving these bones of mine. +\q2 and death rather than preserving these bones of mine. \s5 \q \v 16 I despise my life; I would not wish to always be alive; -\q let me alone, for my days are useless. +\q2 let me alone, for my days are useless. \q \v 17 What is man that you should pay attention to him, -\q that you should set your mind on him, +\q2 that you should set your mind on him, \q \v 18 that you should observe him every morning -\q and test him every moment? +\q2 and test him every moment? +\b \s5 \q \v 19 How long will it be before you look away from me, -\q before you let me alone long enough for me to swallow down my own saliva? +\q2 before you let me alone long enough for me to swallow down my own saliva? \q -\v 20 Even if I have sinned, what would that do to you, you who watch men? +\v 20 Even if I have sinned, what would that do to you, +\q2 you who watch men? \q Why have you made a target of me, -\q so that I am a burden for you? +\q2 so that I am a burden for you? \s5 \q -\v 21 Why do you not pardon my transgression and take away my iniquity? +\v 21 Why do you not pardon my transgression +\q2 and take away my iniquity? \q For now will I lie down in the dust; -\q you will seek me carefully, but I will not exist." +\q2 you will seek me carefully, but I will not exist." \s5 \c 8 @@ -582,84 +599,86 @@ \v 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said, \q \v 2 "How long will you say these things? -\q How long will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind? +\q2 How long will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind? \q \v 3 Does God pervert justice? -\q Does the Almighty pervert righteousness? +\q2 Does the Almighty pervert righteousness? \s5 \q \v 4 Your children have sinned against him; -\q we know this, for he gave them into the hand of their sins. +\q2 we know this, for he gave them into the hand of their sins. \q \v 5 But suppose you diligently sought God -\q and sought the favor of the Almighty. +\q2 and sought the favor of the Almighty. \s5 \q \v 6 If you are pure and upright, -\q then he would surely stir himself on your behalf -\q and restore you to your rightful place. +\q2 then he would surely stir himself on your behalf +\q2 and restore you to your rightful place. \q \v 7 Even though your beginning was small, -\q still your final condition would be much greater. +\q2 still your final condition would be much greater. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Please ask the former generations, -\q and give your attention to what our ancestors learned. +\q2 and give your attention to what our ancestors learned. \q \v 9 (We were only born yesterday and know nothing -\q because our days on earth are a shadow.) +\q2 because our days on earth are a shadow.) \q \v 10 Will they not teach you and tell you? -\q Will they not speak words from their hearts? +\q2 Will they not speak words from their hearts? \s5 \q \v 11 Can papyrus grow without a marsh? -\q Can reeds grow without water? +\q2 Can reeds grow without water? \q \v 12 While they are still green and not cut down, -\q they wither before any other plant. +\q2 they wither before any other plant. \s5 \q \v 13 So also are the paths of all who forget God; -\q the hope of the godless will perish. +\q2 the hope of the godless will perish. \q \v 14 His confidence will break apart, -\q and his trust is as weak as a spider's web. +\q2 and his trust is as weak as a spider's web. \q \v 15 He leans on his house, but it will not support him; -\q he takes hold of it, but it does not stand. +\q2 he takes hold of it, but it does not stand. \s5 \q \v 16 Under the sun he is green, -\q and his shoots go out over his entire garden. +\q2 and his shoots go out over his entire garden. \q \v 17 His roots are wrapped about the heaps of stone; -\q they look for good places among the rocks. +\q2 they look for good places among the rocks. \q \v 18 But if this person is destroyed out of his place, -\q then that place will deny him and say, 'I never saw you.' +\q2 then that place will deny him and say, 'I never saw you.' \s5 \q \v 19 See, this is the "joy" of such a person's behavior; -\q other plants will sprout out of the same soil in his place. +\q2 other plants will sprout out of the same soil in his place. \q \v 20 See, God will not reject an innocent man; -\q neither will he take the hand of evildoers. +\q2 neither will he take the hand of evildoers. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, -\q your lips with shouting. +\q2 your lips with shouting. \q \v 22 Those who hate you will be clothed with shame; -\q the tent of the wicked will be no more." +\q2 the tent of the wicked will be no more." \s5 \c 9 @@ -667,226 +686,233 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "I truly know that this is so. -\q But how can a person be in the right with God? +\q2 But how can a person be in the right with God? \q \v 3 If he wants to argue with God, -\q he cannot answer him once in a thousand times. +\q2 he cannot answer him once in a thousand times. \s5 \q \v 4 God is wise in heart and mighty in strength; -\q who has ever hardened himself against him and succeeded?— +\q2 who has ever hardened himself against him and succeeded?— \q \v 5 he who removes the mountains without warning anyone -\q when he overturns them in his anger— +\q2 when he overturns them in his anger— \q \v 6 he who shakes the earth out of its place -\q and sets its pillars trembling. +\q2 and sets its pillars trembling. \s5 \q \v 7 It is the same God who tells the sun not to rise, and it does not, -\q and who covers up the stars, +\q2 and who covers up the stars, \q \v 8 who by himself stretches out the heavens -\q and tramples down the waves of the sea, +\q2 and tramples down the waves of the sea, \q \v 9 who makes the Bear, Orion, the Pleiades, -\q and the constellations of the south. +\q2 and the constellations of the south. \s5 \q \v 10 He does great and unsearchable things, -\q and wonderful things that cannot be counted. +\q2 and wonderful things that cannot be counted. \q \v 11 See, he goes by me, and I do not see him; -\q he passes on, but I do not understand him. +\q2 he passes on, but I do not understand him. \q \v 12 If he takes something away, who can stop him? -\q Who can say to him, 'What are you doing?' +\q2 Who can say to him, 'What are you doing?' +\b \s5 \q \v 13 God will not withdraw his anger; -\q the helpers of Rahab bow beneath him. +\q2 the helpers of Rahab bow beneath him. \q \v 14 How much less could I answer him, -\q could I choose words to reason with him? +\q2 could I choose words to reason with him? \q \v 15 Even if I were righteous, I could not answer him; -\q I could only plead for mercy with my judge. +\q2 I could only plead for mercy with my judge. \s5 \q \v 16 Even if I called and he answered me, -\q I would not believe that he was listening to my voice. +\q2 I would not believe that he was listening to my voice. \q \v 17 For he breaks me with a tempest -\q and multiplies my wounds without cause. +\q2 and multiplies my wounds without cause. \q \v 18 He does not allow me to regain my breath; -\q but he fills me with bitterness. +\q2 but he fills me with bitterness. \s5 \q \v 19 If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! -\q If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him? +\q2 If it is a matter of justice, who can summon him? \q \v 20 Though I am in the right, my own mouth would condemn me; -\q and though I am blameless, my words would prove me to be guilty. +\q2 and though I am blameless, my words would prove me to be guilty. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 I am blameless, but I do not care any more about myself; -\q I despise my own life. +\q2 I despise my own life. \q \v 22 It makes no difference, which is why I say -\q that he destroys blameless people and wicked people together. +\q2 that he destroys blameless people and wicked people together. \q \v 23 When a whip suddenly kills, -\q he mocks the despair of the innocent. +\q2 he mocks the despair of the innocent. \q \v 24 The earth is given into the hand of wicked people; -\q God covers the faces of its judges. -\q If it is not he who does it, then who is it? +\q2 God covers the faces of its judges. +\q2 If it is not he who does it, then who is it? +\b \s5 \q \v 25 My days are swifter than a running messenger; -\q my days flee away; they see no good anywhere. +\q2 my days flee away; they see no good anywhere. \q \v 26 They are as fast as papyrus reed boats, -\q and as fast as the eagle that swoops down on its victim. +\q2 and as fast as the eagle that swoops down on its victim. \s5 \q \v 27 If I said that I would forget about my complaints, -\q that I would take off my sad face and be happy, +\q2 that I would take off my sad face and be happy, \q \v 28 I would be afraid of all my sorrows -\q because I know that you will not consider me innocent. +\q2 because I know that you will not consider me innocent. \q \v 29 I will be condemned; -\q why, then, should I try in vain? +\q2 why, then, should I try in vain? \s5 \q \v 30 If I washed myself with snow water -\q and made my hands ever so clean, +\q2 and made my hands ever so clean, \q \v 31 God would plunge me in a ditch, -\q and my own clothes would be disgusted with me. +\q2 and my own clothes would be disgusted with me. +\b \s5 \q \v 32 For God is not a man, as I am, that I could answer him, -\q that we could come together in court. +\q2 that we could come together in court. \q \v 33 There is no judge between us -\q who might lay his hand upon us both. +\q2 who might lay his hand upon us both. \s5 \q \v 34 There is no other judge who could take God's rod off me, -\q who could keep his terror from frightening me. +\q2 who could keep his terror from frightening me. \q \v 35 Then would I speak up and not fear him. -\q But as things are now, I cannot do that. +\q2 But as things are now, I cannot do that. \s5 \c 10 \m \q \v 1 I am weary of my life; -\q I will give free expression to my complaint; -\q I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. +\q2 I will give free expression to my complaint; +\q2 I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. \q \v 2 I will say to God, 'Do not merely condemn me; -\q show me why you accuse me. +\q2 show me why you accuse me. \q \v 3 Is it good to you that you should oppress me, -\q to despise the labor of your hands -\q while you smile on the plans of the wicked? +\q2 to despise the labor of your hands +\q2 while you smile on the plans of the wicked? \s5 \q \v 4 Do you have eyes of flesh? -\q Do you see like a man sees? +\q2 Do you see like a man sees? \q \v 5 Are your days like the days of mankind -\q or your years like the years of people, +\q2 or your years like the years of people, \q \v 6 that you inquire after my iniquity -\q and search after my sin, +\q2 and search after my sin, \q \v 7 although you know I am not guilty -\q and there is no one who can rescue me from your hand? +\q2 and there is no one who can rescue me from your hand? +\b \s5 \m \q \v 8 Your hands have framed and fashioned me -\q together round about, yet you are destroying me. +\q2 together round about, yet you are destroying me. \q \v 9 Call to mind, I beg you, that you have fashioned me like clay; -\q will you bring me into dust again? +\q2 will you bring me into dust again? \s5 \q \v 10 Have you not poured me out like milk -\q and curdled me like cheese? +\q2 and curdled me like cheese? \q \v 11 You have clothed me with skin and flesh -\q and knit me together with bones and sinews. +\q2 and knit me together with bones and sinews. \s5 \q \v 12 You have granted me life and covenant faithfulness; -\q your care has guarded my spirit. +\q2 your care has guarded my spirit. \q \v 13 Yet these things you hid in your heart— -\q I know that this is what you were thinking: +\q2 I know that this is what you were thinking: \q \v 14 that if I sinned, you would notice it; -\q you would not acquit me of my iniquity. +\q2 you would not acquit me of my iniquity. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 If I have acted wickedly, woe to me; -\q and even if I acted righteously, -\q I could not lift up my head, +\q2 and even if I acted righteously, +\q2 I could not lift up my head, \q since I am filled with disgrace— -\q see my affliction! +\q2 see my affliction! \v 16 If my head were lifted up, \q you would stalk me like a lion; -\q and again you would show yourself with marvellous acts of power against me. +\q2 and again you would show yourself with marvellous acts of power against me. \s5 \q \v 17 You bring new witnesses against me -\q and increase your anger against me; -\q you attack me with fresh armies. +\q2 and increase your anger against me; +\q2 you attack me with fresh armies. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 18 Why, then, have you brought me out of the womb? -\q I wish I had died and that no eye had ever seen me. +\q2 I wish I had died and that no eye had ever seen me. \q \v 19 I would have been as though I had never existed; -\q I would have been carried from the womb to the grave. +\q2 I would have been carried from the womb to the grave. \s5 \q \v 20 Are not my days only a few? Stop then, -\q let me alone, so that I may have a little rest +\q2 let me alone, so that I may have a little rest \q \v 21 before I go from where I will not return, -\q to the land of darkness and of the shadow of death, +\q2 to the land of darkness and of the shadow of death, \q \v 22 the land that is as dark as darkness, -\q the land of the shadow of death, without any order, -\q where the light is like darkness.'" +\q2 the land of the shadow of death, without any order, +\q2 where the light is like darkness.'" \s5 \c 11 @@ -894,77 +920,81 @@ \v 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said, \q \v 2 "Should not such a multitude of words be answered? -\q Should this man, so full of talk, be acquitted? +\q2 Should this man, so full of talk, be acquitted? \q \v 3 Should your boasting make others remain silent? -\q When you mock, will no one make you feel ashamed? +\q2 When you mock, will no one make you feel ashamed? \s5 \q \v 4 For you say to God, 'My beliefs are pure, -\q I am clean in your eyes.' +\q2 I am clean in your eyes.' \q \v 5 But, oh, that God would speak -\q and open his lips against you; +\q2 and open his lips against you; \q \v 6 that he would show you the secrets of wisdom! -\q For sound wisdom has two sides. -\q Know then that God demands from you less than your iniquity deserves. +\q2 For sound wisdom has two sides. +\q2 Know then that God demands from you less than your iniquity deserves. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Can you understand God by searching for him? -\q Can you comprehend the Almighty perfectly? +\q2 Can you comprehend the Almighty perfectly? \q \v 8 The matter is as high as heaven; what can you do? -\q It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know? +\q2 It is deeper than Sheol; what can you know? \q \v 9 Its measure is longer than the earth, -\q and wider than the sea. +\q2 and wider than the sea. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 If he passes through and shuts anyone up, -\q if he calls an assembly, then who can stop him? +\q2 if he calls an assembly, then who can stop him? \q \v 11 For he knows deceitful people; -\q when he sees iniquity, does he not notice it? +\q2 when he sees iniquity, does he not notice it? \q \v 12 But foolish people will gain understanding -\q when the foal of a wild donkey is born a man. +\q2 when the foal of a wild donkey is born a man. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 But suppose that you set your heart right -\q and reach out with your hands toward God; +\q2 and reach out with your hands toward God; \q -\v 14 suppose that iniquity is in your hand, but that you put it far away from you, -\q and do not let unrighteousness live in your tents. +\v 14 suppose that iniquity is in your hand, +\q2 but that you put it far away from you, +\q2 and do not let unrighteousness live in your tents. \s5 \q \v 15 Then you will certainly lift up your face without a sign of shame; -\q indeed, you will be steadfast and will not fear. +\q2 indeed, you will be steadfast and will not fear. \q \v 16 You will forget your trouble; -\q you will remember it only like waters that have flowed away. +\q2 you will remember it only like waters that have flowed away. \q \v 17 Your life will be brighter than the noonday; -\q though there be darkness, it will become like the morning. +\q2 though there be darkness, it will become like the morning. \s5 \q \v 18 You will be secure because there is hope; -\q indeed, you will find safety about you and will take your rest in safety. +\q2 indeed, you will find safety about you and will take your rest in safety. \q \v 19 Also you will lie down in rest, and none will make you afraid; -\q indeed, many will seek your favor. +\q2 indeed, many will seek your favor. \s5 \q \v 20 But the eyes of wicked people will fail; -\q they will have no refuge; -\q their only hope will be a last gasp of life." +\q2 they will have no refuge; +\q2 their only hope will be a last gasp of life." \s5 \c 12 @@ -972,298 +1002,307 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "No doubt you are the people; -\q wisdom will die with you. +\q2 wisdom will die with you. \q \v 3 But I have understanding as well as you; -\q I am not inferior to you. -\q Indeed, who does not know such things as these? +\q2 I am not inferior to you. +\q2 Indeed, who does not know such things as these? +\b \s5 \q \v 4 I am something for my neighbor to laugh at— -\q I, one who called on God and who was answered by him! -\q I, a just and blameless man—I am now something to laugh at. +\q2 I, one who called on God and who was answered by him! +\q2 I, a just and blameless man—I am now something to laugh at. \q \v 5 In the thought of someone who is at ease, there is contempt for misfortune; -\q he thinks in a way that brings more misfortune to those whose foot is slipping. +\q2 he thinks in a way that brings more misfortune to those whose foot is slipping. \q \v 6 The tents of robbers prosper, -\q and those who provoke God feel secure; -\q their own hands are their gods. +\q2 and those who provoke God feel secure; +\q2 their own hands are their gods. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 But now ask the animals, and they will teach you; -\q ask the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you. +\q2 ask the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you. \q \v 8 Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; -\q the fish of the sea will declare to you. +\q2 the fish of the sea will declare to you. \s5 \q \v 9 Which animal among all these does not know -\q that the hand of Yahweh has done this? +\q2 that the hand of Yahweh has done this? \q \v 10 In his hand is the life of every living thing -\q and the breath of all mankind. +\q2 and the breath of all mankind. \s5 \q \v 11 Does not the ear test words -\q just as the palate tastes its food? +\q2 just as the palate tastes its food? \q \v 12 With aged men is wisdom; -\q in length of days is understanding. +\q2 in length of days is understanding. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 With God are wisdom and might; -\q he has counsel and understanding. +\q2 he has counsel and understanding. \q \v 14 See, he breaks things down, and they cannot be built again; -\q if he imprisons someone, there can be no release. +\q2 if he imprisons someone, there can be no release. \q \v 15 See, if he withholds the waters, they dry up; -\q and if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land. +\q2 and if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land. \s5 \q \v 16 With him are strength and wisdom; -\q people who are deceived and the deceiver are both in his power. +\q2 people who are deceived and the deceiver are both in his power. \q \v 17 He leads counselors away barefoot in sorrow; -\q he turns judges into fools. +\q2 he turns judges into fools. \q \v 18 He removes the bond of kings; -\q he wraps a cloth about their waists. +\q2 he wraps a cloth about their waists. \s5 \q \v 19 He leads priests away barefoot in sorrow -\q and overthrows mighty people. +\q2 and overthrows mighty people. \q \v 20 He removes the speech of those who had been trusted -\q and takes away the understanding of the elders. +\q2 and takes away the understanding of the elders. \q \v 21 He pours contempt upon princes -\q and unfastens the belt of the strong. +\q2 and unfastens the belt of the strong. \s5 \q \v 22 He reveals the deep things of darkness -\q and brings utter darkness into the light. +\q2 and brings utter darkness into the light. \q \v 23 He makes nations strong, and he also destroys them; -\q He enlarges nations, and he also leads them along as prisoners. +\q2 He enlarges nations, and he also leads them along as prisoners. \s5 \q \v 24 He takes away understanding from the leaders of the people of the earth; -\q he causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no path. +\q2 he causes them to wander in a wilderness where there is no path. \q \v 25 They grope in the dark without light; -\q he makes them stagger like a drunk man. +\q2 he makes them stagger like a drunk man. \s5 \c 13 \m \q \v 1 See, my eye has seen all this; -\q my ear has heard and understood it. +\q2 my ear has heard and understood it. \q \v 2 What you know, the same I also know; -\q I am not inferior to you. +\q2 I am not inferior to you. \s5 \q \v 3 However, I would rather speak with the Almighty; -\q I wish to reason with God. +\q2 I wish to reason with God. \q \v 4 But you whitewash the truth with lies; -\q you are all worthless healers. +\q2 you are all worthless healers. \q \v 5 Oh, that you would altogether hold your peace! -\q That would be your wisdom. +\q2 That would be your wisdom. \s5 \q \v 6 Hear now my own reasoning; -\q listen to the pleading of my own lips. +\q2 listen to the pleading of my own lips. \q \v 7 Will you speak unrighteousness for God, -\q and will you talk deceitfully for him? +\q2 and will you talk deceitfully for him? \q \v 8 Will you show him partiality? -\q Will you argue the case for God? +\q2 Will you argue the case for God? \s5 \q \v 9 Will it be good for you when he examines you? -\q Could you deceive him as you might deceive men? +\q2 Could you deceive him as you might deceive men? \q \v 10 He would surely reprove you -\q if in secret you showed partiality. +\q2 if in secret you showed partiality. \s5 \q \v 11 Will not his majesty terrify you, -\q and the dread of him fall upon you? +\q2 and the dread of him fall upon you? \q \v 12 Your memorable sayings are proverbs made of ashes; -\q your defenses are defenses made of clay. +\q2 your defenses are defenses made of clay. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Hold your peace, let me alone, so that I may speak, -\q let come what may on me. +\q2 let come what may on me. \q \v 14 I will take my own flesh in my teeth; -\q I will take my life in my hands. +\q2 I will take my life in my hands. \q \v 15 See, if he kills me, I will have no hope left; -\q nevertheless, I will defend my ways before him. +\q2 nevertheless, I will defend my ways before him. \s5 \q \v 16 This will be the reason for my deliverance, -\q for no godless person would come before him. +\q2 for no godless person would come before him. \q \v 17 God, listen carefully to my speech; -\q let my declaration come to your ears. +\q2 let my declaration come to your ears. \s5 \q \v 18 See now, I have set my defense in order; -\q I know that I will be vindicated. +\q2 I know that I will be vindicated. \q \v 19 Who is the one who would argue against me in court? -\q If you came to do so, and if I were proved wrong, then I would be silent and die. +\q2 If you came to do so, and if I were proved wrong, then I would be silent and die. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 God, do only two things for me, -\q and then I will not hide myself from your face: +\q2 and then I will not hide myself from your face: \q \v 21 withdraw your oppressive hand from me, -\q and do not let your terrors make me afraid. +\q2 and do not let your terrors make me afraid. \q \v 22 Then call me, and I will answer; -\q or let me speak to you, and you answer me. +\q2 or let me speak to you, and you answer me. \s5 \q \v 23 How many are my iniquities and sins? -\q Let me know my transgression and my sin. +\q2 Let me know my transgression and my sin. \q \v 24 Why do you hide your face from me -\q and treat me like your enemy? +\q2 and treat me like your enemy? \q \v 25 Will you cause a driven leaf to tremble? -\q Will you pursue dry stubble? +\q2 Will you pursue dry stubble? \s5 \q \v 26 For you write down bitter things against me; -\q you make me inherit the iniquities of my youth. +\q2 you make me inherit the iniquities of my youth. \q \v 27 You also put my feet in the stocks; -\q you closely watch all my paths; -\q you examine the ground where the soles of my feet have walked +\q2 you closely watch all my paths; +\q2 you examine the ground where the soles of my feet have walked \q \v 28 although I am like a rotten thing that wastes away, -\q like a garment that moths have eaten. +\q2 like a garment that moths have eaten. \s5 \c 14 \m \q \v 1 Man, who is born of woman, -\q lives only a few days and is full of trouble. +\q2 lives only a few days and is full of trouble. \q \v 2 He sprouts from the ground like a flower and is cut down; -\q he flees like a shadow and does not last. +\q2 he flees like a shadow and does not last. \q \v 3 Do you look at any of these? -\q Do you bring me into judgment with you? +\q2 Do you bring me into judgment with you? \s5 \q -\v 4 Who can bring something clean out of something unclean? No one. +\v 4 Who can bring something clean out of something unclean? +\q2 No one. \q \v 5 Man's days are determined. -\q The number of his months is with you; -\q you have appointed his limits that he cannot pass. +\q2 The number of his months is with you; +\q2 you have appointed his limits that he cannot pass. \q \v 6 Look away from him that he may rest, -\q so that he may enjoy his day like a hired man if he can do so. +\q2 so that he may enjoy his day like a hired man if he can do so. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 7 There can be hope for a tree; -\q if it is cut down, it might sprout again, -\q so that its tender stalk does not disappear. +\q2 if it is cut down, it might sprout again, +\q2 so that its tender stalk does not disappear. \q \v 8 Though its root grows old in the earth, -\q and its stump dies in the ground, +\q2 and its stump dies in the ground, \q \v 9 yet even if it only smells water, it will bud -\q and send out branches like a plant. +\q2 and send out branches like a plant. \s5 \q \v 10 But man dies; he becomes weak; -\q indeed, man stops breathing, and then where is he? +\q2 indeed, man stops breathing, and then where is he? \q \v 11 As water disappears from a lake, -\q and as a river becomes dry and dries up, +\q2 and as a river becomes dry and dries up, \q \v 12 so people lie down and do not rise again. -\q Until the heavens are no more, they will not awake -\q nor be roused out of their sleep. +\q2 Until the heavens are no more, they will not awake +\q2 nor be roused out of their sleep. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 13 Oh, that you would hide me away in Sheol away from troubles, -\q and that you would keep me in private until your wrath is over, +\q2 and that you would keep me in private until your wrath is over, \q that you would set me a fixed time to stay there and then call me to mind! \q \v 14 If a man dies, will he live again? -\q All my time of service there I will wait -\q until my release should come. +\q2 All my time of service there I will wait +\q2 until my release should come. \s5 \q \v 15 You would call, and I would answer you. -\q You would have a desire for the work of your hands. +\q2 You would have a desire for the work of your hands. \q \v 16 You would number and care for my footsteps; -\q you would not keep track of my sin. +\q2 you would not keep track of my sin. \q \v 17 My transgression would be sealed up in a bag; -\q you would cover up my iniquity. +\q2 you would cover up my iniquity. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 18 But even mountains fall and crumble to nothing; -\q even rocks are moved out of their place; +\q2 even rocks are moved out of their place; \q \v 19 the waters wear down the stones; -\q their flooding washes away the dust of the earth. -\q Like this, you destroy the hope of man. +\q2 their flooding washes away the dust of the earth. +\q2 Like this, you destroy the hope of man. \s5 \q \v 20 You forever defeat him, and he passes away; -\q you change his face and send him away to die. +\q2 you change his face and send him away to die. \q \v 21 If his sons are honored, he does not know it; -\q and if they are brought low, he does not see it. +\q2 and if they are brought low, he does not see it. \q \v 22 He feels only the pain of his own body, -\q and he mourns for himself. +\q2 and he mourns for himself. \s5 \c 15 @@ -1271,134 +1310,138 @@ \v 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, \q \v 2 "Should a wise man answer with useless knowledge -\q and fill himself with the east wind? +\q2 and fill himself with the east wind? \q \v 3 Should he reason with unprofitable talk -\q or with speeches with which he can do no good? +\q2 or with speeches with which he can do no good? \s5 \q \v 4 Indeed, you diminish respect for God; -\q you obstruct meditation before him, +\q2 you obstruct meditation before him, \q \v 5 for your iniquity teaches your mouth; -\q you choose to have the tongue of the crafty. +\q2 you choose to have the tongue of the crafty. \q \v 6 Your own mouth condemns you, not mine; -\q indeed, your own lips testify against you. +\q2 indeed, your own lips testify against you. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Are you the first man that was born? -\q Were you brought into existence before the hills? +\q2 Were you brought into existence before the hills? \q \v 8 Have you heard the secret knowledge of God? -\q Do you limit wisdom to yourself? +\q2 Do you limit wisdom to yourself? \q \v 9 What do you know that we do not know? -\q What do you understand that is not also in us? +\q2 What do you understand that is not also in us? \s5 \q \v 10 With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men -\q who are much older than your father. +\q2 who are much older than your father. \q \v 11 Are the consolations of God too small for you, -\q the words that are gentle toward you? +\q2 the words that are gentle toward you? \s5 \q \v 12 Why does your heart carry you away? -\q Why do your eyes flash, +\q2 Why do your eyes flash, \q \v 13 so that you turn your spirit against God -\q and bring out such words from your mouth? +\q2 and bring out such words from your mouth? \q \v 14 What is man that he should be clean? -\q What is he who is born of a woman that he should be righteous? +\q2 What is he who is born of a woman that he should be righteous? +\b \s5 \q \v 15 See, God puts no trust even in his holy ones; -\q indeed, the heavens are not clean in his sight; +\q2 indeed, the heavens are not clean in his sight; \q \v 16 how much less clean is one who is abhorrent and corrupt, -\q a man who drinks iniquity like water! +\q2 a man who drinks iniquity like water! +\b \s5 \q \v 17 I will show you; listen to me; -\q I will announce to you the things I have seen, +\q2 I will announce to you the things I have seen, \q \v 18 the things that wise men have passed down from their fathers, -\q the things that their ancestors did not hide. +\q2 the things that their ancestors did not hide. \s5 \q \v 19 These were their ancestors, to whom alone the land was given, -\q and among whom no stranger ever passed. +\q2 and among whom no stranger ever passed. \q \v 20 The wicked man twists in pain all his days, -\q the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor to suffer. +\q2 the number of years that are laid up for the oppressor to suffer. \q \v 21 A sound of terrors is in his ears; -\q while he is in prosperity, the destroyer will come upon him. +\q2 while he is in prosperity, the destroyer will come upon him. \s5 \q \v 22 He does not think that he will return out of darkness; -\q he has been marked out for the sword. +\q2 he has been marked out for the sword. \q \v 23 He goes to various places for bread, saying, 'Where is it?' -\q He knows that the day of darkness is at hand. +\q2 He knows that the day of darkness is at hand. \q \v 24 Distress and anguish make him afraid; -\q they prevail against him, as a king ready for battle. +\q2 they prevail against him, as a king ready for battle. \s5 \q \v 25 Because he has reached out with his hand against God -\q and has behaved proudly against the Almighty, +\q2 and has behaved proudly against the Almighty, \q \v 26 this wicked man runs at God with a stiff neck, -\q with a thick shield. +\q2 with a thick shield. +\b \s5 \q \v 27 This is true, even though he has covered his face with his fat -\q and gathered fat on his loins, +\q2 and gathered fat on his loins, \q \v 28 and has lived in desolate cities; -\q in houses which no man inhabits now -\q and which were ready to become heaps. +\q2 in houses which no man inhabits now +\q2 and which were ready to become heaps. \s5 \q \v 29 He will not be rich; his wealth will not last -\q and his possessions will not spread over the land. +\q2 and his possessions will not spread over the land. \q \v 30 He will not depart out of darkness; \f + \ft Many modern translations leave out \fqa He will not depart out of darkness \fqa* , because they believe that this expression was mistakenly copied from 15:22. \f* -\q a flame will dry up his stalks; -\q at the breath of God's mouth he will go away. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa He will go away by the breath of his mouth \fqa* , which some modern translations interpret as meaning \fqa the breath of God's mouth \fqa* . However, other modern translations follow the ancient Greek translation of the ancient Hebrew copies, which reads, \fqa his flower will fall with the wind \fqa* . \f* +\q2 a flame will dry up his stalks; +\q2 at the breath of God's mouth he will go away. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa He will go away by the breath of his mouth \fqa* , which some modern translations interpret as meaning \fqa the breath of God's mouth \fqa* . However, other modern translations follow the ancient Greek translation of the ancient Hebrew copies, which reads, \fqa his flower will fall with the wind \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 31 Let him not trust in useless things, deceiving himself; -\q for uselessness will be his reward. +\q2 for uselessness will be his reward. \q \v 32 It will happen before his time should come to die; -\q his palm branch will not be green. +\q2 his palm branch will not be green. \q \v 33 He will drop his unripe grapes like a grapevine; -\q he will cast off his flowers like the olive tree. +\q2 he will cast off his flowers like the olive tree. \s5 \q \v 34 For the company of godless people will be barren; -\q fire will consume their tents of bribery. +\q2 fire will consume their tents of bribery. \q \v 35 They conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity; -\q their womb conceives deceit." +\q2 their womb conceives deceit." \s5 \c 16 @@ -1406,156 +1449,163 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "I have heard many such things; -\q you are all troublesome comforters. +\q2 you are all troublesome comforters. \q \v 3 Will useless words ever have an end? -\q What is wrong with you that you answer like this? +\q2 What is wrong with you that you answer like this? \s5 \q \v 4 I also could speak as you do, -\q if you were in my place; +\q2 if you were in my place; \q I could collect and join words together against you -\q and shake my head at you in mockery. +\q2 and shake my head at you in mockery. \q \v 5 I would strengthen you with my mouth, -\q and the quivering of my lips will bring you relief! +\q2 and the quivering of my lips will bring you relief! +\b \s5 \q \v 6 If I speak, my grief is not lessened; -\q if I keep from speaking, how am I helped? +\q2 if I keep from speaking, how am I helped? \q \v 7 But now, God, you have made me weary; -\q you have made all my family desolate. +\q2 you have made all my family desolate. \q -\v 8 You have made me dry up, which itself is a witness against me; +\v 8 You have made me dry up, +\q2 which itself is a witness against me; \q the leanness of my body rises up against me, -\q and it testifies against my face. +\q2 and it testifies against my face. \s5 \q \v 9 God has torn me in his wrath and persecuted me; -\q He grinds his teeth in rage; -\q my enemy fastens his eyes on me as he tears me apart. +\q2 He grinds his teeth in rage; +\q2 my enemy fastens his eyes on me as he tears me apart. \q \v 10 People have gaped with open mouth at me; -\q they have hit me on the cheek with contempt; -\q they have gathered together against me. +\q2 they have hit me on the cheek with contempt; +\q2 they have gathered together against me. \s5 \q \v 11 God hands me over to ungodly people, -\q and throws me into the hands of wicked people. +\q2 and throws me into the hands of wicked people. \q \v 12 I was at ease, and he broke me apart. -\q Indeed, he has taken me by the neck and dashed me to pieces; +\q2 Indeed, he has taken me by the neck and dashed me to pieces; \q he has also set me up as his target. \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 13 His archers surround me all around; \q God pierces my kidneys and does not spare me; -\q he pours out my bile on the ground. +\q2 he pours out my bile on the ground. \q \v 14 He smashes through my wall again and again; -\q he runs upon me like a warrior. +\q2 he runs upon me like a warrior. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 I have sewn sackcloth on my skin; -\q I have thrust my horn into the ground. +\q2 I have thrust my horn into the ground. \q \v 16 My face is red with weeping; -\q on my eyelids is utter darkness, +\q2 on my eyelids is utter darkness, \q \v 17 although there is no violence in my hands, -\q and my prayer is pure. +\q2 and my prayer is pure. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Earth, do not cover up my blood; -\q let my cry have no resting place. +\q2 let my cry have no resting place. \q \v 19 Even now, see, my witness is in heaven; -\q he who vouches for me is on high. +\q2 he who vouches for me is on high. \s5 \q \v 20 My friends scoff at me, -\q but my eye pours out tears to God. +\q2 but my eye pours out tears to God. \q \v 21 I ask for that witness in heaven to argue for this man with God -\q as a man does with his neighbor! +\q2 as a man does with his neighbor! \q \v 22 For when a few years have passed, -\q I will go to a place from where I will not return. +\q2 I will go to a place from where I will not return. \s5 \c 17 \m \q \v 1 My spirit is broken, and my days are over; -\q the grave is ready for me. +\q2 the grave is ready for me. \q \v 2 Surely there are mockers with me; -\q my eye must always see their provocation. +\q2 my eye must always see their provocation. \m \q \v 3 Give now a pledge, be a guarantee for me with yourself; -\q who else is there who will help me? +\q2 who else is there who will help me? +\b \s5 \q \v 4 For you, God, have kept their hearts from understanding; -\q therefore, you will not exalt them over me. +\q2 therefore, you will not exalt them over me. \q \v 5 He who denounces his friends for a reward, -\q the eyes of his children will fail. +\q2 the eyes of his children will fail. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 6 But he has made me a byword of the people; -\q they spit in my face. +\q2 they spit in my face. \q \v 7 My eye is also dim because of sorrow; -\q all my members are as thin as shadows. +\q2 all my members are as thin as shadows. \q \v 8 Upright men will be appalled by this; -\q the innocent man will stir himself up against godless men. +\q2 the innocent man will stir himself up against godless men. \s5 \q \v 9 The righteous man will keep to his way; -\q he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. +\q2 he who has clean hands will grow stronger and stronger. \q \v 10 But as for you all, come on now; -\q I will not find a wise man among you. +\q2 I will not find a wise man among you. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 My days are past; my plans are shattered, -\q and so are the desires of my heart. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa My days are past, as are my plans. The wishes of my heart are finished \fqa* or \fqa ... the strings of my heart have been broken \fqa* . Some translations have \fqa My days are past; my plans are over, as are the wishes of my heart. \fqa* \f* +\q2 and so are the desires of my heart. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa My days are past, as are my plans. The wishes of my heart are finished \fqa* or \fqa ... the strings of my heart have been broken \fqa* . Some translations have \fqa My days are past; my plans are over, as are the wishes of my heart. \fqa* \f* \q \v 12 These people, these mockers, change the night into day; -\q light is near to darkness. +\q2 light is near to darkness. \s5 \q \v 13 If the only home I hope for is Sheol; -\q and if I have spread my couch in the darkness; +\q2 and if I have spread my couch in the darkness; \q \v 14 and if I have said to the pit, 'You are my father,' -\q and to the worm, 'You are my mother or my sister,' +\q2 and to the worm, 'You are my mother or my sister,' \q \v 15 where then is my hope? -\q As for my hope, who can see any? +\q2 As for my hope, who can see any? \s5 \q \v 16 Will hope go down with me to the gates of Sheol -\q when we descend to the dust?" +\q2 when we descend to the dust?" \s5 \c 18 @@ -1563,82 +1613,84 @@ \v 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said, \q \v 2 "When will you stop your talk? -\q Consider, and afterwards we will speak. +\q2 Consider, and afterwards we will speak. \s5 \q -\v 3 Why are we regarded as cattle, stupid in your sight? +\v 3 Why are we regarded as cattle, +\q2 stupid in your sight? \q \v 4 You who tear at yourself in your anger, -\q should the earth be abandoned for you -\q or should the rocks be removed out of their places? +\q2 should the earth be abandoned for you +\q2 or should the rocks be removed out of their places? +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Indeed, the light of the wicked person will be put out; -\q the spark of his fire will not shine. +\q2 the spark of his fire will not shine. \q \v 6 The light will be dark in his tent; -\q his lamp above him will be put out. +\q2 his lamp above him will be put out. \s5 \q \v 7 The steps of his strength will be made short; -\q his own plans will cast him down. +\q2 his own plans will cast him down. \q \v 8 For he will be thrown into a net by his own feet; -\q he will walk into a pitfall. +\q2 he will walk into a pitfall. \s5 \q \v 9 A trap will take him by the heel; -\q a snare will lay hold on him. +\q2 a snare will lay hold on him. \q \v 10 A noose is hidden for him on the ground; -\q and a trap for him in the way. +\q2 and a trap for him in the way. \q \v 11 Terrors will make him afraid on every side; -\q they will chase him at every step. +\q2 they will chase him at every step. \s5 \q \v 12 His wealth will turn into hunger, -\q and calamity will be ready at his side. +\q2 and calamity will be ready at his side. \q \v 13 The parts of his body will be devoured; -\q indeed, the firstborn of death will devour his parts. +\q2 indeed, the firstborn of death will devour his parts. \s5 \q \v 14 He is torn from the safety of his tent -\q and marched off to the king of terrors. +\q2 and marched off to the king of terrors. \q \v 15 People not his own will live in his tent -\q after they see that sulfur is scattered within his home. +\q2 after they see that sulfur is scattered within his home. \s5 \q \v 16 His roots will be dried up beneath; -\q above will his branch be cut off. +\q2 above will his branch be cut off. \q \v 17 His memory will perish from the earth; -\q he will have no name in the street. +\q2 he will have no name in the street. \s5 \q \v 18 He will be driven from light into darkness -\q and be chased out of this world. +\q2 and be chased out of this world. \q \v 19 He has no offspring or descendants among his people, -\q no survivor where he once lived. +\q2 no survivor where he once lived. \q \v 20 Those who live in the west are appalled at what happens to him one day, -\q and horror seizes those who live in the east. +\q2 and horror seizes those who live in the east. \s5 \q \v 21 Surely such are the homes of unrighteous people, -\q the places of those who do not know God." +\q2 the places of those who do not know God." \s5 \c 19 @@ -1646,112 +1698,116 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "How long will you torment me -\q and crush me with words? +\q2 and crush me with words? \s5 \q \v 3 These ten times you have insulted me; -\q you are not ashamed that you have treated me harshly. +\q2 you are not ashamed that you have treated me harshly. \q \v 4 If it is indeed true that I have erred, -\q my error remains my own concern. +\q2 my error remains my own concern. \s5 \q \v 5 If indeed you will exalt yourselves above me -\q and use my humiliation against me, +\q2 and use my humiliation against me, \q \v 6 then you should know that God has done wrong to me -\q and has caught me in his net. +\q2 and has caught me in his net. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 See, I cry out, "Violence!" but I get no answer. -\q I call out for help, but there is no justice. +\q2 I call out for help, but there is no justice. \q \v 8 He has walled up my way so that I cannot pass, -\q and he has set darkness in my path. +\q2 and he has set darkness in my path. \q \v 9 He has stripped me of my glory, -\q and he has taken the crown from my head. +\q2 and he has taken the crown from my head. \s5 \q \v 10 He has broken me down on every side, and I am gone; -\q he has pulled up my hope like a tree. +\q2 he has pulled up my hope like a tree. \q \v 11 He has also kindled his wrath against me; -\q he regards me as one of his adversaries. +\q2 he regards me as one of his adversaries. \q \v 12 His troops come on together; -\q they cast up siege mounds against me -\q and encamp around my tent. +\q2 they cast up siege mounds against me +\q2 and encamp around my tent. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 He has put my brothers far from me; -\q my acquaintances are wholly alienated from me. +\q2 my acquaintances are wholly alienated from me. \q \v 14 My kinsfolk have failed me; -\q my close friends have forgotten me. +\q2 my close friends have forgotten me. \s5 \q \v 15 Those who once stayed as guests in my house and my female servants regard me as a stranger; -\q I am an alien in their sight. +\q2 I am an alien in their sight. \q \v 16 I call to my servant, but he gives me no answer -\q although I seek his favor with my mouth. +\q2 although I seek his favor with my mouth. \s5 \q \v 17 My breath is offensive to my wife; -\q I am even detestable to those who were born from my mother's womb. +\q2 I am even detestable to those who were born from my mother's womb. \q \v 18 Even young children despise me; -\q if I rise to speak, they speak against me. +\q2 if I rise to speak, they speak against me. \q \v 19 All my familiar friends abhor me; -\q those whom I love have turned against me. +\q2 those whom I love have turned against me. \s5 \q \v 20 My bones cling to my skin and to my flesh; -\q I survive only by the skin of my teeth. +\q2 I survive only by the skin of my teeth. \q \v 21 Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, my friends, -\q for the hand of God has touched me. +\q2 for the hand of God has touched me. \q \v 22 Why do you pursue me like God does? -\q Will you ever be satisfied with my flesh? +\q2 Will you ever be satisfied with my flesh? +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Oh, that my words were now written down! -\q Oh, that they were inscribed in a book! +\q2 Oh, that they were inscribed in a book! \q \v 24 Oh, that with an iron pen and lead -\q they were engraved in the rock forever! +\q2 they were engraved in the rock forever! \s5 \q \v 25 But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, -\q and that at last he will stand on the earth; +\q2 and that at last he will stand on the earth; \q \v 26 after my skin, that is, this body, is destroyed, -\q then in my flesh I will see God. +\q2 then in my flesh I will see God. \q \v 27 I will see him with my own eyes—I, and not someone else. -\q My heart fails within me. +\q2 My heart fails within me. +\b \s5 \q \v 28 If you say, 'How we will persecute him! -\q The root of his troubles lies in him,' +\q2 The root of his troubles lies in him,' \q \v 29 then be afraid of the sword, -\q because wrath brings the punishment of the sword, -\q so that you may know there is a judgment." +\q2 because wrath brings the punishment of the sword, +\q2 so that you may know there is a judgment." \s5 \c 20 @@ -1759,112 +1815,116 @@ \v 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said, \q \v 2 "My thoughts make me answer quickly -\q because of the worry that is in me. +\q2 because of the worry that is in me. \q \v 3 I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, -\q but a spirit from my understanding answers me. +\q2 but a spirit from my understanding answers me. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Do you not know this fact from ancient times, -\q when God placed man on earth: +\q2 when God placed man on earth: \q \v 5 the triumph of a wicked man is short, -\q and the joy of a godless man lasts only for a moment? +\q2 and the joy of a godless man lasts only for a moment? \s5 \q \v 6 Though his height reaches up to the heavens, -\q and his head reaches to the clouds, +\q2 and his head reaches to the clouds, \q \v 7 yet such a person will perish forever like his own dung; -\q those who have seen him will say, 'Where is he?' +\q2 those who have seen him will say, 'Where is he?' \s5 \q \v 8 He will fly away like a dream and will not be found; -\q indeed, he will be chased away like a vision of the night. +\q2 indeed, he will be chased away like a vision of the night. \q \v 9 The eye that saw him will see him no more; -\q his place will see him no longer. +\q2 his place will see him no longer. \s5 \q \v 10 His children will apologize to poor people; -\q his hands will have to give back his wealth. +\q2 his hands will have to give back his wealth. \q \v 11 His bones are full of youthful strength, -\q but it will lie down with him in the dust. +\q2 but it will lie down with him in the dust. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Although wickedness is sweet in his mouth, -\q although he hides it under his tongue, +\q2 although he hides it under his tongue, \q \v 13 although he holds it there and does not let it go -\q but keeps it still in his mouth— +\q2 but keeps it still in his mouth— \q \v 14 the food in his intestines turns bitter; -\q it becomes the poison of asps inside him. +\q2 it becomes the poison of asps inside him. \s5 \q \v 15 He swallows down riches, but he will vomit them up again; -\q God will cast them out of his stomach. +\q2 God will cast them out of his stomach. \q \v 16 He will suck the poison of asps; -\q the viper's tongue will kill him. +\q2 the viper's tongue will kill him. \s5 \q \v 17 He will not enjoy the streams, -\q the torrents of honey and butter. +\q2 the torrents of honey and butter. \q \v 18 He will give back the fruit of his labor and will not be able to swallow it; -\q he will not enjoy the wealth earned by his commerce. +\q2 he will not enjoy the wealth earned by his commerce. \q \v 19 For he has oppressed and neglected poor people; -\q he has violently taken away houses that he did not build. +\q2 he has violently taken away houses that he did not build. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 Because he has known no satisfaction in his belly, -\q he will not be able to save anything in which he takes pleasure. +\q2 he will not be able to save anything in which he takes pleasure. \q \v 21 There is nothing left that he did not devour; -\q therefore his prosperity will not be permanent. +\q2 therefore his prosperity will not be permanent. \q \v 22 In the fullness of his abundance he will fall into trouble; -\q the hand of everyone who suffers will come against him. +\q2 the hand of everyone who suffers will come against him. \s5 \q -\v 23 When he is about to fill his stomach, God will throw the fierceness of his wrath on him; -\q God will rain it down on him while he is eating. +\v 23 When he is about to fill his stomach, +\q2 God will throw the fierceness of his wrath on him; +\q2 God will rain it down on him while he is eating. \q \v 24 Although that man will flee from the iron weapon, -\q a bow of bronze will shoot him. +\q2 a bow of bronze will shoot him. \q \v 25 He pulls it out of his back -\q and the gleaming point comes out of his liver. +\q2 and the gleaming point comes out of his liver. \q Terrors come over him. \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 26 Complete darkness is reserved for his treasures; \q a fire not fanned will devour him; -\q it will consume what is left in his tent. +\q2 it will consume what is left in his tent. \q \v 27 The heavens will reveal his iniquity, -\q and the earth will rise up against him as a witness. +\q2 and the earth will rise up against him as a witness. \s5 \q \v 28 The wealth of his house will vanish; -\q his goods will flow away on the day of God's wrath. +\q2 his goods will flow away on the day of God's wrath. \q \v 29 This is the wicked man's portion from God, -\q the heritage decreed for him by God." +\q2 the heritage decreed for him by God." \s5 \c 21 @@ -1872,129 +1932,134 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "Listen carefully to my words, -\q and let this be the comfort you offer to me. +\q2 and let this be the comfort you offer to me. \q \v 3 Put up with me, and I also will speak; -\q after I have spoken, mock on. +\q2 after I have spoken, mock on. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 As for me, is my complaint to a person? -\q Why should I not be impatient? +\q2 Why should I not be impatient? \q \v 5 Look at me and be appalled, -\q and lay your hand upon your mouth. +\q2 and lay your hand upon your mouth. \q \v 6 When I think about my sufferings, I am terrified, -\q and trembling seizes my body. +\q2 and trembling seizes my body. \s5 \q \v 7 Why do wicked people continue to live, -\q become old, and grow mighty in power? +\q2 become old, and grow mighty in power? \q \v 8 Their descendants are established with them in their sight, -\q and their offspring are established before their eyes. +\q2 and their offspring are established before their eyes. \q \v 9 Their houses are safe from fear; -\q neither is the rod of God on them. +\q2 neither is the rod of God on them. \s5 \q \v 10 Their bull breeds; it does not fail to do so; -\q their cow gives birth and does not lose her calf prematurely. +\q2 their cow gives birth and does not lose her calf prematurely. \q \v 11 They send out their little ones like a flock, -\q and their children dance. +\q2 and their children dance. \q \v 12 They sing to the tambourine and harp -\q and rejoice with the music of the flute. +\q2 and rejoice with the music of the flute. \s5 \q \v 13 They spend their days in prosperity, -\q and they go down quietly to Sheol. +\q2 and they go down quietly to Sheol. \q \v 14 They say to God, 'Depart from us -\q for we do not wish any knowledge of your ways. +\q2 for we do not wish any knowledge of your ways. \q \v 15 What is the Almighty, that we should worship him? -\q What profit would we get if we prayed to him?' +\q2 What profit would we get if we prayed to him?' +\b \s5 \q \v 16 See, is not their prosperity in their own hands? -\q I have nothing to do with the advice of wicked people. +\q2 I have nothing to do with the advice of wicked people. \q \v 17 How often is it that the lamp of wicked people is put out, -\q or that their calamity comes upon them? -\q How often does it happen that God distributes sorrows to them in his anger? +\q2 or that their calamity comes upon them? +\q2 How often does it happen that God distributes sorrows to them in his anger? \q \v 18 How often is it that they become like stubble before the wind -\q or like chaff that the storm carries away? +\q2 or like chaff that the storm carries away? \s5 \q \v 19 You say, 'God lays up one's iniquity for his children.' -\q Let him pay it himself, so that he might know it. +\q2 Let him pay it himself, so that he might know it. \q \v 20 Let his eyes see his own destruction, -\q and let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty. +\q2 and let him drink of the wrath of the Almighty. \q \v 21 For what does he care about his family after him -\q when the number of his months is cut off? +\q2 when the number of his months is cut off? +\b \s5 \q \v 22 Can anyone teach God knowledge, -\q since he judges even those who are high? +\q2 since he judges even those who are high? \q \v 23 One man dies in his full strength, -\q being completely quiet and at ease. +\q2 being completely quiet and at ease. \q \v 24 His body is full of milk, -\q and the marrow of his bones is moist. +\q2 and the marrow of his bones is moist. \s5 \q \v 25 Another man dies in bitterness of soul, -\q one who has never experienced anything good. +\q2 one who has never experienced anything good. \q \v 26 They lie down alike in the dust; -\q the worms cover them both. +\q2 the worms cover them both. +\b \s5 \q \v 27 See, I know your thoughts, -\q and your schemes to do violence to me. +\q2 and your schemes to do violence to me. \q \v 28 For you say, 'Where now is the house of the prince? -\q Where is the tent in which the wicked man once lived?' +\q2 Where is the tent in which the wicked man once lived?' \s5 \q \v 29 Have you never asked traveling people? -\q Do you not know the evidence they can tell, +\q2 Do you not know the evidence they can tell, \q \v 30 that the wicked man is kept from the day of calamity, -\q and that he is led away from the day of wrath? +\q2 and that he is led away from the day of wrath? \s5 \q \v 31 Who will condemn the wicked man's way to his face? -\q Who will repay him for what he has done? +\q2 Who will repay him for what he has done? \q \v 32 Yet he will be borne to the grave; -\q men will keep watch over his tomb. +\q2 men will keep watch over his tomb. \q \v 33 The clods of the valley will be sweet to him; -\q all people will follow after him, -\q as there were innumerable people before him. +\q2 all people will follow after him, +\q2 as there were innumerable people before him. +\b \s5 \q \v 34 How then do you comfort me with nonsense, -\q since in your answers there is nothing but falsehood?" +\q2 since in your answers there is nothing but falsehood?" \s5 \c 22 @@ -2002,111 +2067,114 @@ \v 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, \q \v 2 "Can a man be useful to God? -\q Can a wise man be useful to him? +\q2 Can a wise man be useful to him? \q \v 3 Is it any pleasure to the Almighty if you are righteous? -\q Is it gain to him if you make your ways blameless? +\q2 Is it gain to him if you make your ways blameless? +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Is it because of your reverence for him that he rebukes you -\q and takes you to judgment? +\q2 and takes you to judgment? \q \v 5 Is not your wickedness great? -\q Is there no end to your iniquities? +\q2 Is there no end to your iniquities? \s5 \q \v 6 For you have demanded guarantee of a loan from your brother for no reason, -\q and you have stripped away clothing from the naked. +\q2 and you have stripped away clothing from the naked. \q \v 7 You have not given water to weary people to drink; -\q you have withheld bread from hungry people +\q2 you have withheld bread from hungry people \q \v 8 although you, a mighty man, possessed the earth, -\q although you, an honored man, lived in it. +\q2 although you, an honored man, lived in it. \s5 \q \v 9 You have sent widows away empty; -\q the arms of the fatherless have been crushed. +\q2 the arms of the fatherless have been crushed. \q \v 10 Therefore, snares are all around you, -\q and sudden fear troubles you. +\q2 and sudden fear troubles you. \q \v 11 There is darkness, so that you cannot see; -\q an abundance of waters covers you. +\q2 an abundance of waters covers you. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Is not God in the heights of heaven? -\q Look at the height of the stars, how high they are! +\q2 Look at the height of the stars, how high they are! \q \v 13 You say, 'What does God know? -\q Can he judge through the thick darkness? +\q2 Can he judge through the thick darkness? \q \v 14 Thick clouds are a covering to him, so that he does not see us; -\q he walks on the vault of heaven.' +\q2 he walks on the vault of heaven.' \s5 \q \v 15 Will you keep the old way -\q that wicked men have walked— +\q2 that wicked men have walked— \q \v 16 those who were snatched away before their time, -\q those whose foundations have washed away like a river, +\q2 those whose foundations have washed away like a river, \q \v 17 those who said to God, 'Depart from us'; -\q those who said, 'What can the Almighty do to us?' +\q2 those who said, 'What can the Almighty do to us?' \s5 \q \v 18 Yet he filled their houses with good things; -\q the plans of wicked people are far from me. +\q2 the plans of wicked people are far from me. \q \v 19 Righteous people see their fate and are glad; -\q innocent people mock them. +\q2 innocent people mock them. \q \v 20 They say, 'Surely those who rose up against us are cut off; -\q fire has consumed their possessions.' +\q2 fire has consumed their possessions.' +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Now agree with God and be at peace with him; -\q in that way, good will come to you. +\q2 in that way, good will come to you. \q \v 22 Receive, I beg you, instruction from his mouth; -\q store up his words in your heart. +\q2 store up his words in your heart. \s5 \q \v 23 If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up, -\q if you put unrighteousness far away from your tents. +\q2 if you put unrighteousness far away from your tents. \q \v 24 Lay your treasure down in the dust, -\q the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks, +\q2 the gold of Ophir among the stones of the brooks, \q \v 25 and the Almighty will be your treasure, -\q precious silver to you. +\q2 precious silver to you. \s5 \q \v 26 For then you will take pleasure in the Almighty; -\q you will lift up your face to God. +\q2 you will lift up your face to God. \q \v 27 You will make your prayer to him, and he will hear you; -\q you will pay your vows to him. +\q2 you will pay your vows to him. \q \v 28 You will also decree anything, and it will be confirmed for you; -\q light will shine on your paths. +\q2 light will shine on your paths. \s5 \q \v 29 God humbles a proud man, -\q and he saves the one with humble eyes. +\q2 and he saves the one with humble eyes. \q \v 30 He will rescue even the man who is not innocent; -\q who will be rescued through the cleanness of your hands." +\q2 who will be rescued through the cleanness of your hands." \s5 \c 23 @@ -2114,175 +2182,182 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "Even today my complaint is rebellion; \f + \ft Some ancient translations and many English translations have: \fqa bitter \fqa* . \f* -\q my hand \f + \ft Some copies have: \fqa his hand \fqa* . \f* is heavy because of my groaning. +\q2 my hand \f + \ft Some copies have: \fqa his hand \fqa* . \f* is heavy because of my groaning. \s5 \q \v 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find him! -\q Oh, that I might come to his place! +\q2 Oh, that I might come to his place! \q \v 4 I would lay my case in order before him -\q and fill my mouth with arguments. +\q2 and fill my mouth with arguments. \q \v 5 I would learn the words with which he would answer me -\q and would understand what he would say to me. +\q2 and would understand what he would say to me. \s5 \q \v 6 Would he argue against me in the greatness of his power? -\q No, he would pay attention to me. +\q2 No, he would pay attention to me. \q \v 7 There the upright person might argue with him. -\q In this way I would be acquitted forever by my judge. +\q2 In this way I would be acquitted forever by my judge. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 See, I go eastward, but he is not there, -\q and westward, but I cannot find him. +\q2 and westward, but I cannot find him. \q \v 9 To the north, where he is at work, but I cannot see him, -\q and to the south, where he hides himself so that I cannot see him. +\q2 and to the south, where he hides himself so that I cannot see him. \s5 \q \v 10 But he knows the way that I take; -\q when he has tested me, I will come out like gold. +\q2 when he has tested me, I will come out like gold. \q \v 11 My foot has held fast to his steps; -\q I have kept to his way and turned not aside. +\q2 I have kept to his way and turned not aside. \q \v 12 I have not gone back from the commandment of his lips; -\q I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. +\q2 I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my portion of food. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 But he is one of a kind, who can turn him back? -\q What he desires, he does. +\q2 What he desires, he does. \q \v 14 For he carries out his decree against me; -\q there are many like them. +\q2 there are many like them. \s5 \q \v 15 Therefore, I am terrified in his presence; -\q when I think about him, I am afraid of him. +\q2 when I think about him, I am afraid of him. \q \v 16 For God has made my heart weak; -\q the Almighty has terrified me. +\q2 the Almighty has terrified me. \q \v 17 I have not been brought to an end by darkness, -\q because of the thick darkness that covers the gloom of my face. +\q2 because of the thick darkness that covers the gloom of my face. \s5 \c 24 \m \q \v 1 Why are times for judging wicked people not set by the Almighty? -\q Why do not those who are faithful to God see his days of judgment come? +\q2 Why do not those who are faithful to God see his days of judgment come? \s5 \q \v 2 There are wicked people who remove boundary markers; -\q there are wicked people who take away flocks by force and put them in their own pastures. +\q2 there are wicked people who take away flocks by force +\q2 and put them in their own pastures. \q \v 3 They drive away the donkey of those without fathers; -\q they take the widow's ox as a pledge. +\q2 they take the widow's ox as a pledge. \q \v 4 They force needy people out of their path; -\q poor people of the earth all hide themselves from them. +\q2 poor people of the earth all hide themselves from them. \s5 \q \v 5 See, these poor people go out to their work -\q like wild donkeys in the wilderness, looking carefully for food; -\q perhaps the Arabah will provide them food for their children. +\q2 like wild donkeys in the wilderness, looking carefully for food; +\q2 perhaps the Arabah will provide them food for their children. \q \v 6 They reap fodder in the field; -\q they glean the vineyard of the wicked. +\q2 they glean the vineyard of the wicked. \q \v 7 They lie naked all night without clothing; -\q they have no covering in the cold. +\q2 they have no covering in the cold. \s5 \q \v 8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains; -\q they lie next to large rocks because they have no shelter. +\q2 they lie next to large rocks because they have no shelter. \q \v 9 The fatherless is seized from the breast, -\q and they take a pledge against the poor. +\q2 and they take a pledge against the poor. \q \v 10 But the poor people go about naked without clothing; -\q although they go hungry, they carry bundles of grain belonging to other people. +\q2 although they go hungry, +\q2 they carry bundles of grain belonging to other people. \s5 \q \v 11 The poor people make oil within the walls of those wicked men; -\q they tread the wicked men's winepresses, but they themselves suffer thirst. +\q2 they tread the wicked men's winepresses, +\q2 but they themselves suffer thirst. \q \v 12 From out of the city the dying groan, -\q and the throat of the wounded cries out for help. -\q But God does not charge anyone with wrongdoing. +\q2 and the throat of the wounded cries out for help. +\q2 But God does not charge anyone with wrongdoing. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 13 Some of these wicked people rebel against the light; -\q they know not its ways, -\q nor do they stay in its paths. +\q2 they know not its ways, +\q2 nor do they stay in its paths. \q \v 14 Before daylight the murderer rises -\q and he kills the poor and the needy; -\q in the night he is like a thief. +\q2 and he kills the poor and the needy; +\q2 in the night he is like a thief. \s5 \q \v 15 Also, the eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight; -\q he says, 'No eye will see me.' -\q He disguises his face. +\q2 he says, 'No eye will see me.' +\q2 He disguises his face. \q \v 16 In the darkness they dig into houses; -\q but they shut themselves up in the daytime; -\q they do not care for the light. +\q2 but they shut themselves up in the daytime; +\q2 they do not care for the light. \q \v 17 For all of them, thick darkness is like the morning; -\q for they are friends with the terrors of thick darkness. +\q2 for they are friends with the terrors of thick darkness. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 18 Swiftly they pass away, however, like foam on the surface of the waters; -\q their portion of the land is cursed; -\q no one goes to work in their vineyards. +\q2 their portion of the land is cursed; +\q2 no one goes to work in their vineyards. \q \v 19 As drought and heat melt away the snow into waters, -\q so Sheol takes away those who have sinned. +\q2 so Sheol takes away those who have sinned. \s5 \q \v 20 The womb that bore him will forget him; -\q the worm will feed sweetly on him; +\q2 the worm will feed sweetly on him; \q he will be remembered no more; -\q in this way, wickedness will be broken like a tree. +\q2 in this way, wickedness will be broken like a tree. \q \v 21 The wicked one devours the barren women who have not borne children; -\q he does no good to the widow. +\q2 he does no good to the widow. \s5 \q \v 22 Yet God drags away the mighty by his power; -\q he rises up and does not strengthen him in life. +\q2 he rises up and does not strengthen him in life. \q \v 23 God gives him what he needs for security, and he is supported, -\q but his eyes are on his ways. +\q2 but his eyes are on his ways. \s5 \q \v 24 These people are exalted; still, in only a little while, they will be gone; -\q indeed, they will be brought low; they will be gathered up like all the others; -\q they will be cut off like the tops of ears of grain. +\q2 indeed, they will be brought low; they will be gathered up like all the others; +\q2 they will be cut off like the tops of ears of grain. \q \v 25 If it is not so, who can prove me to be a liar; -\q who can make my speech worth nothing?" +\q2 who can make my speech worth nothing?" \s5 \c 25 @@ -2290,21 +2365,21 @@ \v 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said, \q \v 2 "Dominion and fear are with him; -\q he makes order in his high places of heaven. +\q2 he makes order in his high places of heaven. \q \v 3 Is there any end to the number of his armies? -\q Upon whom does his light not shine? +\q2 Upon whom does his light not shine? \s5 \q \v 4 How then can man be righteous with God? -\q How can he who is born of a woman be clean, acceptable to him? +\q2 How can he who is born of a woman be clean, acceptable to him? \q \v 5 See, even the moon has no brightness to him; -\q the stars are not pure in his sight. +\q2 the stars are not pure in his sight. \q \v 6 How much less man, who is a worm— -\q a son of man, who is a worm!" +\q2 a son of man, who is a worm!" \s5 \c 26 @@ -2312,56 +2387,57 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered and said, \q \v 2 "How you have helped one who has no power! -\q How you have saved the arm that has no strength! +\q2 How you have saved the arm that has no strength! \q \v 3 How you have advised one who has no wisdom -\q and announced to him sound wisdom! +\q2 and announced to him sound wisdom! \q \v 4 With whose help have you spoken these words? -\q Whose spirit was it that came out from you? +\q2 Whose spirit was it that came out from you? +\b \s5 \q \v 5 The dead are made to tremble, -\q those who are beneath the waters -\q and all who dwell in them. +\q2 those who are beneath the waters +\q2 and all who dwell in them. \q \v 6 Sheol is naked before God; -\q destruction itself has no covering against him. +\q2 destruction itself has no covering against him. \s5 \q \v 7 He stretches out the northern skies -\q over the empty space, -\q and he hangs the earth over nothing. +\q2 over the empty space, +\q2 and he hangs the earth over nothing. \q \v 8 He binds up the waters in his thick clouds, -\q but the clouds are not torn under them. +\q2 but the clouds are not torn under them. \s5 \q \v 9 He covers the surface of the moon -\q and spreads his clouds on it. +\q2 and spreads his clouds on it. \q \v 10 He has engraved a circular boundary on the surface of the waters -\q as the line between light and darkness. +\q2 as the line between light and darkness. \s5 \q \v 11 The pillars of heaven tremble -\q and are astonished at his rebuke. +\q2 and are astonished at his rebuke. \q \v 12 He calmed the sea with his power; -\q by his understanding he shattered Rahab. +\q2 by his understanding he shattered Rahab. \s5 \q \v 13 By his breath he made the skies clear; -\q his hand pierced the fleeing serpent. +\q2 his hand pierced the fleeing serpent. \q \v 14 See, these are but the fringes of his ways; -\q how small a whisper do we hear of him! -\q Who can understand the thunder of his power?" +\q2 how small a whisper do we hear of him! +\q2 Who can understand the thunder of his power?" \s5 \c 27 @@ -2369,201 +2445,206 @@ \v 1 Job continued his discourse, and he said, \q \v 2 "As surely as God lives, who has taken away my justice, -\q the Almighty, who made my life bitter, +\q2 the Almighty, who made my life bitter, \q \v 3 while my life is yet in me, -\q and the breath from God is in my nostrils, -\q this is what I will do. +\q2 and the breath from God is in my nostrils, +\q2 this is what I will do. \s5 \q \v 4 My lips will not speak wickedness, -\q neither will my tongue speak deceit; +\q2 neither will my tongue speak deceit; \v 5 I will never admit that you are right; -\q until I die I will never deny my integrity. +\q2 until I die I will never deny my integrity. \s5 \q \v 6 I hold fast to my righteousness and will not let it go; -\q my conscience will not accuse me so long as I live. +\q2 my conscience will not accuse me so long as I live. \q \v 7 Let my enemy be like a wicked man; -\q let him who rises up against me be like an unrighteous man. +\q2 let him who rises up against me be like an unrighteous man. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 For what is the hope of a godless man when God cuts him off, -\q when God takes away his life? +\q2 when God takes away his life? \q \v 9 Will God hear his cry -\q when trouble comes upon him? +\q2 when trouble comes upon him? \q \v 10 Will he delight himself in the Almighty -\q and call upon God at all times? +\q2 and call upon God at all times? +\b \s5 \q \v 11 I will teach you concerning the hand of God; -\q I will not conceal the thoughts of the Almighty. +\q2 I will not conceal the thoughts of the Almighty. \q \v 12 See, all of you have seen this yourselves; -\q why then have you become completely useless? +\q2 why then have you become completely useless? +\b \s5 \q \v 13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, -\q the inheritance of the oppressor that he receives from the Almighty: +\q2 the inheritance of the oppressor that he receives from the Almighty: \q \v 14 If his children multiply, it is for the sword; -\q his offspring will never have enough food. +\q2 his offspring will never have enough food. \s5 \q \v 15 Those who survive him will be buried by plague, -\q and their widows will make no lament for them. +\q2 and their widows will make no lament for them. \q \v 16 Though the wicked man heaps up silver like the dust, -\q and heaps up clothing like clay, +\q2 and heaps up clothing like clay, \q \v 17 he may heap up clothing, but righteous people will put it on, -\q and innocent people will divide up the silver among themselves. +\q2 and innocent people will divide up the silver among themselves. \s5 \q \v 18 He builds his house like a spider, -\q like a hut that a guard makes. +\q2 like a hut that a guard makes. \q \v 19 He lies down in bed rich, but he will not keep doing so; -\q he opens his eyes, and everything is gone. +\q2 he opens his eyes, and everything is gone. \s5 \q \v 20 Terrors overtake him like waters; -\q a storm takes him away in the night. +\q2 a storm takes him away in the night. \q \v 21 The east wind carries him away, and he leaves; -\q it sweeps him out of his place. +\q2 it sweeps him out of his place. \s5 \q \v 22 It throws itself at him and does not stop; -\q he tries to flee out of its hand. +\q2 he tries to flee out of its hand. \q \v 23 It claps its hands at him -\q and hisses him from his place. +\q2 and hisses him from his place. \s5 \c 28 \m \q \v 1 Surely there is a mine for silver, -\q a place where they refine gold. +\q2 a place where they refine gold. \q \v 2 Iron is taken out of the earth; -\q copper is smelted out of the stone. +\q2 copper is smelted out of the stone. \s5 \q \v 3 A man sets an end to darkness -\q and searches out to the farthest limit -\q the stones in the blackest darkness. +\q2 and searches out to the farthest limit +\q2 the stones in the blackest darkness. \q \v 4 He breaks open a shaft away from where people live, -\q places that are forgotten by anyone's foot. -\q He hangs far away from people; he swings to and fro. +\q2 places that are forgotten by anyone's foot. +\q2 He hangs far away from people; he swings to and fro. \s5 \q \v 5 As for the earth, out of which comes bread, -\q it is turned up below as if by fire. +\q2 it is turned up below as if by fire. \q \v 6 Its stones are the place where sapphires are found, -\q and its dust contains gold. +\q2 and its dust contains gold. \s5 \q \v 7 No bird of prey knows the path to it, -\q nor has the falcon's eye seen it. +\q2 nor has the falcon's eye seen it. \q \v 8 The proud animals have not walked such a path, -\q nor has the fierce lion passed there. +\q2 nor has the fierce lion passed there. \s5 \q \v 9 A man lays his hand on the flinty rock; -\q he overturns mountains by their roots. +\q2 he overturns mountains by their roots. \q \v 10 He cuts out channels among the rocks; -\q his eye sees every valuable thing there. +\q2 his eye sees every valuable thing there. \q \v 11 He ties up the streams so they do not run; -\q what is hidden there he brings out to the light. +\q2 what is hidden there he brings out to the light. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 12 Where will wisdom be found? -\q Where is the place of understanding? +\q2 Where is the place of understanding? \q \v 13 Man does not know its price; -\q neither is it found in the land of the living. +\q2 neither is it found in the land of the living. \q \v 14 The deep waters under the earth say, 'It is not in me'; -\q the sea says, 'It is not with me.' +\q2 the sea says, 'It is not with me.' \s5 \q \v 15 It cannot be gotten for gold; -\q neither can silver be weighed as its price. +\q2 neither can silver be weighed as its price. \q \v 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, -\q with precious onyx or sapphire. +\q2 with precious onyx or sapphire. \q \v 17 Gold and crystal cannot equal it in worth; -\q neither can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. +\q2 neither can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. \s5 \q \v 18 No mention is worth making of coral or jasper; -\q indeed, the price of wisdom is more than rubies. +\q2 indeed, the price of wisdom is more than rubies. \q \v 19 The topaz of Cush does not equal it; -\q neither can it be valued in terms of pure gold. +\q2 neither can it be valued in terms of pure gold. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 From where, then, comes wisdom? -\q Where is the place of understanding? +\q2 Where is the place of understanding? \q \v 21 Wisdom is hidden from the eyes of all living things -\q and is kept hidden from the birds of the heavens. +\q2 and is kept hidden from the birds of the heavens. \q \v 22 Destruction and Death say, -\q 'We have heard just a rumor about it with our ears.' +\q2 'We have heard just a rumor about it with our ears.' \s5 \m \q \v 23 God understands the way to it; -\q he knows its place. +\q2 he knows its place. \q \v 24 For he looks to the very ends of the earth -\q and sees under all the heavens. +\q2 and sees under all the heavens. \q \v 25 He made the force of the wind -\q and parceled out the waters by measure. +\q2 and parceled out the waters by measure. \s5 \q \v 26 He made a decree for the rain -\q and a path for the thunder. +\q2 and a path for the thunder. \q \v 27 Then he saw wisdom and announced it; -\q he established it, indeed, and he examined it. +\q2 he established it, indeed, and he examined it. \q \v 28 To people he said, -\q 'See, the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; -\q to depart from evil is understanding.'" +\q2 'See, the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; +\q2 to depart from evil is understanding.'" \s5 \c 29 @@ -2571,392 +2652,405 @@ \v 1 Job resumed speaking and said, \q \v 2 "Oh, that I were as I was in the past months -\q when God cared for me, +\q2 when God cared for me, \q \v 3 when his lamp shined on my head, -\q and when I walked through darkness by his light. +\q2 and when I walked through darkness by his light. \s5 \q \v 4 Oh, that I were as I was in the ripeness of my days -\q when the friendship of God was on my tent, +\q2 when the friendship of God was on my tent, \q \v 5 when the Almighty was yet with me, -\q and my children were around me, +\q2 and my children were around me, \q \v 6 when my way was covered with cream, -\q and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! +\q2 and the rock poured out for me streams of oil! +\b \s5 \q \v 7 When I went out to the city gate, -\q when I sat in my place in the city square, +\q2 when I sat in my place in the city square, \q \v 8 the young men saw me and kept their distance from me in respect, -\q and the aged people rose and stood for me. +\q2 and the aged people rose and stood for me. \s5 \q \v 9 The princes used to refrain from talking when I came; -\q they would lay their hand on their mouths. +\q2 they would lay their hand on their mouths. \q \v 10 The voices of the noblemen were hushed, -\q and their tongue clung to the roof of their mouths. +\q2 and their tongue clung to the roof of their mouths. \s5 \q \v 11 For after their ears heard me, they would then bless me; -\q after their eyes saw me, they would then give witness to me and approve of me +\q2 after their eyes saw me, they would then give witness to me and approve of me \q \v 12 because I rescued the one who was poor when he cried out, -\q and the one who had no father when he had no one to help him. +\q2 and the one who had no father when he had no one to help him. \q \v 13 The blessing of him who was about to perish came on me; -\q I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. +\q2 I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. \s5 \q \v 14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; -\q my justice was like a robe and a turban. +\q2 my justice was like a robe and a turban. \q \v 15 I was eyes to blind people; -\q I was feet to lame people. +\q2 I was feet to lame people. \q \v 16 I was a father to needy people; -\q I would investigate the case even of one whom I did not know. +\q2 I would investigate the case even of one whom I did not know. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 I broke the jaws of the unrighteous man; -\q I plucked the victim out from between his teeth. +\q2 I plucked the victim out from between his teeth. \q \v 18 Then I said, 'I will die in my nest; -\q I will multiply my days like the grains of sand. +\q2 I will multiply my days like the grains of sand. \q \v 19 My roots are spread out to the waters, -\q and dew lies all night on my branches. +\q2 and dew lies all night on my branches. \s5 \q \v 20 The honor in me is always fresh, -\q and the bow of my strength is always new in my hand.' +\q2 and the bow of my strength is always new in my hand.' \q \v 21 To me men listened; they waited for me; -\q they stayed silent to hear my advice. +\q2 they stayed silent to hear my advice. \q \v 22 After my words were done, they did not speak again; -\q my speech dropped like water on them. +\q2 my speech dropped like water on them. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 They always waited for me as they waited for rain; -\q they opened their mouth wide to drink in my words, -\q as they would do for the latter rain. +\q2 they opened their mouth wide to drink in my words, +\q2 as they would do for the latter rain. \q \v 24 I smiled on them when they did not expect it; -\q they did not reject the light of my face. +\q2 they did not reject the light of my face. \s5 \q \v 25 I selected their way and sat as their chief; -\q I lived like a king in his army, -\q like one who comforts mourners. +\q2 I lived like a king in his army, +\q2 like one who comforts mourners. \s5 \c 30 \m \q \v 1 Now those who are younger than I have nothing but mockery for me— -\q these young men whose fathers I would have refused to allow to work beside the dogs of my flock. +\q2 these young men whose fathers I would have refused to allow to work beside the dogs of my flock. \q \v 2 Indeed, the strength of their fathers' hands, how could it have helped me— -\q men in whom the strength of their mature age had perished? +\q2 men in whom the strength of their mature age had perished? \q \v 3 They were thin from poverty and hunger; -\q they gnawed at the dry ground in the darkness of wilderness and desolation. +\q2 they gnawed at the dry ground in the darkness of wilderness and desolation. \s5 \q \v 4 They plucked saltwort and bushes' leaves; -\q the roots of the broom tree were their food. +\q2 the roots of the broom tree were their food. \q \v 5 They were driven out from among people -\q who shouted after them as one would shout after a thief. +\q2 who shouted after them as one would shout after a thief. \q \v 6 So they had to live in river valleys, -\q in holes of the earth and of the rocks. +\q2 in holes of the earth and of the rocks. \s5 \q \v 7 Among the bushes they brayed like donkeys -\q and they gathered together under the nettles. +\q2 and they gathered together under the nettles. \q \v 8 They were the sons of fools, indeed, sons of nameless people! -\q They were driven out of the land with whips. +\q2 They were driven out of the land with whips. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 9 But now I have become the subject of their taunting song; -\q I have become a byword for them. +\q2 I have become a byword for them. \q \v 10 They abhor me and stand far off from me; -\q they do not refrain from spitting in my face. +\q2 they do not refrain from spitting in my face. \q \v 11 For God has unstrung the string to my bow and afflicted me, -\q and those who taunt me cast off restraint before my face. +\q2 and those who taunt me cast off restraint before my face. \s5 \q \v 12 Upon my right hand rise the rabble; -\q they drive me away and -\q pile up against me their siege mounds. +\q2 they drive me away and +\q2 pile up against me their siege mounds. \q \v 13 They destroy my path; -\q they push forward disaster for me, -\q men who have no one to hold them back. +\q2 they push forward disaster for me, +\q2 men who have no one to hold them back. \s5 \q \v 14 They come against me like an army through a wide hole in a city wall; -\q in the midst of the destruction they roll themselves in on me. +\q2 in the midst of the destruction they roll themselves in on me. \q \v 15 Terrors are turned upon me; -\q my honor is driven away as if by the wind; -\q my prosperity passes away as a cloud. +\q2 my honor is driven away as if by the wind; +\q2 my prosperity passes away as a cloud. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 16 Now my life is pouring out from within me; -\q many days of suffering have laid hold on me. +\q2 many days of suffering have laid hold on me. \q \v 17 In the night my bones in me are pierced; -\q the pains that gnaw at me take no rest. +\q2 the pains that gnaw at me take no rest. \s5 \q \v 18 God's great force has seized my clothing; -\q it wraps around me like the collar of my tunic. +\q2 it wraps around me like the collar of my tunic. \q \v 19 He has thrown me into the mud; -\q I have become like dust and ashes. +\q2 I have become like dust and ashes. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 I cry to you, God, but you do not answer me; -\q I stand up, and you merely look at me. +\q2 I stand up, and you merely look at me. \q \v 21 You have changed and become cruel to me; -\q with the might of your hand you persecute me. +\q2 with the might of your hand you persecute me. \s5 \q \v 22 You lift me up to the wind and cause it to drive me along; -\q you throw me back and forth in a storm. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa you dissolve me in a storm \fqa* . \f* +\q2 you throw me back and forth in a storm. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa you dissolve me in a storm \fqa* . \f* \q \v 23 For I know that you will bring me to death, -\q to the house appointed for all the living. +\q2 to the house appointed for all the living. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 24 However, does no one reach out with his hand to beg for help when he falls? -\q Does no one in trouble call out for help? +\q2 Does no one in trouble call out for help? \q \v 25 Did not I weep for him whose day is hard? -\q Did I not grieve for the needy man? +\q2 Did I not grieve for the needy man? \q \v 26 When I hoped for good, then evil came; -\q when I waited for light, darkness came instead. +\q2 when I waited for light, darkness came instead. \s5 \q \v 27 My heart is troubled and does not rest; -\q days of affliction have come on me. +\q2 days of affliction have come on me. \q \v 28 I have gone about like one who was living in the dark, -\q but not because of the sun; -\q I stand up in the assembly and cry for help. +\q2 but not because of the sun; +\q2 I stand up in the assembly and cry for help. \q \v 29 I am a brother to jackals, -\q a companion of ostriches. +\q2 a companion of ostriches. \s5 \q \v 30 My skin is black and falls away from me; -\q my bones are burned with heat. +\q2 my bones are burned with heat. \q \v 31 Therefore my harp is tuned for songs of mourning, -\q my flute for the singing of those who wail. +\q2 my flute for the singing of those who wail. \s5 \c 31 \m \q \v 1 I have made a covenant with my eyes; -\q how then should I look with desire on a virgin? +\q2 how then should I look with desire on a virgin? \q \v 2 For what is the portion from God above, -\q the inheritance from the Almighty on high? +\q2 the inheritance from the Almighty on high? \s5 \q \v 3 I used to think that calamity is for unrighteous people, -\q and that disaster is for those who behave wickedly. +\q2 and that disaster is for those who behave wickedly. \q \v 4 Does not God see my ways -\q and count all my steps? +\q2 and count all my steps? +\b \s5 \m \q \v 5 If I have walked with falsehood, -\q if my foot has hurried to deceit, +\q2 if my foot has hurried to deceit, \q \v 6 let me be weighed in an even balance -\q so that God will know my integrity. +\q2 so that God will know my integrity. \s5 \q \v 7 If my step has turned aside from the way, -\q if my heart has gone after my eyes, -\q if any spot has stuck to my hands, +\q2 if my heart has gone after my eyes, +\q2 if any spot has stuck to my hands, \q \v 8 then let me sow, and let another eat, -\q and let my crops be uprooted. +\q2 and let my crops be uprooted. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 9 If my heart has been deceived by a woman, -\q if I have lain in wait at my neighbor's door, +\q2 if I have lain in wait at my neighbor's door, \q \v 10 then let my wife grind grain for another, -\q and let others bow down on her. +\q2 and let others bow down on her. \s5 \q \v 11 For that would be a terrible crime; -\q indeed, it would be a crime to be punished by judges. +\q2 indeed, it would be a crime to be punished by judges. \q \v 12 For that is a fire that consumes as far as Abaddon, -\q and it would burn all my harvest to the root. +\q2 and it would burn all my harvest to the root. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 If I rejected the plea for justice from my male servant or my female servant -\q when they argued with me, +\q2 when they argued with me, \q \v 14 what then would I do when God rises up to accuse me? -\q When he comes to judge me, how would I answer him? +\q2 When he comes to judge me, how would I answer him? \q \v 15 Did the one who made me in the womb not make them also? -\q Did not the same one mold us all in the womb? +\q2 Did not the same one mold us all in the womb? +\b \s5 \m \q \v 16 If I have withheld poor people from their desire, -\q or if I have caused the eyes of the widow to grow dim from crying, +\q2 or if I have caused the eyes of the widow to grow dim from crying, \q \v 17 or if I have eaten my morsel alone -\q and not allowed those without fathers to eat it also— +\q2 and not allowed those without fathers to eat it also— \q \v 18 because from my youth the orphan grew up with me as with a father, -\q and I have guided his mother, a widow, from my own mother's womb. +\q2 and I have guided his mother, a widow, from my own mother's womb. \s5 \q \v 19 If I have seen anyone perish for lack of clothing, -\q or if I have seen that a needy man had no clothing; +\q2 or if I have seen that a needy man had no clothing; \q \v 20 if his heart has not blessed me -\q because he has not been warmed with the wool of my sheep, +\q2 because he has not been warmed with the wool of my sheep, \q \v 21 if I have lifted up my hand against the orphan -\q because I saw my support in the city gate, -\q then bring charges against me! +\q2 because I saw my support in the city gate, +\q2 then bring charges against me! \s5 \q \v 22 If I have done these things, then let my shoulder fall from the shoulder blade, -\q and let my arm be broken from its joint. +\q2 and let my arm be broken from its joint. \q \v 23 For I dreaded destruction from God; -\q because of his majesty, I was not able to do those things. +\q2 because of his majesty, I was not able to do those things. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 24 If I have made gold my hope, -\q and if I have said to fine gold, 'You are what I am confident in'; +\q2 and if I have said to fine gold, 'You are what I am confident in'; \q \v 25 if I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, -\q because my hand had gotten many possessions, +\q2 because my hand had gotten many possessions, \q then bring charges against me! \s5 \q \v 26 If I have seen the sun when it shone, -\q or the moon walking in its splendor, +\q2 or the moon walking in its splendor, \q \v 27 and if my heart has been secretly attracted, -\q so that my mouth has kissed my hand in worship of them— +\q2 so that my mouth has kissed my hand in worship of them— \q \v 28 this also would be a crime to be punished by judges, -\q for I would have denied the God who is above. +\q2 for I would have denied the God who is above. +\b \s5 \q \v 29 If I have rejoiced at the destruction of anyone who hated me -\q or congratulated myself when disaster overtook him, -\q then bring charges against me! +\q2 or congratulated myself when disaster overtook him, +\q2 then bring charges against me! \q \v 30 Indeed, I have not even allowed my mouth to sin -\q by asking for his life with a curse. +\q2 by asking for his life with a curse. \s5 \q \v 31 If the men of my tent have never said, -\q 'Who can find one who has not been filled with Job's food?' +\q2 'Who can find one who has not been filled with Job's food?' \q \v 32 (even the foreigner has never had to stay in the city square, -\q because I have always opened my doors to the traveler), -\q and if that is not so, then bring charges against me! +\q2 because I have always opened my doors to the traveler), +\q2 and if that is not so, then bring charges against me! \s5 \q \v 33 If, like mankind, I have hidden my sins -\q by hiding my guilt inside my bosom +\q2 by hiding my guilt inside my bosom \q \v 34 (because I feared the great multitude, -\q because the contempt of the families terrified me, -\q so that I kept silent and would not go outside), -\q then bring charges against me! +\q2 because the contempt of the families terrified me, +\q2 so that I kept silent and would not go outside)— +\b \s5 \q \v 35 Oh, if only I had someone to hear me! -\q See, here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me! -\q If only I had the indictment that my opponent has written! +\q2 See, here is my signature; let the Almighty answer me! +\q2 If only I had the indictment that my opponent has written! \q \v 36 Surely I would carry it openly on my shoulder; -\q I would bind it on myself like a crown. +\q2 I would bind it on myself like a crown. \q \v 37 I would declare to him an accounting for my steps; -\q as a confident prince I would go up to him. +\q2 as a confident prince I would go up to him. \s5 \q \v 38 If my land ever cries out against me, -\q and its furrows weep together, +\q2 and its furrows weep together, \q \v 39 if I have eaten its harvest without paying for it -\q or have caused its owners to lose their lives, +\q2 or have caused its owners to lose their lives, \q \v 40 then let thorns grow instead of wheat -\q and weeds instead of barley." +\q2 and weeds instead of barley." \m \p The words of Job are finished. @@ -2975,208 +3069,215 @@ \p \v 6 Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up and said, \q "I am young, and you are very old. -\q That is why I held back and was afraid to tell you my own thoughts. +\q2 That is why I held back and was afraid to tell you my own thoughts. \q \v 7 I said, "Length of days should speak; -\q a multitude of years should teach wisdom. +\q2 a multitude of years should teach wisdom. \s5 \q \v 8 But there is a spirit in a man; -\q the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. +\q2 the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. \q \v 9 It is not only the great people who are wise, -\q nor the aged people alone who understand justice. +\q2 nor the aged people alone who understand justice. \q \v 10 Therefore I say to you, 'Listen to me; -\q I will also tell you my knowledge.' +\q2 I will also tell you my knowledge.' +\b \s5 \q \v 11 See, I waited for your words; -\q I listened to your arguments +\q2 I listened to your arguments \q while you were searching for a word. -\q +\q2 \v 12 Indeed, I paid attention to you, \q but, see, there was not one of you who could convince Job -\q or who could respond to his words. +\q2 or who could respond to his words. \s5 \q \v 13 Be careful not to say, 'We have found wisdom!' -\q God will have to defeat Job; mere man cannot do it. +\q2 God will have to defeat Job; mere man cannot do it. \q \v 14 For Job has not directed his words against me, -\q so I will not answer him with your words. +\q2 so I will not answer him with your words. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 These three men are dismayed; they can answer Job no longer; -\q they have not a word more to say. +\q2 they have not a word more to say. \q \v 16 Should I wait because they are not speaking, -\q because they stand there silent and answer no more? +\q2 because they stand there silent and answer no more? \s5 \q \v 17 No, I also will answer on my part; -\q I will also tell them my knowledge. +\q2 I will also tell them my knowledge. \q \v 18 For I am full of words; -\q the spirit in me compels me. +\q2 the spirit in me compels me. \q \v 19 See, my breast is like fermenting wine that has no vent; -\q like new wineskins, it is ready to burst. +\q2 like new wineskins, it is ready to burst. \s5 \q \v 20 I will speak so that I may be refreshed; -\q I will open my lips and answer. +\q2 I will open my lips and answer. \q \v 21 I will not show favoritism; -\q neither will I give honorific titles to any man. +\q2 neither will I give honorific titles to any man. \q \v 22 For I do not know how to give such titles; -\q if I did so, my Maker would soon take me away. +\q2 if I did so, my Maker would soon take me away. \s5 \c 33 \m \q \v 1 So now, Job, I beg you, hear my speech; -\q listen to all my words. +\q2 listen to all my words. \q \v 2 See now, I have opened my mouth; -\q my tongue has spoken in my mouth. +\q2 my tongue has spoken in my mouth. \q \v 3 My words come from the uprightness of my heart; -\q my lips speak pure knowledge. +\q2 my lips speak pure knowledge. \s5 \q \v 4 The Spirit of God has made me; -\q the breath of the Almighty has given me life. +\q2 the breath of the Almighty has given me life. \q \v 5 If you can, answer me; -\q set your words in order before me and stand up. +\q2 set your words in order before me and stand up. \s5 \q \v 6 See, I am just as you are in God's sight; -\q I also have been formed out of the clay. +\q2 I also have been formed out of the clay. \q \v 7 See, terror of me will not make you afraid; -\q neither will my pressure be heavy upon you. +\q2 neither will my pressure be heavy upon you. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 8 You have certainly spoken in my hearing; -\q I have heard the sound of your words saying, +\q2 I have heard the sound of your words saying, \q \v 9 'I am clean and without transgression; -\q I am innocent, and there is no iniquity in me. +\q2 I am innocent, and there is no iniquity in me. \s5 \q \v 10 See, God finds opportunities to attack me; -\q he regards me as his enemy. +\q2 he regards me as his enemy. \q \v 11 He puts my feet in stocks; -\q he watches all my paths.' +\q2 he watches all my paths.' \q \v 12 See, in this you are not in the right—I will answer you, -\q for God is greater than man. +\q2 for God is greater than man. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 13 Why do you struggle against him? -\q He does not account for any of his doings. +\q2 He does not account for any of his doings. \q \v 14 For God speaks once— -\q yes, twice, though man does not notice it. +\q2 yes, twice, though man does not notice it. \q \v 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, -\q when deep sleep falls upon men, -\q in slumber on the bed— +\q2 when deep sleep falls upon men, +\q2 in slumber on the bed— \s5 \q \v 16 then God opens the ears of men, -\q and frightens them with threats, +\q2 and frightens them with threats, \q \v 17 to cause man to turn away from his deed, -\q and keep pride from a man. +\q2 and keep pride from a man. \q \v 18 God keeps man's life back from the pit, -\q his life from crossing over to death. +\q2 his life from crossing over to death. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 19 Man is punished also with pain on his bed, -\q with constant strife in his bones, +\q2 with constant strife in his bones, \q \v 20 so that his life abhors food, -\q and his soul abhors delicacies. +\q2 and his soul abhors delicacies. \s5 \q \v 21 His flesh is consumed away so that it cannot be seen; -\q his bones, once not seen, now stick out. +\q2 his bones, once not seen, now stick out. \q \v 22 Indeed, his soul draws close to the pit, -\q his life to those who wish to destroy it. +\q2 his life to those who wish to destroy it. \s5 \m \q \v 23 But if there is an angel who can be a mediator for him, -\q one out of a thousand, -\q to tell a man what is right for him, +\q2 one out of a thousand, +\q2 to tell a man what is right for him, \q \v 24 to be gracious to him and say, -\q 'Save this person from going down to the pit; -\q I have found a ransom for him.' +\q2 'Save this person from going down to the pit; +\q2 I have found a ransom for him,' \s5 \q -\v 25 Then his flesh will become fresher than a youth's; -\q it is restored to the days of his youthful vigor. +\v 25 then his flesh will become fresher than a youth's; +\q2 it is restored to the days of his youthful vigor. \q \v 26 He will pray to God, and God will be kind to him, -\q so that he sees God's face with joy. -\q God will restore to the person his righteousness. +\q2 so that he sees God's face with joy. +\q2 God will restore to the person his righteousness. \s5 \q \v 27 Then that person will sing in front of other people and say, -\q 'I sinned and perverted that which was right, -\q but my sin was not punished. +\q2 'I sinned and perverted that which was right, +\q2 but my sin was not punished. \q \v 28 God has rescued my soul from going down into the pit; -\q my life will continue to see light.' +\q2 my life will continue to see light.' +\b \s5 \m \q \v 29 See, God does all these things with a person, -\q twice, yes, even three times, +\q2 twice, yes, even three times, \q \v 30 to bring his soul back from the pit, -\q so that he may be enlightened with the light of life. +\q2 so that he may be enlightened with the light of life. +\b \s5 \q \v 31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; -\q be silent and I will speak. +\q2 be silent and I will speak. \q \v 32 If you have anything to say, answer me; -\q speak, for I wish to justify you. +\q2 speak, for I wish to justify you. \q \v 33 If not, then listen to me; -\q remain silent, and I will teach you wisdom." +\q2 remain silent, and I will teach you wisdom." \s5 \c 34 @@ -3184,144 +3285,150 @@ \v 1 Moreover, Elihu continued to speak: \q \v 2 "Listen to my words, you wise men; -\q hear me, you who have knowledge. +\q2 hear me, you who have knowledge. \q \v 3 For the ear tests words -\q as the palate tastes food. +\q2 as the palate tastes food. \s5 \q \v 4 Let us choose for ourselves what is just: -\q let us discover among ourselves what is good. +\q2 let us discover among ourselves what is good. \q \v 5 For Job has said, 'I am righteous, -\q but God has taken away my rights. +\q2 but God has taken away my rights. \q -\v 6 Regardless of my rights, I am considered to be a liar. -\q My wound is incurable, although I am without sin.' +\v 6 Regardless of my rights +\q2 I am considered to be a liar. +\q My wound is incurable, +\q2 although I am without sin.' \s5 \q \v 7 What man is like Job, -\q who drinks up mockery like water, +\q2 who drinks up mockery like water, \q \v 8 who goes around in the company of those who behave wickedly, -\q and who walks with wicked men? +\q2 and who walks with wicked men? \q \v 9 For he has said, 'It is no use to a person -\q to take pleasure in doing what God wants.' +\q2 to take pleasure in doing what God wants.' +\b \s5 \q \v 10 So listen to me, you men of understanding: -\q far be it from God that he should do wickedness; -\q far be it from the Almighty that he should commit sin. +\q2 far be it from God that he should do wickedness; +\q2 far be it from the Almighty that he should commit sin. \q \v 11 For he pays back a person's work; -\q he makes every man come upon the reward of his own ways. +\q2 he makes every man come upon the reward of his own ways. \q \v 12 Indeed, God does nothing wicked, -\q nor does the Almighty ever pervert justice. +\q2 nor does the Almighty ever pervert justice. \s5 \q \v 13 Who put him in charge over the earth? -\q Who put the whole world under him? +\q2 Who put the whole world under him? \q \v 14 If he ever set his intentions only on himself, -\q and if he ever gathered back to himself his spirit and his breath, +\q2 and if he ever gathered back to himself his spirit and his breath, \q \v 15 then all flesh would perish together; -\q mankind would return to dust again. +\q2 mankind would return to dust again. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 If now you have understanding, listen to this; -\q listen to the sound of my words. +\q2 listen to the sound of my words. \q \v 17 Can one who hates justice govern? -\q Will you condemn God, who is righteous and mighty? +\q2 Will you condemn God, who is righteous and mighty? \s5 \q \v 18 God, who says to a king, 'You are worthless,' -\q or says to nobles, 'You are wicked'? +\q2 or says to nobles, 'You are wicked'? \q \v 19 God, who does not show favoritism to leaders -\q and does not acknowledge rich people more than poor, -\q for they all are the work of his hands. +\q2 and does not acknowledge rich people more than poor, +\q2 for they all are the work of his hands. \q \v 20 In a moment they will die; -\q at midnight people will be shaken and will pass away; -\q mighty people will be taken away, but not by human hands. +\q2 at midnight people will be shaken and will pass away; +\q2 mighty people will be taken away, but not by human hands. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 For God's eyes are upon a person's ways; -\q he sees all his steps. +\q2 he sees all his steps. \q \v 22 There is no darkness and there is no deep shadow -\q where those who behave wickedly may hide themselves. +\q2 where those who behave wickedly may hide themselves. \q \v 23 For God does not need to examine a person further; -\q there is no need for any person to go before him in judgment. +\q2 there is no need for any person to go before him in judgment. \s5 \q \v 24 He breaks mighty men into pieces for their ways that need no further investigation; -\q he puts others in their places. +\q2 he puts others in their places. \q \v 25 In this way he has knowledge of their deeds; -\q he overthrows these people in the night; they are crushed. +\q2 he overthrows these people in the night; they are crushed. \s5 \q \v 26 In the open sight of others, he kills them for their wicked deeds like criminals -\q +\q2 \v 27 because they turned away from following him -\q and refused to acknowledge any of his ways. +\q2 and refused to acknowledge any of his ways. \q \v 28 In this way, they made the cry of poor people come to him; -\q he heard the cry of afflicted people. +\q2 he heard the cry of afflicted people. \s5 \q \v 29 When he stays silent, who can condemn him? -\q If he hides his face, who can see him? +\q2 If he hides his face, who can see him? \q He rules over nation and individual alike, -\q +\q2 \v 30 so that a godless man may not reign, -\q so that there may be no one to entrap people. +\q2 so that there may be no one to entrap people. +\b \s5 \q \v 31 Suppose someone says to God, -\q 'I am certainly guilty, but I will not act corruptly any longer; +\q2 'I am certainly guilty, but I will not act corruptly any longer; \q \v 32 teach me what I cannot see; -\q I have committed sin, but I will do it no longer.' +\q2 I have committed sin, but I will do it no longer.' \q \v 33 Is it according to your desires that God must punish that person? -\q For you reject this! +\q2 For you reject this! \q You must choose, not I. -\q So say what it is that you know. +\q2 So say what it is that you know. \s5 \q \v 34 Men of understanding will say to me— -\q indeed, every wise man who hears me will say, +\q2 indeed, every wise man who hears me will say, \q \v 35 'Job speaks without knowledge; -\q his words are without wisdom.' +\q2 his words are without wisdom.' \s5 \q \v 36 If only Job were put on trial in the smallest details of his case -\q because of his talking like wicked men. +\q2 because of his talking like wicked men. \q \v 37 For he adds rebellion to his sin; -\q he claps his hands in mockery in our midst; -\q he piles up words against God." +\q2 he claps his hands in mockery in our midst; +\q2 he piles up words against God." \s5 \c 35 @@ -3329,59 +3436,61 @@ \v 1 Moreover Elihu continued, saying, \q \v 2 "Do you think this is just -\q when you say, 'I am in the right before God'? +\q2 when you say, 'I am in the right before God'? \q \v 3 For you ask, 'What use is it to me?' -\q and, 'Would I be better off if I had sinned?' +\q2 and, 'Would I be better off if I had sinned?' +\b \s5 \q \v 4 I will answer you, -\q both you and your friends. +\q2 both you and your friends. \q \v 5 Look up at the sky, and see it; -\q see the sky, which is higher than you. +\q2 see the sky, which is higher than you. \s5 \q \v 6 If you have sinned, what harm do you do to God? -\q If your transgressions are many, what do you do to him? +\q2 If your transgressions are many, what do you do to him? \q \v 7 If you are righteous, what can you give to him? -\q What will he receive from your hand? +\q2 What will he receive from your hand? \q \v 8 Your wickedness may hurt a man, as you are a man, -\q and your righteousness might benefit another son of man. +\q2 and your righteousness might benefit another son of man. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Because of many acts of oppression, people cry out; -\q they call for help from the arms of mighty men. +\q2 they call for help from the arms of mighty men. \q \v 10 But no one says, 'Where is God my Maker, -\q who gives songs in the night, +\q2 who gives songs in the night, \q \v 11 who teaches us more than he teaches the wild animals of the earth, -\q and who makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?' +\q2 and who makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?' \s5 \q \v 12 There they cry out, but God gives no answer -\q because of the pride of evil men. +\q2 because of the pride of evil men. \q \v 13 God will certainly not hear a foolish cry; -\q the Almighty will pay no attention to it. +\q2 the Almighty will pay no attention to it. \q \v 14 How much less will he answer you if you say that you do not see him, -\q that your case is before him, and that you are waiting for him! +\q2 that your case is before him, and that you are waiting for him! \s5 \q \v 15 Now you say that his anger does not punish, -\q and he does not take even a litte notice of transgression. +\q2 and he does not take even a litte notice of transgression. \q \v 16 So Job opens his mouth only to speak foolishness; -\q he multiplies words without knowledge." +\q2 he multiplies words without knowledge." \s5 \c 36 @@ -3389,229 +3498,236 @@ \v 1 Elihu continued on and said, \q \v 2 "Be patient with me a little longer, and I will show you some things -\q because I have a little more to say in defense of God. +\q2 because I have a little more to say in defense of God. \q \v 3 I will obtain my knowledge from far off; -\q I will acknowledge that righteousness belongs to my Maker. +\q2 I will acknowledge that righteousness belongs to my Maker. \s5 \q \v 4 For indeed, my words will not be false; -\q someone who is mature in knowledge is with you. +\q2 someone who is mature in knowledge is with you. \q \v 5 See, God is mighty, and despises no one; -\q he is mighty in strength of understanding. +\q2 he is mighty in strength of understanding. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 He does not preserve the life of wicked people -\q but gives justice those who suffer. +\q2 but gives justice those who suffer. \q \v 7 He does not withdraw his eyes from righteous people -\q but sets them on thrones with kings forever, -\q and they are lifted up. +\q2 but sets them on thrones with kings forever, +\q2 and they are lifted up. \s5 \q \v 8 If they are bound in chains -\q and trapped in cords of suffering, +\q2 and trapped in cords of suffering, \q \v 9 then he reveals to them what they have done, -\q and their transgressions and their pride. +\q2 and their transgressions and their pride. \s5 \q \v 10 He also opens their ears to his instruction, -\q and commands them to turn back from iniquity. +\q2 and commands them to turn back from iniquity. \q \v 11 If they listen to him and worship him, -\q they will spend their days in prosperity, -\q their years in contentment. +\q2 they will spend their days in prosperity, +\q2 their years in contentment. \q \v 12 However, if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword; -\q they will die because they have no knowledge. +\q2 they will die because they have no knowledge. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Those who are godless in heart store up their anger; -\q they do not cry out for help even when God ties them up. +\q2 they do not cry out for help even when God ties them up. \q \v 14 They die in their youth; -\q their lives end among the cultic prostitutes. +\q2 their lives end among the cultic prostitutes. \s5 \q \v 15 God rescues afflicted people by means of their afflictions; -\q he opens their ears by means of their oppression. +\q2 he opens their ears by means of their oppression. \q \v 16 Indeed, he would like to draw you out of distress -\q into a broad place where there is no hardship -\q and where your table would be set with food full of fatness. +\q2 into a broad place where there is no hardship +\q2 and where your table would be set with food full of fatness. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 But you are full of judgment on wicked people; -\q judgment and justice have laid hold of you. +\q2 judgment and justice have laid hold of you. \q \v 18 Do not let your anger entice you to mockery, -\q or the greatness of a ransom to turn you aside. +\q2 or the greatness of a ransom to turn you aside. \s5 \q \v 19 Can your wealth benefit you, so that you will not be in distress, -\q or can all the force of your strength help you? +\q2 or can all the force of your strength help you? \q \v 20 Do not desire the night, to commit sin against others, -\q when peoples are cut off in their place. +\q2 when peoples are cut off in their place. \q \v 21 Be careful that you do not turn to wickedness -\q because you are being tested by suffering so that you will stay away from sinning. +\q2 because you are being tested by suffering so that you will stay away from sinning. +\b \s5 \q \v 22 See, God is exalted in his power; -\q who is a teacher like him? +\q2 who is a teacher like him? \q \v 23 Who has ever instructed him about his way? -\q Who can ever say to him, 'You have committed unrighteousness?' +\q2 Who can ever say to him, 'You have committed unrighteousness?' \q \v 24 Remember to praise his deeds, -\q of which people have sung. +\q2 of which people have sung. \s5 \q \v 25 All people have looked on those deeds, -\q but they see those deeds only from far away. +\q2 but they see those deeds only from far away. \q \v 26 See, God is great, but we do not understand him well; -\q the number of his years is incalculable. +\q2 the number of his years is incalculable. +\b \s5 \q \v 27 For he draws up the drops of water -\q that he distills as rain from his vapor, \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa that distill as rain from his vapor \fqa* . \f* +\q2 that he distills as rain from his vapor, \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa that distill as rain from his vapor \fqa* . \f* \q \v 28 which the clouds pour down -\q and drop in abundance on mankind. +\q2 and drop in abundance on mankind. \q \v 29 Indeed, can anyone understand the extensive spread of the clouds -\q and the thunder from his hut? +\q2 and the thunder from his hut? \s5 \q \v 30 See, he spreads his lightning around him -\q and covers the roots of the sea. +\q2 and covers the roots of the sea. \q \v 31 In this way he judges the peoples -\q and gives food in abundance. +\q2 and gives food in abundance. \s5 \q \v 32 He fills his hands with the lightning -\q until he commands it to strike its mark. +\q2 until he commands it to strike its mark. \q \v 33 Its thunder warns of the storm, -\q the cattle can also hear it is coming. +\q2 the cattle can also hear it is coming. \s5 \c 37 \m \q \v 1 Indeed, my heart trembles at this; -\q it is moved out of its place. +\q2 it is moved out of its place. \q \v 2 Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, -\q the sound that goes out from his mouth. +\q2 the sound that goes out from his mouth. \q \v 3 He sends it out under the whole sky, -\q and he sends out his lightning to the edges of the earth. +\q2 and he sends out his lightning to the edges of the earth. \s5 \q \v 4 A voice roars after it; -\q he thunders with the voice of his majesty; -\q he does not restrain the lightning bolts when his voice is heard. +\q2 he thunders with the voice of his majesty; +\q he does not restrain the lightning bolts +\q2 when his voice is heard. \q \v 5 God thunders marvelously with his voice; -\q he does great things that we cannot comprehend. +\q2 he does great things that we cannot comprehend. \q \v 6 For he says to the snow, 'Fall on the earth'; -\q and to the rain shower, -\q 'Be strong.' +\q2 and to the rain shower, 'Be strong.' \s5 \q \v 7 He stops the hand of every man from working, -\q so that all people whom he has made may see his deeds. +\q2 so that all people whom he has made may see his deeds. \q \v 8 Then the beasts go into hiding -\q and stay in their dens. +\q2 and stay in their dens. \q \v 9 The storm comes from its chamber in the south -\q and the cold from the scattering winds in the north. +\q2 and the cold from the scattering winds in the north. \s5 \q \v 10 By the breath of God ice is given; -\q the expanse of the waters is frozen like metal. +\q2 the expanse of the waters is frozen like metal. \q \v 11 Indeed, he weighs down the thick cloud with moisture; -\q he scatters his lightning through the clouds. +\q2 he scatters his lightning through the clouds. \s5 \q \v 12 He swirls the clouds around by his guidance, -\q so that they may do whatever he commands them -\q above the surface of the earthly world. +\q2 so that they may do whatever he commands them +\q2 above the surface of the earthly world. \q \v 13 He makes all of this happen; sometimes it happens for correction, sometimes for his land, -\q and sometimes as acts of covenant faithfulness. +\q2 and sometimes as acts of covenant faithfulness. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 14 Listen to this, Job; -\q stop and think about God's marvelous deeds. +\q2 stop and think about God's marvelous deeds. \q \v 15 Do you know how God establishes the clouds -\q and makes the lightning bolts to flash in them? +\q2 and makes the lightning bolts to flash in them? \s5 \q \v 16 Do you understand the floating of the clouds, -\q the marvelous deeds of God, who is perfect in knowledge? +\q2 the marvelous deeds of God, who is perfect in knowledge? \q \v 17 Do you understand how your garments become hot -\q when the land is still because the wind comes from the south? +\q2 when the land is still because the wind comes from the south? \s5 \q \v 18 Can you spread out the sky as he can— -\q the sky, which is as strong as a mirror of cast metal? +\q2 the sky, which is as strong as a mirror of cast metal? \q \v 19 Teach us what we should say to him, -\q for we cannot lay out our arguments in order because of the darkness of our minds. +\q2 for we cannot lay out our arguments in order because of the darkness of our minds. \q \v 20 Should he be told that I wish to speak with him? -\q Would a person wish to be swallowed up? +\q2 Would a person wish to be swallowed up? +\b \s5 \m \q \v 21 Now, people cannot look at the sun when it is bright in the sky -\q after the wind has passed through and has cleared it of its clouds. +\q2 after the wind has passed through and has cleared it of its clouds. \q \v 22 Out of the north comes golden splendor— -\q over God is fearsome majesty. +\q2 over God is fearsome majesty. \s5 \q \v 23 As for the Almighty, we cannot find him! -\q He is great in power; -\q he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness. +\q2 He is great in power; +\q2 he does not oppress justice and abundant righteousness. \q \v 24 Therefore, people fear him. -\q He does not pay any attention to those who are wise in their own minds." +\q2 He does not pay any attention to those who are wise in their own minds." \s5 \c 38 @@ -3619,282 +3735,297 @@ \v 1 Then Yahweh called to Job out of a fierce storm and said, \q \v 2 "Who is this who brings darkness to plans -\q by means of words without knowledge? +\q2 by means of words without knowledge? \q \v 3 Now gird up your loins like a man -\q for I will ask you questions, and you must answer me. +\q2 for I will ask you questions, +\q2 and you must answer me. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Where were you when I laid the earth's foundations? -\q Tell me, if you have so much understanding. +\q2 Tell me, if you have so much understanding. \q \v 5 Who determined its dimensions? Tell me, if you know. -\q Who stretched the measuring line over it? +\q2 Who stretched the measuring line over it? \s5 \q \v 6 On what were its foundations laid? -\q Who laid its cornerstone +\q2 Who laid its cornerstone \q \v 7 when the morning stars sang together -\q and all the sons of God shouted for joy? +\q2 and all the sons of God shouted for joy? +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Who shut up the sea with doors -\q when it burst out, as if it had come out of the womb— +\q2 when it burst out, as if it had come out of the womb— \q \v 9 when I made clouds its clothing, -\q and thick darkness its swaddling bands? +\q2 and thick darkness its swaddling bands? \s5 \q \v 10 That was when I marked out for the sea my boundary, -\q and when I placed its bars and doors, +\q2 and when I placed its bars and doors, \q \v 11 and when I said to it, 'You may come this far, but no farther; -\q here is where I will put a boundary to the pride of your waves.' +\q2 here is where I will put a boundary to the pride of your waves.' +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Have you given orders to the morning, -\q or caused the dawn to know its place, +\q2 or caused the dawn to know its place, \q \v 13 so that it might take hold of the edges of the earth -\q and shake the wicked out of it? +\q2 and shake the wicked out of it? \s5 \q \v 14 The earth is changed in appearance like clay changes under a seal; -\q all things on it stand out clearly like the folds of a piece of clothing. +\q2 all things on it stand out clearly like the folds of a piece of clothing. \q \v 15 From wicked people their light is taken away; -\q their uplifted arm is broken. +\q2 their uplifted arm is broken. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 Have you gone to the springs of the sea? -\q Have you walked in the lowest parts of the deep? +\q2 Have you walked in the lowest parts of the deep? \q \v 17 Have the gates of death been revealed to you? -\q Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death? +\q2 Have you seen the gates of the shadow of death? \q \v 18 Have you understood the earth in its expanse? -\q Tell me, if you know it all. +\q2 Tell me, if you know it all. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Where is the way to the resting place of light— -\q as for darkness, where is its place? +\q2 as for darkness, where is its place? \q \v 20 Can you lead light and darkness to their places of work? -\q Can you find the way back to their houses for them? +\q2 Can you find the way back to their houses for them? \q \v 21 Undoubtedly you know, for you were born then; -\q the number of your days is so large! +\q2 the number of your days is so large! +\b \s5 \q \v 22 Have you entered the storehouses for the snow, -\q or have you seen the storehouses for the hail, +\q2 or have you seen the storehouses for the hail, \q \v 23 these things that I have kept for times of trouble, -\q for days of battle and war? +\q2 for days of battle and war? \q \v 24 What is the path to where the lightning bolts are distributed -\q or to where the winds are scattered from the east over the earth? +\q2 or to where the winds are scattered from the east over the earth? \s5 \q \v 25 Who has created the channels for the floods of rain, -\q or who has made a path for the thunder, +\q2 or who has made a path for the thunder, \q \v 26 to cause it to rain on lands where no person exists, -\q and on the wilderness, in which there is no one, +\q2 and on the wilderness, in which there is no one, \q \v 27 to satisfy the devastated and desolate places, -\q and to make the ground sprout with grass? +\q2 and to make the ground sprout with grass? \s5 \q \v 28 Does the rain have a father, -\q or, who fathers the drops of dew? +\q2 or, who fathers the drops of dew? \q \v 29 Out of whose womb did the ice come? -\q Who bore the white frost out of the sky? +\q2 Who bore the white frost out of the sky? \q \v 30 The waters hide themselves and become like stone; -\q the surface of the deep becomes frozen. +\q2 the surface of the deep becomes frozen. +\b \s5 \q \v 31 Can you fasten chains on the Pleiades, -\q or undo the cords of Orion? +\q2 or undo the cords of Orion? \q \v 32 Can you lead the constellations to appear at their proper times? -\q Can you guide the Bear with its children? +\q2 Can you guide the Bear with its children? \q \v 33 Do you know the regulations of the sky? -\q Could you set in place the sky's rule over the earth? +\q2 Could you set in place the sky's rule over the earth? +\b \s5 \q \v 34 Can you raise your voice up to the clouds, -\q so that an abundance of rainwater may cover you? +\q2 so that an abundance of rainwater may cover you? \q \v 35 Can you send out bolts of lightning that they may go out, -\q that they say to you, 'Here we are'? +\q2 that they say to you, 'Here we are'? \s5 \q \v 36 Who has put wisdom in the clouds -\q or has given understanding to the mists? +\q2 or has given understanding to the mists? \q \v 37 Who can number the clouds by his skill? -\q Who can pour out the water skins of the sky +\q2 Who can pour out the water skins of the sky \q \v 38 when the dust runs into a hard mass -\q and the clods of earth clump tightly together? +\q2 and the clods of earth clump tightly together? +\b \s5 \q \v 39 Can you hunt down a victim for a lioness -\q or satisfy the appetite of her young lion cubs +\q2 or satisfy the appetite of her young lion cubs \q \v 40 when they are crouching in their dens -\q and sheltering in hiding to lie in wait? +\q2 and sheltering in hiding to lie in wait? \s5 \q \v 41 Who provides victims for the ravens -\q when their young ones cry out to God -\q and stagger about for lack of food? +\q2 when their young ones cry out to God +\q2 and stagger about for lack of food? \s5 \c 39 \m \q \v 1 Do you know at what time the wild goats in the rocks bear their young? -\q Can you watch when the deer are having their fawns? +\q2 Can you watch when the deer are having their fawns? \q \v 2 Can you count the months that they gestate? -\q Do you know the time when they bear their young? +\q2 Do you know the time when they bear their young? \s5 \q \v 3 They crouch down and give birth to their young, -\q and then they finish their labor pains. +\q2 and then they finish their labor pains. \q \v 4 Their young ones become strong and grow up in the open fields; -\q they go out and do not return to them. +\q2 they go out and do not return to them. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 5 Who sent the wild donkey out free? -\q Who has untied the bonds of the swift donkey, +\q2 Who has untied the bonds of the swift donkey, \q \v 6 whose home I have made in the Arabah, -\q his house in the salt land? +\q2 his house in the salt land? \s5 \q \v 7 He laughs in scorn at the noises in the city; -\q he does not hear the driver's shouts. +\q2 he does not hear the driver's shouts. \q \v 8 He roams over the mountains as his pastures; -\q there he looks for every green plant to eat. +\q2 there he looks for every green plant to eat. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Will the wild ox be happy to serve you? -\q Will he consent to stay by your manger? +\q2 Will he consent to stay by your manger? \q \v 10 Can you use ropes to hold the wild ox in the furrows? -\q Will he harrow the valleys as he follows after you? +\q2 Will he harrow the valleys as he follows after you? \s5 \q \v 11 Will you trust him because his strength is great? -\q Will you leave your labor to him to do? +\q2 Will you leave your labor to him to do? \q \v 12 Will you depend on him to bring your grain home, -\q to gather the grain for your threshing floor? +\q2 to gather the grain for your threshing floor? +\b \s5 \m \q \v 13 The wings of the ostrich wave proudly, -\q but are they the pinions and plumage of love? +\q2 but are they the pinions and plumage of love? \q \v 14 For she leaves her eggs on the earth, -\q and she lets them keep warm in the dust; +\q2 and she lets them keep warm in the dust; \q \v 15 she forgets that a foot might crush them -\q or that a wild beast might trample them. +\q2 or that a wild beast might trample them. \s5 \q \v 16 She deals roughly with her young ones as if they were not hers; -\q she does not fear that her labor might have been in vain, +\q2 she does not fear that her labor might have been in vain, \q \v 17 because God has deprived her of wisdom -\q and has not given her any understanding. +\q2 and has not given her any understanding. \q \v 18 When she runs swiftly, -\q she laughs in scorn at the horse and its rider. +\q2 she laughs in scorn at the horse and its rider. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 19 Have you given the horse his strength? -\q Did you clothe his neck with his flowing mane? +\q2 Did you clothe his neck with his flowing mane? \q \v 20 Have you ever made him jump like a locust? -\q The majesty of his snorting is fearsome. +\q2 The majesty of his snorting is fearsome. \s5 \q \v 21 He paws in might and rejoices in his strength; -\q he rushes out to meet the weapons. +\q2 he rushes out to meet the weapons. \q \v 22 He mocks fear and is not dismayed; -\q he does not turn back from the sword. +\q2 he does not turn back from the sword. \q \v 23 The quiver rattles against his flank, -\q along with the flashing spear and the javelin. +\q2 along with the flashing spear and the javelin. \s5 \q \v 24 He swallows up ground with fierceness and rage; -\q at the sound of the ram's horn, he cannot stand in one place. +\q2 at the sound of the ram's horn, he cannot stand in one place. \q \v 25 Whenever the ram's horn sounds, he says, 'Aha!' -\q He smells the battle from far away— -\q the thunderous shouts of the commanders and the outcries. +\q2 He smells the battle from far away— +\q2 the thunderous shouts of the commanders and the outcries. +\b \s5 \m \q \v 26 Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, -\q that he stretches out his wings for the south? +\q2 that he stretches out his wings for the south? \s5 \q \v 27 Is it at your orders that the eagle mounts up -\q and makes his nest in high places? +\q2 and makes his nest in high places? \q \v 28 He lives on cliffs and makes his home -\q on the peaks of cliffs, a stronghold. +\q2 on the peaks of cliffs, a stronghold. \s5 \q \v 29 From there he searches for victims; -\q his eyes see them from very far away. +\q2 his eyes see them from very far away. \q \v 30 His young also drink up blood; -\q where killed people are, there he is." +\q2 where killed people are, there he is." \s5 \c 40 @@ -3902,220 +4033,222 @@ \v 1 Yahweh continued to speak to Job; he said, \q \v 2 "Should anyone who wishes to criticize try to correct the Almighty? -\q He who argues with God, let him answer." +\q2 He who argues with God, let him answer." \s5 \p \v 3 Then Job answered Yahweh and said, \q \v 4 "See, I am insignificant; how can I answer you? -\q I put my hand over my mouth. +\q2 I put my hand over my mouth. \q \v 5 I spoke once, and I will not answer; -\q indeed, twice, but I will proceed no further." +\q2 indeed, twice, but I will proceed no further." \s5 \p \v 6 Then Yahweh answered Job out of a fierce storm and said, \q \v 7 "Now gird up your loins like a man, -\q for I will ask you questions, and you must answer me. +\q2 for I will ask you questions, and you must answer me. \s5 \q \v 8 Will you actually say that I am unjust? -\q Will you condemn me so you may claim that you are in the right? +\q2 Will you condemn me so you may claim that you are in the right? \q \v 9 Do you have an arm like God's, -\q and can you thunder with a voice like his? +\q2 and can you thunder with a voice like his? \s5 \q \v 10 Now clothe yourself in glory and dignity; -\q array yourself in honor and majesty. +\q2 array yourself in honor and majesty. \q \v 11 Scatter around the excess of your anger; -\q look at everyone who is proud and bring him low. +\q2 look at everyone who is proud and bring him low. \s5 \q \v 12 Look at everyone who is proud and bring him low; -\q trample down wicked people where they stand. +\q2 trample down wicked people where they stand. \q \v 13 Bury them in the earth together; -\q imprison their faces in the hidden place. +\q2 imprison their faces in the hidden place. \q \v 14 Then will I also acknowledge about you -\q that your own right hand can save you. +\q2 that your own right hand can save you. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 See now, the behemoth, which I made when I made you— -\q he eats grass like an ox. +\v 15 See now, the behemoth, +\q2 which I made when I made you— +\q2 he eats grass like an ox. \q \v 16 See now, his strength is in his loins, -\q and his power is in his belly's muscles. +\q2 and his power is in his belly's muscles. \s5 \q \v 17 He makes his tail like a cedar; -\q the sinews of his thighs are joined together. +\q2 the sinews of his thighs are joined together. \q \v 18 His bones are like tubes of bronze; -\q his legs are like bars of iron. +\q2 his legs are like bars of iron. \s5 \q \v 19 He is the chief of the creatures of God. -\q Only God, who made him, can defeat him. +\q2 Only God, who made him, can defeat him. \q \v 20 For the hills provide him with food; -\q the beasts of the field play nearby. +\q2 the beasts of the field play nearby. \q \v 21 He lies under the lotus plants -\q in the shelter of the reeds, in the marshes. +\q2 in the shelter of the reeds, in the marshes. \s5 \q \v 22 The lotus plants cover him with their shade; -\q the willows of the brook are all around him. +\q2 the willows of the brook are all around him. \q \v 23 See, if a river floods its banks, he does not tremble; -\q he is confident, though the Jordan should surge up to his mouth. +\q2 he is confident, though the Jordan should surge up to his mouth. \q \v 24 Can anyone capture him with a hook, -\q or pierce his nose through with a snare? +\q2 or pierce his nose through with a snare? \s5 \c 41 \m \q \v 1 Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook? -\q Or tie up his jaws with a cord? +\q2 Or tie up his jaws with a cord? \q \v 2 Can you put a rope into his nose, -\q or pierce his jaw through with a hook? +\q2 or pierce his jaw through with a hook? \q \v 3 Will he make many pleas to you? -\q Will he speak soft words to you? +\q2 Will he speak soft words to you? \s5 \q \v 4 Will he make a covenant with you, -\q that you should take him for a servant forever? +\q2 that you should take him for a servant forever? \q \v 5 Will you play with him as you would with a bird? -\q Will you tie him up for your servant girls? +\q2 Will you tie him up for your servant girls? \q \v 6 Will the groups of fishermen bargain for him? -\q Will they divide him up to trade among the merchants? +\q2 Will they divide him up to trade among the merchants? \s5 \q \v 7 Can you fill his hide with harpoons -\q or his head with fishing spears? +\q2 or his head with fishing spears? \q \v 8 Put your hand on him just once, -\q and you will remember the battle and do it no more. +\q2 and you will remember the battle and do it no more. \q \v 9 See, the hope of anyone who does that is a lie; -\q will not anyone be thrown down to the ground just by the sight of him? +\q2 will not anyone be thrown down to the ground just by the sight of him? \s5 \m \q \v 10 None is so fierce that he dare stir Leviathan up; -\q who, then, is he who can stand before me? +\q2 who, then, is he who can stand before me? \q \v 11 Who has first given anything to me in order that I should repay him? -\q Whatever is under the whole sky is mine. +\q2 Whatever is under the whole sky is mine. \m \q \v 12 I will not keep silent concerning Leviathan's legs, -\q nor about the matter of his strength, nor about his graceful form. +\q2 nor about the matter of his strength, nor about his graceful form. \s5 \q \v 13 Who can strip off his outer garment? -\q Who can penetrate his double armor? +\q2 Who can penetrate his double armor? \q \v 14 Who can open the doors of his face— -\q ringed with his teeth, which are a terror? +\q2 ringed with his teeth, which are a terror? \q \v 15 his back is made up of rows of shields, -\q tight together as with a close seal. +\q2 tight together as with a close seal. \s5 \m \q \v 16 One is so near to another -\q that no air can come between them. +\q2 that no air can come between them. \q \v 17 They are joined to each other; -\q they stick together, so that they cannot be pulled apart. +\q2 they stick together, so that they cannot be pulled apart. \q \v 18 Light flashes out from his snorting; -\q his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning dawn. +\q2 his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning dawn. \s5 \q \v 19 Out of his mouth go burning torches, -\q sparks of fire leap out. +\q2 sparks of fire leap out. \q \v 20 Out of his nostrils goes smoke -\q like a boiling pot on a fire that has been fanned to be very hot. +\q2 like a boiling pot on a fire that has been fanned to be very hot. \q \v 21 His breath kindles coals into flame; -\q fires go out from his mouth. +\q2 fires go out from his mouth. \s5 \q \v 22 In his neck is strength, -\q and terror dances in front of him. +\q2 and terror dances in front of him. \q \v 23 The folds of his flesh are joined together; -\q they are firm on him; they cannot be moved. +\q2 they are firm on him; they cannot be moved. \q \v 24 His heart is as hard as a stone— -\q indeed, as hard as a lower millstone. +\q2 indeed, as hard as a lower millstone. \s5 \q \v 25 When he raises himself up, even the gods become afraid; -\q because of of its thrashing they draw back. +\q2 because of its thrashing they draw back. \q \v 26 If a sword strikes him, it does nothing— -\q and neither does a spear, an arrow, or any other pointed weapon. +\q2 and neither does a spear, an arrow, or any other pointed weapon. \q \v 27 He thinks of iron as if it were straw, -\q and of bronze as if it were rotten wood. +\q2 and of bronze as if it were rotten wood. \s5 \q \v 28 An arrow cannot make him flee; -\q to him sling stones become chaff. +\q2 to him sling stones become chaff. \q \v 29 Clubs are regarded as straw; -\q he laughs at the whirring flight of a spear. +\q2 he laughs at the whirring flight of a spear. \q \v 30 His lower parts are like sharp pieces of broken pottery; -\q he leaves a spreading trail in the mud as if he were a threshing sledge. +\q2 he leaves a spreading trail in the mud as if he were a threshing sledge. \s5 \q \v 31 He makes the deep to foam up like a pot of boiling water; -\q he makes the sea like a pot of ointment. +\q2 he makes the sea like a pot of ointment. \q \v 32 He makes a shining wake behind him; -\q one would think the deep had gray hair. +\q2 one would think the deep had gray hair. \s5 \q \v 33 On earth there is no equal to him, -\q who has been made to live without fear. +\q2 who has been made to live without fear. \q \v 34 He sees everything that is proud; -\q he is king over all the sons of pride." +\q2 he is king over all the sons of pride." \s5 \c 42 @@ -4123,22 +4256,24 @@ \v 1 Then Job answered Yahweh and said, \q \v 2 "I know that you can do all things, -\q that no purpose of yours can be stopped. +\q2 that no purpose of yours can be stopped. \q \v 3 'Who is this who without knowledge conceals plans?' -\q Indeed, I have spoken things that I did not understand, -\q things too difficult for me to understand, which I did not know about. +\q2 Indeed, I have spoken things that I did not understand, +\q2 things too difficult for me to understand, which I did not know about. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 You said to me, 'Listen, now, and I will speak; -\q I will ask you things, and you will tell me.' +\q2 I will ask you things, +\q2 and you will tell me.' \q \v 5 I had heard about you by my ear's hearing, -\q but now my eye sees you. +\q2 but now my eye sees you. \q \v 6 So I despise myself; -\q I repent in dust and ashes." +\q2 I repent in dust and ashes." \s5 \p diff --git a/19-PSA.usfm b/19-PSA.usfm index 1fdc09e7..08d5359c 100644 --- a/19-PSA.usfm +++ b/19-PSA.usfm @@ -9,81 +9,88 @@ \s5 \ms Book One +\mr (Psalms 1-41) \c 1 \q -\v 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, +\v 1 Blessed is the man +\q2 who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, \q or stand in the pathway with sinners, -\q or sit in the assembly of mockers. +\q2 or sit in the assembly of mockers. \q \v 2 But his delight is in the law of Yahweh, -\q and on his law he meditates day and night. +\q2 and on his law he meditates day and night. \s5 \q \v 3 He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water -\q that produces its fruit in its season, +\q2 that produces its fruit in its season, \q whose leaves do not wither; -\q whatever he does will prosper. +\q2 whatever he does will prosper. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 The wicked are not so, -\q but are like the chaff that the wind drives away. +\q2 but are like the chaff that the wind drives away. +\b \q \v 5 So the wicked will not stand in the judgment, -\q nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. +\q2 nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 For Yahweh approves of the way of the righteous, -\q but the way of the wicked will perish. +\q2 but the way of the wicked will perish. \s5 \c 2 \m \q \v 1 Why are the nations in turmoil, -\q and why do the peoples devise vain plans? +\q2 and why do the peoples devise vain plans? \q \v 2 The kings of the earth take their stand together -\q and the rulers take counsel together -\q against Yahweh and against his Messiah, saying, +\q2 and the rulers take counsel together +\q2 against Yahweh and against his Messiah, saying, \q \v 3 "Let us tear off the shackles they put on us -\q and throw off their chains." - +\q2 and throw off their chains." +\b \s5 \q \v 4 He who sits in the heavens will sneer at them; -\q the Lord mocks them. +\q2 the Lord mocks them. \q \v 5 Then he will speak to them in his anger -\q and terrify them in his rage, saying, +\q2 and terrify them in his rage, saying, \s5 \q \v 6 "I myself have set my king in place -\q on Zion, my holy mountain." +\q2 on Zion, my holy mountain." +\b \q \v 7 I will announce a decree of Yahweh. -\q He said to me, "You are my son! -\q This day I have become your Father. +\q2 He said to me, "You are my son! +\q2 This day I have become your Father. \s5 \q \v 8 Ask me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance -\q and the ends of the earth for your possession. +\q2 and the ends of the earth for your possession. \q \v 9 You will break them with an iron rod; -\q like a jar of a potter, you will smash them to pieces." +\q2 like a jar of a potter, you will smash them to pieces." +\b \s5 \q \v 10 So now, you kings, be prudent; -\q be corrected, you judges of the earth. +\q2 be corrected, you judges of the earth. \q \v 11 Worship Yahweh in fear -\q and rejoice with trembling. +\q2 and rejoice with trembling. \s5 \q @@ -97,37 +104,41 @@ \d A psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. \q \v 1 Yahweh, how many are my enemies! -\q Many have risen against me. +\q2 Many have risen against me. \q \v 2 Many say about me, -\q "There is no deliverance for him from God." +\q2 "There is no deliverance for him from God." \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 3 But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, -\q my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. +\q2 my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. \q \v 4 I lift up my voice to Yahweh, -\q and he answers me from his holy hill. +\q2 and he answers me from his holy hill. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 I lay down and slept; -\q I awoke, for Yahweh protected me. +\q2 I awoke, for Yahweh protected me. \q \v 6 I will not be afraid of the multitudes of people -\q who have set themselves against me on every side. +\q2 who have set themselves against me on every side. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Rise up, Yahweh! Save me, my God! -\q For you will hit all my enemies on the jaw; -\q you will break the teeth of the wicked. +\q2 For you will hit all my enemies on the jaw; +\q2 you will break the teeth of the wicked. +\b \q \v 8 Salvation comes from Yahweh. -\q May your blessings be on your people. +\q2 May your blessings be on your people. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 @@ -136,37 +147,40 @@ \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness; -\q give me room when I am hemmed in. -\q Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer. +\q2 give me room when I am hemmed in. +\q2 Have mercy on me and listen to my prayer. \s5 \q \v 2 You people, how long will you turn my honor into shame? -\q How long will you love what is worthless and seek after lies? +\q2 How long will you love what is worthless and seek after lies? \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 3 But know that Yahweh has set apart the faithful ones for himself. -\q Yahweh will hear when I call to him. +\q2 Yahweh will hear when I call to him. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Tremble in fear, but do not sin! -\q Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. +\q2 Meditate in your heart on your bed and be silent. \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness -\q and put your trust in Yahweh. +\q2 and put your trust in Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Many say, "Who will show us anything good?" -\q Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us. +\q2 Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us. \q \v 7 You have given my heart more gladness -\q than others have when their grain and new wine abound. +\q2 than others have when their grain and new wine abound. +\b \q \v 8 It is in peace that I will lie down and sleep, -\q for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure. +\q2 for you alone, Yahweh, make me safe and secure. \s5 \c 5 @@ -174,53 +188,58 @@ \d For the chief musician; with wind instruments. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Give ear to my words, Yahweh; -\q think about my groanings. +\q2 think about my groanings. \q \v 2 Listen to the sound of my call, my King and my God, -\q for it is to you that I pray. +\q2 for it is to you that I pray. \q \v 3 Yahweh, in the morning you hear my cry; -\q in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly. +\q2 in the morning I will bring my petition to you and wait expectantly. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Certainly you are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; -\q evil people will not be your guests. +\q2 evil people will not be your guests. \q \v 5 The arrogant will not stand in your presence; -\q you hate all who behave wickedly. +\q2 you hate all who behave wickedly. \q \v 6 You will destroy liars; -\q Yahweh abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit. +\q2 Yahweh abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, I will come into your house; -\q in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple. +\v 7 But as for me, because of your great covenant faithfulness, +\q2 I will come into your house; +\q2 in reverence I will bow down toward your holy temple. \q \v 8 Oh Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies; -\q make your path straight before me. +\q2 make your path straight before me. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 For there is no truth in their mouth; -\q their inward being is wicked; +\q2 their inward being is wicked; \q their throat is an open tomb; -\q they flatter with their tongue. +\q2 they flatter with their tongue. \q \v 10 Declare them guilty, God; -\q may their schemes be their downfall! +\q2 may their schemes be their downfall! \q Drive them out for their many transgressions, -\q for they have rebelled against you. +\q2 for they have rebelled against you. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 But may all those who take refuge in you rejoice; -\q let them always shout for joy because you defend them; -\q let them be joyful in you, those who love your name. +\q2 let them always shout for joy because you defend them; +\q2 let them be joyful in you, those who love your name. \q \v 12 For you will bless the righteous, Yahweh; -\q you will surround them with favor as with a shield. +\q2 you will surround them with favor as with a shield. \s5 \c 6 @@ -228,41 +247,44 @@ \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments, set to the Sheminith style. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh, do not rebuke me in your anger -\q or discipline me in your wrath. +\q2 or discipline me in your wrath. \q \v 2 Have mercy on me, Yahweh, for I am frail; -\q heal me, Yahweh, for my bones are shaking. +\q2 heal me, Yahweh, for my bones are shaking. \s5 \q \v 3 My soul also is very troubled. -\q But you, Yahweh—how long will this continue? +\q2 But you, Yahweh—how long will this continue? +\b \q \v 4 Return, Yahweh! rescue me. -\q Save me because of your covenant faithfulness! +\q2 Save me because of your covenant faithfulness! \q \v 5 For in death there is no remembrance of you. -\q In Sheol who will give you thanks? +\q2 In Sheol who will give you thanks? +\b \s5 \q \v 6 I am weary with my groaning. \q All night I drench my bed with tears; -\q I dissolve my couch with my tears. +\q2 I dissolve my couch with my tears. \q \v 7 My eyes grow dim from grief; -\q they grow weak because of all my adversaries. +\q2 they grow weak because of all my adversaries. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Get away from me, all you who behave wickedly; -\q for Yahweh has heard the sound of my weeping. +\q2 for Yahweh has heard the sound of my weeping. \q \v 9 Yahweh has heard my appeal for mercy; -\q Yahweh has accepted my prayer. +\q2 Yahweh has accepted my prayer. \q \v 10 All my enemies will be ashamed and greatly troubled. -\q They will turn back and be suddenly humiliated. +\q2 They will turn back and be suddenly humiliated. \s5 \c 7 @@ -270,74 +292,78 @@ \d A musical composition of David, which he sang to Yahweh concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. \q \v 1 Yahweh my God, I take refuge in you! -\q Save me from all who chase me, and rescue me. +\q2 Save me from all who chase me, and rescue me. \q \v 2 Otherwise, they will rip me apart like a lion, -\q tearing me in pieces with no one else able to bring me to safety. +\q2 tearing me in pieces with no one else able to bring me to safety. \s5 \q \v 3 Yahweh my God, if I have done this, -\q and there is injustice on my hands— +\q2 and there is injustice on my hands— \q \v 4 if I have done evil to him who was at peace with me, -\q or harmed my enemy for no reason— +\q2 or harmed my enemy for no reason— \s5 \q \v 5 then let my enemy pursue my life and overtake me; -\q let him trample my life to the ground -\q and lay my honor in the dust. +\q2 let him trample my life to the ground +\q2 and lay my honor in the dust. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Arise, Yahweh, in your anger; -\q stand up against the rage of my enemies; -\q wake up for my sake and carry out the righteous decrees that you have commanded for them. +\q2 stand up against the rage of my enemies; +\q2 wake up for my sake and carry out the righteous decrees that you have commanded for them. \q \v 7 The peoples are assembled all around you; -\q take once more your rightful place over them. +\q2 take once more your rightful place over them. \s5 \q \v 8 Yahweh, judge the nations; -\q vindicate me, Yahweh, because I am righteous and innocent, Most High. +\q2 vindicate me, Yahweh, because I am righteous and innocent, Most High. \q \v 9 May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous people, -\q righteous God, you who examine hearts and minds. +\q2 righteous God, you who examine hearts and minds. \s5 \q \v 10 My shield comes from God, -\q the one who saves the upright in heart. +\q2 the one who saves the upright in heart. \q \v 11 God is a righteous judge, -\q a God who is indignant each day. +\q2 a God who is indignant each day. +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 If a person does not repent, God will sharpen his sword -\q and will prepare his bow for battle. +\v 12 If a person does not repent, +\q2 God will sharpen his sword +\q2 and will prepare his bow for battle. \q \v 13 He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; -\q he makes his arrows flaming shafts. +\q2 he makes his arrows flaming shafts. \s5 \q \v 14 Think about the one who is pregnant with wickedness, -\q who conceives destructive plans, who gives birth to harmful lies. +\q2 who conceives destructive plans, who gives birth to harmful lies. \q \v 15 He digs a pit and hollows it out -\q and then falls into the pit he has made. +\q2 and then falls into the pit he has made. \q \v 16 His own destructive plans return to his own head, -\q for his violence comes down on his own head. +\q2 for his violence comes down on his own head. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 I will give thanks to Yahweh for his justice; -\q I will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. +\q2 I will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. \s5 \c 8 @@ -345,38 +371,41 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to the Gittith style. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh our Lord, how magnificent is your name in all the earth, -\q you who reveal your glory in the heavens above. +\q2 you who reveal your glory in the heavens above. \q \v 2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants you have established praise \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text can be read either as \fqa established praise \fqa* or \fqa established strength \fqa* . \f* -\q because of your enemies, -\q so that you might silence both the enemy and the avenger. +\q2 because of your enemies, +\q2 so that you might silence both the enemy and the avenger. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 When I look up at your heavens, the work of your fingers, -\q the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, +\q2 the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, \q \v 4 Of what importance is the human race that you notice them, -\q or mankind that you pay attention to them? +\q2 or mankind that you pay attention to them? +\b \q \v 5 Yet you have made them only a little lower than the heavenly beings -\q and have crowned them with glory and honor. +\q2 and have crowned them with glory and honor. \s5 \q \v 6 You make him to rule over the works of your hands; -\q you have put all things under his feet: +\q2 you have put all things under his feet: \q \v 7 all sheep and oxen, -\q and even the wild animals of the field, +\q2 and even the wild animals of the field, \q \v 8 the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, -\q everything that passes through the currents of the seas. +\q2 everything that passes through the currents of the seas. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Yahweh our Lord, -\q how magnificent is your name in all the earth! +\q2 how magnificent is your name in all the earth! \s5 \c 9 @@ -384,86 +413,92 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Muth Labben style. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart; -\q I will tell about all your marvelous deeds. +\q2 I will tell about all your marvelous deeds. \q \v 2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; -\q I will sing praise to your name, Most High! +\q2 I will sing praise to your name, Most High! +\b \s5 \q \v 3 When my enemies turn back, -\q they stumble and perish before you. +\q2 they stumble and perish before you. \q \v 4 For you have defended my just cause; -\q you sit on your throne, a righteous judge! +\q2 you sit on your throne, a righteous judge! \s5 \q \v 5 You rebuked the nations; -\q you have destroyed the wicked; -\q you have blotted out their name forever and ever. +\q2 you have destroyed the wicked; +\q2 you have blotted out their name forever and ever. \q \v 6 The enemy crumbled like ruins -\q when you overthrew their cities. -\q All remembrance of them has perished. +\q2 when you overthrew their cities. +\q2 All remembrance of them has perished. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 But Yahweh remains forever; -\q he has established his throne for justice. +\q2 he has established his throne for justice. \q \v 8 He will judge the world with righteousness, -\q and he will execute judgment for the nations with fairness. +\q2 and he will execute judgment for the nations with fairness. \s5 \q \v 9 Yahweh also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, -\q a stronghold in times of trouble. +\q2 a stronghold in times of trouble. \q \v 10 Those who know your name trust in you, -\q for you, Yahweh, do not abandon those who seek you. +\q2 for you, Yahweh, do not abandon those who seek you. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Sing praises to Yahweh, who rules in Zion; -\q tell the nations of his deeds. +\q2 tell the nations of his deeds. \q \v 12 For the God who avenges bloodshed remembers; -\q he does not forget the cry of the oppressed. +\q2 he does not forget the cry of the oppressed. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Have mercy on me, Yahweh; see my affliction by those who hate me, -\q you who can snatch me from the gates of death. +\q2 you who can snatch me from the gates of death. \q \v 14 Oh, that I might proclaim all your praise. -\q In the gates of the daughter of Zion -\q I will rejoice in your salvation! +\q2 In the gates of the daughter of Zion +\q2 I will rejoice in your salvation! +\b \s5 \q \v 15 The nations have sunk down into the pit that they made; -\q their feet are caught in the net that they hid. +\q2 their feet are caught in the net that they hid. \q \v 16 Yahweh has made himself known; he has executed judgment; -\q the wicked is ensnared by his own actions. +\q2 the wicked is ensnared by his own actions. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 17 The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol, -\q all the nations that forget God. +\q2 all the nations that forget God. \q \v 18 For the needy will not always be forgotten, -\q nor will the hope of the oppressed be forever dashed. +\q2 nor will the hope of the oppressed be forever dashed. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Arise, Yahweh; do not let man win against you; -\q may the nations be judged in your sight. +\q2 may the nations be judged in your sight. \q \v 20 Terrify them, Yahweh; -\q may the nations know that they are mere men. +\q2 may the nations know that they are mere men. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 @@ -471,77 +506,81 @@ \m \q \v 1 Why, Yahweh, do you stand far off? -\q Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? +\q2 Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? +\b \q \v 2 Because of their arrogance, wicked people chase the oppressed; -\q but please let the wicked be trapped by their own schemes that they have devised. +\q2 but please let the wicked be trapped by their own schemes that they have devised. \q \v 3 For the wicked person boasts of his deepest desires; -\q he blesses the greedy and insults Yahweh. +\q2 he blesses the greedy and insults Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 4 The wicked in the haughtiness of his face does not seek God. -\q All his thoughts are that there is no God. +\q2 All his thoughts are that there is no God. \q \v 5 He is secure at all times, -\q but your righteous decrees are too high for him; -\q he snorts at all his enemies. +\q2 but your righteous decrees are too high for him; +\q2 he snorts at all his enemies. \s5 \q \v 6 He says in his heart," I will never fail; -\q throughout all generations I will not meet adversity." +\q2 throughout all generations I will not meet adversity." +\b \q \v 7 His mouth is full of curses and lies and oppression; -\q under his tongue are mischief and evil. +\q2 under his tongue are mischief and evil. \s5 \q \v 8 He waits in ambush near the villages; -\q in the secret places he murders the innocent; -\q his eyes look for some helpless victim. +\q2 in the secret places he murders the innocent; +\q2 his eyes look for some helpless victim. \q \v 9 He lurks in secret like a lion in the thicket; -\q he lies in wait to catch the oppressed. -\q He catches the oppressed when he pulls in his net. +\q2 he lies in wait to catch the oppressed. +\q2 He catches the oppressed when he pulls in his net. \q \v 10 His victims are crushed and beaten down; -\q they fall into his strong nets. +\q2 they fall into his strong nets. \s5 \q \v 11 He says in his heart, "God has forgotten; -\q he covers his face; he will never see it." +\q2 he covers his face; he will never see it." +\b \q \v 12 Arise, Yahweh! Lift up your hand, God! -\q Do not forget the oppressed. +\q2 Do not forget the oppressed. \s5 \q \v 13 Why does the wicked man reject God -\q and say in his heart, "You will not hold me accountable"? +\q2 and say in his heart, "You will not hold me accountable"? \q \v 14 You have taken notice, for you always see the one who inflicts the misery and sorrow. -\q The helpless entrusts himself to you; -\q you rescue the fatherless. +\q2 The helpless entrusts himself to you; +\q2 you rescue the fatherless. \s5 \q \v 15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man. -\q Make him account for his evil deeds, -\q which he thought you would not discover. +\q2 Make him account for his evil deeds, +\q2 which he thought you would not discover. +\b \q \v 16 Yahweh is King forever and ever; -\q the nations are driven out of his land. +\q2 the nations are driven out of his land. \s5 \q \v 17 Yahweh, you have heard the needs of the oppressed; -\q you strengthen their heart, you listen to their prayer; +\q2 you strengthen their heart, you listen to their prayer; \q \v 18 You defend the fatherless and the oppressed -\q so that no man on the earth will cause terror again. +\q2 so that no man on the earth will cause terror again. \s5 \c 11 @@ -549,31 +588,33 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I take refuge in Yahweh; -\q how will you say to me, -\q "Flee like a bird to the mountain"? +\q2 how will you say to me, +\q2 "Flee like a bird to the mountain"? \q \v 2 For see! The wicked prepare their bows. -\q They make ready their arrows on the strings -\q to shoot in the darkness at the upright in heart. +\q2 They make ready their arrows on the strings +\q2 to shoot in the darkness at the upright in heart. \s5 \q \v 3 For if the foundations are ruined, -\q what can the righteous do? +\q2 what can the righteous do? +\b \q \v 4 Yahweh is in his holy temple; -\q his eyes watch, his eyes examine the children of mankind. +\q2 his eyes watch, his eyes examine the children of mankind. \s5 \q \v 5 Yahweh examines both the righteous and the wicked, -\q but he hates those who love to do violence. +\q2 but he hates those who love to do violence. \q \v 6 He rains burning coals and sulfur upon the wicked; -\q a scorching wind will be their portion from his cup! +\q2 a scorching wind will be their portion from his cup! +\b \q \v 7 For Yahweh is righteous, and he loves righteousness; -\q the upright will see his face. +\q2 the upright will see his face. \s5 \c 12 @@ -581,36 +622,39 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to the Sheminith. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Help, Yahweh, for the faithful ones have disappeared; -\q those who have integrity have vanished from the children of men. +\q2 those who have integrity have vanished from the children of men. \s5 \q \v 2 Everyone says empty words to his neighbor; -\q everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. +\q2 everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. +\b \q \v 3 Yahweh, cut off all flattering lips, -\q every tongue declaring great things. +\q2 every tongue declaring great things. \q \v 4 These are those who have said, "With our tongues we will prevail. -\q When our lips speak, who can be master over us?" +\q2 When our lips speak, who can be master over us?" +\b \s5 \q \v 5 "Because of violence against the poor, because of the groans of the needy, -\q I will arise," says Yahweh. -\q "I will provide the safety for which they long." +\q2 I will arise," says Yahweh. +\q2 "I will provide the safety for which they long." \s5 \q \v 6 The words of Yahweh are pure words, -\q like silver purified in a furnace on the earth, -\q refined seven times. +\q2 like silver purified in a furnace on the earth, +\q2 refined seven times. +\b \q \v 7 You are Yahweh! You keep them. -\q You preserve the godly people from this wicked generation and forever. +\q2 You preserve the godly people from this wicked generation and forever. \q \v 8 The wicked walk on every side -\q when evil is exalted among the children of mankind. +\q2 when evil is exalted among the children of mankind. \s5 \c 13 @@ -618,27 +662,30 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 How long, Yahweh, will you forget me? Forever? -\q How long will you hide your face from me? +\q2 How long will you hide your face from me? \q \v 2 How long must I worry -\q and have grief in my heart all day? -\q How long will my enemy triumph over me? +\q2 and have grief in my heart all day? +\q2 How long will my enemy triumph over me? +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Look at me and answer me, Yahweh my God! -\q Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death. +\q2 Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death. \q \v 4 Do not let my enemy say, "I have defeated him," -\q so that my enemy may not say, "I have prevailed over my adversary"; otherwise, my enemies will rejoice when I am brought down. +\q2 so that my enemy may not say, "I have prevailed over my adversary"; +\q2 otherwise, my enemies will rejoice when I am brought down. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 But I have trusted in your covenant faithfulness; -\q my heart rejoices in your salvation. +\q2 my heart rejoices in your salvation. \q \v 6 I will sing to Yahweh -\q because he has treated me very generously. +\q2 because he has treated me very generously. \s5 \c 14 @@ -646,37 +693,40 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 A fool says in his heart, "There is no God." -\q They are corrupt and have done abominable iniquity; -\q there is no one who does good. +\q2 They are corrupt and have done abominable iniquity; +\q2 there is no one who does good. +\b \s5 \q \v 2 Yahweh looks down from heaven on the children of mankind -\q to see if there are any who understand, -\q who seek after him. +\q2 to see if there are any who understand, +\q2 who seek after him. \q \v 3 They have all turned away. Together they have become corrupt. -\q There is no one who does good, no, not one. +\q2 There is no one who does good, no, not one. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Do they not know anything, those who behave wickedly, -\q those who eat up my people as they eat bread, -\q but who do not call on Yahweh? +\q2 those who eat up my people as they eat bread, +\q2 but who do not call on Yahweh? \s5 \q \v 5 They tremble with dread, -\q for God is with the righteous generation! +\q2 for God is with the righteous generation! \q \v 6 You want to humiliate the poor person -\q even though Yahweh is his refuge. +\q2 even though Yahweh is his refuge. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! -\q When Yahweh brings back his people from the captivity, -\q then Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad! +\q2 When Yahweh brings back his people from the captivity, +\q2 then Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad! \s5 \c 15 @@ -684,116 +734,157 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh, who may stay in your tabernacle? -\q Who may live on your holy hill? +\q2 Who may live on your holy hill? +\b \q \v 2 Whoever walks blamelessly, does what is right -\q and speaks truth from his heart. +\q2 and speaks truth from his heart. \s5 \q \v 3 He does not slander with his tongue, -\q he does not harm others, -\q and he does not insult his neighbor. +\q2 he does not harm others, +\q2 and he does not insult his neighbor. \s5 \q \v 4 The abhorrent is despised in his eyes, -\q but he honors those who fear Yahweh. -\q He swears to his own disadvantage and does not take back his promises. +\q2 but he honors those who fear Yahweh. +\q2 He swears to his own disadvantage +\q2 and does not take back his promises. \q \v 5 He does not charge interest when he lends money. -\q He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. -\q He who does these things will never be shaken. +\q2 He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. +\q2 He who does these things will never be shaken. \s5 \c 16 \m \d A michtam of David. \q -\v 1 Protect me, God, for I take refuge in you. +\v 1 Protect me, God, +\q2 for I take refuge in you. \q -\v 2 I say to Yahweh, "You are my Lord; my goodness is nothing apart from you. +\v 2 I say to Yahweh, "You are my Lord; +\q2 my goodness is nothing apart from you. +\b \q -\v 3 As for the holy people who are on the earth, they are noble people; all my delight is in them. +\v 3 As for the holy people who are on the earth, +\q2 they are noble people; all my delight is in them. \s5 \q -\v 4 Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods -\q or lift up their names with my lips. +\v 4 Their troubles will be increased, those who seek out other gods. +\q2 I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods +\q2 or lift up their names with my lips. +\b +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. You hold onto my lot. +\v 5 Yahweh, you are my chosen portion and my cup. +\q2 You hold onto my lot. \q -\v 6 Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; surely a beautiful inheritance is mine. +\v 6 Measuring lines have been laid for me in pleasant places; +\q2 surely a beautiful inheritance is mine. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; even at night my mind instructs me. +\v 7 I will bless Yahweh, who counsels me; +\q2 even at night my mind instructs me. \q -\v 8 I set Yahweh before me at all times, so I will not be shaken from his right hand! +\v 8 I set Yahweh before me at all times, +\q2 so I will not be shaken from his right hand! +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security. +\v 9 Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. +\q2 Surely I will live in security. \q -\v 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. You will not let your faithful one see the pit. +\v 10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol. +\q2 You will not let your faithful one see the pit. \s5 \q -\v 11 You teach me the path of life; abundant joy resides in your presence; delights abide in your right hand forever!" +\v 11 You teach me the path of life; +\q2 abundant joy resides in your presence; +\q2 delights abide in your right hand forever!" \s5 \c 17 \m \d A prayer of David. \q -\v 1 Listen to my plea for justice, Yahweh; pay attention to my cry for help! -\q Give ear to my prayer from lips without deceit. +\v 1 Listen to my plea for justice, Yahweh; +\q2 pay attention to my cry for help! +\q2 Give ear to my prayer from lips without deceit. \q -\v 2 Let my vindication come from your presence; let your eyes see what is right! +\v 2 Let my vindication come from your presence; +\q2 let your eyes see what is right! +\b \s5 \q \v 3 If you test my heart, if you come to me in the night, -\q you will purify me and will not find any evil plans; my mouth will not transgress. +\q2 you will purify me and will not find any evil plans; +\q2 my mouth will not transgress. \s5 \q -\v 4 As for the deeds of mankind, it is at the word of your lips that I have kept myself from the ways of the lawless. +\v 4 As for the deeds of mankind, +\q2 it is at the word of your lips +\q2 that I have kept myself from the ways of the lawless. \q -\v 5 My steps have held firmly to your tracks; my feet have not slipped. +\v 5 My steps have held firmly to your tracks; +\q2 my feet have not slipped. +\b \s5 \q -\v 6 I call to you, for you answer me, God; turn your ear to me and listen when I speak. +\v 6 I call to you, for you answer me, God; \q2 turn your ear to me and listen when I speak. \q -\v 7 Show your covenant faithfulness in a wonderful way, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their enemies! +\v 7 Show your covenant faithfulness in a wonderful way, +\q2 you who save by your right hand +\q2 those who take refuge in you from their enemies! \s5 \q -\v 8 Protect me like the apple of your eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings +\v 8 Protect me like the apple of your eye; +\q2 hide me under the shadow of your wings \q -\v 9 from the presence of the wicked ones who deal violently with me, my enemies who surround me. +\v 9 from the presence of the wicked ones who deal violently with me, +\q2 my enemies who surround me. \q -\v 10 They have no mercy on anyone; their mouths speak with pride. +\v 10 They have no mercy on anyone; +\q2 their mouths speak with pride. \s5 \q -\v 11 They have surrounded my steps. They set their eyes to strike me to the ground. +\v 11 They have surrounded my steps. +\q2 They set their eyes to strike me to the ground. \q -\v 12 They are like a lion eager for a victim, like a young lion crouching in hidden places. +\v 12 They are like a lion eager for a victim, +\q2 like a young lion crouching in hidden places. +\b \s5 \q -\v 13 Arise, Yahweh! Attack them! Throw them down on their faces! Rescue my life from the wicked by your sword! +\v 13 Arise, Yahweh! Attack them! Throw them down on their faces! +\q2 Rescue my life from the wicked by your sword! \q -\v 14 Rescue me from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of this world whose prosperity is in this life alone! -\q You will fill the bellies of your treasured ones with riches; they will have many children and will leave their wealth to their children. +\v 14 Rescue me from men by your hand, Yahweh, +\q2 from men of this world whose prosperity is in this life alone! +\q You will fill the bellies of your treasured ones with riches; +\q2 they will have many children +\q2 and will leave their wealth to their children. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; I will be satisfied, when I awake, with a sight of you. +\v 15 As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; +\q2 I will be satisfied, when I awake, with a sight of you. \s5 \c 18 @@ -801,82 +892,112 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David, the servant of Yahweh, when he sang to Yahweh the words of this song on the day that Yahweh rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He sang: \q \v 1 I love you, Yahweh, my strength. +\b \s5 \q -\v 2 Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, the one who brings me to safety; he is my God, my rock; I take refuge in him. -\q He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my stronghold. +\v 2 Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, the one who brings me to safety; +\q2 he is my God, my rock; I take refuge in him. +\q2 He is my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my stronghold. +\b \q -\v 3 I will call on Yahweh who is worthy to be praised, and I will be saved from my enemies. +\v 3 I will call on Yahweh who is worthy to be praised, +\q2 and I will be saved from my enemies. \s5 \q -\v 4 The cords of death surrounded me, and the rushing waters of worthlessness overwhelmed me. +\v 4 The cords of death surrounded me, +\q2 and the rushing waters of worthlessness overwhelmed me. \q -\v 5 The cords of Sheol surrounded me; the snares of death trapped me. +\v 5 The cords of Sheol surrounded me; +\q2 the snares of death trapped me. +\b \s5 \q -\v 6 In my distress I called to Yahweh; I called for help to my God. He heard my voice from his temple; -\q my cry for help went into his presence; it went into his ears. +\v 6 In my distress I called to Yahweh; +\q2 I called for help to my God. +\q He heard my voice from his temple; +\q2 my cry for help went into his presence; +\q2 it went into his ears. \s5 \q -\v 7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of the mountains also trembled -\q and were shaken because God was angry. +\v 7 Then the earth shook and trembled; +\q2 the foundations of the mountains also trembled +\q2 and were shaken because God was angry. \q -\v 8 Smoke went up from out of his nostrils, and blazing fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it. +\v 8 Smoke went up from out of his nostrils, +\q2 and blazing fire came out of his mouth. +\q2 Coals were kindled by it. \s5 \q -\v 9 He opened the heavens and came down, and thick darkness was under his feet. +\v 9 He opened the heavens and came down, +\q2 and thick darkness was under his feet. \q -\v 10 He rode on a cherub and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind. +\v 10 He rode on a cherub and flew; +\q2 he glided on the wings of the wind. \s5 \q -\v 11 He made darkness a tent around him, heavy rainclouds in the skies. +\v 11 He made darkness a tent around him, +\q2 heavy rainclouds in the skies. \q \v 12 Hailstones and coals of fire fell from the lightning before him. \s5 \q -\v 13 Yahweh thundered in the heavens! The voice of the Most High shouted. \f + \ft This verse follows some Hebrew copies and the Septuagint, ending after \fqa shouted \fqa* . Most Hebrew copies have the additional phrase \fqa hailstones and coals of fire \fqa* . \f* +\v 13 Yahweh thundered in the heavens! +\q2 The voice of the Most High shouted. \f + \ft This verse follows some Hebrew copies and the Septuagint, ending after \fqa shouted \fqa* . Most Hebrew copies have the additional phrase \fqa hailstones and coals of fire \fqa* . \f* \q -\v 14 He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies; many lightning bolts dispersed them. +\v 14 He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies; +\q2 many lightning bolts dispersed them. \s5 \q \v 15 Then the water channels appeared; -\q1 the foundations of the world were laid bare -\q1 at your rebuke, Yahweh, -\q at the blast of the breath of your nostrils. +\q2 the foundations of the world were laid bare +\q at your rebuke, Yahweh, +\q2 at the blast of the breath of your nostrils. +\b \s5 \q -\v 16 He reached down from above; he took hold of me! He pulled me out of the surging water. +\v 16 He reached down from above; he took hold of me! +\q2 He pulled me out of the surging water. \q -\v 17 He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. +\v 17 He rescued me from my strong enemy, +\q2 from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. \s5 \q -\v 18 They came against me on the day of my distress but Yahweh was my support! +\v 18 They came against me on the day of my distress +\q2 but Yahweh was my support! \q -\v 19 He set me free in a wide open place; he saved me because he was pleased with me. +\v 19 He set me free in a wide open place; +\q2 he saved me because he was pleased with me. +\b \s5 \q -\v 20 Yahweh has rewarded me because of my righteousness; he has restored me because my hands were clean. +\v 20 Yahweh has rewarded me because of my righteousness; +\q2 he has restored me because my hands were clean. \q -\v 21 For I have kept the ways of Yahweh and have not wickedly turned away from my God. +\v 21 For I have kept the ways of Yahweh +\q2 and have not wickedly turned away from my God. \s5 \q -\v 22 For all his righteous decrees have been before me; as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them. +\v 22 For all his righteous decrees have been before me; +\q2 as for his statutes, I have not turned away from them. \q -\v 23 I have also been innocent before him, and I have kept myself from iniquity. +\v 23 I have also been innocent before him, +\q2 and I have kept myself from iniquity. \q -\v 24 Therefore Yahweh has restored me because of my righteousness, because my hands were clean before his eyes. +\v 24 Therefore Yahweh has restored me because of my righteousness, +\q2 because my hands were clean before his eyes. +\b \s5 \q @@ -884,76 +1005,108 @@ \q2 to a man who is blameless, you show yourself to be blameless. \q \v 26 To one who is pure, you show yourself to be pure; -\q but to one who is perverse, you show yourself to be shrewd. +\q2 but to one who is perverse, you show yourself to be shrewd. \s5 \q -\v 27 For you save afflicted people, but you abase those with proud, uplifted eyes! +\v 27 For you save afflicted people, +\q2 but you abase those with proud, uplifted eyes! \q -\v 28 For you give light to my lamp; Yahweh my God lights up my darkness. +\v 28 For you give light to my lamp; +\q2 Yahweh my God lights up my darkness. \q -\v 29 For by you I can run over a barricade; by my God I can leap over a wall. +\v 29 For by you I can run over a barricade; +\q2 by my God I can leap over a wall. +\b \s5 \q -\v 30 As for God—his way is perfect! The word of Yahweh is pure! -\q He is a shield to everyone who takes refuge in him. +\v 30 As for God—his way is perfect! +\q2 The word of Yahweh is pure! +\q2 He is a shield to everyone who takes refuge in him. \q -\v 31 For who is God except Yahweh? Who is a rock except our God? +\v 31 For who is God except Yahweh? +\q2 Who is a rock except our God? \q -\v 32 It is God who puts strength on me like a belt, who places the blameless person on his path. +\v 32 It is God who puts strength on me like a belt, +\q2 who places the blameless person on his path. \s5 \q -\v 33 He makes my feet swift like a deer and places me on the heights! +\v 33 He makes my feet swift like a deer +\q2 and places me on the heights! \q -\v 34 He trains my hands for war and my arms to bend a bow of bronze. +\v 34 He trains my hands for war +\q2 and my arms to bend a bow of bronze. \s5 \q -\v 35 You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand has supported me, and your favor has made me great. +\v 35 You have given me the shield of your salvation. +\q2 Your right hand has supported me, +\q2 and your favor has made me great. \q -\v 36 You have made a wide place for my feet beneath me so that my feet have not slipped. +\v 36 You have made a wide place for my feet beneath me +\q2 so that my feet have not slipped. +\b \s5 \q -\v 37 I pursued my enemies and caught them; I did not turn back until they were destroyed. +\v 37 I pursued my enemies and caught them; +\q2 I did not turn back until they were destroyed. \q -\v 38 I smashed them so that they were unable to rise; they have fallen under my feet. +\v 38 I smashed them so that they were unable to rise; +\q2 they have fallen under my feet. \q -\v 39 For you have girded me with strength for battle; you put under me those who rise up against me. +\v 39 For you have girded me with strength for battle; +\q2 you put under me those who rise up against me. \s5 \q -\v 40 You gave me the back of my enemies' necks; I annihilated those who hated me. +\v 40 You gave me the back of my enemies' necks; +\q2 I annihilated those who hated me. \q -\v 41 They called for help, but no one saved them; they called out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them. +\v 41 They called for help, but no one saved them; +\q2 they called out to Yahweh, but he did not answer them. \q -\v 42 I beat them into fine pieces like dust before the wind; I threw them out like mud in the streets. +\v 42 I beat them into fine pieces like dust before the wind; +\q2 I threw them out like mud in the streets. +\b \s5 \q -\v 43 You rescued me from the disputes of people; you have made me head over nations; people whom I have not known serve me. +\v 43 You rescued me from the disputes of people; +\q2 you have made me head over nations; +\q2 people whom I have not known serve me. \q -\v 44 As soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me; foreigners were forced to bow to me. +\v 44 As soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me; +\q2 foreigners were forced to bow to me. \q \v 45 The foreigners came trembling out of their strongholds. +\b \s5 \q -\v 46 Yahweh lives; may my rock be praised. May the God of my salvation be exalted. +\v 46 Yahweh lives; may my rock be praised. +\q2 May the God of my salvation be exalted. \q -\v 47 He is the God who executes vengeance for me, who subdues the nations under me. +\v 47 He is the God who executes vengeance for me, +\q2 who subdues the nations under me. \s5 \q -\v 48 I am set free from my enemies! Indeed, you lifted me above the ones who rose against me! You rescued me from violent men. +\v 48 I am set free from my enemies! +\q2 Indeed, you lifted me above the ones who rose against me! +\q2 You rescued me from violent men. \q -\v 49 Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations; I will sing praises to your name! +\v 49 Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations; +\q2 I will sing praises to your name! +\b \s5 \q -\v 50 God gives great victory to his king, and he shows his covenant loyalty to his anointed one, to David and to his descendants forever. +\v 50 God gives great victory to his king, +\q2 and he shows his covenant loyalty to his anointed one, +\q2 to David and to his descendants forever. \s5 \c 19 @@ -961,61 +1114,72 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, -\q and the skies make known the work of his hands! +\q2 and the skies make known the work of his hands! \q \v 2 Day after day speech pours out; -\q night after night it reveals knowledge. +\q2 night after night it reveals knowledge. \q \v 3 There is no speech or spoken words; -\q their voice is not heard. +\q2 their voice is not heard. \s5 \q \v 4 Yet their words go out over all the earth, -\q and their speech to the end of the world. +\q2 and their speech to the end of the world. \q He has pitched a tent for the sun among them. \q \v 5 The sun is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber -\q and like a strong man who rejoices when he runs his race. +\q2 and like a strong man who rejoices when he runs his race. \q \v 6 The sun rises from the one horizon -\q and crosses the sky to the other; -\q nothing escapes its heat. +\q2 and crosses the sky to the other; +\q2 nothing escapes its heat. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 The law of Yahweh is perfect, restoring the soul; -\q the testimony of Yahweh is reliable, making the simple wise. +\v 7 The law of Yahweh is perfect, +\q2 restoring the soul; +\q the testimony of Yahweh is reliable, +\q2 making the simple wise. \q -\v 8 The instructions of Yahweh are right, making the heart glad; -\q the commandment of Yahweh is pure, bringing light to the eyes. +\v 8 The instructions of Yahweh are right, +\q2 making the heart glad; +\q the commandment of Yahweh is pure, +\q2 bringing light to the eyes. \s5 \q -\v 9 The fear of Yahweh is pure, enduring forever; -\q the righteous decrees of Yahweh are true and altogether right! +\v 9 The fear of Yahweh is pure, +\q2 enduring forever; +\q the righteous decrees of Yahweh are true +\q2 and altogether right! +\b \q -\v 10 They are of greater value than gold, even more than much fine gold; -\q they are sweeter than honey and the dripping honey from the honeycomb. +\v 10 They are of greater value than gold, +\q2 even more than much fine gold; +\q they are sweeter than honey +\q2 and the dripping honey from the honeycomb. \s5 \q \v 11 Yes, by them your servant is warned; -\q in obeying them there is great reward. +\q2 in obeying them there is great reward. \q \v 12 Who can discern all his own errors? -\q Cleanse me from hidden faults. +\q2 Cleanse me from hidden faults. \s5 \q \v 13 Keep your servant also from arrogant sins; -\q let them not rule over me. +\q2 let them not rule over me. \q Then I will be perfect, -\q and I will be innocent from many transgressions. +\q2 and I will be innocent from many transgressions. +\b \q \v 14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart -\q be acceptable in your sight, -\q Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer. +\q2 be acceptable in your sight, +\q2 Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer. \s5 \c 20 @@ -1023,42 +1187,43 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 May Yahweh help you in the day of trouble; -\q may the name of the God of Jacob protect you +\q2 may the name of the God of Jacob protect you \q \v 2 and send help from the holy place -\q to support you from Zion. +\q2 to support you from Zion. \s5 \q \v 3 May he call to mind all your offerings -\q and accept your burnt sacrifice. +\q2 and accept your burnt sacrifice. \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 4 May he grant you your heart's desire -\q and fulfill all your plans. +\q2 and fulfill all your plans. \s5 \q \v 5 Then we will rejoice in your victory, -\q and, in the name of our God, we will raise banners. +\q2 and, in the name of our God, we will raise banners. \q May Yahweh grant all your petitions. +\b \q \v 6 Now I know that Yahweh will rescue his anointed one; -\q he will answer him from his holy heaven -\q with the saving strength of his right hand. +\q2 he will answer him from his holy heaven +\q2 with the saving strength of his right hand. \s5 \q \v 7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, -\q but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God. +\q2 but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God. \q \v 8 They will be brought down and fall, -\q but we will rise and stand upright! +\q2 but we will rise and stand upright! \s5 \q \v 9 Yahweh, rescue the king; -\q help us when we call. +\q2 help us when we call. \s5 \c 21 @@ -1066,57 +1231,61 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! -\q How greatly he rejoices in the salvation you provide! +\q2 How greatly he rejoices in the salvation you provide! +\b \q \v 2 You have given him his heart's desire -\q and have not held back the request of his lips. +\q2 and have not held back the request of his lips. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 3 For you bring him rich blessings; -\q you placed on his head a crown of purest gold. +\q2 you placed on his head a crown of purest gold. \q \v 4 He asked you for life; you gave it to him; -\q you gave him the length of his days forever and ever. +\q2 you gave him the length of his days forever and ever. \s5 \q \v 5 His glory is great because of your victory; -\q you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. +\q2 you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. \q \v 6 For you grant him lasting blessings; -\q you make him glad with the joy of your presence. +\q2 you make him glad with the joy of your presence. \s5 \q \v 7 For the king trusts in Yahweh; -\q through the covenant faithfulness of the Most High he will not be moved. +\q2 through the covenant faithfulness of the Most High +\q2 he will not be moved. +\b \q \v 8 Your hand will seize all your enemies; -\q your right hand will seize those who hate you. +\q2 your right hand will seize those who hate you. \s5 \q -\v 9 At the time of your anger, you will burn them up as in a fiery furnace. +\v 9 At the time of your anger, +\q2 you will burn them up as in a fiery furnace. \q Yahweh will consume them in his wrath, -\q and the fire will devour them. +\q2 and the fire will devour them. \q \v 10 You will destroy their offspring from the earth -\q and their descendants from among the human race. +\q2 and their descendants from among the human race. \s5 \q \v 11 For they intended evil against you; -\q they conceived a plot with which they will not succeed! +\q2 they conceived a plot with which they will not succeed! \q \v 12 For you will turn them back; -\q you will draw your bow before them. +\q2 you will draw your bow before them. \s5 \q \v 13 Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength; -\q we will sing and praise your power. +\q2 we will sing and praise your power. \s5 \c 22 @@ -1124,132 +1293,145 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to "The rhythm of the deer." A psalm of David. \q \v 1 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? -\q Why are you so far from saving me and far from the words of my anguish? +\q2 Why are you so far from saving me +\q2 and far from the words of my anguish? \q \v 2 My God, I cry out in the daytime, but you do not answer, -\q and at night I am not silent! +\q2 and at night I am not silent! +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Yet you are holy; -\q you sit as king with the praises of Israel. +\q2 you sit as king with the praises of Israel. \q \v 4 Our ancestors trusted in you; -\q they trusted in you, and you rescued them. +\q2 they trusted in you, and you rescued them. \q \v 5 They cried to you and they were rescued. -\q They trusted in you and were not disappointed. +\q2 They trusted in you and were not disappointed. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 But I am a worm and not a man, -\q a disgrace to humanity and despised by the people. +\q2 a disgrace to humanity and despised by the people. \q \v 7 All those who see me taunt me; -\q they mock me; they shake their heads at me. +\q2 they mock me; they shake their heads at me. \q \v 8 They say, "He trusts in Yahweh; -\q let Yahweh rescue him. -\q Let him rescue him, for he delights in him." +\q2 let Yahweh rescue him. +\q2 Let him rescue him, for he delights in him." +\b \s5 \q \v 9 For you brought me from the womb; -\q you made me trust you when I was on my mother's breasts. +\q2 you made me trust you when I was on my mother's breasts. \q \v 10 I have been thrown on you from the womb; -\q you are my God since I was in my mother's womb! +\q2 you are my God since I was in my mother's womb! +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Do not be far away from me, for trouble is near; -\q there is no one to help. +\q2 there is no one to help. +\b \q \v 12 Many bulls surround me; -\q strong bulls of Bashan surround me. +\q2 strong bulls of Bashan surround me. \q \v 13 They open their mouths wide against me -\q like a roaring lion ripping its victim. +\q2 like a roaring lion ripping its victim. \s5 \q \v 14 I am being poured out like water, -\q and all my bones are dislocated. +\q2 and all my bones are dislocated. \q My heart is like wax; -\q it melts away within my inner parts. +\q2 it melts away within my inner parts. \q \v 15 My strength has dried up like a piece of pottery; -\q my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. -\q You have laid me in the dust of death. +\q2 my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. +\q2 You have laid me in the dust of death. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 For dogs have surrounded me; -\q a company of evildoers has encircled me; -\q they have pierced my hands and my feet. +\q2 a company of evildoers has encircled me; +\q2 they have pierced my hands and my feet. \q \v 17 I can count all my bones. -\q They look and stare at me. +\q2 They look and stare at me. \s5 \q \v 18 They divide my garments among themselves, -\q they cast lots for my clothes. +\q2 they cast lots for my clothes. +\b \q \v 19 Do not be far away, Yahweh; -\q please hurry to help me, my strength! +\q2 please hurry to help me, my strength! \s5 \q \v 20 Rescue my soul from the sword, -\q my only life from the claws of wild dogs. +\q2 my only life from the claws of wild dogs. \q \v 21 Save me from the lion's mouth; -\q rescue me from the horns of the wild oxen. +\q2 rescue me from the horns of the wild oxen. +\b \s5 \q \v 22 I will declare your name to my brothers; -\q in the midst of the assembly I will praise you. +\q2 in the midst of the assembly I will praise you. \q \v 23 You who fear Yahweh, praise him! -\q All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! -\q Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel! +\q2 All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! +\q2 Stand in awe of him, all you descendants of Israel! \s5 \q -\v 24 For he has not despised or abhorred the suffering of the afflicted one; +\v 24 For he has not despised or abhorred +\q2 the suffering of the afflicted one; \q Yahweh has not hidden his face from him; -\q when the afflicted one cried to him, he heard. +\q2 when the afflicted one cried to him, he heard. +\b \q \v 25 My praise will be because of you in the great assembly; -\q I will fulfill my vows before those who fear him. +\q2 I will fulfill my vows before those who fear him. \s5 \q \v 26 The oppressed will eat and be satisfied; -\q those who seek Yahweh will praise him. -\q May your hearts live forever. +\q2 those who seek Yahweh will praise him. +\q2 May your hearts live forever. +\b \q \v 27 All the peoples of the earth will remember and turn to Yahweh; -\q all the families of the nations will bow down before you. +\q2 all the families of the nations will bow down before you. \s5 \q \v 28 For the kingdom is Yahweh's; -\q he is the ruler over the nations. +\q2 he is the ruler over the nations. +\b \q \v 29 All the prosperous people of the earth will feast and will worship; -\q all those who are descending into the dust will bow before him, -\q those who cannot preserve their own souls alive. +\q2 all those who are descending into the dust will bow before him, +\q2 those who cannot preserve their own souls alive. \s5 \q \v 30 A generation to come will serve him; -\q they will tell the next generation of the Lord. +\q2 they will tell the next generation of the Lord. \q \v 31 They will come and tell of his righteousness; -\q they will tell to a people not yet born what he has done! +\q2 they will tell to a people not yet born what he has done! \s5 \c 23 @@ -1259,29 +1441,33 @@ \v 1 Yahweh is my shepherd; I will lack nothing. \q \v 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; -\q he leads me beside tranquil water. +\q2 he leads me beside tranquil water. \s5 \q \v 3 He brings back my life; -\q he guides me along paths that are right for his name's sake. +\q2 he guides me along paths that are right +\q2 for his name's sake. \s5 \q \v 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, -\q I will fear no harm, for you are with me; -\q your rod and your staff comfort me. +\q2 I will fear no harm, for you are with me; +\q2 your rod and your staff comfort me. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; -\q you have anointed my head with oil; -\q my cup runs over. +\q2 you have anointed my head with oil; +\q2 my cup runs over. \s5 \q -\v 6 Surely goodness and covenant faithfulness will pursue me all the days of my life; -\q and I will live in the house of Yahweh for the length of my days! +\v 6 Surely goodness and covenant faithfulness will pursue me +\q2 all the days of my life; +\q and I will live in the house of Yahweh +\q2 for the length of my days! \s5 \c 24 @@ -1289,47 +1475,51 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 The earth is Yahweh's, and its fullness, -\q the world, and all who live in it. +\q2 the world, and all who live in it. \q \v 2 For he has founded it upon the seas -\q and established it on the rivers. +\q2 and established it on the rivers. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Who will ascend the mountain of Yahweh? -\q Who will stand in his holy place? +\q2 Who will stand in his holy place? \q \v 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart; -\q who has not lifted up a falsehood, -\q and has not sworn an oath in order to deceive. +\q2 who has not lifted up a falsehood, +\q2 and has not sworn an oath in order to deceive. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 He will receive a blessing from Yahweh -\q and righteousness from the God of his salvation. +\q2 and righteousness from the God of his salvation. \q \v 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, -\q those who seek the face of the God of Jacob. +\q2 those who seek the face of the God of Jacob. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Lift up your heads, you gates; -\q be lifted up, everlasting doors, -\q so that the King of glory may come in! +\q2 be lifted up, everlasting doors, +\q2 so that the King of glory may come in! \q \v 8 Who is this King of glory? -\q Yahweh, strong and mighty; Yahweh, mighty in battle. +\q2 Yahweh, strong and mighty; +\q2 Yahweh, mighty in battle. \s5 \q \v 9 Lift up your heads, you gates; -\q be lifted up, everlasting doors, -\q so that the King of glory may come in! +\q2 be lifted up, everlasting doors, +\q2 so that the King of glory may come in! \q \v 10 Who is this King of glory? -\q Yahweh of hosts, -\q he is the King of glory. +\q2 Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 he is the King of glory. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 @@ -1337,139 +1527,153 @@ \m \d A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 To you, Yahweh, I lift up my life! +\v 1 To you, Yahweh, +\q2 I lift up my life! \q \v 2 My God, I trust in you. -\q Do not let me be humiliated; -\q do not let my enemies rejoice triumphantly over me. +\q2 Do not let me be humiliated; +\q2 do not let my enemies rejoice triumphantly over me. \q \v 3 May no one who hopes in you be disgraced; -\q may those who act treacherously without cause be ashamed! +\q2 may those who act treacherously without cause be ashamed! +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Make known to me your ways, Yahweh; -\q teach me your paths. +\q2 teach me your paths. \q \v 5 Guide me into your truth and teach me, -\q for you are the God of my salvation; -\q I hope in you all day long. +\q2 for you are the God of my salvation; +\q2 I hope in you all day long. \s5 \q \v 6 Call to mind, Yahweh, your acts of compassion and of covenant faithfulness; -\q for they have always existed. +\q2 for they have always existed. \q -\v 7 Do not think about the sins of my youth or my rebelliousness; -\q Call me to mind with covenant faithfulness because of your goodness, Yahweh! +\v 7 Do not think about the sins of my youth +\q2 or my rebelliousness; +\q Call me to mind with covenant faithfulness +\q2 because of your goodness, Yahweh! +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Yahweh is good and upright; -\q therefore he teaches sinners the way. +\q2 therefore he teaches sinners the way. \q \v 9 He guides the humble in what is right -\q and he teaches them his way. +\q2 and he teaches them his way. \s5 \q \v 10 All the paths of Yahweh are steadfast love and faithfulness -\q to those who keep his covenant and his solemn commands. +\q2 to those who keep his covenant and his solemn commands. \q \v 11 For your name's sake, Yahweh, -\q pardon my iniquity, for it is great. +\q2 pardon my iniquity, for it is great. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Who is the man who fears Yahweh? -\q The Lord will instruct him in the way that he should choose. +\q2 The Lord will instruct him in the way that he should choose. \q \v 13 His life will go along in goodness; -\q and his descendants will inherit the land. +\q2 and his descendants will inherit the land. \s5 \q \v 14 The friendship of Yahweh is for those who honor him, -\q and he makes his covenant known to them. +\q2 and he makes his covenant known to them. \q \v 15 My eyes are always on Yahweh, -\q for he will free my feet from the net. +\q2 for he will free my feet from the net. +\b \q \v 16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me; -\q for I am alone and afflicted. +\q2 for I am alone and afflicted. \s5 \q \v 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; -\q draw me out from my distress! +\q2 draw me out from my distress! \q \v 18 See my affliction and my toils; -\q forgive all my sins. +\q2 forgive all my sins. \q \v 19 See my enemies, for they are many; -\q they hate me with violent hatred. +\q2 they hate me with violent hatred. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 Protect my life and rescue me; -\q do not let me be humiliated, for I take refuge in you! +\q do not let me be humiliated, +\q2 for I take refuge in you! \q \v 21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me, -\q for I hope in you. +\q2 for I hope in you. +\b \s5 \q \v 22 Rescue Israel, God, -\q from all of his troubles! +\q2 from all of his troubles! \s5 \c 26 \m \d A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 Judge me, Yahweh, for I have walked with integrity; +\v 1 Judge me, Yahweh, +\q2 for I have walked with integrity; \q I have trusted in Yahweh without wavering. \q \v 2 Examine me, Yahweh, and test me; -\q test the purity of my inner parts and my heart! +\q2 test the purity of my inner parts and my heart! \q \v 3 For your covenant faithfulness is before my eyes, -\q and I walk about in your faithfulness. +\q2 and I walk about in your faithfulness. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 I do not associate with deceitful people, -\q nor do I mingle with dishonest people. +\q2 nor do I mingle with dishonest people. \q \v 5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, -\q and I do not live with the wicked. +\q2 and I do not live with the wicked. \s5 \q \v 6 I wash my hands in innocence, -\q and I go around your altar, Yahweh, +\q2 and I go around your altar, Yahweh, \q \v 7 to sing a loud song of praise -\q and report all your wonderful deeds. +\q2 and report all your wonderful deeds. +\b \q \v 8 Yahweh, I love the house where you live, -\q the place where your glory lives! +\q2 the place where your glory lives! \s5 \q \v 9 Do not sweep me away with sinners, -\q or my life with men of bloodshed, +\q2 or my life with men of bloodshed, \q \v 10 in whose hands there is a plot, -\q and whose right hand is full of bribes. +\q2 and whose right hand is full of bribes. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 But as for me, I will walk in integrity; -\q redeem me and have mercy on me. +\q2 redeem me and have mercy on me. \q \v 12 My foot stands on level ground; -\q in the assemblies will I bless Yahweh! +\q2 in the assemblies will I bless Yahweh! \s5 \c 27 @@ -1477,112 +1681,138 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh is my light and my salvation; -\q whom should I fear? +\q2 whom should I fear? \q Yahweh is my life's refuge; -\q whom should I dread? +\q2 whom should I dread? +\b \s5 \q \v 2 When evildoers approached me to devour my flesh, -\q my adversaries and my enemies stumbled and fell. +\q2 my adversaries and my enemies stumbled and fell. \q \v 3 Though an army encamps against me, -\q my heart will not fear; +\q2 my heart will not fear; \q though war rises up against me, -\q even then I will remain confident. +\q2 even then I will remain confident. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 One thing have I asked of Yahweh, and I will seek that: -\q that I may live in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, +\v 4 One thing have I asked of Yahweh, +\q2 and I will seek that: +\q that I may live in the house of Yahweh +\q2 all the days of my life, \q to see the beauty of Yahweh -\q and to meditate in his temple. +\q2 and to meditate in his temple. \s5 \q -\v 5 For in the day of trouble he will hide me in his shelter; +\v 5 For in the day of trouble +\q2 he will hide me in his shelter; \q in the cover of his tent he will conceal me. -\q He will lift me high on a rock! +\q2 He will lift me high on a rock! +\b \q \v 6 Then my head will be lifted up above my enemies all around me, -\q and I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent! -\q I will sing and make songs to Yahweh! +\q2 and I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent! +\q2 I will sing and make songs to Yahweh! +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Hear, Yahweh, my voice when I cry out! -\q Have mercy on me, and answer me! +\q2 Have mercy on me, and answer me! \q \v 8 My heart says about you, -\q "Seek his face!" I seek your face, Yahweh! +\q2 "Seek his face!" I seek your face, Yahweh! \s5 \q \v 9 Do not hide your face from me; -\q do not turn your servant away in anger! +\q2 do not turn your servant away in anger! \q You have been my helper; -\q do not abandon me or reject me, God of my salvation! +\q2 do not abandon me or reject me, +\q2 God of my salvation! \q \v 10 Even if my father and my mother abandon me, -\q Yahweh will take me in. +\q2 Yahweh will take me in. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Teach me your way, Yahweh! -\q Lead me on a level path -\q because of my enemies. +\q2 Lead me on a level path +\q2 because of my enemies. \q \v 12 Do not give me up to the desires of my enemies, -\q for false witnesses have risen up against me, -\q and they breathe out violence! +\q2 for false witnesses have risen up against me, +\q2 and they breathe out violence! +\b \s5 \q -\v 13 What would have happened to me if I had not believed that I would see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living? +\v 13 What would have happened to me +\q2 if I had not believed that I would see the goodness of Yahweh +\q2 in the land of the living? \q \v 14 Wait for Yahweh; -\q be strong, and let your heart be courageous! -\q Wait for Yahweh! +\q2 be strong, and let your heart be courageous! +\q2 Wait for Yahweh! \s5 \c 28 \m \d A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 To you, Yahweh, I cry out; my rock, do not ignore me. -\q If you do not respond to me, I will join those who go down to the pit. +\v 1 To you, Yahweh, I cry out; +\q2 my rock, do not ignore me. +\q If you do not respond to me, +\q2 I will join those who go down to the pit. \q -\v 2 Hear the sound of my pleading when I call for help from you, -\q when I lift up my hands toward your most holy place! +\v 2 Hear the sound of my pleading +\q2 when I call for help from you, +\q when I lift up my hands +\q2 toward your most holy place! +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, those who behave wickedly, -\q who speak peace with their neighbors but have evil in their hearts. +\v 3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, +\q2 those who behave wickedly, +\q who speak peace with their neighbors +\q2 but have evil in their hearts. \q -\v 4 Give them what their deeds deserve and repay them what their wickedness demands; -\q repay them for the work of their hands and render to them their due. +\v 4 Give them what their deeds deserve +\q2 and repay them what their wickedness demands; +\q repay them for the work of their hands +\q2 and render to them their due. +\b \q -\v 5 Because they do not understand the deeds of Yahweh or the work of his hands, -\q he will break them down and never rebuild them. +\v 5 Because they do not understand the deeds of Yahweh +\q2 or the work of his hands, +\q he will break them down +\q2 and never rebuild them. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Blessed be Yahweh -\q because he has heard the sound of my pleading! +\q2 because he has heard the sound of my pleading! \q \v 7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield; -\q my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. +\q2 my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. \q Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, -\q and I will praise him with singing. +\q2 and I will praise him with singing. +\b \q \v 8 Yahweh is the strength of his people, -\q and he is the saving refuge of his anointed one. +\q2 and he is the saving refuge of his anointed one. \s5 \q \v 9 Save your people and bless your inheritance. -\q Be their shepherd and carry them forever. +\q2 Be their shepherd and carry them forever. \s5 \c 29 @@ -1590,84 +1820,107 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Ascribe to Yahweh, you sons of God, -\q ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! +\q2 ascribe to Yahweh glory and strength! \q \v 2 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory his name deserves. -\q Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness! +\q2 Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness! +\b \s5 \q \v 3 The voice of Yahweh is heard over the waters; -\q the God of glory thunders, -\q Yahweh thunders over many waters. +\q2 the God of glory thunders, +\q2 Yahweh thunders over many waters. \q \v 4 The voice of Yahweh is powerful; -\q the voice of Yahweh is majestic. +\q2 the voice of Yahweh is majestic. \q \v 5 The voice of Yahweh breaks the cedars; -\q Yahweh breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. +\q2 Yahweh breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. \s5 \q \v 6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf -\q and Sirion like a young ox. +\q2 and Sirion like a young ox. \q \v 7 The voice of Yahweh sends out flames of fire. \q \v 8 The voice of Yahweh shakes the wilderness; -\q Yahweh shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. +\q2 Yahweh shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. \s5 \q \v 9 The voice of Yahweh causes the oaks to twist -\q and strips the forests bare. +\q2 and strips the forests bare. \q Everyone in his temple says, "Glory!" +\b \q \v 10 Yahweh sits as king over the flood; -\q Yahweh sits as king forever. +\q2 Yahweh sits as king forever. \s5 \q \v 11 Yahweh gives strength to his people; -\q Yahweh blesses his people with peace. +\q2 Yahweh blesses his people with peace. \s5 \c 30 \m \d A psalm; a song at the dedication of the temple. A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 I will exalt you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up and have not allowed my enemies to rejoice over me. +\v 1 I will exalt you, Yahweh, +\q2 for you have raised me up +\q2 and have not allowed my enemies to rejoice over me. \q -\v 2 Yahweh my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me. +\v 2 Yahweh my God, I cried to you for help, +\q2 and you healed me. \q -\v 3 Yahweh, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; you have kept me alive from going down to the pit. +\v 3 Yahweh, you have brought up my soul from Sheol; +\q2 you have kept me alive from going down to the pit. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 Sing praises to Yahweh, you his faithful ones! Give thanks when you remember his holiness. +\v 4 Sing praises to Yahweh, you his faithful ones! +\q2 Give thanks when you remember his holiness. \q -\v 5 For his anger is only for a moment; but his favor is for a lifetime. -\q Weeping comes for a night, but joy comes in the morning. +\v 5 For his anger is only for a moment; +\q2 but his favor is for a lifetime. +\q Weeping comes for a night, +\q2 but joy comes in the morning. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 In confidence I said, "I will never be shaken." \q -\v 7 Yahweh, by your favor you established me as a strong mountain; but when you hid your face, I was troubled. +\v 7 Yahweh, by your favor +\q2 you established me as a strong mountain; +\q but when you hid your face, +\q2 I was troubled. +\b \q -\v 8 I cried to you, Yahweh, and sought favor from my Lord! +\v 8 I cried to you, Yahweh, +\q2 and sought favor from my Lord! \s5 \q -\v 9 What advantage is there in my blood, if I go down to the grave? Will the dust praise you? Will it declare your trustworthiness? +\v 9 What advantage is there in my blood, +\q2 if I go down to the grave? +\q Will the dust praise you? +\q2 Will it declare your trustworthiness? \q -\v 10 Hear, Yahweh, and have mercy on me! Yahweh, be my helper. +\v 10 Hear, Yahweh, and have mercy on me! +\q2 Yahweh, be my helper. +\b \s5 \q -\v 11 You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness. +\v 11 You have turned my mourning into dancing; +\q2 you have removed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness. \q -\v 12 So now my glory will sing praise to you and not be silent; Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever! +\v 12 So now my glory will sing praise to you and not be silent; +\q2 Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever! \s5 \c 31 @@ -1675,251 +1928,278 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 In you, Yahweh, I take refuge; -\q never let me be humiliated. -\q Rescue me in your righteousness. +\q2 never let me be humiliated. +\q2 Rescue me in your righteousness. \q \v 2 Listen to me; rescue me quickly; -\q be my rock of refuge, -\q a stronghold to save me. +\q2 be my rock of refuge, +\q2 a stronghold to save me. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For you are my rock and my fortress; -\q therefore for your name's sake, lead and guide me. +\q2 therefore for your name's sake, lead and guide me. \q \v 4 Pluck me out of the net that they have hidden for me, -\q for you are my refuge. +\q2 for you are my refuge. \s5 \q \v 5 Into your hands I entrust my spirit; -\q you will redeem me, Yahweh, God of trustworthiness. +\q2 you will redeem me, Yahweh, God of trustworthiness. +\b \q \v 6 I hate those who serve worthless idols, -\q but I trust in Yahweh. +\q2 but I trust in Yahweh. \q \v 7 I will be glad and rejoice in your covenant faithfulness, -\q for you saw my affliction; -\q you knew the distress of my soul. +\q2 for you saw my affliction; +\q2 you knew the distress of my soul. \s5 \q \v 8 You have not given me into the hand of my enemy. -\q You have set my feet in a wide open place. +\q2 You have set my feet in a wide open place. +\b \q \v 9 Have mercy upon me, Yahweh, for I am in distress; -\q my eyes grow weary with grief with my soul and my body. +\q2 my eyes grow weary with grief +\q2 with my soul and my body. \s5 \q \v 10 For my life is weary with sorrow -\q and my years with groaning. +\q2 and my years with groaning. \q My strength fails because of my iniquity, -\q and my bones are wasting away. +\q2 and my bones are wasting away. \q \v 11 Because of all my enemies, I have become contemptible; -\q my neighbors are appalled at my situation, +\q2 my neighbors are appalled at my situation, \q and those who know me are horrified. -\q Those who see me in the street run from me. +\q2 Those who see me in the street run from me. \s5 \q \v 12 I am forgotten as a dead man whom no one thinks about. -\q I am like a broken pot. +\q2 I am like a broken pot. \q \v 13 For I have heard the whispering of many, -\q terrifying news from every side +\q2 terrifying news from every side \q as they plot together against me. -\q They plot to take away my life. +\q2 They plot to take away my life. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 But I trust in you, Yahweh; -\q I say, "You are my God." +\q2 I say, "You are my God." \q \v 15 My times are in your hand. -\q Rescue me from the hands of my enemies and from those who pursue me. +\q2 Rescue me from the hands of my enemies +\q2 and from those who pursue me. \q \v 16 Make your face shine on your servant; -\q save me in your covenant faithfulness. +\q2 save me in your covenant faithfulness. \s5 \q -\v 17 Do not let me be humiliated, Yahweh; for I call out to you! -\q May the wicked be humiliated! May they be silent in Sheol. +\v 17 Do not let me be humiliated, Yahweh; +\q2 for I call out to you! +\q May the wicked be humiliated! +\q2 May they be silent in Sheol. \q \v 18 May lying lips be silenced -\q that speak against the righteous defiantly -\q with arrogance and contempt. +\q2 that speak against the righteous defiantly +\q2 with arrogance and contempt. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 How great is your goodness -\q that you have stored up for those who revere you, +\q2 that you have stored up for those who revere you, \q that you perform for those who take refuge in you -\q before all the children of mankind! +\q2 before all the children of mankind! \q \v 20 In the shelter of your presence, you hide them from the plots of men. -\q You hide them in a shelter from the strife of tongues. +\q2 You hide them in a shelter from the strife of tongues. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Blessed be Yahweh, -\q for he showed me his marvelous covenant faithfulness when I was in a besieged city. +\q2 for he showed me his marvelous covenant faithfulness when I was in a besieged city. \q \v 22 Though I said in my alarm, -\q "I am cut off from your eyes," +\q2 "I am cut off from your eyes," \q yet you heard my plea for help -\q when I cried to you. +\q2 when I cried to you. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Love Yahweh, all you faithful ones. -\q Yahweh protects the faithful, -\q but he pays back the arrogant in full. +\q2 Yahweh protects the faithful, +\q2 but he pays back the arrogant in full. \q \v 24 Be strong and let your heart take courage, -\q all you who trust in Yahweh for help. +\q2 all you who trust in Yahweh for help. \s5 \c 32 \m \d A psalm of David. A maschil. \q -\v 1 Blessed is the person whose transgression is forgiven, -\q whose sin is covered. +\v 1 Blessed is the person +\q2 whose transgression is forgiven, +\q2 whose sin is covered. \q \v 2 Blessed is the man to whom Yahweh reckons no guilt -\q and in whose spirit there is no deceit. +\q2 and in whose spirit there is no deceit. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 When I remained silent, my bones were wasting away -\q while I groaned all day long. +\v 3 When I remained silent, +\q2 my bones were wasting away +\q2 while I groaned all day long. \q \v 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me. -\q My strength withered as in summer drought. +\q2 My strength withered as in summer drought. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you, -\q and I no longer hid my iniquity. +\q2 and I no longer hid my iniquity. \q I said, "I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh," -\q and you forgave the guilt of my sin. +\q2 and you forgave the guilt of my sin. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \q -\v 6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you at a time of great distress. -\q When the surging waters overflow, the waters will not reach them. +\v 6 For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you +\q2 at a time of great distress. +\q When the surging waters overflow, +\q2 the waters will not reach them. \s5 \q -\v 7 You are my hiding place; you will guard me from trouble. -\q You will surround me with the songs of victory. +\v 7 You are my hiding place; +\q2 you will guard me from trouble. +\q2 You will surround me with the songs of victory. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \q \v 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go. -\q I will counsel you with my eye upon you. +\q2 I will counsel you with my eye upon you. \s5 \q -\v 9 Do not be like a horse or like a mule, which have no understanding; +\v 9 Do not be like a horse or like a mule, +\q2 which have no understanding; \q it is only with bridle and bit to control them -\q that they will go where you want them to. +\q2 that they will go where you want them to. \q \v 10 The wicked have many sorrows, -\q but Yahweh's covenant faithfulness will surround the one who trusts in him. +\q2 but Yahweh's covenant faithfulness will surround the one who trusts in him. \s5 \q \v 11 Be glad in Yahweh, and rejoice, you righteous; -\q shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. +\q2 shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart. \s5 \c 33 \m \q \v 1 Rejoice in Yahweh, you righteous; -\q praise is appropriate for the upright. +\q2 praise is appropriate for the upright. \q \v 2 Give thanks to Yahweh with the harp; -\q sing praises to him with the lute having ten strings. +\q2 sing praises to him with the lute having ten strings. \q \v 3 Sing to him a new song; -\q play skillfully and shout for joy. +\q2 play skillfully and shout for joy. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 For Yahweh's word is upright, -\q and all his deeds are done in faithfulness. +\q2 and all his deeds are done in faithfulness. \q \v 5 He loves righteousness and justice. -\q The earth is full of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness. +\q2 The earth is full of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness. +\b \q \v 6 By the word of Yahweh the heavens were made, -\q and all the stars were made by the breath of his mouth. +\q2 and all the stars were made by the breath of his mouth. \s5 \q \v 7 He gathers the waters of the sea together like a heap; -\q he puts the oceans in storehouses. +\q2 he puts the oceans in storehouses. \q \v 8 Let the whole earth fear Yahweh; -\q let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. +\q2 let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. \q \v 9 For he spoke, and it was done; -\q he commanded, and it stood in place. +\q2 he commanded, and it stood in place. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 Yahweh frustrates the alliances of nations; -\q he overrules the plans of the peoples. +\q2 he overrules the plans of the peoples. \q \v 11 The plans of Yahweh stand forever, -\q the plans of his heart for all generations. +\q2 the plans of his heart for all generations. +\b \q \v 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, -\q the people whom he has chosen as his own inheritance. +\q2 the people whom he has chosen as his own inheritance. \s5 \q \v 13 Yahweh looks from heaven; -\q he sees all the people. +\q2 he sees all the people. \q \v 14 From the place where he lives, -\q he looks down on all who live on the earth. +\q2 he looks down on all who live on the earth. \q \v 15 He who shapes the hearts of them all -\q observes all their deeds. +\q2 observes all their deeds. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 No king is saved by a vast army; -\q a warrior is not saved by his great strength. +\q2 a warrior is not saved by his great strength. \q \v 17 A horse is a false hope for victory; -\q in spite of his great strength, he cannot rescue. +\q2 in spite of his great strength, he cannot rescue. \s5 \q \v 18 See, Yahweh's eye is on those who fear him, -\q on those who hope in his covenant faithfulness +\q2 on those who hope in his covenant faithfulness \q \v 19 to deliver their lives from death -\q and to keep them alive in times of famine. +\q2 and to keep them alive in times of famine. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 We wait for Yahweh; -\q he is our help and our shield. +\q2 he is our help and our shield. \q \v 21 Our hearts rejoice in him, -\q for we trust in his holy name. +\q2 for we trust in his holy name. \s5 \q \v 22 Let your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, be with us -\q as we put our hope in you. +\q2 as we put our hope in you. \s5 \c 34 @@ -1927,87 +2207,93 @@ \d A psalm of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelek, who drove him out. \q \v 1 I will praise Yahweh at all times, -\q his praise will always be in my mouth. +\q2 his praise will always be in my mouth. \s5 \q \v 2 I will praise Yahweh! -\q May the oppressed hear and rejoice. +\q2 May the oppressed hear and rejoice. \q \v 3 Praise Yahweh with me, -\q let us lift up his name together. +\q2 let us lift up his name together. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 I sought Yahweh and he answered me, -\q and he gave me victory over all my fears. +\q2 and he gave me victory over all my fears. \q \v 5 Those who look to him are radiant, -\q and their faces are not ashamed. +\q2 and their faces are not ashamed. \q \v 6 This oppressed man cried and Yahweh heard him -\q and saved him from all his troubles. +\q2 and saved him from all his troubles. \s5 \q \v 7 The angel of Yahweh camps around those who fear him -\q and rescues them. +\q2 and rescues them. +\b \q \v 8 Taste and see that Yahweh is good. -\q Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. +\q2 Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. \q \v 9 Fear Yahweh, you his holy people. -\q There is no lack for those who fear him. +\q2 There is no lack for those who fear him. \s5 \q \v 10 The young lions sometimes lack food and suffer hunger, -\q but those who seek Yahweh will not lack anything good. +\q2 but those who seek Yahweh will not lack anything good. \q \v 11 Come, sons, listen to me. -\q I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. +\q2 I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 12 What man is there who delights in life -\q and loves many days, -\q that he may see good? +\q2 and loves many days, +\q2 that he may see good? \q \v 13 Then keep your tongue from evil -\q and keep your lips from speaking lies. +\q2 and keep your lips from speaking lies. \q \v 14 Turn away from evil and do good. -\q Seek peace and go after it. +\q2 Seek peace and go after it. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 The eyes of Yahweh are on the righteous -\q and his ears are directed toward their cry. +\q2 and his ears are directed toward their cry. \q \v 16 The face of Yahweh is against those who do evil, -\q to cut off the memory of them from the earth. +\q2 to cut off the memory of them from the earth. +\b \q \v 17 The righteous cry out and Yahweh hears -\q and he rescues them from all their troubles. +\q2 and he rescues them from all their troubles. \s5 \q \v 18 Yahweh is close to the brokenhearted, -\q and he saves those who are crushed in spirit. +\q2 and he saves those who are crushed in spirit. +\b \q \v 19 Many are the troubles of the righteous, -\q but Yahweh delivers them out of them all. +\q2 but Yahweh delivers them out of them all. \q \v 20 He keeps all his bones, -\q not one of them will be broken. +\q2 not one of them will be broken. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Evil will kill the wicked. -\q Those who hate the righteous will be condemned. +\q2 Those who hate the righteous will be condemned. \q \v 22 Yahweh rescues the lives of his servants. -\q None of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. +\q2 None of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. \s5 \c 35 @@ -2015,116 +2301,129 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh, work against those who work against me; -\q fight against those who fight against me. +\q2 fight against those who fight against me. \q \v 2 Grab your small shield and large shield; -\q rise up and help me. +\q2 rise up and help me. \q -\v 3 Use your spear and battle ax against those who chase me; -\q say to my soul, "I am your salvation." +\v 3 Use your spear and battle ax +\q2 against those who chase me; +\q say to my soul, +\q2 "I am your salvation." +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 May those who seek my life be shamed and dishonored. -\q May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed. +\v 4 May those who seek my life +\q2 be shamed and dishonored. +\q May those who plan to harm me +\q2 be turned back and ashamed. \q \v 5 May they be as chaff before the wind, -\q as the angel of Yahweh drives them away. +\q2 as the angel of Yahweh drives them away. \q \v 6 May their way be dark and slippery, -\q as the angel of Yahweh chases them. +\q2 as the angel of Yahweh chases them. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Without cause they set their net for me; -\q without cause they dug a pit for my life. +\q2 without cause they dug a pit for my life. \q \v 8 Let destruction overtake them by surprise. -\q Let the net that they have set catch them. -\q Let them fall into it, to their destruction. +\q2 Let the net that they have set catch them. +\q2 Let them fall into it, to their destruction. \s5 \q \v 9 But I will be joyful in Yahweh -\q and rejoice in his salvation. +\q2 and rejoice in his salvation. \q -\v 10 All my bones will say, "Yahweh, who is like you, +\v 10 All my bones will say, +\q2 "Yahweh, who is like you, \q who rescues the oppressed from those who are too strong for them -\q and the poor and needy from those who try to rob them?" +\q2 and the poor and needy from those who try to rob them?" +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Unrighteous witnesses rise up; -\q they accuse me falsely. +\q2 they accuse me falsely. \q \v 12 They repay me evil for good. -\q I am sorrowful. +\q2 I am sorrowful. \s5 \q \v 13 As for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth; -\q I fasted for them, -\q and my prayer returned to my bosom. +\q2 I fasted for them, +\q2 and my prayer returned to my bosom. \q \v 14 I went about in grief as for my brother; -\q I bent down in mourning as for my mother. +\q2 I bent down in mourning as for my mother. \s5 \q \v 15 But when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together; -\q they gathered together against me, and I was surprised by them. -\q They tore at me without stopping. +\q2 they gathered together against me, and I was surprised by them. +\q2 They tore at me without stopping. \q \v 16 With no respect at all they mocked me; -\q they grind their teeth at me in rage. +\q2 they grind their teeth at me in rage. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 Lord, how long will you look on? -\q Rescue my soul from their destructive attacks, -\q my only life from the lions. +\q2 Rescue my soul from their destructive attacks, +\q2 my only life from the lions. \q \v 18 Then I will thank you in the great assembly; -\q I will praise you among many people. +\q2 I will praise you among many people. \s5 \q \v 19 Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me; -\q do not let them carry out their wicked schemes. +\q2 do not let them carry out their wicked schemes. \q \v 20 For they do not speak peace, -\q but they devise deceitful words against those in our land who live in peace. +\q2 but they devise deceitful words +\q2 against those in our land who live in peace. \s5 \q \v 21 They open their mouths wide against me; -\q they said, "Aha, Aha, our eyes have seen it." +\q2 they said, "Aha, Aha, our eyes have seen it." +\b \q \v 22 You have seen it, Yahweh, do not be silent; -\q Lord, do not be far from me. +\q2 Lord, do not be far from me. \q \v 23 Arouse yourself and awake to my defense; -\q My God and my Lord, defend my cause. +\q2 My God and my Lord, defend my cause. \s5 \q \v 24 Defend me, Yahweh my God, because of your righteousness; -\q do not let them rejoice over me. +\q2 do not let them rejoice over me. \q \v 25 Do not let them say in their heart, "Aha, we have what we wanted." -\q Do not let them say, "We have devoured him." +\q2 Do not let them say, "We have devoured him." +\b \q \v 26 May they be put to shame and may they be humiliated who rejoice at my distress. -\q May those who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and dishonor. +\q2 May those who exalt themselves over me be clothed with shame and dishonor. \s5 \q -\v 27 Let those who desire my vindication shout for joy and be glad; +\v 27 Let those who desire my vindication +\q2 shout for joy and be glad; \q may they say continually, "Yahweh be praised, -\q he who delights in the welfare of his servant." +\q2 he who delights in the welfare of his servant." \q \v 28 Then I will tell of your justice -\q and praise you all day long. +\q2 and praise you all day long. \s5 \c 36 @@ -2132,50 +2431,53 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David the servant of Yahweh. \q \v 1 An evil man speaks of his transgression from deep in his heart, -\q there is no fear of God in his eyes. +\q2 there is no fear of God in his eyes. +\b \q \v 2 For he comforts himself, -\q thinking that his iniquity will not be discovered and be hated. +\q2 thinking that his iniquity will not be discovered and be hated. \s5 \q \v 3 The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; -\q he does not want to be wise and do good. +\q2 he does not want to be wise and do good. \q \v 4 While he lies in bed, he plans ways to sin; -\q he sets out on an evil way; -\q he does not reject evil. +\q2 he sets out on an evil way; +\q2 he does not reject evil. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, reaches to the heavens; -\q your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. +\q2 your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. \q \v 6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; -\q your judgments are like the great deep. -\q Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals. +\q2 your judgments are like the great deep. +\q2 Yahweh, you preserve both mankind and the animals. \s5 \q \v 7 How precious is your covenant faithfulness, God! -\q Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings. +\q2 Humanity takes refuge under the shadow of your wings. \q \v 8 They feast upon the abundance of your house; -\q you let them drink from the river of your delights. +\q2 you let them drink from the river of your delights. \q \v 9 For with you is the fountain of life; -\q in your light we will see light. +\q2 in your light we will see light. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 Extend your covenant faithfulness fully to those who know you, -\q your defense to the upright of heart. +\q2 your defense to the upright of heart. \q \v 11 Do not let the foot of the arrogant man come near to me. -\q Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away. +\q2 Do not let the hand of the wicked drive me away. \q \v 12 Over there those who behave wickedly have fallen; -\q they have been pushed down and are not able to get up. +\q2 they have been pushed down and are not able to get up. \s5 \c 37 @@ -2183,166 +2485,188 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Do not be irritated because of evildoers; -\q do not be envious of those who act unrighteously. +\q2 do not be envious of those who act unrighteously. \q \v 2 For they will soon dry up as the grass -\q and wither as the green plants. +\q2 and wither as the green plants. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Trust in Yahweh and do what is good; -\q settle in the land and graze in faithfulness. +\q2 settle in the land and graze in faithfulness. \q \v 4 Then delight yourself in Yahweh, -\q and he will give you the desires of your heart. +\q2 and he will give you the desires of your heart. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Give your ways to Yahweh; -\q trust in him, and he will act on your behalf. +\q2 trust in him, and he will act on your behalf. \q \v 6 He will display your justice like the daylight -\q and your innocence like the day at noon. +\q2 and your innocence like the day at noon. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Be still before Yahweh and wait patiently for him. +\v 7 Be still before Yahweh +\q2 and wait patiently for him. \q Do not be angry if someone succeeds in what he does, -\q or when he makes evil plots. +\q2 or when he makes evil plots. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Do not be angry and frustrated. -\q Do not worry. This only makes trouble. +\q2 Do not worry. This only makes trouble. \q \v 9 Evildoers will be cut off, -\q but those who wait for Yahweh will inherit the land. +\q2 but those who wait for Yahweh will inherit the land. +\b \q \v 10 In a little while the evil man will disappear; -\q you will look at his place, but he will be gone. +\q2 you will look at his place, but he will be gone. \s5 \q \v 11 But the meek will inherit the land -\q and will delight in great prosperity. +\q2 and will delight in great prosperity. +\b \q \v 12 The wicked man plots against the righteous -\q and he grinds his teeth in rage against him. +\q2 and he grinds his teeth in rage against him. \q \v 13 The Lord laughs at him, -\q for he sees that his day is coming. +\q2 for he sees that his day is coming. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 The wicked have drawn out their swords and have bent their bows +\v 14 The wicked have drawn out their swords +\q2 and have bent their bows \q to cast down the oppressed and needy, -\q to kill those who are upright. +\q2 to kill those who are upright. \q \v 15 Their swords will pierce their own hearts, -\q and their bows will be broken. +\q2 and their bows will be broken. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 Better is the little that the righteous has -\q than the abundance of many wicked people. +\q2 than the abundance of many wicked people. \q \v 17 For the arms of the wicked people will be broken, -\q but Yahweh supports the righteous people. +\q2 but Yahweh supports the righteous people. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Yahweh watches over the blameless day by day, -\q and their heritage will be forever. +\q2 and their heritage will be forever. \q \v 19 They will not be ashamed when times are bad. -\q When famine comes, they will have enough to eat. +\q2 When famine comes, they will have enough to eat. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 But evil men will perish. -\q Yahweh's enemies will be like the splendor of the pastures; -\q they will be consumed and disappear in the smoke. +\q2 Yahweh's enemies will be like the splendor of the pastures; +\q2 they will be consumed and disappear in the smoke. +\b \q \v 21 The wicked person borrows but does not repay, -\q but the righteous person is generous and gives. +\q2 but the righteous person is generous and gives. \s5 \q \v 22 Those who are blessed by God will inherit the land; -\q those who are cursed by him will be cut off. +\q2 those who are cursed by him will be cut off. +\b \q \v 23 It is by Yahweh that a man's steps are established, -\q the man whose way is commendable in God's sight. +\q2 the man whose way is commendable in God's sight. \q \v 24 Though he stumbles, he will not fall down, -\q for Yahweh is holding him with his hand. +\q2 for Yahweh is holding him with his hand. +\b \s5 \q \v 25 I was young and now am old; -\q I have never seen the righteous person abandoned -\q or his children begging for bread. +\q2 I have never seen the righteous person abandoned +\q2 or his children begging for bread. \q \v 26 All the day long he is gracious and lends, -\q and his children become a blessing. +\q2 and his children become a blessing. +\b \q \v 27 Turn away from evil and do what is right; -\q then you will be safe forever. +\q2 then you will be safe forever. \s5 \q \v 28 For Yahweh loves justice -\q and does not abandon his faithful ones. +\q2 and does not abandon his faithful ones. \q They are preserved forever, -\q but the descendants of the wicked will be cut off. +\q2 but the descendants of the wicked will be cut off. \q \v 29 The righteous will inherit the land -\q and live there forever. +\q2 and live there forever. +\b \q \v 30 The mouth of the righteous person speaks wisdom -\q and increases justice. +\q2 and increases justice. \s5 \q \v 31 The law of his God is in his heart; -\q his feet will not slip. +\q2 his feet will not slip. +\b \q \v 32 The wicked person spies on the righteous person -\q and seeks to kill him. +\q2 and seeks to kill him. \q \v 33 Yahweh will not abandon him into the evil person's hand -\q or condemn him when he is judged. +\q2 or condemn him when he is judged. +\b \s5 \q \v 34 Wait for Yahweh and keep his way, -\q and he will raise you up to possess the land. -\q You will see when the wicked are cut off. +\q2 and he will raise you up to possess the land. +\q2 You will see when the wicked are cut off. +\b \s5 \q \v 35 I have seen the wicked and terrifying person -\q spread out like a green tree in its native soil. +\q2 spread out like a green tree in its native soil. \q \v 36 But when I passed by again, he was not there. -\q I looked for him, but he could not be found. +\q2 I looked for him, but he could not be found. +\b \s5 \q \v 37 Observe the man of integrity, and mark the upright; -\q there is a good future for a man of peace. +\q2 there is a good future for a man of peace. \q \v 38 Rebels will be totally destroyed; -\q the future for the wicked man is cut off. +\q2 the future for the wicked man is cut off. +\b \s5 \q \v 39 Salvation of the righteous comes from Yahweh; -\q he is their place of safety in the times of trouble. +\q2 he is their place of safety in the times of trouble. \q \v 40 Yahweh helps them and rescues them. -\q He rescues them from evil men and saves them -\q because they have taken refuge in him. +\q2 He rescues them from evil men and saves them +\q2 because they have taken refuge in him. \s5 \c 38 @@ -2350,91 +2674,97 @@ \d A psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. \q \v 1 Yahweh, do not rebuke me in your anger; -\q do not punish me in your wrath. +\q2 do not punish me in your wrath. \q \v 2 For your arrows pierce me, -\q and your hand presses me down. +\q2 and your hand presses me down. \s5 \q \v 3 There is no soundness in my body because of your anger; -\q there is no health in my bones because of my sin. +\q2 there is no health in my bones because of my sin. \q \v 4 For my iniquities overwhelm me; -\q they are a burden too heavy for me. +\q2 they are a burden too heavy for me. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 My wounds are infected and smell -\q because of my foolish sins. +\q2 because of my foolish sins. \q \v 6 I am stooped over and humiliated every day; -\q I go about mourning all day long. +\q2 I go about mourning all day long. \s5 \q \v 7 For within me, I am filled with burning; -\q there is no health in my flesh. +\q2 there is no health in my flesh. \q \v 8 I am numb and utterly crushed; -\q I groan because of the anguish of my heart. +\q2 I groan because of the anguish of my heart. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Lord, you understand my heart's deepest yearnings, -\q and my groanings are not hidden from you. +\q2 and my groanings are not hidden from you. \q \v 10 My heart pounds, my strength fades, -\q and the light of my eyes, even that is not with me. +\q2 and the light of my eyes, even that is not with me. \s5 \q \v 11 My friends and companions shun me because of my condition; -\q my neighbors stand far off. +\q2 my neighbors stand far off. \q \v 12 Those who seek my life lay snares for me. -\q They who seek my harm speak destructive words -\q and say deceitful words all day long. +\q2 They who seek my harm speak destructive words +\q2 and say deceitful words all day long. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 But I, I am like a deaf man and hear nothing; -\q I am like a mute man who says nothing. +\q2 I am like a mute man who says nothing. \q \v 14 I am like a man who does not hear -\q and who has no reply. +\q2 and who has no reply. \s5 \q \v 15 Surely I wait for you, Yahweh; -\q you will answer, Lord my God. +\q2 you will answer, Lord my God. \q \v 16 I say this so that my enemies will not rejoice over me. -\q If my foot slips, they will do terrible things to me. +\q2 If my foot slips, they will do terrible things to me. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 For I am about to stumble, -\q and I am in constant pain. +\q2 and I am in constant pain. \q \v 18 I confess my guilt; -\q I am anxious about my sin. +\q2 I am anxious about my sin. \s5 \q \v 19 But my enemies are numerous; -\q those who hate me wrongfully are many. +\q2 those who hate me wrongfully are many. \q \v 20 They repay me evil for good; -\q they hurl accusations at me although I have pursued what is good. +\q2 they hurl accusations at me +\q2 although I have pursued what is good. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Do not abandon me, Yahweh; -\q my God, do not stay far away from me. +\q2 my God, do not stay far away from me. \q \v 22 Come quickly to help me, -\q Lord, my salvation. +\q2 Lord, my salvation. \s5 \c 39 @@ -2442,67 +2772,73 @@ \d For the chief musician, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I decided, "I will watch what I say -\q so that I do not sin with my tongue. +\q2 so that I do not sin with my tongue. \q I will muzzle my mouth -\q while in the presence of an evil man." +\q2 while in the presence of an evil man." \s5 \q -\v 2 I kept silent; I kept back my words even from saying anything good, -\q and my pain grew worse. +\v 2 I kept silent; +\q2 I kept back my words even from saying anything good, +\q2 and my pain grew worse. \q \v 3 My heart became hot; -\q when I thought about these things, it burned like a fire. -\q Then finally I spoke. +\q2 when I thought about these things, +\q it burned like a fire. +\q2 Then finally I spoke. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 "Yahweh, make me know when will be the end of my life -\q and the extent of my days. -\q Show me how transient I am. +\q2 and the extent of my days. +\q2 Show me how transient I am. \q \v 5 See, you have made my days only the width of my hand, -\q and my lifetime is like nothing before you. +\q2 and my lifetime is like nothing before you. \q Surely every man is a single breath. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Surely every man walks about like a shadow. -\q Surely everyone hurries about -\q to accumulate riches although they do not know who will receive them. +\q2 Surely everyone hurries about +\q2 to accumulate riches although they do not know who will receive them. +\b \q \v 7 Now, Lord, for what am I waiting? -\q You are my only hope. +\q2 You are my only hope. \s5 \q \v 8 Rescue me from my sins; -\q do not make me the scorn of fools. +\q2 do not make me the scorn of fools. \q \v 9 I am silent and cannot open my mouth, -\q because it is you who has done it. +\q2 because it is you who has done it. \s5 \q \v 10 Stop wounding me; -\q I am overwhelmed by the blow of your hand. +\q2 I am overwhelmed by the blow of your hand. \q \v 11 When you discipline people for iniquity, -\q you consume the things they desire like a moth; -\q surely all people are nothing but vapor. +\q2 you consume the things they desire like a moth; +\q2 surely all people are nothing but vapor. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Hear my prayer, Yahweh, -\q and give ear to my cry for help; -\q do not be deaf to my tears! +\q2 and give ear to my cry for help; +\q2 do not be deaf to my tears! \q for I am like a foreigner with you, -\q a sojourner like all my ancestors were. +\q2 a sojourner like all my ancestors were. \q \v 13 Turn your gaze from me so that I may smile again -\q before I die." +\q2 before I die." \s5 \c 40 @@ -2510,81 +2846,95 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I waited patiently for Yahweh; -\q he listened to me and heard my cry. +\q2 he listened to me and heard my cry. \q -\v 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, -\q and he set my feet on a rock and made my steps secure. +\v 2 He brought me up out of a horrible pit, +\q2 out of the miry clay, +\q and he set my feet on a rock +\q2 and made my steps secure. \s5 \q -\v 3 He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God. +\v 3 He has put a new song in my mouth, +\q2 praise to our God. \q Many will see it and honor him -\q and will trust in Yahweh. +\q2 and will trust in Yahweh. +\b \q -\v 4 Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust -\q and does not honor the proud or those who turn away from him to lies. +\v 4 Blessed is the man +\q2 who makes Yahweh his trust +\q and does not honor the proud +\q2 or those who turn away from him to lies. \s5 \q -\v 5 Many, Yahweh my God, are the wonderful deeds that you have done, -\q and your thoughts which are about us cannot be numbered; +\v 5 Many, Yahweh my God, +\q2 are the wonderful deeds that you have done, +\q2 and your thoughts which are about us cannot be numbered; \q if I declared and spoke of them, -\q they would be more than could be counted. +\q2 they would be more than could be counted. +\b \q \v 6 You have no delight in sacrifice or offering, -\q but you have opened my ears; -\q you have not required burnt offerings or sin offerings. +\q2 but you have opened my ears; +\q2 you have not required burnt offerings or sin offerings. \s5 \q \v 7 Then said I, "See, I have come; -\q it is written about me in the scroll of the document. +\q2 it is written about me in the scroll of the document. \q \v 8 I delight to do your will, my God; -\q your laws are in my heart." +\q2 your laws are in my heart." +\b \q \v 9 I have proclaimed good news of your righteousness in the great assembly; -\q Yahweh, you know that my lips have not kept back from doing this. +\q2 Yahweh, you know that my lips have not kept back from doing this. \s5 \q \v 10 I have not concealed your righteousness in my heart; -\q I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation; -\q I have not concealed your covenant faithfulness or your trustworthiness from the great assembly. +\q2 I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation; +\q I have not concealed your covenant faithfulness +\q2 or your trustworthiness from the great assembly. +\b \q \v 11 Do not keep back your acts of mercy from me, Yahweh; -\q let your covenant faithfulness and your trustworthiness always preserve me. +\q2 let your covenant faithfulness and your trustworthiness always preserve me. \s5 \q \v 12 Troubles that cannot be numbered surround me; -\q my iniquities have caught up with me so that I am no longer able to see anything; +\q2 my iniquities have caught up with me so that I am no longer able to see anything; \q they are more than the hairs on my head, -\q and my heart has failed me. +\q2 and my heart has failed me. \q \v 13 Be pleased, Yahweh, to rescue me; -\q hurry to help me, Yahweh. +\q2 hurry to help me, Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Let them be ashamed and completely disappointed -\q who pursue my life to sweep it away. +\q2 who pursue my life to sweep it away. \q Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor, -\q those who delight in hurting me. +\q2 those who delight in hurting me. \q \v 15 Let them be appalled because of their shame, -\q those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" +\q2 those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" \s5 \q -\v 16 But may all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; +\v 16 But may all those who seek you rejoice +\q2 and be glad in you; \q let everyone who loves your salvation say continually, -\q "May Yahweh be praised." +\q2 "May Yahweh be praised." +\b \q \v 17 I am poor and needy; -\q yet the Lord thinks about me. +\q2 yet the Lord thinks about me. \q You are my help and you come to my rescue; -\q do not delay, my God. +\q2 do not delay, my God. \s5 \c 41 @@ -2592,135 +2942,162 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Blessed is he who is concerned for the weak; -\q in the day of trouble, Yahweh will rescue him. +\q2 in the day of trouble, Yahweh will rescue him. \q \v 2 Yahweh will preserve him and keep him alive, -\q and he will be blessed on the earth; -\q Yahweh will not turn him over to the will of his enemies. +\q2 and he will be blessed on the earth; +\q2 Yahweh will not turn him over to the will of his enemies. \q \v 3 Yahweh will support him on the bed of suffering; -\q you will make his bed of sickness into a bed of healing. +\q2 you will make his bed of sickness into a bed of healing. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 I said, "Yahweh, have mercy on me! -\q Heal me, for I have sinned against you." +\q2 Heal me, for I have sinned against you." \q \v 5 My enemies speak evil against me, saying, -\q 'When will he die and his name perish?' +\q2 'When will he die and his name perish?' \q -\v 6 If my enemy comes to see me, he says worthless things; +\v 6 If my enemy comes to see me, +\q2 he says worthless things; \q his heart gathers up wickedness for itself; -\q when he goes away from me, he tells others about it. +\q2 when he goes away from me, he tells others about it. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 All who hate me whisper together against me; -\q against me they hope for my hurt. +\q2 against me they hope for my hurt. \q \v 8 They say, "An evil disease holds on tightly to him; -\q now that he is lying down, he will rise up no more." +\q2 now that he is lying down, he will rise up no more." \q \v 9 Indeed, even my own close friend, in whom I trusted, -\q who ate my bread, -\q has lifted up his heel against me. +\q2 who ate my bread, +\q2 has lifted up his heel against me. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 But you, Yahweh, have mercy on me and raise me up -\q so that I may pay them back. +\q2 so that I may pay them back. \q \v 11 By this I know that you delight in me, -\q for my enemy does not triumph over me. +\q2 for my enemy does not triumph over me. \q \v 12 As for me, you support me in my integrity -\q and will keep me before your face forever. +\q2 and will keep me before your face forever. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 May Yahweh, the God of Israel be praised -\q from everlasting to everlasting. +\q2 from everlasting to everlasting. \q Amen and Amen. \s5 \ms Book Two +\mr (Psalms 42-72) \c 42 \m \d For the chief musician. A maschil of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 As the deer pants after streams of water, -\q so I thirst for you, God. +\q2 so I thirst for you, God. \q \v 2 I thirst for God, for the living God, -\q when will I come and appear before God? +\q2 when will I come and appear before God? \s5 \q -\v 3 My tears have been my food day and night, -\q while my enemies are always saying to me, "Where is your God?" +\v 3 My tears have been my food +\q2 day and night, +\q while my enemies are always saying to me, +\q2 "Where is your God?" \q -\v 4 These things I call to mind as I pour out my soul: -\q how I went with the throng and led them to the house of God -\q with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude celebrating a festival. +\v 4 These things I call to mind +\q2 as I pour out my soul: +\q how I went with the throng +\q2 and led them to the house of God +\q with the voice of joy and praise, +\q2 a multitude celebrating a festival. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Why are you bowed down, my soul? -\q Why are you upset within me? -\q Hope in God, for again I will praise him who is my salvation. +\q2 Why are you upset within me? +\q Hope in God, +\q2 for again I will praise him who is my salvation. +\b \q \v 6 My God, my soul is bowed down within me, -\q therefore I call you to mind from the land of the Jordan, -\q from the three peaks of Mount Hermon, and from the hill of Mizar. +\q2 therefore I call you to mind from the land of the Jordan, +\q2 from the three peaks of Mount Hermon, and from the hill of Mizar. \s5 \q \v 7 Deep calls to deep at the noise of your waterfalls; -\q all your waves and your billows have gone over me. +\q2 all your waves and your billows have gone over me. +\b \q \v 8 Yet Yahweh will command his covenant faithfulness in the daytime; -\q in the night his song will be with me, -\q a prayer to the God of my life. +\q2 in the night his song will be with me, +\q2 a prayer to the God of my life. +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 I will say to God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me? -\q Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?" +\v 9 I will say to God, my rock, +\q2 "Why have you forgotten me? +\q Why do I go mourning +\q2 because of the oppression of the enemy?" \q \v 10 As with a sword in my bones, my adversaries rebuke me, -\q while they always say to me, "Where is your God?" +\q2 while they always say to me, "Where is your God?" +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Why are you bowed down, my soul? -\q Why are you upset within me? -\q Hope in God, for again I will praise him who is my salvation and my God. +\q2 Why are you upset within me? +\q Hope in God, +\q2 for again I will praise him who is my salvation and my God. \s5 \c 43 \m \q -\v 1 Bring me justice, God, and plead my case against a nation that is not faithful. +\v 1 Bring me justice, God, +\q2 and plead my case against a nation that is not faithful. \q Deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man. \q -\v 2 For you are the God of my strength. Why have you rejected me? -\q Why do I go about in mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? +\v 2 For you are the God of my strength. +\q2 Why have you rejected me? +\q Why do I go about in mourning +\q2 because of the oppression of the enemy? \s5 \q -\v 3 Oh, send out your light and your truth, let them lead me. +\v 3 Oh, send out your light and your truth, +\q2 let them lead me. \q Let them bring me to your holy hill -\q and to your dwelling. +\q2 and to your dwelling. \q \v 4 Then I will go to the altar of God, -\q to God my exceeding joy. -\q I will praise you with the harp, God, my God. +\q2 to God my exceeding joy. +\q I will praise you with the harp, +\q2 God, my God. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Why are you bowed down, my soul? -\q Why are you upset within me? -\q Hope in God, for again I will praise him who is my salvation and my God. +\q2 Why are you upset within me? +\q Hope in God, +\q2 for again I will praise him who is my salvation and my God. \s5 \c 44 @@ -2728,107 +3105,115 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah. A maschil. \q \v 1 We have heard with our ears, God, -\q our fathers have told us +\q2 our fathers have told us \q what work you did in their days, -\q in the days of old. +\q2 in the days of old. \q \v 2 You drove out the nations with your hand, -\q but you planted our people; +\q2 but you planted our people; \q you afflicted the peoples, -\q but you spread our people out in the land. +\q2 but you spread our people out in the land. \s5 \q \v 3 For they did not obtain the land for their possession by their own sword, -\q neither did their own arm save them; +\q2 neither did their own arm save them; \q but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, -\q because you were favorable to them. +\q2 because you were favorable to them. +\b \q \v 4 God, You are my King; -\q command victory for Jacob. +\q2 command victory for Jacob. \s5 \q \v 5 Through you we will push down our adversaries; -\q through your name we will tread them under, those who rise up against us. +\q2 through your name we will tread them under, +\q2 those who rise up against us. \q \v 6 For I will not trust in my bow, -\q neither will my sword save me. +\q2 neither will my sword save me. \s5 \q \v 7 But you have saved us from our adversaries, -\q and have put to shame those who hate us. +\q2 and have put to shame those who hate us. \q \v 8 In God we have made our boast all the day long, -\q and we will give thanks to your name forever. +\q2 and we will give thanks to your name forever. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 9 But now you have rejected us and brought us dishonor, -\q and you do not go out with our armies. +\q2 and you do not go out with our armies. \q \v 10 You make us turn back from the adversary; -\q and those who hate us take spoil for themselves. +\q2 and those who hate us take spoil for themselves. \q \v 11 You have made us like sheep to be slaughtered -\q and have scattered us among the nations. +\q2 and have scattered us among the nations. \s5 \q \v 12 You sell your people for nothing; -\q you have not increased your wealth by doing so. +\q2 you have not increased your wealth by doing so. +\b \q \v 13 You make us a rebuke to our neighbors, -\q scoffed and mocked by those around us. +\q2 scoffed and mocked by those around us. \q \v 14 You make us an insult among the nations, -\q a shaking of the head among the peoples. +\q2 a shaking of the head among the peoples. \s5 \q \v 15 All the day long my dishonor is before me, -\q and the shame of my face has covered me +\q2 and the shame of my face has covered me \q \v 16 because of the voice of him who rebukes and insults, -\q because of the enemy and the avenger. +\q2 because of the enemy and the avenger. +\b \q \v 17 All this has come on us; yet we have not forgotten you -\q or dealt falsely with your covenant. +\q2 or dealt falsely with your covenant. \s5 \q \v 18 Our heart has not turned back; -\q our steps have not gone from your way. +\q2 our steps have not gone from your way. \q \v 19 Yet you have severely broken us in the place of jackals -\q and covered us with the shadow of death. +\q2 and covered us with the shadow of death. +\b \q \v 20 If we have forgotten the name of our God -\q or spread out our hands to a strange god, +\q2 or spread out our hands to a strange god, \q \v 21 would not God search this out? -\q For he knows the secrets of the heart. +\q2 For he knows the secrets of the heart. \q \v 22 Indeed, for your sake we are being killed all day long; -\q we are considered to be sheep for the slaughter. +\q2 we are considered to be sheep for the slaughter. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Awake, why do you sleep, Lord? -\q Arise, do not reject us forever. +\q2 Arise, do not reject us forever. \q \v 24 Why do you hide your face -\q and forget our affliction and our oppression? +\q2 and forget our affliction and our oppression? +\b \s5 \q \v 25 For we have sunk down into the dust; -\q our bodies cling to the earth. +\q2 our bodies cling to the earth. \q \v 26 Rise up for our help -\q and redeem us for the sake of your covenant faithfulness. +\q2 and redeem us for the sake of your covenant faithfulness. \s5 \c 45 @@ -2836,75 +3221,81 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Shoshannim. A psalm of the sons of Korah. A maschil. A song of loves. \q \v 1 My heart overflows on a good subject; -\q I will read aloud the words I have composed about the king; -\q my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. +\q2 I will read aloud the words I have composed about the king; +\q2 my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. +\b \q \v 2 You are fairer than the children of mankind; -\q grace is poured onto your lips; -\q therefore we know that God has blessed you forever. +\q2 grace is poured onto your lips; +\q2 therefore we know that God has blessed you forever. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Gird your sword to your side, mighty one, -\q in your glory and your majesty. +\q2 in your glory and your majesty. \q \v 4 In your majesty ride on triumphantly -\q because of trustworthiness, meekness, and righteousness; -\q your right hand will teach you fearful things. +\q2 because of trustworthiness, meekness, and righteousness; +\q2 your right hand will teach you fearful things. \s5 \q \v 5 Your arrows are sharp; -\q the peoples fall under you; -\q your arrows are in the hearts of the king's enemies. +\q2 the peoples fall under you; +\q2 your arrows are in the hearts of the king's enemies. \q \v 6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever; -\q a scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. +\q2 a scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. \q \v 7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; -\q therefore God, your God, has anointed you -\q with the oil of gladness more than your companions. +\q2 therefore God, your God, has anointed you +\q2 with the oil of gladness more than your companions. \s5 \q \v 8 All your garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia; -\q out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad. +\q2 out of ivory palaces +\q2 stringed instruments have made you glad. \q \v 9 Kings' daughters are among your honorable women; -\q at your right hand stands the queen clothed in gold of Ophir. +\q2 at your right hand stands the queen clothed in gold of Ophir. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 Listen, daughter, consider and incline your ear; -\q forget your own people and your father's house. +\q2 forget your own people and your father's house. \q \v 11 In this way the king will desire your beauty; -\q he is your master; revere him. +\q2 he is your master; revere him. \s5 \q \v 12 The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift; -\q the rich among the people will beg for your favor. +\q2 the rich among the people will beg for your favor. \q \v 13 The royal daughter in the palace is all glorious; -\q her clothing is worked with gold. +\q2 her clothing is worked with gold. \s5 \q \v 14 She will be led to the king in embroidered dress; -\q the virgins, her companions who follow her, -\q will be brought to you. +\q2 the virgins, her companions who follow her, +\q2 will be brought to you. \q \v 15 They will be led by gladness and rejoicing; -\q they will enter into the king's palace. +\q2 they will enter into the king's palace. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 In the place of your fathers will be your children, -\q whom you will make princes in all the earth. +\q2 whom you will make princes in all the earth. +\b \q \v 17 I will make your name to be remembered in all generations; -\q therefore the peoples will give you thanks forever and ever. +\q2 therefore the peoples will give you thanks forever and ever. \s5 \c 46 @@ -2912,48 +3303,53 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A song. \q \v 1 God is our refuge and strength, -\q a very present help in trouble. +\q2 a very present help in trouble. \q \v 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, -\q though the mountains should be shaken into the heart of the seas, +\q2 though the mountains should be shaken into the heart of the seas, \q \v 3 though its waters roar and rage, and -\q though the mountains tremble with their swelling. +\q2 though the mountains tremble with their swelling. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 4 There is a river whose streams make the city of God happy, -\q the holy place where the Most High dwells. +\q2 the holy place where the Most High dwells. \q \v 5 God is in the middle of her; she will not be moved; -\q God will help her, and he will do so at the dawn of morning. +\q2 God will help her, and he will do so at the dawn of morning. \s5 \q \v 6 The nations raged and the kingdoms were shaken; -\q he lifted up his voice, and the earth melted. +\q2 he lifted up his voice, and the earth melted. +\b \q \v 7 Yahweh of hosts is with us; -\q the God of Jacob is our refuge. +\q2 the God of Jacob is our refuge. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Come, behold the deeds of Yahweh, -\q who has set up objects of horror on earth. +\q2 who has set up objects of horror on earth. \q \v 9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; -\q he breaks the bow and cuts the spear into pieces; -\q he burns up the shields. +\q2 he breaks the bow and cuts the spear into pieces; +\q2 he burns up the shields. \s5 \q \v 10 Be quiet and know that I am God; -\q I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted on the earth. +\q2 I will be exalted among the nations; +\q2 I will be exalted on the earth. +\b \q \v 11 Yahweh of hosts is with us; -\q the God of Jacob is our refuge. +\q2 the God of Jacob is our refuge. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 @@ -2962,40 +3358,43 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 Clap your hands, all you peoples; -\q shout to God with the sound of celebration. +\q2 shout to God with the sound of celebration. +\b \q \v 2 For Yahweh Most High is terrifying; -\q he is a great King over all the earth. +\q2 he is a great King over all the earth. \s5 \q \v 3 He subdues peoples under us -\q and nations under our feet. +\q2 and nations under our feet. \q \v 4 He chooses our inheritance for us, -\q the pride of Jacob whom he loved. +\q2 the pride of Jacob whom he loved. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \q \v 5 God has gone up with a shout, -\q Yahweh with the sound of a ram's horn. +\q2 Yahweh with the sound of a ram's horn. \s5 \q \v 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises; -\q sing praises to our King, sing praises. +\q2 sing praises to our King, sing praises. \q \v 7 For God is the King over all the earth; -\q sing praises with understanding. +\q2 sing praises with understanding. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 God reigns over the nations; -\q God sits on his holy throne. +\q2 God sits on his holy throne. \q \v 9 The princes of the peoples have gathered together -\q to the people of the God of Abraham; +\q2 to the people of the God of Abraham; \q for the shields of the earth belong to God; -\q he is greatly exalted. +\q2 he is greatly exalted. \s5 \c 48 @@ -3003,63 +3402,73 @@ \d A song; a psalm of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 Great is Yahweh and greatly to be praised, -\q in the city of our God on his holy mountain. +\q2 in the city of our God on his holy mountain. +\b \q -\v 2 Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, +\v 2 Beautiful in elevation, +\q2 the joy of the whole earth, \q is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, -\q the city of the great King. +\q2 the city of the great King. \q \v 3 God has made himself known in her palaces as a refuge. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 For, see, the kings assembled themselves; -\q they passed by together. +\q2 they passed by together. \q \v 5 They saw it, then they were amazed; -\q they were dismayed, and they hurried away. +\q2 they were dismayed, and they hurried away. \q \v 6 Trembling took hold of them there, -\q pain as when a woman is in labor. +\q2 pain as when a woman is in labor. \s5 \q \v 7 With the east wind -\q you break the ships of Tarshish. +\q2 you break the ships of Tarshish. +\b \q -\v 8 As we have heard, so have we seen -\q in the city of Yahweh of hosts, in the city of our God; -\q God will establish it forever. +\v 8 As we have heard, +\q2 so have we seen +\q in the city of Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 in the city of our God; +\q God will establish it +\q2 forever. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 9 We have thought about your covenant faithfulness, God, -\q in the middle of your temple. +\q2 in the middle of your temple. \q \v 10 As your name is, God, -\q so is your praise to the ends of the earth; -\q your right hand is full of righteousness. +\q2 so is your praise to the ends of the earth; +\q2 your right hand is full of righteousness. \s5 \q \v 11 Let Mount Zion be glad, -\q let the daughters of Judah rejoice -\q because of your righteous decrees. +\q2 let the daughters of Judah rejoice +\q2 because of your righteous decrees. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Walk around Mount Zion, go round about her; -\q count her towers, +\q2 count her towers, \q \v 13 notice well her walls, -\q and look at her palaces -\q so that you may tell it to the next generation. +\q2 and look at her palaces +\q2 so that you may tell it to the next generation. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 For this God is our God forever and ever; -\q he will be our guide to death. +\q2 he will be our guide to death. \s5 \c 49 @@ -3067,267 +3476,286 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 Hear this, all you peoples; -\q give ear, all you inhabitants of the world, +\q2 give ear, all you inhabitants of the world, \q \v 2 both low and high, -\q rich and poor together. +\q2 rich and poor together. \s5 \q \v 3 My mouth will speak wisdom -\q and the meditation of my heart will be of understanding. +\q2 and the meditation of my heart will be of understanding. \q \v 4 I will incline my ear to a parable; -\q I will begin my parable with the harp. +\q2 I will begin my parable with the harp. +\b \q \v 5 Why should I fear the days of evil, -\q when iniquity surrounds me at my heels? +\q2 when iniquity surrounds me at my heels? \s5 \q \v 6 Why should I fear those who trust in their wealth -\q and boast about the amount of their riches? +\q2 and boast about the amount of their riches? \q \v 7 It is certain that no one can redeem his brother -\q or give God a ransom for him, +\q2 or give God a ransom for him, \q \v 8 For the redemption of one's life is costly, -\q and no one can pay what we owe. +\q2 and no one can pay what we owe. \s5 \q \v 9 No one can live forever -\q so that he would not see the pit. +\q2 so that he would not see the pit. \q \v 10 For he will see decay. Wise men die; -\q the fool and the brute alike perish -\q and leave their wealth to others. +\q2 the fool and the brute alike perish +\q2 and leave their wealth to others. \s5 \q \v 11 Their inner thought is that their families will continue forever, -\q and the places where they live, to all generations; -\q they call their lands after their own names. +\q2 and the places where they live, to all generations; +\q2 they call their lands after their own names. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 But man, having wealth, does not remain alive; -\q he is like the wild animals that perish. +\q2 he is like the wild animals that perish. +\b \q \v 13 This, their way, is their folly; -\q yet after them, men approve of their sayings. +\q2 yet after them, men approve of their sayings. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 14 Like sheep they are appointed for Sheol, -\q and death will be their shepherd. +\q2 and death will be their shepherd. \q The upright will rule over them in the morning, -\q and their bodies will be consumed in Sheol, -\q with no place for them to live. +\q2 and their bodies will be consumed in Sheol, +\q2 with no place for them to live. \q \v 15 But God will redeem my life from the power of Sheol; -\q he will receive me. +\q2 he will receive me. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 16 Do not be afraid when one becomes rich, -\q and the glory of his house increases. +\q2 and the glory of his house increases. \q \v 17 For when he dies he will take nothing away; -\q his glory will not go down after him. +\q2 his glory will not go down after him. \s5 \q \v 18 He blessed his soul while he lived— -\q and men praise you when you live for yourself— +\q2 and men praise you when you live for yourself— \q \v 19 he will go to the generation of his fathers -\q and they will never see the light again. +\q2 and they will never see the light again. +\b \q \v 20 One who has wealth but no understanding -\q is like the animals that perish. +\q2 is like the animals that perish. \s5 \c 50 \m \d A psalm of Asaph. \q -\v 1 The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, has spoken -\q and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. +\v 1 The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, +\q2 has spoken and called the earth +\q2 from the rising of the sun to its setting. \q \v 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, -\q God has shone. +\q2 God has shone. \s5 \q -\v 3 Our God comes and does not stay silent; +\v 3 Our God comes +\q2 and does not stay silent; \q a fire devours before him, -\q and it is very stormy around him. +\q2 and it is very stormy around him. \q \v 4 He calls to the heavens above -\q and to the earth so that he may judge his people: +\q2 and to the earth so that he may judge his people: \q \v 5 "Gather my faithful ones together to me, -\q those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice." +\q2 those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice." \s5 \q \v 6 The heavens will declare his righteousness, -\q for God himself is judge. +\q2 for God himself is judge. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 7 "Hear, my people, and I will speak, Israel, -\q and I will testify against you. -\q I am God, your God. +\q2 and I will testify against you. +\q2 I am God, your God. \q \v 8 I will not reprove you for your sacrifices; -\q your burnt offerings are always before me. +\q2 your burnt offerings are always before me. \s5 \q \v 9 I will take no bull out of your house, -\q or male goats out of your folds. +\q2 or male goats out of your folds. \q \v 10 For every animal of the forest is mine, -\q and the cattle on a thousand hills. +\q2 and the cattle on a thousand hills. \q \v 11 I know all the birds of the mountains, -\q and the wild beasts of the field are mine. +\q2 and the wild beasts of the field are mine. \s5 \q \v 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell you; -\q for the world is mine, and everything in it. +\q2 for the world is mine, and everything in it. \q \v 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls -\q or drink the blood of goats? +\q2 or drink the blood of goats? +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving, -\q and pay your vows to the Most High. +\q2 and pay your vows to the Most High. \q \v 15 Call on me in the day of trouble; -\q I will rescue you, and you will glorify me." +\q2 I will rescue you, and you will glorify me." +\b \s5 \q \v 16 But to the wicked God says, -\q "What have you to do with declaring my statutes, -\q that you have taken my covenant in your mouth, +\q2 "What have you to do with declaring my statutes, +\q2 that you have taken my covenant in your mouth, \q \v 17 since you hate instruction -\q and throw my words away? +\q2 and throw my words away? \s5 \q \v 18 When you see a thief, you agree with him; -\q you participate with those who commit adultery. +\q2 you participate with those who commit adultery. \q \v 19 You give your mouth to evil, -\q and your tongue expresses deceit. +\q2 and your tongue expresses deceit. \q \v 20 You sit and speak against your brother; -\q you slander your own mother's son. +\q2 you slander your own mother's son. \s5 \q \v 21 You have done these things, but I have kept silent, -\q so you thought that I was someone just like yourself. -\q But I will reprove you and bring up, right before your eyes, all the things you have done. +\q2 so you thought that I was someone just like yourself. +\q But I will reprove you +\q2 and bring up, right before your eyes, all the things you have done. +\b \q \v 22 Give this careful consideration, you who forget God, -\q otherwise I will tear you to pieces, -\q and there will be no one to come to help you! +\q2 otherwise I will tear you to pieces, +\q2 and there will be no one to come to help you! \s5 \q \v 23 The one who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving praises me, -\q and to anyone who plans his path in the right way -\q I will show God's salvation." +\q2 and to anyone who plans his path in the right way +\q2 I will show God's salvation." \s5 \c 51 \m \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David; when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone into Bathsheba. \q -\v 1 Have mercy on me, God, because of your covenant faithfulness; -\q for the sake of the multitude of your merciful actions, blot out my transgressions. +\v 1 Have mercy on me, God, +\q2 because of your covenant faithfulness; +\q for the sake of the multitude of your merciful actions, +\q2 blot out my transgressions. \q \v 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity -\q and cleanse me from my sin. +\q2 and cleanse me from my sin. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For I know my transgressions, -\q and my sin is always before me. +\q2 and my sin is always before me. \q \v 4 Against you, you only, I have sinned -\q and done what is evil in your sight; +\q2 and done what is evil in your sight; \q you are justified when you speak; -\q you are blameless when you judge. +\q2 you are blameless when you judge. \s5 \q \v 5 See, I was born in iniquity; -\q as soon as my mother conceived me, I was in sin. +\q2 as soon as my mother conceived me, I was in sin. \q \v 6 See, you desire trustworthiness in my inner self; -\q and you teach me wisdom in the secret place within. +\q2 and you teach me wisdom in the secret place within. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; -\q wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. +\q2 wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. \q \v 8 Make me hear joy and gladness -\q so that the bones that you have broken may rejoice. +\q2 so that the bones that you have broken may rejoice. \q \v 9 Hide your face from my sins -\q and blot out all my iniquities. +\q2 and blot out all my iniquities. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 Create in me a clean heart, God, -\q and renew a right spirit within me. +\q2 and renew a right spirit within me. \q \v 11 Do not drive me away from your presence, -\q and do not take your holy Spirit from me. +\q2 and do not take your holy Spirit from me. \s5 \q \v 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, -\q and sustain me with a willing spirit. +\q2 and sustain me with a willing spirit. +\b \q \v 13 Then will I teach transgressors your ways, -\q and sinners will be converted to you. +\q2 and sinners will be converted to you. \s5 \q -\v 14 Forgive me for shedding blood, God of my salvation, -\q and I will shout for the joy of your righteousness. +\v 14 Forgive me for shedding blood, +\q2 God of my salvation, +\q2 and I will shout for the joy of your righteousness. \q \v 15 Lord, open my lips, -\q and my mouth will express your praise. +\q2 and my mouth will express your praise. \q \v 16 For you do not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; -\q you have no pleasure in burnt offerings. +\q2 you have no pleasure in burnt offerings. \s5 \q \v 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. -\q You, God, will not despise a broken and a contrite heart. +\q2 You, God, will not despise a broken and a contrite heart. +\b \q \v 18 Do good in your good pleasure to Zion; -\q rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. +\q2 rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. \q \v 19 Then will you delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, -\q in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; -\q then our people will offer bulls on your altar. +\q2 in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; +\q2 then our people will offer bulls on your altar. \s5 \c 52 @@ -3335,78 +3763,86 @@ \d For the chief musician. A maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said to him, "David has come to the house of Ahimelek." \q \v 1 Why are you proud of making trouble, you mighty man? -\q The covenant faithfulness of God comes every day. +\q2 The covenant faithfulness of God comes every day. \q \v 2 Your tongue plans destruction -\q like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. +\q2 like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. \s5 \q \v 3 You love evil more than good -\q and lying rather than speaking righteousness. +\q2 and lying rather than speaking righteousness. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 4 You love all words that devour others, -\q you deceitful tongue. +\q2 you deceitful tongue. +\b \q \v 5 God will surely destroy you forever; -\q he will take you up and pluck you out of your tent -\q and root you out of the land of the living. +\q2 he will take you up and pluck you out of your tent +\q2 and root you out of the land of the living. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 6 The righteous will also see it and fear; -\q they will laugh at him and say, +\q2 they will laugh at him and say, \q \v 7 "See, this is a man who did not make God his refuge, -\q but he trusted in the abundance of his wealth, -\q and he was strong when he destroyed others." +\q2 but he trusted in the abundance of his wealth, +\q2 and he was strong when he destroyed others." +\b \s5 \q \v 8 But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; -\q I will trust in the covenant faithfulness of God forever and ever. +\q2 I will trust in the covenant faithfulness of God forever and ever. \q \v 9 I will give you thanks forever for what you have done. -\q I will wait for your name, because it is good, -\q in the presence of your faithful ones. +\q2 I will wait for your name, because it is good, +\q2 in the presence of your faithful ones. \s5 \c 53 \m \d For the chief musician; set to Mahalath. A maschil of David. \q -\v 1 A fool says in his heart, "There is no God." +\v 1 A fool says in his heart, +\q2 "There is no God." \q They are corrupt and have done abominable iniquity; -\q there is no one who does good. +\q2 there is no one who does good. +\b \q -\v 2 God looks down from heaven on the children of mankind +\v 2 God looks down from heaven +\q2 on the children of mankind \q to see if there are any who understand, -\q who seek after him. +\q2 who seek after him. \q \v 3 They have all turned away. Together they have become corrupt. -\q There is not one who does good, not even one. +\q2 There is not one who does good, +\q2 not even one. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Do those who behave wickedly have no understanding— -\q those who devour my people as if they were eating bread -\q and they do not call on God? +\q2 those who devour my people as if they were eating bread +\q2 and they do not call on God? \q \v 5 There they are, in great fear, -\q where there was nothing to cause them to be afraid; +\q2 where there was nothing to cause them to be afraid; \q for God will scatter the bones of those who encamp against you; -\q you put them to shame, -\q for God has rejected them. +\q2 you put them to shame, +\q2 for God has rejected them. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! -\q When God brings back his people from the captivity, -\q then Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad! +\q2 When God brings back his people from the captivity, +\q2 then Jacob will rejoice and Israel will be glad! \s5 \c 54 @@ -3414,31 +3850,34 @@ \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A maschil of David; when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, "Does David not hide himself with us?" \q \v 1 Save me, God, by your name, -\q and judge me in your might. +\q2 and judge me in your might. \q \v 2 Hear my prayer, God; -\q give ear to the words of my mouth. +\q2 give ear to the words of my mouth. +\b \q \v 3 For strangers have risen up against me, -\q and ruthless men have sought after my life; -\q they have not set God before them. +\q2 and ruthless men have sought after my life; +\q2 they have not set God before them. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 4 See, God is my helper; -\q the Lord is the one who upholds me. +\q2 the Lord is the one who upholds me. \q \v 5 He will repay my enemies with evil; -\q in your faithfulness, destroy them! +\q2 in your faithfulness, destroy them! +\b \s5 \q \v 6 I will sacrifice to you with a freewill offering; -\q I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good. +\q2 I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good. \q \v 7 For he has rescued me from every trouble; -\q my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. +\q2 my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies. \s5 \c 55 @@ -3446,164 +3885,179 @@ \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A maschil of David. \q \v 1 Give ear to my prayer, God; -\q and do not hide yourself from my plea. +\q2 and do not hide yourself from my plea. \q \v 2 Pay attention to me and answer me; -\q I am restless in my troubles +\q2 I am restless in my troubles \q \v 3 because of the voice of my enemies, -\q because of the oppression of the wicked; +\q2 because of the oppression of the wicked; \q for they bring trouble on me, -\q they are hostile to me with wickedness and anger. +\q2 they are hostile to me with wickedness and anger. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 My heart trembles within me, -\q and the terrors of death have fallen on me. +\q2 and the terrors of death have fallen on me. \q \v 5 Fear and trembling have come on me, -\q and horror has overwhelmed me. +\q2 and horror has overwhelmed me. \s5 \q \v 6 I said, "Oh, if only I had wings like a dove! -\q Then would I fly away and be at rest. +\q2 Then would I fly away and be at rest. \q \v 7 See, then I would wander far away; -\q I would stay in the wilderness. +\q2 I would stay in the wilderness. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 8 I would hurry to a shelter -\q from the stormy wind and tempest." +\q2 from the stormy wind and tempest." +\b \q \v 9 Destroy, Lord, and divide their tongue; -\q for I see violence and strife in the city. +\q2 for I see violence and strife in the city. \s5 \q \v 10 Day and night they go about on its walls; -\q wickedness and trouble are in the middle of it. +\q2 wickedness and trouble are in the middle of it. \q \v 11 Wickedness is in the middle of it; -\q oppression and deceit do not leave its streets. +\q2 oppression and deceit do not leave its streets. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 For it was not an enemy who rebuked me, -\q then I could have borne it; +\q2 then I could have borne it; \q neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, -\q then I would have hidden myself from him. +\q2 then I would have hidden myself from him. \q \v 13 But it was you, a man equal to myself, -\q my companion and my close friend. +\q2 my companion and my close friend. \q \v 14 We had sweet fellowship together; -\q we walked in the house of God with the throng. +\q2 we walked in the house of God with the throng. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 Let death come deceitfully on them; -\q let them go down alive to Sheol, -\q for wickedness is where they live, right among them. +\q2 let them go down alive to Sheol, +\q2 for wickedness is where they live, right among them. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 As for me, I will call on God, -\q and Yahweh will save me. +\q2 and Yahweh will save me. \q \v 17 In the evening, morning, and at noonday I complain and moan; -\q he will hear my voice. +\q2 he will hear my voice. \q \v 18 He will safely rescue my life from the battle that was against me, -\q for those who fought against me were many. +\q2 for those who fought against me were many. \s5 \q \v 19 God, the one who rules from eternity, -\q will hear them and humiliate them. +\q2 will hear them and humiliate them. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \q They never change, -\q and they do not fear God. +\q2 and they do not fear God. \s5 \q \v 20 My friend has raised his hands against those who were at peace with him; -\q he has not respected the covenant that he had. +\q2 he has not respected the covenant that he had. \q \v 21 His mouth was smooth as butter, -\q but his heart was hostile; +\q2 but his heart was hostile; \q his words were softer than oil, -\q yet they were actually drawn swords. +\q2 yet they were actually drawn swords. +\b \s5 \q -\v 22 Place your burdens on Yahweh, and he will sustain you; +\v 22 Place your burdens on Yahweh, +\q2 and he will sustain you; \q he will never allow a righteous person to totter. \q \v 23 But you, God, will bring the wicked down into the pit of destruction; -\q men of bloodshed and deceit will not live even half as long as others, -\q but I will trust in you. +\q2 men of bloodshed and deceit will not live even half as long as others, +\q2 but I will trust in you. \s5 \c 56 \m \d For the chief musician; set to Jonath elem rehokim. A psalm of David. A michtam; when the Philistines took him in Gath. \q -\v 1 Be merciful to me, God, for men are attacking me! -\q All the day long those who fight me oppress me. +\v 1 Be merciful to me, God, +\q2 for men are attacking me! +\q2 All the day long those who fight me oppress me. \q \v 2 My enemies trample me all day long; -\q for there are many who arrogantly fight against me. +\q2 for there are many who arrogantly fight against me. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 When I am afraid, -\q I will put my trust in you. +\q2 I will put my trust in you. \q \v 4 In God, whose word I praise— -\q in God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid; -\q what can mere man do to me? +\q2 in God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid; +\q2 what can mere man do to me? +\b \s5 \q \v 5 All the day long they twist my words; -\q all their thoughts are against me for evil. +\q2 all their thoughts are against me for evil. \q \v 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, -\q and they mark my steps, -\q just as they have waited for my life. +\q2 and they mark my steps, +\q2 just as they have waited for my life. \s5 \q \v 7 Do not let them escape doing iniquity. -\q Bring down the peoples in your anger, God. +\q2 Bring down the peoples in your anger, God. +\b \q \v 8 You number my wanderings -\q and put my tears into your bottle; -\q are they not in your book? +\q2 and put my tears into your bottle; +\q2 are they not in your book? \s5 \q \v 9 Then my enemies will turn back on the day that I call to you; -\q this I know, that God is for me. +\q2 this I know, that God is for me. +\b \q \v 10 In God—whose word I praise, -\q in Yahweh—whose word I praise, +\q2 in Yahweh—whose word I praise, +\q \v 11 in God I trust, -\q I will not be afraid. -\q What can anyone do to me? +\q2 I will not be afraid. +\q2 What can anyone do to me? +\b \s5 \q \v 12 The duty to fulfill my vows to you is on me, God; -\q I will give thank offerings to you. +\q2 I will give thank offerings to you. \q \v 13 For you have rescued my life from death; -\q you have kept my feet from stumbling, +\q2 you have kept my feet from stumbling, \q so that I may walk before God -\q in the light of the living. +\q2 in the light of the living. \s5 \c 57 @@ -3611,56 +4065,64 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. \q \v 1 Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, -\q for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. -\q I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over. +\q2 for I take refuge in you until these troubles are over. +\q I stay under your wings for protection +\q2 until this destruction is over. +\b \s5 \q \v 2 I will cry to God Most High, -\q to God, who does all things for me. +\q2 to God, who does all things for me. \q \v 3 He will send help from heaven and save me, -\q he rebukes those who hotly pursue me. +\q2 he rebukes those who hotly pursue me. \qs Selah\qs* -\q God will send me his steadfast love and his faithfulness. +\q2 God will send me his steadfast love and his faithfulness. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 My life is among lions; -\q I am among those who are ready to devour me. +\q2 I am among those who are ready to devour me. \q I am among people whose teeth are spears and arrows, -\q and whose tongues are sharp swords. +\q2 and whose tongues are sharp swords. +\b \q \v 5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; -\q let your glory be above all the earth. +\q2 let your glory be above all the earth. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 They spread out a net for my feet; -\q I was bowed down. +\q2 I was bowed down. \q They dug a pit in front of me. -\q They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! +\q2 They themselves have fallen into the middle of it! \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 7 My heart is fixed, God, my heart is fixed; -\q I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. +\q2 I will sing, yes, I will sing praises. \q \v 8 Wake up, my glory! -\q Wake up, lute and harp! -\q I will wake up the dawn! +\q2 Wake up, lute and harp! +\q2 I will wake up the dawn! +\b \s5 \q \v 9 I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples; -\q I will sing praises to you among the nations. +\q2 I will sing praises to you among the nations. \q \v 10 For great is your unfailing love, reaching to the heavens; -\q and your faithfulness to the clouds. +\q2 and your faithfulness to the clouds. +\b \q \v 11 Be exalted, God, above the heavens; -\q may your glory be exalted over all the earth. +\q2 may your glory be exalted over all the earth. \s5 \c 58 @@ -3668,43 +4130,48 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam. \q \v 1 Do you rulers speak righteousness? -\q Do you judge uprightly, you people? +\q2 Do you judge uprightly, you people? \q \v 2 No, you commit wickedness in your heart; -\q you distribute violence throughout the land with your hands. +\q2 you distribute violence throughout the land with your hands. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 The wicked go astray even when they are in the womb; -\q they go astray from birth, speaking lies. +\q2 they go astray from birth, speaking lies. \q \v 4 Their poison is like a snake's poison; -\q they are like a deaf asp that stops up its ears, +\q2 they are like a deaf asp that stops up its ears, \q \v 5 that pays no attention to the voice of charmers, -\q no matter how skillful they are. +\q2 no matter how skillful they are. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Shatter their teeth in their mouths, God; -\q break out the great teeth of the young lions, Yahweh. +\q2 break out the great teeth of the young lions, Yahweh. \q \v 7 Let them melt away as water that runs off; -\q when they shoot their arrows, let them be as though they had no points. +\q2 when they shoot their arrows, let them be as though they had no points. \q \v 8 Let them be like a snail that melts and passes away, -\q like the untimely born child of a woman that never sees the sunlight. +\q2 like the untimely born child of a woman that never sees the sunlight. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Before your pots can feel the thorn's burning heat, -\q he will take them away with a whirlwind, the green thorns and the burning thorns alike. +\q2 he will take them away with a whirlwind, +\q2 the green thorns and the burning thorns alike. \q \v 10 The righteous will rejoice when he sees God's vengeance; -\q he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, +\q2 he will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked, \q -\v 11 so that men will say, "Truly, there is a reward for the righteous person; -\q truly there is a God who judges the earth." +\v 11 so that men will say, +\q2 "Truly, there is a reward for the righteous person; +\q2 truly there is a God who judges the earth." \s5 \c 59 @@ -3712,80 +4179,90 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of David. A michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. \q \v 1 Rescue me from my enemies, my God; -\q set me on high away from those who rise up against me. +\q2 set me on high away from those who rise up against me. \q \v 2 Keep me safe from those who behave wickedly, -\q and save me from men of bloodshed. +\q2 and save me from men of bloodshed. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For, see, they wait in ambush to take my life. -\q The powerful men gather themselves together against me, -\q but not because of my transgression or my sin, Yahweh. +\q2 The powerful men gather themselves together against me, +\q2 but not because of my transgression or my sin, Yahweh. \q \v 4 For no guilt of mine they prepare to run at me; -\q awake and help me and see. +\q2 awake and help me and see. \s5 \q -\v 5 You, Yahweh God of hosts, the God of Israel, +\v 5 You, Yahweh God of hosts, +\q2 the God of Israel, \q arise and punish all the nations; -\q do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. +\q2 do not be merciful to any wicked transgressors. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 6 They return at evening, they howl like dogs -\q and go around the city. +\q2 and go around the city. \q \v 7 See, they belch out with their mouths; -\q swords are in their lips, -\q for they say, "Who hears us?" +\q2 swords are in their lips, +\q2 for they say, "Who hears us?" \s5 \q \v 8 But you, Yahweh, laugh at them; -\q you mock at all the nations. +\q2 you mock at all the nations. +\b \q \v 9 God, my strength, I will pay attention to you; -\q you are my high tower. +\q2 you are my high tower. \s5 \q \v 10 My God will meet me with his covenant faithfulness; -\q God will let me see my desire on my enemies. +\q2 God will let me see my desire on my enemies. +\b \q -\v 11 Do not kill them, or my people will forget. -\q Scatter them by your power and make them fall, Lord our shield. +\v 11 Do not kill them, +\q2 or my people will forget. +\q Scatter them by your power and make them fall, +\q2 Lord our shield. \s5 \q \v 12 For the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, -\q let them be captured in their pride, -\q and for the curses and lies that they express. +\q2 let them be captured in their pride, +\q2 and for the curses and lies that they express. \q -\v 13 Consume them in wrath, consume them so that they will be no more; +\v 13 Consume them in wrath, +\q2 consume them so that they will be no more; \q let them know that God rules in Jacob -\q and to the ends of the earth. +\q2 and to the ends of the earth. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 14 At evening they return, -\q howling like dogs going around the city. +\q2 howling like dogs going around the city. \q \v 15 They wander about looking for food -\q and they growl like a dog if they are not satisfied. +\q2 and they growl like a dog if they are not satisfied. \s5 \q \v 16 But I will sing about your strength, -\q and in the morning I will praise your steadfast love! +\q2 and in the morning I will praise your steadfast love! \q For you have been my high tower -\q and a refuge in the day of my distress. +\q2 and a refuge in the day of my distress. +\b \q \v 17 To you, my strength, I will sing praises; -\q for God is my high tower, the God of covenant faithfulness. +\q2 for God is my high tower, the God of covenant faithfulness. \s5 \c 60 @@ -3793,54 +4270,57 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Shushan Eduth. A michtam of David, for teaching; when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. \q \v 1 God, you have rejected us; you have broken through our defenses; -\q you have been angry; restore us again. +\q2 you have been angry; restore us again. \s5 \q \v 2 You have made the land tremble; you have torn it apart; -\q heal its cracks, for it is shaking. +\q2 heal its cracks, for it is shaking. \q \v 3 You have made your people see difficult things; -\q you have made us drink the wine of staggering. +\q2 you have made us drink the wine of staggering. \s5 \q \v 4 For those who honor you, -\q you have set up a banner -\q to be displayed against those who carry the bow. +\q2 you have set up a banner +\q2 to be displayed against those who carry the bow. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \q \v 5 So that those you love may be rescued, -\q rescue us with your right hand and answer me. +\q2 rescue us with your right hand and answer me. \s5 \q \v 6 God has spoken in his holiness, "I will rejoice; -\q I will divide Shechem and apportion out the Valley of Sukkoth. +\q2 I will divide Shechem +\q2 and apportion out the Valley of Sukkoth. \q \v 7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; -\q Ephraim also is my helmet; -\q Judah is my scepter. +\q2 Ephraim also is my helmet; +\q2 Judah is my scepter. \s5 \q \v 8 Moab is my washbasin; -\q over Edom I will throw my sandal; -\q I will shout in triumph because of Philistia." +\q2 over Edom I will throw my sandal; +\q2 I will shout in triumph because of Philistia." +\b \q \v 9 Who will bring me into the strong city? -\q Who will lead me to Edom? +\q2 Who will lead me to Edom? \s5 \q \v 10 But you, God, have you not rejected us? -\q You do not go into battle with our army. +\q2 You do not go into battle with our army. \q \v 11 Give us help against the enemy, -\q for man's help is futile. +\q2 for man's help is futile. \q \v 12 We will triumph with God's help; -\q he will trample down our enemies. +\q2 he will trample down our enemies. \s5 \c 61 @@ -3848,143 +4328,162 @@ \d For the chief musician; on a stringed instrument. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Hear my cry, God; -\q attend to my prayer. +\q2 attend to my prayer. +\b \q \v 2 From the ends of the earth will I call to you when my heart is faint; -\q lead me to the rock that is higher than I. +\q2 lead me to the rock that is higher than I. \q \v 3 For you have been a refuge for me, -\q a strong tower from the enemy. +\q2 a strong tower from the enemy. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Let me live in your tabernacle forever! -\q Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. +\q2 Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 5 For you, God, have heard my vows, -\q you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name. +\q2 you have given me the inheritance of those who honor your name. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 You will prolong the king's life; -\q his years will be like many generations. +\q2 his years will be like many generations. \q \v 7 He will reign before God forever; -\q appoint your steadfast love and faithfulness to protect him. +\q2 appoint your steadfast love and faithfulness to protect him. \s5 \q \v 8 I will sing praise to your name forever -\q so that I may perform my vows every day. - +\q2 so that I may perform my vows every day. +2 \s5 \c 62 \m \d For the chief musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I wait in silence for God alone; -\q my salvation comes from him. +\q2 my salvation comes from him. \q \v 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; -\q he is my high tower; I will not be greatly moved. +\q2 he is my high tower; +\q2 I will not be greatly moved. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 How long, all of you, will you attack a man, -\q that you may murder him, -\q like a leaning wall or a shaky fence? +\q2 that you may murder him, +\q2 like a leaning wall or a shaky fence? \q -\v 4 They consult with him only to bring him down from his honorable position; -\q they love to tell lies; -\q they bless him with their mouths, but in their hearts they curse him. +\v 4 They consult with him +\q2 only to bring him down from his honorable position; +\q2 they love to tell lies; +\q they bless him with their mouths, +\q2 but in their hearts they curse him. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 I wait in silence for God alone; -\q for my hope is set on him. +\q2 for my hope is set on him. \q \v 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; -\q he is my high tower; I will not be moved. +\q2 he is my high tower; I will not be moved. \s5 \q \v 7 With God is my salvation and my glory; -\q the rock of my strength and my refuge are in God. +\q2 the rock of my strength and my refuge are in God. \q \v 8 Trust in him at all times, you people; -\q pour out your heart before him; -\q God is a refuge for us. +\q2 pour out your heart before him; +\q2 God is a refuge for us. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 Surely men of low standing are vanity, and men of high standing are a lie; +\v 9 Surely men of low standing are vanity, +\q2 and men of high standing are a lie; \q they will weigh lightly in the scales; -\q weighed together, they are lighter than nothing. +\q2 weighed together, they are lighter than nothing. \q \v 10 Do not trust in oppression or robbery; -\q and do not hope uselessly in riches, -\q for they will bear no fruit; do not fix your heart on them. +\q2 and do not hope uselessly in riches, +\q for they will bear no fruit; +\q2 do not fix your heart on them. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 God has spoken once, -\q twice have I heard this: -\q power belongs to God. +\q2 twice have I heard this: +\q2 power belongs to God. \q \v 12 Also to you, Lord, belongs covenant faithfulness, -\q for you pay back every person for what he has done. +\q2 for you pay back every person for what he has done. \s5 \c 63 \m \d A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. \q -\v 1 God, you are my God! I earnestly search for you, -\q my soul thirsts for you, and my flesh longs for you, -\q in a dry and weary land where there is no water. +\v 1 God, you are my God! +\q2 I earnestly search for you, +\q my soul thirsts for you, +\q2 and my flesh longs for you, +\q in a dry and weary land +\q2 where there is no water. +\b \q \v 2 So I have looked on you in the sanctuary, -\q to see your power and your glory. +\q2 to see your power and your glory. \s5 \q \v 3 Because your covenant faithfulness is better than life, -\q my lips will praise you. +\q2 my lips will praise you. \q \v 4 So I will bless you while I live; -\q I will lift up my hands in your name. +\q2 I will lift up my hands in your name. \s5 \q \v 5 It will be as if I ate a meal of marrow and fatness; -\q with joyful lips my mouth will praise you, +\q2 with joyful lips my mouth will praise you, +\b \q \v 6 when I think about you on my bed -\q and meditate on you in the night watches. +\q2 and meditate on you in the night watches. \s5 \q \v 7 For you have been my help, -\q and in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. +\q2 and in the shadow of your wings I rejoice. \q \v 8 I cling to you; -\q your right hand supports me. +\q2 your right hand supports me. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 But those who seek to destroy my life -\q will go down into the lowest parts of the earth; +\q2 will go down into the lowest parts of the earth; +\q \v 10 they will be given over to those whose hands use the sword, -\q and they will become food for the jackals. +\q2 and they will become food for the jackals. \s5 \q \v 11 But the king will rejoice in God; -\q everyone who swears by him will be proud of him, -\q but the mouth of those who speak lies will be stopped up. +\q2 everyone who swears by him will be proud of him, +\q2 but the mouth of those who speak lies will be stopped up. \s5 \c 64 @@ -3992,45 +4491,49 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Hear my voice, God, listen to my complaint; -\q preserve my life from fear of my enemies. +\q2 preserve my life from fear of my enemies. +\b \q \v 2 Hide me from the secret plotting of evildoers, -\q from the commotion of those who behave wickedly. +\q2 from the commotion of those who behave wickedly. \s5 \q \v 3 They have sharpened their tongues like swords; -\q they have aimed their arrows, bitter words, +\q2 they have aimed their arrows, bitter words, \q \v 4 so that they may shoot from secret places at someone who is innocent; -\q suddenly they shoot at him and fear nothing. +\q2 suddenly they shoot at him and fear nothing. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 They encourage themselves in an evil plan; -\q they consult privately together in order to set traps; -\q they say, "Who will see us?" +\q2 they consult privately together in order to set traps; +\q2 they say, "Who will see us?" \q \v 6 They invent injustices; -\q "We have finished," they say, "a careful plan." -\q The inner thoughts and hearts of man are deep. +\q2 "We have finished," they say, "a careful plan." +\q2 The inner thoughts and hearts of man are deep. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 But God will shoot them; -\q suddenly they will be wounded with his arrows. +\q2 suddenly they will be wounded with his arrows. \q \v 8 They will be made to stumble, since their own tongues are against them; -\q all who see them will wag their heads. +\q2 all who see them will wag their heads. \q \v 9 All people will fear -\q and will declare God's deeds. -\q They will wisely think about what he has done. +\q2 and will declare God's deeds. +\q2 They will wisely think about what he has done. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 The righteous will be glad about Yahweh and will take refuge in him; -\q all the upright in heart will take pride in him. +\q2 all the upright in heart will take pride in him. \s5 \c 65 @@ -4038,65 +4541,68 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm. A song of David. \q \v 1 For you, God in Zion, our praise waits; -\q our vows will be carried out to you. +\q2 our vows will be carried out to you. \q \v 2 You who hear prayer, -\q to you all flesh will come. +\q2 to you all flesh will come. \q \v 3 Iniquities prevail against us; -\q as for our transgressions, you will forgive them. +\q2 as for our transgressions, you will forgive them. \s5 \q \v 4 Blessed is the man whom you choose to bring near to you -\q so that he may live in your courts. +\q2 so that he may live in your courts. \q We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, -\q your holy temple. +\q2 your holy temple. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 In righteousness you will answer us by doing awesome deeds, -\q God of our salvation; +\q2 God of our salvation; \q you who are hope of all the ends of the earth -\q and of those who are far across the sea. +\q2 and of those who are far across the sea. \s5 \q \v 6 For it is you who made the mountains firm, -\q you who are girded with strength. +\q2 you who are girded with strength. \q \v 7 It is you who quiet the roaring of the seas, -\q the roaring of their waves, -\q and the commotion of the peoples. +\q2 the roaring of their waves, +\q2 and the commotion of the peoples. \s5 \q -\v 8 Those who live in the uttermost parts of the earth are afraid of the evidence of your deeds; -\q you make the east and the west rejoice. +\v 8 Those who live in the uttermost parts of the earth +\q2 are afraid of the evidence of your deeds; +\q2 you make the east and the west rejoice. +\b \q \v 9 You come to help the earth; you water it; -\q you greatly enrich it; +\q2 you greatly enrich it; \q the river of God is full of water; -\q you provide mankind grain when you have prepared the earth. +\q2 you provide mankind grain when you have prepared the earth. \s5 \q \v 10 You water its furrows abundantly; -\q you settle down the furrows' ridges; +\q2 you settle down the furrows' ridges; \q you make them soft with rain showers; -\q you bless the sprouts between them. +\q2 you bless the sprouts between them. \q \v 11 You crown the year with your goodness, -\q and your wagon tracks overflow with abundance. +\q2 and your wagon tracks overflow with abundance. \q \v 12 The pastures in the wilderness drip with dew, -\q and the hills are girded with joy. +\q2 and the hills are girded with joy. \s5 \q \v 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; -\q the valleys also are covered over with grain; -\q they shout for joy, and they sing. +\q2 the valleys also are covered over with grain; +\q2 they shout for joy, and they sing. \s5 \c 66 @@ -4106,84 +4612,89 @@ \v 1 Shout out loud to God, all the earth; \q \v 2 Sing out the glory of his name; -\q make his praise glorious. +\q2 make his praise glorious. \s5 \q \v 3 Say to God, "How terrifying are your deeds! -\q By the greatness of your power your enemies will submit to you. +\q2 By the greatness of your power +\q2 your enemies will submit to you. \q \v 4 All the earth will worship you -\q and will sing to you; -\q they will sing praises to your name." +\q2 and will sing to you; +\q2 they will sing praises to your name." \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Come and see the works of God; -\q he is fearsome in his deeds toward the sons of mankind. +\q2 he is fearsome in his deeds toward the sons of mankind. \q \v 6 He turned the sea into dry land; -\q they went through the river on foot; -\q there we rejoiced in him. +\q2 they went through the river on foot; +\q2 there we rejoiced in him. \q \v 7 He rules forever by his might; -\q his eyes observe the nations; -\q let not the rebellious exalt themselves. +\q2 his eyes observe the nations; +\q2 let not the rebellious exalt themselves. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Give blessing to God, you people, -\q let the sound of his praise be heard. +\q2 let the sound of his praise be heard. \q \v 9 He keeps us among the living, -\q and he does not permit our feet to slip. +\q2 and he does not permit our feet to slip. \s5 \q \v 10 For you, God, have tested us; -\q you have tested us as silver is tested. +\q2 you have tested us as silver is tested. \q \v 11 You brought us into a net; -\q you laid a heavy burden on our backs. +\q2 you laid a heavy burden on our backs. \q \v 12 You made people ride over our heads; -\q we went through fire and water, -\q but you brought us out into a spacious place. +\q2 we went through fire and water, +\q2 but you brought us out into a spacious place. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 I will come into your house with burnt offerings; -\q I will pay you my vows +\q2 I will pay you my vows \q \v 14 which my lips promised -\q and my mouth spoke when I was in distress. +\q2 and my mouth spoke when I was in distress. \q \v 15 I will offer to you burnt offerings of fat animals -\q with the sweet aroma of rams; -\q I will offer bulls and goats. +\q2 with the sweet aroma of rams; +\q2 I will offer bulls and goats. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 16 Come and listen, all you who fear God, -\q and I will declare what he has done for my soul. +\q2 and I will declare what he has done for my soul. \q \v 17 I cried to him with my mouth, -\q and he was praised with my tongue. +\q2 and he was praised with my tongue. \q \v 18 If I had seen wickedness within my heart, -\q the Lord would not have listened to me. +\q2 the Lord would not have listened to me. \s5 \q \v 19 But God has truly heard; -\q he has paid attention to the voice of my prayer. +\q2 he has paid attention to the voice of my prayer. \q \v 20 Blessed be God, -\q who has not turned away my prayer -\q or his covenant faithfulness from me. +\q2 who has not turned away my prayer +\q2 or his covenant faithfulness from me. \s5 \c 67 @@ -4191,34 +4702,36 @@ \d For the chief musician; on stringed instruments. A psalm, a song. \q \v 1 May God be merciful to us and bless us -\q and cause his face to shine on us +\q2 and cause his face to shine on us \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 2 so that your ways may be known on earth, -\q your salvation among all nations. +\q2 your salvation among all nations. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Let the peoples praise you, God; -\q let all the peoples praise you. +\q2 let all the peoples praise you. \q \v 4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy, -\q for you will judge the peoples with justice -\q and govern the nations on earth. +\q2 for you will judge the peoples with justice +\q2 and govern the nations on earth. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 5 Let the peoples praise you, God; -\q let all the peoples praise you. +\q2 let all the peoples praise you. +\b \q \v 6 The earth has yielded its produce -\q and God, our God, has blessed us. +\q2 and God, our God, has blessed us. \s5 \q \v 7 God has blessed us, -\q and all the ends of the earth honor him. +\q2 and all the ends of the earth honor him. \s5 \c 68 @@ -4226,151 +4739,163 @@ \d For the chief musician; A psalm of David, a song. \q \v 1 Let God arise; let his enemies be scattered; -\q let those also who hate him flee before him. +\q2 let those also who hate him flee before him. \q \v 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; -\q as wax melts before the fire, -\q so let the wicked perish in the presence of God. +\q2 as wax melts before the fire, +\q2 so let the wicked perish in the presence of God. \q -\v 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God; -\q may they rejoice with gladness. +\v 3 But let the righteous be glad; +\q2 let them rejoice before God; +\q2 may they rejoice with gladness. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! -\q Praise the one who rides through the plains of the Jordan River valley! -\q Yah is his name! Rejoice before him! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Praise the one who rides through the plains of the Jordan River valley! +\q2 Yah is his name! Rejoice before him! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 5 A Father of the fatherless, a judge of the widows, -\q is God in the holy place where he lives. +\q2 is God in the holy place where he lives. \q \v 6 God puts the lonely into families; -\q he brings out the prisoners with singing; -\q but the rebellious live in a parched land. +\q2 he brings out the prisoners with singing; +\q2 but the rebellious live in a parched land. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 God, when you went out before your people, -\q when you marched through the wilderness, +\q2 when you marched through the wilderness, \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 8 the earth trembled; -\q the heavens also dropped rain in God's presence, -\q in the presence of God when he came to Sinai, in the presence of God, the God of Israel. +\q2 the heavens also dropped rain in God's presence, +\q2 in the presence of God when he came to Sinai, in the presence of God, the God of Israel. \s5 \q \v 9 You, God, sent a plentiful rain; -\q you strengthened your inheritance when it was weary. +\q2 you strengthened your inheritance when it was weary. \q \v 10 Your people lived in it; -\q You, God, gave from your goodness to the poor. +\q2 You, God, gave from your goodness to the poor. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 The Lord gave the word, -\q and those who announced them were a great army. +\q2 and those who announced them were a great army. \q \v 12 Kings of armies flee, they flee, -\q and the women waiting at home divide the plunder: +\q2 and the women waiting at home divide the plunder: +\q \v 13 the wings of a dove are covered with silver, -\q its feathers with shining gold. -\q Yet some of you people lie down among the sheepfolds. +\q2 its feathers with shining gold. +\q2 Yet some of you people lie down among the sheepfolds. \s5 \q \v 14 The Almighty scattered kings there, -\q it was as when it snowed on Mount Zalmon. +\q2 it was as when it snowed on Mount Zalmon. +\b \q \v 15 A mighty mountain is the hill country of Bashan; -\q a high mountain is the hill country of Bashan. +\q2 a high mountain is the hill country of Bashan. \q \v 16 Why do you look in envy, you high hill country, -\q at the mountain which God desires for the place he will live? -\q Indeed, Yahweh will live in it forever. +\q2 at the mountain which God desires for the place he will live? +\q2 Indeed, Yahweh will live in it forever. \s5 \q -\v 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, thousands upon thousands; -\q the Lord is among them in the holy place, as at Sinai. +\v 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, +\q2 thousands upon thousands; +\q2 the Lord is among them in the holy place, as at Sinai. \q -\v 18 You have ascended on high; you have led away captives; -\q you have received gifts from among men, +\v 18 You have ascended on high; +\q2 you have led away captives; +\q2 you have received gifts from among men, \q even from the rebellious, -\q so that Yah, God, might live there.\f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 so that Yah, God, might live there.\f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, -\q the God who is our salvation. +\q2 the God who is our salvation. \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 20 Our God is a God who saves; -\q Yahweh the Lord is the one who is able to rescue us from death. +\q2 Yahweh the Lord is the one who is able to rescue us from death. \q \v 21 But God will strike through the heads of his enemies, -\q through the hairy scalps of those who walk in offenses against him. +\q2 through the hairy scalps of those who walk in offenses against him. \s5 \q \v 22 The Lord said, "I will bring my enemies back from Bashan; -\q I will bring them back from the depths of the sea +\q2 I will bring them back from the depths of the sea \q \v 23 so that you may crush your enemies, dipping your foot in blood, -\q and so that the tongues of your dogs may have their share from your enemies." +\q2 and so that the tongues of your dogs may have their share from your enemies." +\b \s5 \q \v 24 They have seen your processions, God, -\q the processions of my God, my King, into the holy place. +\q2 the processions of my God, my King, into the holy place. \q \v 25 The singers went first, the minstrels followed after, -\q and in the middle were the unmarried girls playing tambourines. +\q2 and in the middle were the unmarried girls playing tambourines. \s5 \q \v 26 Bless God in the assemblies; -\q praise Yahweh, you who are from the fountain \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text can be read either as \fqa from the fountain \fqa* or \fqa from the assembly \fqa* . \f* of Israel. +\q2 praise Yahweh, you who are from the fountain \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text can be read either as \fqa from the fountain \fqa* or \fqa from the assembly \fqa* . \f* of Israel. \q \v 27 There is Benjamin, the smallest tribe, ruling them, -\q then the leaders of Judah and their multitudes, -\q the leaders of Zebulun and the leaders of Naphtali. +\q2 then the leaders of Judah and their multitudes, +\q2 the leaders of Zebulun and the leaders of Naphtali. +\b \s5 \q \v 28 Your God, Israel, has decreed your strength; -\q reveal to us your power, God, as you have revealed it in times past. +\q2 reveal to us your power, God, as you have revealed it in times past. \q \v 29 Reveal your power to us from your temple at Jerusalem, -\q where kings bring tribute to you. +\q2 where kings bring tribute to you. \s5 \q \v 30 Rebuke the wild beasts in the reeds, -\q against the peoples, that multitude of bulls and calves. +\q2 against the peoples, that multitude of bulls and calves. \q Humiliate them and make them bring you silver; -\q scatter the peoples who love to wage war. +\q2 scatter the peoples who love to wage war. \q \v 31 Princes will come out of Egypt; -\q Cush will hurry to reach out with her hands to God. +\q2 Cush will hurry to reach out with her hands to God. +\b \s5 \q \v 32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth. \qs Selah\qs* -\q Sing praises to the Lord, +\q2 Sing praises to the Lord, \q \v 33 to him who rides on the heaven of heavens, which exist from ancient times; -\q see, he lifts up his voice with power. +\q2 see, he lifts up his voice with power. \s5 \q \v 34 Ascribe strength to God; -\q his majesty is over Israel, -\q and his strength is in the skies. +\q2 his majesty is over Israel, +\q2 and his strength is in the skies. \q \v 35 God, you are fearsome in your holy place; -\q the God of Israel—he gives strength and power to his people. +\q2 the God of Israel—he gives strength and power to his people. \q Blessed be God. \s5 @@ -4379,145 +4904,163 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Shoshannim. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Save me, God; -\q for the waters have put my life in danger. +\q2 for the waters have put my life in danger. \q \v 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no place to stand; -\q I have come into deep waters, where the floods flow over me. +\q2 I have come into deep waters, where the floods flow over me. \s5 \q \v 3 I am weary with my crying; my throat is dry; -\q my eyes fail while I wait for my God. +\q2 my eyes fail while I wait for my God. \q -\v 4 Those who hate me without a cause are more than the hairs on my head; -\q those who would cut me off, being my enemies for wrong reasons, are mighty; -\q what I did not steal, I have to give back. +\v 4 Those who hate me without a cause +\q2 are more than the hairs on my head; +\q those who would cut me off, +\q2 being my enemies for wrong reasons, are mighty; +\q what I did not steal, +\q2 I have to give back. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 God, you know my foolishness, -\q and my sins are not hidden from you. +\q2 and my sins are not hidden from you. +\b \q -\v 6 Let not those who hope in you be put to shame because of me, Lord Yahweh of hosts; -\q let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor because of me, God of Israel. +\v 6 Let not those who hope in you be put to shame because of me, +\q2 Lord Yahweh of hosts; +\q let not those who seek you be brought to dishonor because of me, +\q2 God of Israel. \s5 \q \v 7 For your sake I have borne rebuke; -\q shame has covered my face. +\q2 shame has covered my face. \q \v 8 I have become a stranger to my brothers, -\q an alien to my mother's children. +\q2 an alien to my mother's children. \q \v 9 For the zeal of your house has eaten me up, -\q and the rebukes of those who rebuke you have fallen on me. +\q2 and the rebukes of those who rebuke you have fallen on me. \s5 \q \v 10 When I weep and fast, -\q I must endure scorn. +\q2 I must endure scorn. \q \v 11 When I put on sackcloth, -\q I became a byword to them. +\q2 I became a byword to them. \q \v 12 Those who sit in the city gate talk about me; -\q I am a song of drunkards. +\q2 I am a song of drunkards. +\b \s5 \q -\v 13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, at a time that you will accept; -\q answer me in the trustworthiness of your salvation. +\v 13 But as for me, my prayer is to you, Yahweh, +\q2 at a time that you will accept; +\q2 answer me in the trustworthiness of your salvation. \q -\v 14 Pull me out of the mire, and do not let me sink; -\q let me be taken away from those who hate me and rescued out of the deep waters. +\v 14 Pull me out of the mire, +\q2 and do not let me sink; +\q let me be taken away from those who hate me +\q2 and rescued out of the deep waters. \q \v 15 Do not let the floods of water overwhelm me, -\q neither let the deep swallow me up. -\q Do not let the pit shut its mouth on me. +\q2 neither let the deep swallow me up. +\q2 Do not let the pit shut its mouth on me. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 Answer me, Yahweh, for your covenant faithfulness is good; -\q because your mercies for me are many, turn to me. +\q2 because your mercies for me are many, turn to me. \q \v 17 Do not hide your face from your servant, -\q for I am in distress; answer me quickly. +\q2 for I am in distress; answer me quickly. \s5 \q \v 18 Come to me and redeem me. -\q Because of my enemies, ransom me. +\q2 Because of my enemies, ransom me. +\b \q \v 19 You know my rebuke, my shame, and my dishonor; -\q my adversaries are all before you. +\q2 my adversaries are all before you. \s5 \q -\v 20 Rebuke has broken my heart; I am full of heaviness; +\v 20 Rebuke has broken my heart; +\q2 I am full of heaviness; \q I looked for someone to take pity, but there was none; -\q I looked for comforters, but I found none. +\q2 I looked for comforters, but I found none. \q \v 21 They gave me poison for my food; -\q in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. +\q2 in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. +\b \s5 \q \v 22 Let their table before them become a snare; -\q when they think they are in safety, let it become a trap. +\q2 when they think they are in safety, let it become a trap. \q \v 23 Let their eyes be darkened so that they cannot see; -\q and always make their loins shake. +\q2 and always make their loins shake. \s5 \q \v 24 Pour out your indignation on them, -\q and let your raging anger overtake them. +\q2 and let your raging anger overtake them. \q \v 25 Let their encampment be a desolation; -\q let no one live in their tents. +\q2 let no one live in their tents. \s5 \q \v 26 For they persecuted the one you struck down. -\q They repeated the account of the pain of those you have wounded. +\q2 They repeated the account of the pain of those you have wounded. \q \v 27 Accuse them of having committed iniquity after iniquity; -\q do not let them come into your righteous victory. +\q2 do not let them come into your righteous victory. \s5 \q \v 28 Let them be blotted out of the Book of Life -\q and not be written down along with the righteous. +\q2 and not be written down along with the righteous. +\b \q \v 29 But I am poor and in pain; -\q let your salvation, God, set me up on high. +\q2 let your salvation, God, set me up on high. +\b \s5 \q \v 30 I will praise the name of God with a song -\q and will exalt him with thanksgiving. +\q2 and will exalt him with thanksgiving. \q \v 31 That will please Yahweh better than an ox -\q or a bull that has horns and hooves. +\q2 or a bull that has horns and hooves. \s5 \q \v 32 The meek have seen it and are glad; -\q you who seek after God, let your hearts live. +\q2 you who seek after God, let your hearts live. \q \v 33 For Yahweh hears the needy -\q and does not despise his prisoners. +\q2 and does not despise his prisoners. +\b \s5 \q \v 34 Let heaven and earth praise him, -\q the seas and everything that moves in them. +\q2 the seas and everything that moves in them. \q \v 35 For God will save Zion and will rebuild the cities of Judah; -\q the people will live there and have it as a possession. +\q2 the people will live there and have it as a possession. \q \v 36 His servants' descendants will inherit it; -\q and those who love his name will live there. +\q2 and those who love his name will live there. \s5 \c 70 @@ -4525,129 +5068,146 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David; to bring to remembrance. \q \v 1 Save me, God! -\q Yahweh, come quickly and help me. +\q2 Yahweh, come quickly and help me. +\b \q \v 2 Let those who try to take my life -\q be ashamed and humiliated; +\q2 be ashamed and humiliated; \q let them be turned back and brought to dishonor, -\q those who take pleasure in my pain. +\q2 those who take pleasure in my pain. \q \v 3 Let them be turned back because of their shame, -\q those who say, "Aha, aha." +\q2 those who say, "Aha, aha." \s5 \q -\v 4 Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; +\v 4 Let all those who seek you +\q2 rejoice and be glad in you; \q let those who love your salvation always say, -\q "May God be praised." +\q2 "May God be praised." +\b \q \v 5 But I am poor and needy; -\q hurry to me, God; +\q2 hurry to me, God; \q you are my help and you rescue me. -\q Yahweh, do not delay. +\q2 Yahweh, do not delay. \s5 \c 71 \m \q \v 1 In you, Yahweh, I take refuge; -\q let me never be put to shame. +\q2 let me never be put to shame. \q \v 2 Rescue me and make me safe in your righteousness; -\q turn your ear to me and save me. +\q2 turn your ear to me and save me. \q -\v 3 Be to me a rock for refuge where I may always go; +\v 3 Be to me a rock for refuge +\q2 where I may always go; \q you have given a command to save me, -\q for you are my rock and my fortress. +\q2 for you are my rock and my fortress. \s5 \q \v 4 Rescue me, my God, out of the hand of the wicked, -\q out of the hand of the unrighteous and ruthless. +\q2 out of the hand of the unrighteous and ruthless. +\b \q \v 5 For you are my hope, Lord Yahweh. -\q I have trusted in you ever since I was a child. +\q2 I have trusted in you ever since I was a child. \s5 \q \v 6 By you I have been supported from the womb; -\q you are he who took me out of my mother's belly; -\q my praise will be always about you. +\q2 you are he who took me out of my mother's belly; +\q2 my praise will be always about you. \q \v 7 I am a marvel to many people; -\q you are my strong refuge. +\q2 you are my strong refuge. \s5 \q \v 8 My mouth will be filled with your praise, -\q all the day with your honor. +\q2 all the day with your honor. +\b \q \v 9 Do not throw me away in my time of old age; -\q do not abandon me when my strength fails. +\q2 do not abandon me when my strength fails. \s5 \q \v 10 For my enemies are talking about me; -\q those who watch for my life are plotting together. +\q2 those who watch for my life are plotting together. \q \v 11 They say, "God has abandoned him; -\q pursue and take him, for there is no one to save him." +\q2 pursue and take him, +\q2 for there is no one to save him." \s5 \q \v 12 God, do not be far from me; -\q my God, hurry to help me. +\q2 my God, hurry to help me. \q -\v 13 Let them be put to shame and destroyed, those who are hostile to my life; -\q let them be covered with rebuke and dishonor, those who seek my hurt. +\v 13 Let them be put to shame and destroyed, +\q2 those who are hostile to my life; +\q let them be covered with rebuke and dishonor, +\q2 those who seek my hurt. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 But I will always hope in you -\q and will praise you more and more. +\q2 and will praise you more and more. \q \v 15 My mouth will tell about your righteousness -\q and your salvation all the day, -\q although I cannot understand it. +\q2 and your salvation all the day, +\q2 although I cannot understand it. \q \v 16 I will come with the mighty acts of the Lord Yahweh; -\q I will make mention of your righteousness, yours alone. +\q2 I will make mention of your righteousness, yours alone. \s5 \q \v 17 God, you have taught me from my youth; -\q even now I declare your wonderful deeds. +\q2 even now I declare your wonderful deeds. \q -\v 18 Indeed, even when I am old and gray-headed, God, do not abandon me, +\v 18 Indeed, even when I am old and gray-headed, God, +\q2 do not abandon me, \q as I have been declaring your strength to the next generation, -\q your power to everyone who is to come. +\q2 your power to everyone who is to come. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Your righteousness also, God, is very high; -\q you who have done great things, God, who is like you? +\q2 you who have done great things, +\q2 God, who is like you? \q \v 20 You who made me see many troubles -\q will revive us again -\q and will bring us up again from the depths of the earth. +\q2 will revive us again +\q and will bring us up again +\q2 from the depths of the earth. \s5 \q \v 21 May you increase my honor; -\q turn again and comfort me. +\q2 turn again and comfort me. +\b \q \v 22 I will also give thanks to you with the harp -\q for your trustworthiness, my God; +\q2 for your trustworthiness, my God; \q to you I will sing praises with the harp, -\q Holy One of Israel. +\q2 Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q \v 23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you— -\q even my soul, which you have redeemed. +\q2 even my soul, which you have redeemed. \q -\v 24 My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long; -\q for they have been put to shame and are confused, those who sought my hurt. +\v 24 My tongue will also talk about your righteousness +\q2 all day long; +\q for they have been put to shame and are confused, +\q2 those who sought my hurt. \s5 \c 72 @@ -4655,199 +5215,218 @@ \d A psalm of Solomon. \q \v 1 Give the king your righteous decrees, God, -\q your righteousness to the king's son. +\q2 your righteousness to the king's son. \q \v 2 May he judge your people with righteousness -\q and your poor with justice. +\q2 and your poor with justice. +\b \q \v 3 May the mountains produce peace for the people; -\q may the hills produce righteousness. +\q2 may the hills produce righteousness. \s5 \q \v 4 May he judge the poor of the people; -\q may he save the children of the needy -\q and break in pieces the oppressor. +\q2 may he save the children of the needy +\q2 and break in pieces the oppressor. \q \v 5 May they honor you while the sun endures, -\q and as long as the moon lasts throughout all generations. +\q2 and as long as the moon lasts throughout all generations. \s5 \q \v 6 May he come down like rain on the mown grass, -\q like showers that water the earth. +\q2 like showers that water the earth. \q \v 7 May the righteous flourish in his days, -\q and may there be an abundance of peace till the moon is no more. +\q2 and may there be an abundance of peace till the moon is no more. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, -\q and from the River to the ends of the earth. +\q2 and from the River to the ends of the earth. \q \v 9 May those who live in the wilderness bow down before him; -\q may his enemies lick the dust. +\q2 may his enemies lick the dust. \q \v 10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the islands render tribute; -\q may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. +\q2 may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. \s5 \q \v 11 Indeed, may all kings fall down before him; -\q may all nations serve him. +\q2 may all nations serve him. +\b \q \v 12 For he helps the needy person who cries out -\q and the poor person who has no other helper. +\q2 and the poor person who has no other helper. \s5 \q \v 13 He has pity on the poor and needy, -\q and he saves the lives of needy people. +\q2 and he saves the lives of needy people. \q \v 14 He redeems their lives from oppression and violence, -\q and their blood is precious in his sight. +\q2 and their blood is precious in his sight. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 May he live! May the gold of Sheba be given to him. +\v 15 May he live! +\q2 May the gold of Sheba be given to him. \q May people always pray for him; -\q may God bless him all day long. +\q2 may God bless him all day long. \q \v 16 May there be abundance of grain in the land; -\q on the mountaintops may their crops wave. +\q2 on the mountaintops may their crops wave. \q May the fruit of it be like Lebanon; -\q may the people flourish in the cities like the grass of the field. +\q2 may the people flourish in the cities like the grass of the field. \s5 \q \v 17 May his name endure forever; -\q may his name continue as long as the sun; +\q2 may his name continue as long as the sun; \q may people be blessed in him; -\q may all nations call him blessed. +\q2 may all nations call him blessed. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 May Yahweh God, the God of Israel, be blessed, -\q who alone does wonderful things. +\q2 who alone does wonderful things. \q \v 19 May his glorious name be blessed forever, -\q and may the whole earth be filled with his glory. +\q2 and may the whole earth be filled with his glory. \q Amen and Amen. +\b \q \v 20 The prayers of David son of Jesse are finished. \s5 \ms Book Three +\mr (Psalms 73-89) \c 73 \m \d A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 Surely God is good to Israel, -\q to those with a pure heart. +\q2 to those with a pure heart. +\b \q \v 2 But as for me, my feet almost slipped; -\q my feet almost slipped out from under me +\q2 my feet almost slipped out from under me \q \v 3 because I was envious of the arrogant -\q when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. +\q2 when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 For they have no pain until their death, -\q but they are strong and well fed. +\q2 but they are strong and well fed. \q \v 5 They are not in trouble like other men; -\q they are not afflicted like other men. +\q2 they are not afflicted like other men. \s5 \q \v 6 Pride adorns them like a necklace around their neck; -\q violence clothes them like a robe. +\q2 violence clothes them like a robe. \q \v 7 Out of such blindness comes sin; -\q evil thoughts pass through their hearts. +\q2 evil thoughts pass through their hearts. \s5 \q \v 8 They mock and speak wickedly; -\q in their arrogance they threaten oppression. +\q2 in their arrogance they threaten oppression. \q \v 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, -\q and their tongues march through the earth. +\q2 and their tongues march through the earth. \s5 \q \v 10 Therefore his people turn to them -\q and abundant waters are drained out. +\q2 and abundant waters are drained out. \q \v 11 They say, "How does God know? -\q Is there knowledge with the Most High?" +\q2 Is there knowledge with the Most High?" +\b \q \v 12 Take notice: these people are wicked; -\q they are always at ease, becoming richer and richer. +\q2 they are always at ease, becoming richer and richer. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Surely it is in vain that I have guarded my heart -\q and washed my hands in innocence. +\q2 and washed my hands in innocence. \q \v 14 For all the day long I have been afflicted -\q and disciplined every morning. +\q2 and disciplined every morning. +\b \q \v 15 If I had said, "I will say these things," -\q then I would have betrayed this generation of your children. +\q2 then I would have betrayed this generation of your children. \s5 \q \v 16 Though I tried to understand these things, -\q it was too difficult for me. +\q2 it was too difficult for me. \q \v 17 Then I went into God's sanctuary -\q and came to understand their fate. +\q2 and came to understand their fate. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Surely you put them in slippery places; -\q you bring them down to ruin. +\q2 you bring them down to ruin. \q \v 19 How they become a wilderness in a moment! -\q They come to an end and are finished in awful terrors. +\q2 They come to an end and are finished in awful terrors. \q \v 20 They are like a dream after one wakes up; -\q2 Lord, when you arise, you will despise their image. +\q2 Lord, when you arise, +\q2 you will despise their image. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 For my heart was embittered, -\q and I was deeply wounded. +\q2 and I was deeply wounded. \q \v 22 I was ignorant and lacked insight; -\q I was like a senseless animal before you. +\q2 I was like a senseless animal before you. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Yet I am always with you; -\q you hold my right hand. +\q2 you hold my right hand. \q \v 24 You will guide me with your advice -\q and afterward receive me to glory. +\q2 and afterward receive me to glory. \s5 \q \v 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? -\q There is no one on earth that I desire but you. +\q2 There is no one on earth that I desire but you. \q \v 26 My flesh and my heart grow weak, -\q but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. +\q2 but God is the strength of my heart +\q2 and my portion forever. +\b \s5 \q \v 27 Those who are far from you will perish; -\q you will destroy all those who are unfaithful to you. +\q2 you will destroy all those who are unfaithful to you. \q \v 28 But as for me, all I need to do is to approach God. -\q I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge. -\q I will declare all your deeds. +\q2 I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge. +\q2 I will declare all your deeds. \s5 \c 74 @@ -4855,93 +5434,98 @@ \d A maschil of Asaph. \q \v 1 God, why have you rejected us forever? -\q Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture? +\q2 Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture? \q \v 2 Call to mind your people, whom you purchased in ancient times, -\q the tribe whom you have redeemed to be your own heritage, -\q and Mount Zion, where you live. +\q2 the tribe whom you have redeemed to be your own heritage, +\q2 and Mount Zion, where you live. \s5 \q \v 3 Come look at the everlasting ruins, -\q all the damage that the enemy has done in the holy place. +\q2 all the damage that the enemy has done in the holy place. +\b \q \v 4 Your adversaries roared in the middle of your appointed place; -\q they set up their battle flags. +\q2 they set up their battle flags. \q \v 5 They hacked away with axes -\q as in a thick forest. +\q2 as in a thick forest. \q \v 6 They smashed and broke down all the engravings; -\q they broke them with axes and hammers. +\q2 they broke them with axes and hammers. \s5 \q \v 7 They set your sanctuary on fire, knocking it to the ground; -\q they desecrated the dwelling place of your name. +\q2 they desecrated the dwelling place of your name. \q \v 8 They said in their hearts, "We will destroy them all." -\q They burned up all the meeting places of God in the land. +\q2 They burned up all the meeting places of God in the land. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 We do not see any more signs; -\q there is no prophet any more, -\q and no one among us knows how long this will last. +\q2 there is no prophet any more, +\q2 and no one among us knows how long this will last. \q \v 10 How long, God, will the enemy throw insults at you? -\q Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever? +\q2 Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever? \q \v 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand? -\q Take your right hand from your garment and destroy them. +\q2 Take your right hand from your garment and destroy them. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Yet God has been my king from ancient times, -\q bringing salvation on the earth. +\q2 bringing salvation on the earth. +\b \q \v 13 You divided the sea by your strength; -\q you smashed the heads of the sea monsters in the waters. +\q2 you smashed the heads of the sea monsters in the waters. \s5 \q \v 14 You crushed the heads of leviathan; -\q you fed him to those living in the wilderness. +\q2 you fed him to those living in the wilderness. \q \v 15 You broke open springs and streams; -\q you dried up flowing rivers. +\q2 you dried up flowing rivers. \s5 \q \v 16 The day is yours, and the night is yours also; -\q you set the light and the sun in place. +\q2 you set the light and the sun in place. \q \v 17 You have set all the borders of the earth; -\q you have made summer and winter. +\q2 you have made summer and winter. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Call to mind how the enemy hurled insults at you, Yahweh, -\q and that a foolish people has blasphemed your name. +\q2 and that a foolish people has blasphemed your name. \q \v 19 Do not give the life of your dove to a wild animal. -\q Do not forget forever the life of your oppressed people. +\q2 Do not forget forever the life of your oppressed people. \s5 \q \v 20 Remember your covenant, -\q for the dark regions of the land are full of places of violence. +\q2 for the dark regions of the land are full of places of violence. \q \v 21 Do not let the oppressed be turned back in shame; -\q let the poor and oppressed praise your name. +\q2 let the poor and oppressed praise your name. \s5 \q \v 22 Arise, God; plead your own cause; -\q call to mind how fools mock you all day long. +\q2 call to mind how fools mock you all day long. \q \v 23 Do not forget the voice of your adversaries -\q or the uproar of those who continually defy you. +\q2 or the uproar of those who continually defy you. \s5 \c 75 @@ -4949,42 +5533,47 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to Al Tashheth. A psalm of Asaph, a song. \q \v 1 We give thanks to you, God; -\q we give thanks, for your name is near; -\q people tell of your wondrous works. +\q2 we give thanks, for your name is near; +\q2 people tell of your wondrous works. +\b \q -\v 2 At the appointed time I will judge fairly. +\v 2 At the appointed time +\q2 I will judge fairly. \q \v 3 Though the earth and all the inhabitants shake in fear, -\q I make steady the earth's pillars. +\q2 I make steady the earth's pillars. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 4 I said to the arrogant, "Do not be arrogant," -\q and to the wicked, "Do not lift up the horn. +\q2 and to the wicked, "Do not lift up the horn. \q \v 5 Do not lift up your horn to the heights; -\q do not speak with an arrogant neck." +\q2 do not speak with an arrogant neck." +\b \q \v 6 It is not from the east or from the west, -\q and it is not from the wilderness that lifting up comes. +\q2 and it is not from the wilderness that lifting up comes. \s5 \q \v 7 But God is the judge; -\q he brings down and he lifts up. +\q2 he brings down and he lifts up. \q \v 8 For Yahweh holds in his hand a cup of foaming wine, -\q which is mixed with spices, and pours it out. -\q Surely all the wicked of the earth will drink it to the last drop. +\q2 which is mixed with spices, and pours it out. +\q Surely all the wicked of the earth +\q2 will drink it to the last drop. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 But I will continually tell what you have done; -\q I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. +\q2 I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. \q \v 10 He says, "I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, -\q but the horns of the righteous will be raised up." +\q2 but the horns of the righteous will be raised up." \s5 \c 76 @@ -4992,53 +5581,56 @@ \d For the chief musician, on stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph, a song. \q \v 1 God has made himself known in Judah; -\q his name is great in Israel. +\q2 his name is great in Israel. \q \v 2 His tent is in Salem; -\q his dwelling place is in Zion. +\q2 his dwelling place is in Zion. \q \v 3 There he broke the arrows of the bow, -\q the shield, the sword, and the other weapons of war. +\q2 the shield, the sword, and the other weapons of war. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 4 You shine brightly and are majestic -\q as you descend from the mountains, where you killed your victims. +\q2 as you descend from the mountains, where you killed your victims. \q \v 5 The brave of heart were plundered; -\q they fell asleep. -\q All the warriors were helpless. +\q2 they fell asleep. +\q2 All the warriors were helpless. \s5 \q \v 6 At your rebuke, God of Jacob, -\q both charioteer and horse fell asleep. +\q2 both charioteer and horse fell asleep. +\b \q \v 7 You, yes you, are to be feared; -\q who can stand in your sight when you are angry? +\q2 who can stand in your sight when you are angry? \s5 \q \v 8 From heaven you made your judgment heard; -\q the earth was afraid and silent +\q2 the earth was afraid and silent \q \v 9 when you, God, arose to execute judgment -\q and to save all the oppressed of the earth. +\q2 and to save all the oppressed of the earth. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 10 Surely your angry judgment against humanity will bring you praise; -\q you gird yourself with the remnant of your anger. +\q2 you gird yourself with the remnant of your anger. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Make vows to Yahweh your God and keep them. -\q May all who surround him bring tribute to him who is to be feared. +\q2 May all who surround him bring tribute to him who is to be feared. \q \v 12 He cuts off the spirit of the princes; -\q he is feared by the kings of the earth. +\q2 he is feared by the kings of the earth. \s5 \c 77 @@ -5046,92 +5638,98 @@ \d For the chief musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 I will call with my voice to God; -\q I will call out with my voice to God, -\q and my God will give ear to me. +\q2 I will call out with my voice to God, +\q2 and my God will give ear to me. \s5 \q \v 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; -\q at night I stretched my hands out, and they would not become tired. -\q My soul refused to be comforted. +\q2 at night I stretched my hands out, and they would not become tired. +\q2 My soul refused to be comforted. +\b \q \v 3 I thought of God as I groaned; -\q I thought about him as I grew faint. +\q2 I thought about him as I grew faint. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 4 You held my eyes open; -\q I was too troubled to speak. +\q2 I was too troubled to speak. \q \v 5 I thought about the days of old, -\q about years long past. +\q2 about years long past. \s5 \q \v 6 During the night I called to mind the song I once sang. -\q I thought carefully -\q and tried to understand what had happened. +\q2 I thought carefully +\q2 and tried to understand what had happened. +\b \q \v 7 Will the Lord reject me forever? -\q Will he never again show me favor? +\q2 Will he never again show me favor? \s5 \q \v 8 Was his covenant faithfulness gone forever? -\q Had his promise failed forever? +\q2 Had his promise failed forever? \q \v 9 Had God forgotten to be gracious? -\q Had his anger shut off his compassion? +\q2 Had his anger shut off his compassion? \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 10 I said, "This is my sorrow: -\q the changing of the right hand of the Most High toward us." +\q2 the changing of the right hand of the Most High toward us." \s5 \q \v 11 But I will remember the deeds of Yah; \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q I will remember your miracles of long ago. +\q2 I will remember your miracles of long ago. \q \v 12 I will ponder all your deeds -\q and will reflect on them. +\q2 and will reflect on them. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Your way, God, is holy; -\q what god compares to our great God? +\q2 what god compares to our great God? \q \v 14 You are the God who does wonders; -\q you have revealed your strength among the peoples. +\q2 you have revealed your strength among the peoples. \q \v 15 You gave your people victory by your great power— -\q the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. +\q2 the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 16 The waters saw you, God; -\q the waters saw you, and they were afraid; -\q the depths trembled. +\q2 the waters saw you, and they were afraid; +\q2 the depths trembled. \q \v 17 The clouds poured down water; -\q the cloudy skies gave voice; -\q your arrows flew about. +\q2 the cloudy skies gave voice; +\q2 your arrows flew about. \s5 \q \v 18 Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; -\q the lightning lit up the world; -\q the earth trembled and shook. +\q2 the lightning lit up the world; +\q2 the earth trembled and shook. \q \v 19 Your path went through the sea -\q and your way through the surging waters, -\q but your footprints were not seen. +\q2 and your way through the surging waters, +\q2 but your footprints were not seen. +\b \q \v 20 You led your people like a flock -\q by the hand of Moses and Aaron. +\q2 by the hand of Moses and Aaron. \s5 \c 78 @@ -5139,294 +5737,309 @@ \d A maschil of Asaph. \q \v 1 Hear my teaching, my people, -\q listen to the words of my mouth. +\q2 listen to the words of my mouth. \q \v 2 I will open my mouth in parables; -\q I will sing about hidden things about the past. +\q2 I will sing about hidden things about the past. \s5 \q \v 3 These are things that we have heard and learned, -\q things that our ancestors have told us. +\q2 things that our ancestors have told us. \q \v 4 We will not keep them from their descendants. -\q We will tell the next generation about the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh, -\q his strength, and the wonders that he has done. +\q2 We will tell the next generation +\q about the praiseworthy deeds of Yahweh, +\q2 his strength, and the wonders that he has done. \s5 \q \v 5 For he established covenant decrees in Jacob -\q and appointed a law in Israel. +\q2 and appointed a law in Israel. \q He commanded our ancestors -\q that they were to teach them to their children. +\q2 that they were to teach them to their children. \q -\v 6 He commanded this so that the generation to come might know his decrees, the children not yet born, -\q who should tell them in turn to their own children. +\v 6 He commanded this so that the generation to come might know his decrees, +\q2 the children not yet born, +\q2 who should tell them in turn to their own children. \s5 \q \v 7 Then they would place their hope in God -\q and not forget his deeds -\q but keep his commandments. +\q2 and not forget his deeds +\q2 but keep his commandments. \q \v 8 Then they would not be like their ancestors, -\q who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, +\q2 who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, \q a generation whose hearts were not right, -\q and whose spirits were not committed and faithful to God. +\q2 and whose spirits were not committed and faithful to God. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 The Ephraimites were armed with bows, -\q but they turned back on the day of battle. +\q2 but they turned back on the day of battle. \q \v 10 They did not keep the covenant with God, -\q and they refused to obey his law. +\q2 and they refused to obey his law. \q \v 11 They forgot his deeds, -\q the wonderful things that he had shown them. +\q2 the wonderful things that he had shown them. \s5 \q \v 12 They forgot the marvelous things he did in the sight of their ancestors -\q in the land of Egypt, in the land of Zoan. +\q2 in the land of Egypt, in the land of Zoan. \q \v 13 He divided the sea and led them across it; -\q he made the waters to stand like walls. +\q2 he made the waters to stand like walls. \q \v 14 In the daytime he led them with a cloud -\q and all the night with the light of fire. +\q2 and all the night with the light of fire. \s5 \q \v 15 He split the rocks in the wilderness, -\q and he gave them water abundantly, enough to fill the depths of the sea. +\q2 and he gave them water abundantly, +\q2 enough to fill the depths of the sea. \q \v 16 He made streams flow out of the rock -\q and made the water flow like rivers. +\q2 and made the water flow like rivers. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 Yet they continued to sin against him, -\q rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness. +\q2 rebelling against the Most High in the wilderness. \q \v 18 They challenged God in their hearts -\q by asking for food to satisfy their appetites. +\q2 by asking for food to satisfy their appetites. \s5 \q \v 19 They spoke against God; -\q they said, "Can God really lay out a table for us in the wilderness? +\q2 they said, "Can God really lay out a table for us in the wilderness? \q -\v 20 See, when he struck the rock, waters gushed out -\q and streams overflowed. +\v 20 See, when he struck the rock, +\q2 waters gushed out +\q2 and streams overflowed. \q But can he give bread also? -\q Will he provide meat for his people?" +\q2 Will he provide meat for his people?" \s5 \q \v 21 When Yahweh heard this, he was angry; -\q so his fire burned against Jacob, -\q and his anger attacked Israel, +\q2 so his fire burned against Jacob, +\q2 and his anger attacked Israel, \q \v 22 because they did not believe in God -\q and did not trust in his salvation. +\q2 and did not trust in his salvation. \s5 \q \v 23 Yet he commanded the skies above -\q and opened the doors of the sky. +\q2 and opened the doors of the sky. \q \v 24 He rained down manna for them to eat, -\q and gave them the grain from heaven. +\q2 and gave them the grain from heaven. \q \v 25 People ate the bread of angels. -\q He sent them food in abundance. +\q2 He sent them food in abundance. \s5 \q \v 26 He caused the east wind to blow in the sky, -\q and by his power he guided the south wind. +\q2 and by his power he guided the south wind. \q \v 27 He rained down meat on them like dust, -\q birds as numerous as the sands of the sea. +\q2 birds as numerous as the sands of the sea. \q \v 28 They fell in the middle of their camp, -\q all around their tents. +\q2 all around their tents. \s5 \q \v 29 So they ate and were full. -\q He gave them what they craved. +\q2 He gave them what they craved. \q \v 30 But they had not yet filled up; -\q their food was still in their mouths. +\q2 their food was still in their mouths. \s5 \q \v 31 Then God's anger attacked them -\q and killed the strongest of them. -\q He brought down the young men of Israel. +\q2 and killed the strongest of them. +\q2 He brought down the young men of Israel. +\b \q \v 32 Despite this, they continued to sin -\q and did not believe his wonderful deeds. +\q2 and did not believe his wonderful deeds. \s5 \q \v 33 Therefore God cut short their days; -\q their years were filled with terror. +\q2 their years were filled with terror. \q \v 34 Whenever God killed them, they would start to seek him, -\q and they would return and look earnestly for him. +\q2 and they would return and look earnestly for him. \s5 \q \v 35 They would call to mind that God was their rock -\q and that the Most High God was their rescuer. +\q2 and that the Most High God was their rescuer. \q \v 36 But they would flatter him with their mouth -\q and lie to him with their words. +\q2 and lie to him with their words. \q \v 37 For their hearts were not firmly fixed on him, -\q and they were not faithful to his covenant. +\q2 and they were not faithful to his covenant. \s5 \q -\v 38 Yet he, being merciful, forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. +\v 38 Yet he, being merciful, +\q2 forgave their iniquity +\q2 and did not destroy them. \q Yes, many times he held back his anger -\q and did not stir up all his wrath. +\q2 and did not stir up all his wrath. \s5 \q \v 39 He called to mind that they were made of flesh, -\q a wind that passes away and does not return. +\q2 a wind that passes away and does not return. +\b \q \v 40 How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness -\q and grieved him in the barren regions! +\q2 and grieved him in the barren regions! \q \v 41 Again and again they challenged God -\q and offended the Holy One of Israel. +\q2 and offended the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q \v 42 They did not think about his power, -\q how he had rescued them from the enemy +\q2 how he had rescued them from the enemy \q \v 43 when he performed his terrifying signs in Egypt -\q and his wonders in the region of Zoan. +\q2 and his wonders in the region of Zoan. \s5 \q \v 44 He turned the Egyptians' rivers to blood -\q so that they could not drink from their streams. +\q2 so that they could not drink from their streams. \q \v 45 He sent swarms of flies that devoured them -\q and frogs that destroyed them. +\q2 and frogs that destroyed them. \q \v 46 He gave their crops to the grasshopper -\q and their labor to the locust. +\q2 and their labor to the locust. \s5 \q \v 47 He destroyed their vines with hail -\q and their sycamore trees with more hail. +\q2 and their sycamore trees with more hail. \q \v 48 He rained hail on their cattle -\q and hurled lightning bolts at their livestock. +\q2 and hurled lightning bolts at their livestock. \q \v 49 The fierceness of his anger lashed out against them. -\q He sent wrath, fury, and trouble -\q like angels who bring disaster. +\q2 He sent wrath, fury, and trouble +\q2 like angels who bring disaster. \s5 \q \v 50 He leveled a path for his anger; -\q he did not spare them from death -\q but gave them over to the plague. +\q2 he did not spare them from death +\q2 but gave them over to the plague. \q \v 51 He killed all the firstborn in Egypt, -\q the firstborn of their strength in the tents of Ham. +\q2 the firstborn of their strength in the tents of Ham. \s5 \q \v 52 He led his own people out like sheep -\q and guided them through the wilderness like a flock. +\q2 and guided them through the wilderness like a flock. \q \v 53 He led them secure and unafraid, -\q but the sea overwhelmed their enemies. +\q2 but the sea overwhelmed their enemies. \s5 \q \v 54 Then he brought them to the border of his holy land, -\q to this mountain that his right hand acquired. +\q2 to this mountain that his right hand acquired. \q \v 55 He drove out the nations from before them -\q and assigned them their inheritance. -\q He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. +\q2 and assigned them their inheritance. +\q2 He settled the tribes of Israel in their tents. +\b \s5 \q -\v 56 Yet they challenged and rebelled against the Most High God -\q and did not keep his solemn commands. +\v 56 Yet they challenged and rebelled +\q2 against the Most High God +\q2 and did not keep his solemn commands. \q -\v 57 They were unfaithful and acted treacherously like their fathers; -\q they were as undependable as a faulty bow. +\v 57 They were unfaithful +\q2 and acted treacherously like their fathers; +\q2 they were as undependable as a faulty bow. \s5 \q \v 58 For they made him angry with their high places -\q and provoked him to jealous anger with their idols. +\q2 and provoked him to jealous anger with their idols. \q \v 59 When God heard this, he was angry -\q and completely rejected Israel. +\q2 and completely rejected Israel. \s5 \q \v 60 He abandoned the sanctuary of Shiloh, -\q the tent where he had lived among people. +\q2 the tent where he had lived among people. \q \v 61 He allowed his strength to be captured -\q and gave his glory into the enemy's hand. +\q2 and gave his glory into the enemy's hand. \s5 \q \v 62 He handed his people over to the sword, -\q and he was angry with his heritage. +\q2 and he was angry with his heritage. \q \v 63 Fire devoured their young men, -\q and their virgins had no wedding songs. +\q2 and their virgins had no wedding songs. \s5 \q \v 64 Their priests fell by the sword, -\q and their widows could not weep. +\q2 and their widows could not weep. +\b \q \v 65 Then the Lord awakened as one from sleep, -\q like a warrior who shouts because of wine. +\q2 like a warrior who shouts because of wine. \q \v 66 He drove his adversaries back; -\q he put them to everlasting shame. +\q2 he put them to everlasting shame. \s5 \q \v 67 He rejected the tent of Joseph, -\q and he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. +\q2 and he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim. \q \v 68 He chose the tribe of Judah -\q and Mount Zion that he loved. +\q2 and Mount Zion that he loved. \q \v 69 He built his sanctuary like the heavens, -\q like the earth that he has established forever. +\q2 like the earth that he has established forever. \s5 \q \v 70 He chose David, his servant, -\q and took him from the sheepfolds. +\q2 and took him from the sheepfolds. \q -\v 71 He took him from following the ewes with their young, and he brought him -\q to be shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his heritage. +\v 71 He took him from following the ewes with their young, +\q2 and he brought him to be shepherd of Jacob, +\q2 his people, and of Israel, his heritage. \q \v 72 David shepherded them with the integrity of his heart, -\q and he guided them with the skill of his hands. +\q2 and he guided them with the skill of his hands. \s5 \c 79 @@ -5434,57 +6047,67 @@ \d A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 God, foreign nations have come into your inheritance; -\q they have defiled your holy temple; -\q they have turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins. +\q2 they have defiled your holy temple; +\q2 they have turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins. \q -\v 2 They have given the dead bodies of your servants as food to the birds of the skies, -\q the bodies of your faithful ones to the beasts of the earth. +\v 2 They have given the dead bodies of your servants +\q2 as food to the birds of the skies, +\q2 the bodies of your faithful ones to the beasts of the earth. \q \v 3 They have shed their blood like water around Jerusalem, -\q and there was none to bury them. +\q2 and there was none to bury them. \s5 \q \v 4 We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, -\q mocking and derision to those who are around us. +\q2 mocking and derision to those who are around us. +\b \q \v 5 How long, Yahweh? Will you stay angry forever? -\q How long will your jealous anger burn like fire? +\q2 How long will your jealous anger burn like fire? \s5 \q -\v 6 Pour out your wrath on the nations that do not know you -\q and on the kingdoms that do not call upon your name. +\v 6 Pour out your wrath on the nations +\q2 that do not know you +\q and on the kingdoms +\q2 that do not call upon your name. \q \v 7 For they have devoured Jacob -\q and laid waste his villages. +\q2 and laid waste his villages. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Do not hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us; -\q may your merciful actions come to us, -\q for we are very low. +\q2 may your merciful actions come to us, +\q2 for we are very low. \q -\v 9 Help us, God of our salvation, for the sake of the glory of your name; -\q save us and forgive our sins for your name's sake. +\v 9 Help us, God of our salvation, +\q2 for the sake of the glory of your name; +\q save us and forgive our sins +\q2 for your name's sake. \s5 \q -\v 10 Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" +\v 10 Why should the nations say, +\q2 "Where is their God?" \q May the blood of your servants that was shed -\q be avenged on the nations before our eyes. +\q2 be avenged on the nations before our eyes. +\b \q \v 11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you; -\q with the greatness of your power keep the children of death alive. +\q2 with the greatness of your power keep the children of death alive. \s5 \q \v 12 Pay back into the laps of our neighboring countries seven times as much -\q as the contempt with which they have taunted you, Lord. +\q2 as the contempt with which they have taunted you, Lord. \q \v 13 So we your people and sheep of your pasture -\q will give you thanks forever. -\q We will tell your praises to all generations. +\q2 will give you thanks forever. +\q We will tell your praises +\q2 to all generations. \s5 \c 80 @@ -5492,76 +6115,88 @@ \d For the chief musician, set to the Shoshannim Eduth style. A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 Give ear, Shepherd of Israel, -\q you who lead Joseph like a flock; -\q you who sit above the cherubim, shine on us! +\q2 you who lead Joseph like a flock; +\q you who sit above the cherubim, +\q2 shine on us! \q -\v 2 In the sight of Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your power; -\q come and save us. +\v 2 In the sight of Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, +\q2 stir up your power; +\q2 come and save us. +\b \q \v 3 God, restore us; -\q make your face shine on us, and we will be saved. +\q2 make your face shine on us, +\q2 and we will be saved. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Yahweh God of hosts, -\q how long will you be angry at your people when they pray? +\q2 how long will you be angry at your people when they pray? \q \v 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears -\q and given them tears to drink in great quantities. +\q2 and given them tears to drink in great quantities. \q \v 6 You make us an object of strife for our neighbors, -\q and our enemies laugh in mockery about us among themselves. +\q2 and our enemies laugh in mockery about us among themselves. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 God of hosts, restore us; -\q make your face shine on us, and we will be saved. +\q2 make your face shine on us, +\q2 and we will be saved. +\b \q \v 8 You brought a vine out of Egypt; -\q you drove out nations and transplanted it. +\q2 you drove out nations and transplanted it. \s5 \q \v 9 You cleared the land for it; -\q it took root and filled the land. +\q2 it took root and filled the land. \q \v 10 The mountains were covered with its shade, -\q the cedars of God by its branches. +\q2 the cedars of God by its branches. \q \v 11 It sent out its branches as far as the sea -\q and its shoots to the Euphrates River. +\q2 and its shoots to the Euphrates River. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Why have you broken down its walls -\q so that all who pass by along the road pluck its fruit? +\q2 so that all who pass by along the road pluck its fruit? \q \v 13 The boars out of the forest ruin it, -\q and the beasts of the field feed on it. +\q2 and the beasts of the field feed on it. \s5 \q \v 14 Turn back, God of hosts; -\q look down from heaven and take notice and take care of this vine. +\q2 look down from heaven and take notice +\q2 and take care of this vine. \q \v 15 This is the root that your right hand planted, -\q the son that you have strengthened for yourself. +\q2 the son that you have strengthened for yourself. +\b \q \v 16 It has been burned and cut down; -\q they perish because of your rebuke. +\q2 they perish because of your rebuke. \s5 \q \v 17 May your hand be on the man of your right hand, -\q on the son of man whom you strengthened for yourself. +\q2 on the son of man whom you strengthened for yourself. \q \v 18 Then we will not turn away from you; -\q revive us, and we will call on your name. +\q2 revive us, and we will call on your name. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Yahweh God of hosts, restore us; -\q make your face shine on us, and we will be saved. +\q2 make your face shine on us, and we will be saved. \s5 \c 81 @@ -5569,68 +6204,72 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to the Gittith style. A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 Shout joyfullly to God our strength; -\q shout out for joy to the God of Jacob. +\q2 shout out for joy to the God of Jacob. \q \v 2 Sing a song and play the tambourine, -\q the pleasant harp with the lute. +\q2 the pleasant harp with the lute. +\b \q \v 3 Blow the ram's horn on the day of the new moon, -\q on the day of the full moon, when our feast day begins. +\q2 on the day of the full moon, when our feast day begins. \s5 \q \v 4 For it is a statute for Israel, -\q a decree given by the God of Jacob. +\q2 a decree given by the God of Jacob. \q \v 5 He issued it as a regulation in Joseph -\q when he went against the land of Egypt, -\q where I heard a voice that I did not recognize: +\q2 when he went against the land of Egypt, +\q2 where I heard a voice that I did not recognize: +\b \s5 \q \v 6 "I removed the burden from his shoulder; -\q his hands were freed from holding the basket. +\q2 his hands were freed from holding the basket. \q \v 7 In your distress you called out, and I helped you; -\q I answered you from a dark thundercloud. -\q I tested you at the waters of Meribah. +\q2 I answered you from a dark thundercloud. +\q2 I tested you at the waters of Meribah. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 8 Listen, my people, for I will warn you, -\q Israel, if you would only listen to me! +\q2 Israel, if you would only listen to me! \q \v 9 There must be no foreign god among you; -\q you must not worship any foreign god. +\q2 you must not worship any foreign god. \q \v 10 I am Yahweh your God, -\q who brought you out of the land of Egypt. +\q2 who brought you out of the land of Egypt. \q Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 But my people did not listen to my words; -\q Israel did not obey me. +\q2 Israel did not obey me. \q \v 12 So I gave them over to their own stubborn way -\q so that they might follow their own devices. +\q2 so that they might follow their own devices. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Oh, that my people would listen to me; -\q1 oh, that my people would walk in my paths. +\q2 oh, that my people would walk in my paths. \q \v 14 Then I would quickly subdue their enemies -\q and turn my hand against their oppressors. +\q2 and turn my hand against their oppressors. \s5 \q \v 15 May those who hate Yahweh cringe in fear before him! -\q May they be humiliated forever. +\q2 May they be humiliated forever. \q \v 16 I would feed Israel with the finest wheat; -\q I would satisfy you with honey out of the rock." +\q2 I would satisfy you with honey out of the rock." \s5 \c 82 @@ -5638,38 +6277,41 @@ \d A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 God stands in the divine assembly; -\q in the midst of the gods he renders judgment. +\q2 in the midst of the gods he renders judgment. +\b \q \v 2 How long will you judge unjustly -\q and show favoritism to the wicked? +\q2 and show favoritism to the wicked? \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 3 Give justice to the poor and fatherless; -\q maintain the rights of the afflicted and destitute. +\q2 maintain the rights of the afflicted and destitute. \q \v 4 Rescue the poor and needy; -\q take them out of the hand of the wicked. +\q2 take them out of the hand of the wicked. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 They neither know nor understand; -\q they wander around in the darkness; -\q all the foundations of the earth crumble. +\q2 they wander around in the darkness; +\q2 all the foundations of the earth crumble. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 I said, "You are gods, -\q and all of you sons of the Most High. +\q2 and all of you are sons of the Most High. \q \v 7 Nevertheless you will die like men -\q and fall like one of the princes." +\q2 and fall like one of the princes." \s5 \q \v 8 Arise, God, judge the earth, -\q for you have an inheritance in all the nations. +\q2 for you have an inheritance in all the nations. \s5 \c 83 @@ -5677,75 +6319,79 @@ \d A song. A psalm of Asaph. \q \v 1 God, do not be silent! -\q Do not ignore us and remain unmoved, God. +\q2 Do not ignore us and remain unmoved, God. \q \v 2 Look, your enemies are making a commotion, -\q and those who hate you have raised their heads. +\q2 and those who hate you have raised their heads. \s5 \q \v 3 They make shrewd plans against your people -\q and plan together against your protected ones. +\q2 and plan together against your protected ones. \q \v 4 They have said, "Come, and let us destroy them as a nation. -\q Then the name of Israel will no longer be remembered." +\q2 Then the name of Israel will no longer be remembered." +\b \q \v 5 They schemed together with one strategy; -\q they made an alliance against you— +\q2 they made an alliance against you— \s5 \q \v 6 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, -\q of Moab and the Hagrites, +\q2 of Moab and the Hagrites, \v 7 Byblos,\f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Gebal \fqa* . \f* Ammon, Amalek; -\q and also Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre. +\q2 and also Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre. \s5 \q \v 8 Assyria also has joined with them; -\q they have become an arm for the descendants of Lot. +\q2 they have become an arm for the descendants of Lot. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Do to them as you did to Midian, -\q as you did to Sisera and to Jabin at the Kishon River. +\q2 as you did to Sisera and to Jabin at the Kishon River. \q \v 10 They perished at Endor -\q and became like manure for the earth. +\q2 and became like manure for the earth. \s5 \q \v 11 Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, -\q and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna. +\q2 and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna. \q \v 12 They said, "Let us take for ourselves -\q the pastures of God." +\q2 the pastures of God." +\b \s5 \q \v 13 My God, make them like the whirling dust, -\q like chaff before the wind, +\q2 like chaff before the wind, \q \v 14 like the fire that burns the forest, -\q and like the flame that sets the mountains on fire. +\q2 and like the flame that sets the mountains on fire. \q \v 15 Chase them with your strong wind, -\q and terrify them with your windstorm. +\q2 and terrify them with your windstorm. \s5 \q \v 16 Fill their faces with shame -\q so that they might seek your name, Yahweh. +\q2 so that they might seek your name, Yahweh. +\b \q \v 17 May they be put to shame and be terrified forever; -\q may they perish in disgrace. +\q2 may they perish in disgrace. \s5 \q \v 18 Then they will know that you alone, -\q whose name is Yahweh, -\q are the Most High over all the earth. +\q2 whose name is Yahweh, +\q2 are the Most High over all the earth. \s5 \c 84 @@ -5753,54 +6399,64 @@ \d For the chief musician; set to the Gittith style. A psalm of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 How lovely is the place where you live, -\q Yahweh of hosts! +\q2 Yahweh of hosts! \q -\v 2 I long for the courts of Yahweh; my desire for it has made me exhausted. -\q My heart and all of my being shout for joy to the living God. +\v 2 I long for the courts of Yahweh; +\q2 my desire for it has made me exhausted. +\q My heart and all of my being +\q2 shout for joy to the living God. \s5 \q \v 3 Even the sparrow has found herself a house -\q and the swallow a nest for herself where she may lay her young +\q2 and the swallow a nest for herself +\q2 where she may lay her young \q near your altars, Yahweh of hosts, -\q my King, and my God. +\q2 my King, and my God. \q \v 4 Blessed are they who live in your house; -\q they praise you continually. +\q2 they praise you continually. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in you, -\q in whose heart are the highways up to Zion. +\q2 in whose heart are the highways up to Zion. \q -\v 6 As they go through the Valley of Tears they make it a place of springs. -\q The early rains cover it with blessings. \f + \ft Some scholars translate the Hebrew as \fqa cover it with pools of water \fqa* . \f* +\v 6 As they go through the Valley of Tears +\q2 they make it a place of springs. +\q2 The early rains cover it with blessings. \f + \ft Some scholars translate the Hebrew as \fqa cover it with pools of water \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 7 They go from strength to strength; -\q every one of them appears before God in Zion. +\q2 every one of them appears before God in Zion. +\b \q \v 8 Yahweh God of hosts, hear my prayer; -\q give ear, God of Jacob! +\q2 give ear, God of Jacob! \qs Selah\qs* \q \v 9 God, watch over our shield; -\q show concern for your anointed. +\q2 show concern for your anointed. +\b \q -\v 10 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. +\v 10 For one day in your courts is better +\q2 than a thousand elsewhere. \q I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, -\q than to live within the tents of the wicked. +\q2 than to live within the tents of the wicked. \s5 \q \v 11 For Yahweh God is our sun and shield; -\q Yahweh will give grace and glory; -\q he does not withhold any good thing from those who walk in integrity. +\q2 Yahweh will give grace and glory; +\q he does not withhold any good thing +\q2 from those who walk in integrity. +\b \q \v 12 Yahweh of hosts, -\q blessed is the man who trusts in you. +\q2 blessed is the man who trusts in you. \s5 \c 85 @@ -5808,55 +6464,58 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of the sons of Korah. \q \v 1 Yahweh, you have shown favor to your land; -\q you have restored the well-being of Jacob. +\q2 you have restored the well-being of Jacob. \q \v 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of your people; -\q you have covered all their sin. +\q2 you have covered all their sin. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 3 You have withdrawn all your wrath; -\q you have turned back from your hot anger. +\q2 you have turned back from your hot anger. +\b \q \v 4 Restore us, God of our salvation, -\q and let go of your displeasure with us. +\q2 and let go of your displeasure with us. \q \v 5 Will you be angry with us forever? -\q Will you remain angry throughout future generations? +\q2 Will you remain angry throughout future generations? \s5 \q \v 6 Will you not revive us again? -\q Then your people will rejoice in you. +\q2 Then your people will rejoice in you. \q \v 7 Show us your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh; -\q grant us your salvation. +\q2 grant us your salvation. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 I will listen to what Yahweh God says, -\q for he will make peace with his people, his faithful ones. -\q Yet they must not turn again to foolish ways. +\q2 for he will make peace with his people, his faithful ones. +\q2 Yet they must not turn again to foolish ways. \q \v 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him; -\q then glory will remain in our land. +\q2 then glory will remain in our land. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness have met together; -\q righteousness and peace have kissed each other. +\q2 righteousness and peace have kissed each other. \q \v 11 Trustworthiness springs up from the ground, -\q and righteousness looks down from the sky. +\q2 and righteousness looks down from the sky. \s5 \q \v 12 Yes, Yahweh will give his good blessings, -\q and our land will yield its crops. +\q2 and our land will yield its crops. \q \v 13 Righteousness will go before him -\q and make a way for his footsteps. +\q2 and make a way for his footsteps. \s5 \c 86 @@ -5864,70 +6523,77 @@ \d A prayer of David. \q \v 1 Listen, Yahweh, and answer me, -\q for I am poor and needy. +\q2 for I am poor and needy. \q \v 2 Protect me, for I am faithful; -\q my God, save your servant who trusts in you. +\q2 my God, save your servant who trusts in you. \s5 \q \v 3 Be merciful to me, Lord, -\q for I cry out to you all day long. +\q2 for I cry out to you all day long. \q \v 4 Make your servant glad, -\q for to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. +\q2 for to you, Lord, I lift up my soul. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, -\q abounding in steadfast love to all those who cry out to you. +\q2 abounding in steadfast love to all those who cry out to you. \q \v 6 Give ear, Yahweh, to my prayer; -\q hear the sound of my pleas. +\q2 hear the sound of my pleas. \q \v 7 In the day of my trouble I call on you, -\q for you will answer me. +\q2 for you will answer me. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 There is no one who compares to you among the gods, Lord. -\q There are no deeds like your deeds. +\q2 There are no deeds like your deeds. \q -\v 9 All the nations that you have made will come and bow before you, Lord. -\q They will honor your name. +\v 9 All the nations that you have made +\q2 will come and bow before you, Lord. +\q2 They will honor your name. \s5 \q \v 10 For you are great and do wonderful things; -\q you only are God. +\q2 you only are God. +\b \q -\v 11 Teach me your ways, Yahweh. Then I will walk in your truth. -\q Unite my heart to reverence your name. +\v 11 Teach me your ways, Yahweh. +\q2 Then I will walk in your truth. +\q Unite my heart +\q2 to reverence your name. \q \v 12 Lord my God, I will praise you with my whole heart; -\q I will glorify your name forever. +\q2 I will glorify your name forever. \s5 \q \v 13 For great is your covenant faithfulness toward me; -\q you have rescued my life from the depths of Sheol. +\q2 you have rescued my life from the depths of Sheol. +\b \q \v 14 God, the arrogant have risen up against me. -\q A company of violent men seek my life. -\q They have no regard for you. +\q2 A company of violent men seek my life. +\q2 They have no regard for you. \s5 \q \v 15 But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, -\q slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. +\q2 slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. \q \v 16 Turn toward me and have mercy on me; -\q give your strength to your servant; -\q save the son of your servant woman. +\q2 give your strength to your servant; +\q2 save the son of your servant woman. \q \v 17 Show me a sign of your favor. -\q Then those who hate me will see it and be put to shame -\q because you, Yahweh, have helped me and comforted me. +\q2 Then those who hate me will see it and be put to shame +\q2 because you, Yahweh, have helped me and comforted me. \s5 \c 87 @@ -5937,31 +6603,34 @@ \v 1 On the holy mount stands the city he founded; \q \v 2 Yahweh loves the gates of Zion -\q more than all the tents of Jacob. +\q2 more than all the tents of Jacob. +\b \q -\v 3 Glorious things are said of you, city of God. +\v 3 Glorious things are said of you, +\q2 city of God. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 4 "I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. -\q See, there are Philistia, and Tyre, along with Cush— -\q and will say, 'This one was born there.'" +\q2 See, there are Philistia, and Tyre, along with Cush— +\q2 and will say, 'This one was born there.'" \s5 \q \v 5 Of Zion it will be said, -\q "Each of these was born in her; -\q and the Most High himself will establish her." +\q2 "Each of these was born in her; +\q2 and the Most High himself will establish her." \q \v 6 Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, -\q "This one was born there." +\q2 "This one was born there." \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 7 So also the singers and the dancers say together, -\q "All my fountains are in you." +\q2 "All my fountains are in you." \s5 \c 88 @@ -5969,82 +6638,88 @@ \d A song, a psalm of the sons of Korah; for the chief musician; set to the Mahalath Leannoth style. A maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. \q \v 1 Yahweh, God of my salvation, -\q I cry out day and night before you. +\q2 I cry out day and night before you. \q \v 2 Listen to my prayer; -\q pay attention to my cry. +\q2 pay attention to my cry. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For I am filled with troubles, -\q and my life has reached Sheol. +\q2 and my life has reached Sheol. \q \v 4 People treat me like those who go down into the pit; -\q I am a man with no strength. +\q2 I am a man with no strength. \s5 \q \v 5 I am free among the dead; -\q I am like the dead who lie in the grave, +\q2 I am like the dead who lie in the grave, \q about whom you care no more -\q because they are cut off from your power. +\q2 because they are cut off from your power. +\b \q \v 6 You place me in the lowest part of the pit, -\q in the dark and deep places. +\q2 in the dark and deep places. \s5 \q \v 7 Your wrath lies heavy on me, -\q and all your waves crash over me. +\q2 and all your waves crash over me. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 8 Because of you, my acquaintances avoid me. -\q You have made me an abomination to them. +\q2 You have made me an abomination to them. \q I am hemmed in and I cannot escape. \s5 \q \v 9 My eyes grow weary from trouble; -\q All day long I call out to you, Yahweh; -\q I spread out my hands to you. +\q2 All day long I call out to you, Yahweh; +\q2 I spread out my hands to you. +\b \q \v 10 Will you do wonders for the dead? -\q Will those who have died rise and praise you? +\q2 Will those who have died rise and praise you? \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 11 Will your covenant faithfulness be proclaimed in the grave, -\q your faithfulness in the place of the dead? +\q2 your faithfulness in the place of the dead? \q \v 12 Will your wonderful deeds be known in the darkness, -\q or your righteousness in the place of forgetfulness? +\q2 or your righteousness in the place of forgetfulness? +\b \s5 \q \v 13 But I cry to you, Yahweh; -\q in the morning my prayer comes before you. +\q2 in the morning my prayer comes before you. \q \v 14 Yahweh, why do you reject me? -\q Why do you hide your face from me? +\q2 Why do you hide your face from me? +\b \s5 \q \v 15 I have always been afflicted and on the verge of death since my youth. -\q I have suffered from your terrors; I am in despair. +\q2 I have suffered from your terrors; +\q2 I am in despair. \q \v 16 Your burning anger has passed over me, -\q and your terrifying deeds have annihilated me. +\q2 and your terrifying deeds have annihilated me. \s5 \q \v 17 They surround me like water all the day long; -\q they have all encircled me. +\q2 they have all encircled me. \q \v 18 You have removed every friend and acquaintance from me. -\q My only acquaintance is the darkness. +\q2 My only acquaintance is the darkness. \s5 \c 89 @@ -6052,201 +6727,210 @@ \d A maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. \q \v 1 I will sing of Yahweh's acts of covenant faithfulness forever. -\q I will proclaim your truthfulness to future generations. +\q2 I will proclaim your truthfulness to future generations. \q \v 2 For I have said, “Covenant faithfulness has been established forever; -\q your truthfulness you have established in the heavens.” +\q2 your truthfulness you have established in the heavens.” \s5 \q \v 3 You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, -\q I have made an oath to David my servant: +\q2 I have made an oath to David my servant: \q \v 4 ‘I will establish your descendants forever, -\q and I will establish your throne through all generations.‘” +\q2 and I will establish your throne through all generations.‘” \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 5 The heavens praise your wonders, Yahweh; -\q your truthfulness is praised in the assembly of the holy ones. +\q2 your truthfulness is praised in the assembly of the holy ones. \q \v 6 For who in the skies can be compared to Yahweh? -\q Who among the sons of the gods is like Yahweh? +\q2 Who among the sons of the gods is like Yahweh? \s5 \q \v 7 He is a God who is greatly honored in the council of the holy ones -\q and is awesome among all who surround him. +\q2 and is awesome among all who surround him. \q \v 8 Yahweh God of hosts, -\q who is strong like Yah? \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q Your truthfulness surrounds you. +\q2 who is strong like Yah? \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Your truthfulness surrounds you. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 You rule the raging sea; -\q when the waves surge, you calm them. +\q2 when the waves surge, you calm them. \q \v 10 You crushed Rahab as one who is killed. -\q You scattered your enemies with your strong arm. +\q2 You scattered your enemies with your strong arm. \s5 \q \v 11 The heavens belong to you, and the earth also. -\q You established the world and all it contains. +\q2 You established the world and all it contains. \q \v 12 You created the north and the south. -\q Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name. +\q2 Tabor and Hermon rejoice in your name. \s5 \q \v 13 You have a mighty arm -\q and a strong hand, and your right hand is high. +\q2 and a strong hand, and your right hand is high. +\b \q \v 14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. -\q Steadfast love and faithfulness come before you. +\q2 Steadfast love and faithfulness come before you. \s5 \q \v 15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! -\q Yahweh, they walk in the light of your face. +\q2 Yahweh, they walk in the light of your face. \q \v 16 They rejoice in your name all day long, -\q and in your righteousness they exalt you. +\q2 and in your righteousness they exalt you. \s5 \q \v 17 You are their glorious strength, -\q and by your favor our horn is exalted. +\q2 and by your favor our horn is exalted. \q \v 18 For our shield belongs to Yahweh; -\q our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel. +\q2 our king belongs to the Holy One of Israel. +\b \s5 \q -\v 19 Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful ones; \f + \ft Many ancient copies of the Hebrew text have the singular \fqa faithful one \fqa* instead of \fqa faithful ones \fqa* . \f* +\v 19 Long ago you spoke in a vision +\q2 to your faithful ones; \f + \ft Many ancient copies of the Hebrew text have the singular \fqa faithful one \fqa* instead of \fqa faithful ones \fqa* . \f* \q you said, "I have set a crown on a mighty one." \f + \ft The ancient copies of the Hebrew text have \fqa I will place help upon a warrior \fqa* . Some scholars translate the word for \fqa help \fqa* as \fqa crown \fqa* and that is how the ULB editors have translated the word here. \f* -\q I have raised up one chosen from among the people. +\q2 I have raised up one chosen from among the people. \q \v 20 I have chosen David my servant; -\q with my holy oil have I anointed him. +\q2 with my holy oil have I anointed him. \q \v 21 My hand will support him; -\q my arm will strengthen him. +\q2 my arm will strengthen him. \q \v 22 No enemy will deceive him; -\q no son of wickedness will oppress him. +\q2 no son of wickedness will oppress him. \q \v 23 I will crush his enemies before him; -\q I will kill those who hate him. +\q2 I will kill those who hate him. \s5 \q \v 24 My truth and my covenant faithfulness will be with him; -\q by my name his horn will be exalted. +\q2 by my name his horn will be exalted. \q \v 25 I will place his hand over the sea -\q and his right hand over the rivers. +\q2 and his right hand over the rivers. \q \v 26 He will call out to me, 'You are my Father, -\q my God, and the rock of my salvation.' +\q2 my God, and the rock of my salvation.' \s5 \q \v 27 I also will place him as my firstborn son, -\q the most exalted of the kings of the earth. +\q2 the most exalted of the kings of the earth. \q \v 28 I will extend my covenant faithfulness to him forever; -\q and my covenant with him will be secure. +\q2 and my covenant with him will be secure. \q \v 29 I will make his descendants endure forever -\q and his throne as enduring as the skies above. +\q2 and his throne as enduring as the skies above. +\b \s5 \q \v 30 If his children abandon my law -\q and do not walk in my regulations, +\q2 and do not walk in my regulations, \q \v 31 if they break my rules -\q and do not keep my commands, +\q2 and do not keep my commands, \q \v 32 then will I punish their rebellion with a rod -\q and their iniquity with blows. +\q2 and their iniquity with blows. \s5 \q \v 33 But I will not remove my steadfast love from him -\q or be unfaithful to my promise. +\q2 or be unfaithful to my promise. \q \v 34 I will not break my covenant -\q or change the words of my lips. +\q2 or change the words of my lips. \s5 \q \v 35 Once and for all I have sworn by my holiness— -\q I will not lie to David: +\q2 I will not lie to David: \q \v 36 his descendants will continue forever -\q and his throne as long as the sun before me. +\q2 and his throne as long as the sun before me. \q \v 37 It will be established forever like the moon, -\q the faithful witness in the sky." +\q2 the faithful witness in the sky." \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 38 But you have refused and rejected; -\q you have been angry with your anointed king. +\q2 you have been angry with your anointed king. \q \v 39 You have renounced the covenant of your servant. -\q You have desecrated his crown on the ground. +\q2 You have desecrated his crown on the ground. \q \v 40 You have broken down all his walls. -\q You have ruined his strongholds. +\q2 You have ruined his strongholds. \s5 \q \v 41 All who pass by have robbed him. -\q He has become the scorn of his neighbors. +\q2 He has become the scorn of his neighbors. \q \v 42 You have raised the right hand of his enemies; -\q you have made all his enemies rejoice. +\q2 you have made all his enemies rejoice. \q \v 43 You turn back the edge of his sword -\q and have not made him stand when in battle. +\q2 and have not made him stand when in battle. \s5 \q \v 44 You have brought his splendor to an end; -\q you have brought down his throne to the ground. +\q2 you have brought down his throne to the ground. \q \v 45 You have shortened the days of his youth. -\q You have covered him with shame. +\q2 You have covered him with shame. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 46 How long, Yahweh? Will you hide yourself forever? -\q How long will your anger burn like fire? +\q2 How long will your anger burn like fire? \q \v 47 Oh, think about how short my time is, -\q and for what vanity you have created all the children of mankind! +\q2 and for what vanity you have created all the children of mankind! \q \v 48 Who can live and not die, -\q or rescue his own life from the hand of Sheol? +\q2 or rescue his own life from the hand of Sheol? \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q \v 49 Lord, where are your former acts of covenant faithfulness -\q that you swore to David in your truthfulness? +\q2 that you swore to David in your truthfulness? \q \v 50 Call to mind, Lord, the mocking directed against your servants -\q and how I bear in my heart so many insults from the nations. +\q2 and how I bear in my heart so many insults from the nations. \q \v 51 Your enemies hurl insults, Yahweh; -\q they mock the footsteps of your anointed one. +\q2 they mock the footsteps of your anointed one. +\b \s5 \q @@ -6255,146 +6939,155 @@ \s5 \ms Book Four +\mr (Psalms 90-106) \c 90 \m \d A prayer of Moses the man of God. \q \v 1 Lord, you have been our refuge -\q throughout all generations. +\q2 throughout all generations. \q \v 2 Before the mountains were formed, -\q or you formed the earth and the world, -\q from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. +\q2 or you formed the earth and the world, +\q2 from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 You return man to dust, -\q and you say, "Return, you descendants of mankind." +\q2 and you say, "Return, you descendants of mankind." \q \v 4 For a thousand years in your sight -\q are as yesterday when it is past, -\q and as a watch in the night. +\q2 are as yesterday when it is past, +\q2 and as a watch in the night. \s5 \q \v 5 You sweep them away as with a flood and they sleep; -\q in the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up. +\q2 in the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up. \q \v 6 In the morning it blooms and grows up; -\q in the evening it withers and dries up. +\q2 in the evening it withers and dries up. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Truly, we are consumed in your anger, -\q and in your wrath we are terrified. +\q2 and in your wrath we are terrified. \q \v 8 You have set our iniquities before you, -\q our hidden sins in the light of your presence. +\q2 our hidden sins in the light of your presence. \s5 \q \v 9 Our life passes away under your wrath; -\q our years quickly pass like a sigh. +\q2 our years quickly pass like a sigh. \q \v 10 Our years are seventy, -\q or even eighty if we are healthy; +\q2 or even eighty if we are healthy; \q but even our best years are marked by trouble and sorrow. -\q Yes, they pass quickly, and we fly away. +\q2 Yes, they pass quickly, and we fly away. \s5 \q \v 11 Who knows the power of your anger, -\q and your wrath that is equal to the fear of you? +\q2 and your wrath that is equal to the fear of you? \q \v 12 So teach us to consider our life -\q so that we might gain a heart of wisdom. +\q2 so that we might gain a heart of wisdom. +\b \q \v 13 Turn back, Yahweh! How long will it be? -\q Have pity on your servants. +\q2 Have pity on your servants. \s5 \q \v 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your covenant faithfulness -\q so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. +\q2 so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. \q \v 15 Make us glad in proportion to the days you afflicted us -\q and to the years we have experienced trouble. +\q2 and to the years we have experienced trouble. \q \v 16 Let your servants see your work, -\q and let our children see your majesty. +\q2 and let our children see your majesty. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 May the favor of the Lord our God be ours; -\q prosper the work of our hands; -\q indeed, prosper the work of our hands. +\q2 prosper the work of our hands; +\q2 indeed, prosper the work of our hands. \s5 \c 91 \m \q \v 1 He who lives in the shelter of the Most High -\q will stay in the shadow of the Almighty. +\q2 will stay in the shadow of the Almighty. \q \v 2 I will say of Yahweh, "He is my refuge and my fortress, -\q my God, in whom I trust." +\q2 my God, in whom I trust." +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 For he will rescue you from the snare of the hunter -\q and from the destructive plague. +\v 3 For he will rescue you +\q2 from the snare of the hunter +\q2 and from the destructive plague. \q \v 4 He will cover you with his wings, -\q and under his wings you will find refuge. -\q His faithfulness is a shield and protection. +\q2 and under his wings you will find refuge. +\q2 His faithfulness is a shield and protection. \s5 \q \v 5 You will not be afraid of terror in the night, -\q or of the arrow that flies by day, +\q2 or of the arrow that flies by day, \q \v 6 or of the plague that stalks in the darkness, -\q or of the destruction that lays waste at noon. +\q2 or of the destruction that lays waste at noon. \q \v 7 A thousand may fall at your side -\q and ten thousand at your right hand, -\q but it will not reach you. +\q2 and ten thousand at your right hand, +\q2 but it will not reach you. \s5 \q \v 8 You will only observe -\q and see the punishment of the wicked. +\q2 and see the punishment of the wicked. +\b \q \v 9 For Yahweh is my refuge! -\q Make the Most High your refuge also. +\q2 Make the Most High your refuge also. \s5 \q \v 10 No evil will overtake you; -\q no affliction will come near your tent. +\q2 no affliction will come near your tent. \q \v 11 For he will put his angels in charge over you, -\q to guard you in all your ways. +\q2 to guard you in all your ways. \s5 \q \v 12 They will lift you up with their hand -\q so that you will not hit your foot on a stone. +\q2 so that you will not hit your foot on a stone. \q \v 13 You will crush lions and asps under your feet; -\q you will trample on young lions and serpents. +\q2 you will trample on young lions and serpents. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Because he delights in me, I will rescue him. -\q I will protect him because he acknowledges my name. +\q2 I will protect him because he acknowledges my name. \q \v 15 When he calls to me, I will answer him. -\q I will be with him in trouble; -\q I will give him victory and will honor him. +\q2 I will be with him in trouble; +\q2 I will give him victory and will honor him. \q \v 16 I will satisfy him with the length of his days, -\q and show him my salvation. +\q2 and show him my salvation. \s5 \c 92 @@ -6402,333 +7095,353 @@ \d A psalm, a song for the Sabbath day. \q \v 1 It is a good thing to give thanks to Yahweh -\q and to sing praises to your name, Most High, +\q2 and to sing praises to your name, Most High, \q \v 2 to proclaim your covenant faithfulness in the morning -\q and your truthfulness every night, +\q2 and your truthfulness every night, \q \v 3 with a lute of ten strings -\q and the resounding music of the harp. +\q2 and the resounding music of the harp. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 For you, Yahweh, have made me glad through your deeds. -\q I will sing for joy because of the deeds of your hands. +\q2 I will sing for joy because of the deeds of your hands. \q \v 5 How great are your deeds, Yahweh! -\q Your thoughts are very deep. +\q2 Your thoughts are very deep. \s5 \q \v 6 A brutish person does not know, -\q nor does a fool understand this: +\q2 nor does a fool understand this: \q \v 7 When the wicked sprout like the grass, -\q and even when all those who behave wickedly thrive, -\q still they are doomed to eternal destruction. +\q2 and even when all those who behave wickedly thrive, +\q2 still they are doomed to eternal destruction. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 But you, Yahweh, will reign forever. +\b \q \v 9 Indeed, look at your enemies, Yahweh! -\q Indeed, look at your enemies. They will perish! -\q All those who behave wickedly will be scattered. +\q2 Indeed, look at your enemies. They will perish! +\q2 All those who behave wickedly will be scattered. \s5 \q \v 10 You have lifted up my horn like the horn of the wild ox; -\q I am anointed with fresh oil. +\q2 I am anointed with fresh oil. \q \v 11 My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; -\q my ears have heard of the doom of my evil foes. +\q2 my ears have heard of the doom of my evil foes. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 The righteous will flourish like the palm tree; -\q they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. +\q2 they will grow like a cedar in Lebanon. \q \v 13 They are planted in the house of Yahweh; -\q they flourish in the courts of our God. +\q2 they flourish in the courts of our God. \s5 \q \v 14 They bear fruit even when they are old; -\q they stay fresh and green, +\q2 they stay fresh and green, \q \v 15 to proclaim that Yahweh is just. -\q He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. +\q2 He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him. \s5 \c 93 \q \v 1 Yahweh reigns; he is robed in majesty; -\q Yahweh has clothed and girded himself with strength. -\q The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. +\q2 Yahweh has clothed and girded himself with strength. +\q2 The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. \q \v 2 Your throne is established from ancient times; -\q you are from everlasting. +\q2 you are from everlasting. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 The oceans rise, Yahweh; -\q they have lifted up their voice; -\q the oceans' waves crash and roar. +\q2 they have lifted up their voice; +\q2 the oceans' waves crash and roar. \q \v 4 Above the crashing of many waves, -\q the mighty breakers of the sea, -\q Yahweh on high is mighty. +\q2 the mighty breakers of the sea, +\q2 Yahweh on high is mighty. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Your solemn commands are very trustworthy; -\q holiness adorns your house, -\q Yahweh, for the length of your days. +\q2 holiness adorns your house, +\q2 Yahweh, for the length of your days. \s5 \c 94 \m \q \v 1 Yahweh, God who avenges, -\q God who avenges, shine over us. +\q2 God who avenges, shine over us. \q \v 2 Rise up, judge of the earth, -\q give recompense to the proud. +\q2 give recompense to the proud. \s5 \q \v 3 How long will the wicked, Yahweh, -\q how long will the wicked rejoice? +\q2 how long will the wicked rejoice? +\b \q \v 4 They pour out their arrogant words; -\q all those who behave wickedly boast. +\q2 all those who behave wickedly boast. \s5 \q \v 5 They crush your people, Yahweh; -\q they afflict your heritage. +\q2 they afflict your heritage. \q \v 6 They kill the widow and foreigner who lives in their country, -\q and they murder the fatherless. +\q2 and they murder the fatherless. \q \v 7 They say, "Yah does not see; -\q the God of Jacob does not take notice of it." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 the God of Jacob does not take notice of it." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Pay attention, you stupid people! -\q You fools, when will you gain understanding? +\q2 You fools, when will you gain understanding? \q \v 9 He who made the ear, does he not hear? -\q He who formed the eye, does he not see? +\q2 He who formed the eye, does he not see? \s5 \q \v 10 He who disciplines the nations, does he not correct? -\q He is the one who gives knowledge to man. +\q2 He is the one who gives knowledge to man. \q \v 11 Yahweh knows the thoughts of men, -\q that they are vapor. +\q2 that they are vapor. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Blessed is the one whom Yah instructs, -\q the one whom you teach from your law. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 the one whom you teach from your law. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 13 You give him rest in times of trouble -\q until a pit is dug for the wicked. +\q2 until a pit is dug for the wicked. \s5 \q \v 14 For Yahweh will not abandon his people -\q or abandon his inheritance. +\q2 or abandon his inheritance. \q \v 15 For judgment will again be righteous; -\q and all the upright in heart will follow it. +\q2 and all the upright in heart will follow it. +\b \q \v 16 Who will rise up to defend me against the evildoers? -\q Who will stand up for me against those who behave wickedly? +\q2 Who will stand up for me against those who behave wickedly? \s5 \q \v 17 Unless Yahweh had been my help, -\q I would soon be lying down in the place of silence. +\q2 I would soon be lying down in the place of silence. \q \v 18 When I said, "My foot is slipping," -\q Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, held me up. +\q2 Your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, held me up. \q -\v 19 When cares within me are many, your consolations delight my soul. +\v 19 When cares within me are many, +\q2 your consolations delight my soul. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 Can a throne of destruction be allied with you, -\q one that creates trouble by statute? +\q2 one that creates trouble by statute? \q \v 21 They conspire together to take the life of the righteous -\q and they declare guilty the blood of the innocent. +\q2 and they declare guilty the blood of the innocent. \s5 \q \v 22 But Yahweh has been my high tower, -\q and my God has been the rock of my refuge. +\q2 and my God has been the rock of my refuge. \q \v 23 He will bring on them their own iniquity -\q and will cut them off in their own wickedness. -\q Yahweh our God will cut them off. +\q2 and will cut them off in their own wickedness. +\q2 Yahweh our God will cut them off. \s5 \c 95 \m \q \v 1 Oh come, let us sing to Yahweh; -\q let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. +\q2 let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. \q \v 2 Let us enter his presence with thanksgiving; -\q let us shout joyfully to him with psalms of praise. +\q2 let us shout joyfully to him with psalms of praise. +\b \q \v 3 For Yahweh is a great God -\q and a great King superior to all gods. +\q2 and a great King superior to all gods. \s5 \q \v 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth; -\q the heights of the mountains are his. +\q2 the heights of the mountains are his. \q \v 5 The sea is his, for he made it, -\q and his hands formed the dry land. +\q2 and his hands formed the dry land. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down; -\q let us kneel before Yahweh, our Creator: +\q2 let us kneel before Yahweh, our Creator: \q \v 7 For he is our God, -\q and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. +\q2 and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. \q Today—oh, that you would hear his voice! +\b \s5 \q \v 8 "Do not harden your heart, as at Meribah, -\q or as on the day of Massah in the wilderness, +\q2 or as on the day of Massah in the wilderness, \q \v 9 where your forefathers tested me; -\q they put me to the test, though they had seen my deeds. +\q2 they put me to the test, though they had seen my deeds. \s5 \q \v 10 For forty years I was angry with that generation -\q and said, 'This is a people whose hearts wander astray; -\q they have not known my ways.' +\q2 and said, 'This is a people whose hearts wander astray; +\q2 they have not known my ways.' \q \v 11 Therefore I swore in my anger -\q that they would never enter into my resting place." +\q2 that they would never enter into my resting place." \s5 \c 96 \m \q \v 1 Oh, sing to Yahweh a new song; -\q sing to Yahweh, all the earth. +\q2 sing to Yahweh, all the earth. \q \v 2 Sing to Yahweh, bless his name; -\q announce his salvation day after day. +\q2 announce his salvation day after day. \s5 \q \v 3 Declare his glory among the nations, -\q his marvelous deeds among all the nations. +\q2 his marvelous deeds among all the nations. +\b \q \v 4 For Yahweh is great and is to be praised greatly. -\q He is to be feared above all other gods. +\q2 He is to be feared above all other gods. \s5 \q \v 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, -\q but it is Yahweh who made the heavens. +\q2 but it is Yahweh who made the heavens. \q \v 6 Splendor and majesty are in his presence. -\q Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. +\q2 Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Ascribe to Yahweh, you clans of peoples, -\q ascribe praise to Yahweh for his glory and strength. +\q2 ascribe praise to Yahweh for his glory and strength. \q \v 8 Give to Yahweh the glory that his name deserves. -\q Bring an offering and come into his courts. +\q2 Bring an offering and come into his courts. \s5 \q \v 9 Bow down to Yahweh in the splendor of holiness; -\q tremble before him, all the earth. +\q2 tremble before him, all the earth. \q \v 10 Say among the nations, "Yahweh reigns." -\q The world also is established; it cannot be shaken. -\q He judges the peoples fairly. +\q2 The world also is established; it cannot be shaken. +\q2 He judges the peoples fairly. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; -\q let the sea roar and that which fills it shout with joy. +\q2 let the sea roar and that which fills it shout with joy. \q \v 12 Let the fields rejoice and all that is in them. -\q Then let all the trees in the forest shout for joy +\q2 Then let all the trees in the forest shout for joy \q \v 13 before Yahweh, for he is coming. -\q He is coming to judge the earth. +\q2 He is coming to judge the earth. \q He will judge the world with righteousness -\q and the peoples with his faithfulness. +\q2 and the peoples with his faithfulness. \s5 \c 97 \m \q \v 1 Yahweh reigns; let the earth rejoice; -\q let the many coastlands be glad. +\q2 let the many coastlands be glad. \q \v 2 Clouds and darkness surround him. -\q Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. +\q2 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. \s5 \q \v 3 Fire goes before him -\q and consumes his adversaries on every side. +\q2 and consumes his adversaries on every side. \q \v 4 His lightning lights up the world; -\q the earth sees and trembles. +\q2 the earth sees and trembles. \q \v 5 The mountains melt like wax before Yahweh, -\q the Lord of the whole earth. +\q2 the Lord of the whole earth. \s5 \q \v 6 The skies declare his justice, -\q and all the nations see his glory. +\q2 and all the nations see his glory. +\b \q \v 7 All those who worship carved figures will be shamed, -\q those who boast in worthless idols— -\q bow down to him, all you gods! +\q2 those who boast in worthless idols— +\q2 bow down to him, all you gods! +\b \q \v 8 Zion heard and was glad, -\q and the towns of Judah rejoiced -\q because of your righteous decrees, Yahweh. +\q2 and the towns of Judah rejoiced +\q2 because of your righteous decrees, Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 9 For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. -\q You are exalted far above all gods. +\q2 You are exalted far above all gods. \q \v 10 You who love Yahweh, hate evil! -\q He protects the lives of his faithful ones, -\q and he takes them out of the hand of the wicked. +\q2 He protects the lives of his faithful ones, +\q2 and he takes them out of the hand of the wicked. \q \v 11 Light is sown for the righteous -\q and gladness for those with honest hearts. +\q2 and gladness for those with honest hearts. \s5 \q \v 12 Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous; -\q and give thanks when you remember his holiness. +\q2 and give thanks when you remember his holiness. \s5 \c 98 @@ -6736,82 +7449,95 @@ \d A psalm. \q \v 1 Oh, sing to Yahweh a new song, -\q for he has done marvelous things; -\q his right hand and his holy arm have given him victory. +\q2 for he has done marvelous things; +\q his right hand and his holy arm +\q2 have given him victory. \q \v 2 Yahweh has made known his salvation; -\q he has openly showed his justice to all the nations. +\q2 he has openly showed his justice to all the nations. \s5 \q -\v 3 He calls to mind his steadfast love and faithfulness for the house of Israel; -\q all the ends of the earth will see the victory of our God. +\v 3 He calls to mind his steadfast love +\q2 and faithfulness for the house of Israel; +\q all the ends of the earth will see +\q2 the victory of our God. +\b \q \v 4 Shout for joy to Yahweh, all the earth; -\q burst into song, sing for joy, and sing praises. +\q2 burst into song, sing for joy, and sing praises. \s5 \q \v 5 Sing praises to Yahweh with the harp, -\q with the harp and melodious song. +\q2 with the harp and melodious song. \q \v 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn, -\q shout joyfully before the King, Yahweh. +\q2 shout joyfully before the King, Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Let the sea shout and everything in it, -\q the world and those who live in it! +\q2 the world and those who live in it! \q \v 8 Let the rivers clap their hands, -\q and let the mountains shout for joy. +\q2 and let the mountains shout for joy. \q \v 9 Yahweh is coming to judge the earth; -\q he will judge the world with righteousness -\q and the nations with fairness. +\q2 he will judge the world with righteousness +\q2 and the nations with fairness. \s5 \c 99 \m \q -\v 1 Yahweh reigns; let the nations tremble. -\q He sits enthroned above the cherubim; the earth quakes. +\v 1 Yahweh reigns; +\q2 let the nations tremble. +\q He sits enthroned above the cherubim; +\q2 the earth quakes. \q \v 2 Yahweh is great in Zion; -\q he is exalted above all the nations. +\q2 he is exalted above all the nations. \q \v 3 Let them praise your great and awesome name; -\q he is holy. +\q2 he is holy. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 The king is strong, and he loves justice. -\q You have established fairness; -\q you have done righteousness and justice in Jacob. +\q2 You have established fairness; +\q you have done righteousness +\q2 and justice in Jacob. \q \v 5 Praise Yahweh our God -\q and worship at his footstool. -\q He is holy. +\q2 and worship at his footstool. +\q2 He is holy. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, -\q and Samuel was among those who called on his name. -\q They called to Yahweh, and he answered them. +\q2 and Samuel was among those who called on his name. +\q They called to Yahweh, +\q2 and he answered them. \q \v 7 He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud. -\q They kept his solemn commands -\q and the statutes that he gave them. +\q2 They kept his solemn commands +\q2 and the statutes that he gave them. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 You answered them, Yahweh our God. +\v 8 You answered them, +\q2 Yahweh our God. \q A forgiving God you were to them, -\q but also an avenger of their sinful deeds. +\q2 but also an avenger of their sinful deeds. \q \v 9 Praise Yahweh our God, -\q and worship at his holy hill, -\q for Yahweh our God is holy. +\q2 and worship at his holy hill, +\q2 for Yahweh our God is holy. \s5 \c 100 @@ -6821,22 +7547,23 @@ \v 1 Shout joyfully to Yahweh, all the earth. \q \v 2 Serve Yahweh with gladness; -\q come before his presence with joyful singing. +\q2 come before his presence with joyful singing. \s5 \q \v 3 Know that Yahweh is God; -\q he made us, and we are his. -\q We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. +\q2 he made us, and we are his. +\q2 We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving -\q and into his courts with praise. -\q Give thanks to him and bless his name. +\q2 and into his courts with praise. +\q2 Give thanks to him and bless his name. \q \v 5 For Yahweh is good; his covenant faithfulness endures forever -\q and his truthfulness through all generations. +\q2 and his truthfulness through all generations. \s5 \c 101 @@ -6844,36 +7571,44 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I will sing of covenant faithfulness and justice; -\q to you, Yahweh, I will sing praises. +\q2 to you, Yahweh, I will sing praises. \s5 \q \v 2 I will pay attention to the way of integrity. -\q Oh, when will you come to me? -\q I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. +\q2 Oh, when will you come to me? +\q2 I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. +\b \q \v 3 I will not put wrongdoing before my eyes; -\q I hate worthless evil; -\q it will not cling to me. +\q2 I hate worthless evil; +\q2 it will not cling to me. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 A perverse heart will leave me; -\q I am not loyal to evil. +\q2 I am not loyal to evil. +\b \q \v 5 I will destroy whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. -\q I will not tolerate the haughty of eye and arrogant of heart. +\q2 I will not tolerate the haughty of eye and arrogant of heart. +\b \q \v 6 I will look to the faithful of the land to sit at my side. -\q Those who walk in the way of integrity may serve me. +\q2 Those who walk in the way of integrity may serve me. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Deceitful people will not remain within my house; -\q liars will not be welcome before my eyes. +\q2 liars will not be welcome before my eyes. +\b \q -\v 8 Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked from the land; -\q I will remove all who behave wickedly from the city of Yahweh. +\v 8 Morning by morning +\q2 I will destroy all the wicked from the land; +\q I will remove all who behave wickedly +\q2 from the city of Yahweh. \s5 \c 102 @@ -6881,115 +7616,121 @@ \d A prayer of the afflicted when he is faint and pours out his lament before Yahweh. \q \v 1 Hear my prayer, Yahweh; -\q hear my cry to you. +\q2 hear my cry to you. \q \v 2 Do not hide your face from me in my time of trouble. -\q Listen to me. -\q When I call out to you, answer me quickly. +\q2 Listen to me. +\q When I call out to you, +\q2 answer me quickly. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For my days pass away like smoke, -\q and my bones burn like fire. +\q2 and my bones burn like fire. \q \v 4 My heart is crushed, and I am like grass that has withered. -\q I forget to eat any food. +\q2 I forget to eat any food. \s5 \q \v 5 With my continual groaning, -\q I have become very thin. +\q2 I have become very thin. \q \v 6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness; -\q I have become like an owl in the ruins. +\q2 I have become like an owl in the ruins. \s5 \q \v 7 I lie awake like a solitary bird, -\q alone on the housetop. +\q2 alone on the housetop. \q \v 8 My enemies taunt me all day long; -\q those who mock me use my name in curses. +\q2 those who mock me use my name in curses. \s5 \q \v 9 I eat ashes like bread -\q and mix my drink with tears. +\q2 and mix my drink with tears. \q \v 10 Because of your raging anger, -\q you have lifted me up to throw me down. +\q2 you have lifted me up to throw me down. \s5 \q \v 11 My days are like a shadow that fades, -\q and I have withered like grass. +\q2 and I have withered like grass. +\b \q \v 12 But you, Yahweh, live forever, -\q and your fame is for all generations. +\q2 and your fame is for all generations. \s5 \q \v 13 You will rise up and have mercy on Zion. -\q Now is the time to have mercy upon her; -\q the appointed time has come. +\q2 Now is the time to have mercy upon her; +\q2 the appointed time has come. \q \v 14 For your servants hold her stones dear -\q and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins. +\q2 and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins. \q \v 15 The nations will respect your name, Yahweh, -\q and all the kings of the earth will honor your glory. +\q2 and all the kings of the earth will honor your glory. \q \v 16 Yahweh will rebuild Zion -\q and will appear in his glory. +\q2 and will appear in his glory. \s5 \q \v 17 At that time, he will respond to the prayer of the destitute; -\q he will not reject their prayer. +\q2 he will not reject their prayer. +\b \q \v 18 This will be written for future generations, -\q and a people not yet created will praise Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 and a people not yet created will praise Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \q \v 19 For he has looked down from the holy heights; -\q from heaven Yahweh has viewed the earth, +\q2 from heaven Yahweh has viewed the earth, \q \v 20 to hear the groaning of the prisoners, -\q to release those who were condemned to death. +\q2 to release those who were condemned to death. \s5 \q \v 21 Then men will proclaim the name of Yahweh in Zion -\q and his praise in Jerusalem +\q2 and his praise in Jerusalem \q \v 22 when the peoples and kingdoms gather together -\q to serve Yahweh. +\q2 to serve Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 He has taken away my strength in the middle of life. -\q He has shortened my days. +\q2 He has shortened my days. \q \v 24 I said, "My God, do not take me away in the middle of life; -\q you are here throughout all generations. +\q2 you are here throughout all generations. \s5 \q \v 25 In ancient times you established the earth; -\q the heavens are the work of your hands. +\q2 the heavens are the work of your hands. \q \v 26 They will perish, but you will remain; -\q they will all grow old like a garment; -\q like clothing, you will remove them, and they will disappear. +\q2 they will all grow old like a garment; +\q like clothing, you will remove them, +\q2 and they will disappear. \q \v 27 But you are the same, -\q and your years will have no end. +\q2 and your years will have no end. \s5 \q \v 28 The children of your servants will live on, -\q and their descendants will live in your presence." +\q2 and their descendants will live in your presence." \s5 \c 103 @@ -6997,85 +7738,93 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I give praise to Yahweh with all my life, -\q and with all that is within me, I give praise to his holy name. +\q2 and with all that is within me, +\q2 I give praise to his holy name. \q \v 2 I give praise to Yahweh with all my life, -\q and I remember all of his good deeds. +\q2 and I remember all of his good deeds. \s5 \q \v 3 He forgives all your iniquities; -\q he heals all your diseases. +\q2 he heals all your diseases. \q \v 4 He redeems your life from the pit; -\q he crowns you with covenant faithfulness and acts of tender mercy. +\q2 he crowns you with covenant faithfulness and acts of tender mercy. \q \v 5 He satisfies your life with good things -\q so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. +\q2 so that your youth is renewed like the eagle. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Yahweh does what is fair -\q and does acts of justice for all who are oppressed. +\q2 and does acts of justice for all who are oppressed. +\b \q \v 7 He made known his ways to Moses, -\q his deeds to the descendants of Israel. +\q2 his deeds to the descendants of Israel. \q \v 8 Yahweh is merciful and gracious; -\q slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. +\q2 slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. \s5 \q \v 9 He will not discipline forever; -\q he will not be angry to eternity. +\q2 he will not be angry to eternity. \q \v 10 He does not deal with us as our sins deserve -\q or repay us for what our iniquities demand. +\q2 or repay us for what our iniquities demand. \s5 \q \v 11 For as the skies are high above the earth, -\q so great is his covenant faithfulness toward those who honor him. +\q2 so great is his covenant faithfulness toward those who honor him. \q \v 12 As far as the east is from the west, -\q this is how far he has removed the guilt of our sins from us. +\q2 this is how far he has removed the guilt of our sins from us. +\b \q \v 13 As a father has compassion on his children, -\q so Yahweh has compassion on those who honor him. +\q2 so Yahweh has compassion on those who honor him. \s5 \q \v 14 For he knows how we are formed; -\q he knows that we are dust. +\q2 he knows that we are dust. \q \v 15 As for man, his days are like grass; -\q he flourishes like a flower in a field. +\q2 he flourishes like a flower in a field. \q \v 16 The wind blows over it, and it disappears, -\q and no one can even tell where it once grew. +\q2 and no one can even tell where it once grew. \s5 \q -\v 17 But the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh is from everlasting to everlasting on those who honor him. -\q His righteousness extends to their descendants. +\v 17 But the covenant faithfulness of Yahweh is from everlasting to everlasting +\q2 on those who honor him. +\q2 His righteousness extends to their descendants. \q \v 18 They keep his covenant -\q and remember to obey his instructions. +\q2 and remember to obey his instructions. +\b \q \v 19 Yahweh has established his throne in the heavens, -\q and his kingdom rules over everyone. +\q2 and his kingdom rules over everyone. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 Give praise to Yahweh, you his angels, -\q you mighty ones who are strong and do his word, -\q and obey the sound of his word. +\q2 you mighty ones who are strong and do his word, +\q2 and obey the sound of his word. \q \v 21 Give praise to Yahweh, all his hosts, -\q his servants who do his will. +\q2 his servants who do his will. \q \v 22 Give praise to Yahweh, all his creatures, -\q in all the places where he reigns. +\q2 in all the places where he reigns. +\b \q I will give praise to Yahweh with all my life. \s5 @@ -7083,317 +7832,334 @@ \m \q \v 1 I give praise to Yahweh with all my life, -\q Yahweh my God, you are very magnificent; -\q you are clothed with splendor and majesty. +\q2 Yahweh my God, you are very magnificent; +\q2 you are clothed with splendor and majesty. \q \v 2 You cover yourself with light as with a garment; -\q you spread out the heavens like a tent curtain. +\q2 you spread out the heavens like a tent curtain. \q \v 3 You lay the beams of your chambers on the clouds; -\q you make the clouds your chariot; -\q you walk on the wings of the wind. +\q2 you make the clouds your chariot; +\q2 you walk on the wings of the wind. \s5 \q \v 4 He makes the winds his messengers, -\q flames of fire his servants. +\q2 flames of fire his servants. +\b \q \v 5 He laid the foundations of the earth, -\q so that it will not totter forever and ever. +\q2 so that it will not totter forever and ever. \s5 \q \v 6 You covered the earth with water like a garment; -\q the water covered the mountains. +\q2 the water covered the mountains. \q \v 7 At your rebuke the waters retreated; -\q at the sound of your thunder they hurried away. +\q2 at the sound of your thunder they hurried away. \s5 \q \v 8 The mountains rose and the valleys went down -\q to the places that you had appointed for them. +\q2 to the places that you had appointed for them. \q \v 9 You have set a boundary for them that they will not cross; -\q they will not cover the earth again. +\q2 they will not cover the earth again. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 He made springs flow into the valleys; -\q the streams flow between the mountains. +\q2 the streams flow between the mountains. \q \v 11 They supply water for all the animals of the field; -\q the wild donkeys quench their thirst. +\q2 the wild donkeys quench their thirst. \q \v 12 By the riverbanks the birds build their nests; -\q they sing among the branches. +\q2 they sing among the branches. \s5 \q \v 13 He waters the mountains from his water chambers in the sky. -\q The earth is filled with the fruit of his labor. +\q2 The earth is filled with the fruit of his labor. +\b \q \v 14 He makes the grass grow for the cattle -\q and plants for man to cultivate, -\q so that man may produce food from the earth. +\q2 and plants for man to cultivate, +\q2 so that man may produce food from the earth. \q \v 15 He makes wine to make man happy, -\q oil to make his face shine, -\q and food to sustain his life. +\q2 oil to make his face shine, +\q2 and food to sustain his life. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 The trees of Yahweh get plenty of rain; -\q the cedars of Lebanon which he planted. +\q2 the cedars of Lebanon which he planted. \q \v 17 There the birds make their nests. -\q The stork makes the cypress tree her home. +\q2 The stork makes the cypress tree her home. \q \v 18 The wild goats live on the high mountains; -\q the mountain heights are a refuge for the hyraxes. +\q2 the mountain heights are a refuge for the hyraxes. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 He appointed the moon to mark the seasons; -\q the sun knows its time for setting. +\q2 the sun knows its time for setting. \q \v 20 You make the darkness of the night -\q when all the beasts of the forest come out. +\q2 when all the beasts of the forest come out. \s5 \q \v 21 The young lions roar for their prey -\q and seek their food from God. +\q2 and seek their food from God. \q \v 22 When the sun rises, they retreat -\q and sleep in their dens. +\q2 and sleep in their dens. \s5 \q \v 23 Meanwhile, people go out to their work -\q and labor away until the evening. +\q2 and labor away until the evening. +\b \q \v 24 Yahweh, how many and varied are your works! -\q With wisdom you made them all; -\q the earth overflows with your works. +\q2 With wisdom you made them all; +\q2 the earth overflows with your works. \s5 \q \v 25 Over there is the sea, deep and wide, -\q teeming with innumerable creatures, -\q both small and great. +\q2 teeming with innumerable creatures, +\q2 both small and great. \q \v 26 The ships travel there, -\q and Leviathan is also there, which you formed to play in the sea. +\q2 and Leviathan is also there, which you formed to play in the sea. +\b \s5 \q -\v 27 All these look to you in hope that you will give them -\q their food on time. +\v 27 All these look to you in hope +\q2 that you will give them their food on time. \q \v 28 When you give to them, they gather; -\q when you open your hand, they are satisfied. +\q2 when you open your hand, they are satisfied. \s5 \q \v 29 When you hide your face, they are troubled; -\q if you take away their breath, they die -\q and return to dust. +\q2 if you take away their breath, they die +\q2 and return to dust. \q -\v 30 When you send out your Spirit, they are created, -\q and you renew the surface of the ground. +\v 30 When you send out your Spirit, +\q2 they are created, +\q2 and you renew the surface of the ground. +\b \s5 \q \v 31 May the glory of Yahweh last forever; -\q may Yahweh enjoy his creation. +\q2 may Yahweh enjoy his creation. \q \v 32 He looks down on the earth, and it shakes; -\q he touches the mountains, and they smoke. +\q2 he touches the mountains, and they smoke. \s5 \q \v 33 I will sing to Yahweh all my life; -\q I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. +\q2 I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. \q \v 34 May my thoughts be sweet to him; -\q I will rejoice in Yahweh. +\q2 I will rejoice in Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 35 May sinners vanish from the earth, -\q and let the wicked be no more. +\q2 and let the wicked be no more. \q I give praise to Yahweh with all my life. -\q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \c 105 \m \q \v 1 Give thanks to Yahweh, call on his name; -\q make known his deeds among the nations. +\q2 make known his deeds among the nations. \q \v 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; -\q speak of all his marvelous deeds. +\q2 speak of all his marvelous deeds. \q \v 3 Boast in his holy name; -\q let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. +\q2 let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice. \s5 \q \v 4 Seek Yahweh and his strength; -\q seek his presence continually. +\q2 seek his presence continually. \q \v 5 Recall the marvelous things he has done, -\q his miracles and the decrees from his mouth, +\q2 his miracles and the decrees from his mouth, \q \v 6 you descendants of Abraham his servant, -\q you people of Jacob, his chosen ones. +\q2 you people of Jacob, his chosen ones. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 He is Yahweh, our God. -\q His decrees are on all the earth. +\q2 His decrees are on all the earth. \q \v 8 He keeps in mind his covenant forever, -\q the word that he commanded for a thousand generations. +\q2 the word that he commanded for a thousand generations. \s5 \q \v 9 He calls to mind the covenant that he made with Abraham -\q and his oath to Isaac. +\q2 and his oath to Isaac. \q \v 10 This is what he confirmed to Jacob as a statute -\q and to Israel as an everlasting covenant. +\q2 and to Israel as an everlasting covenant. \q \v 11 He said, "I will give you the land of Canaan -\q as your share of your inheritance." +\q2 as your share of your inheritance." +\b \s5 \q \v 12 He said this when they were only few in number, -\q so very few, and were strangers in the land. +\q2 so very few, and were strangers in the land. \q \v 13 They went from nation to nation -\q and from one kingdom to another. +\q2 and from one kingdom to another. \s5 \q \v 14 He did not allow anyone to oppress them; -\q he rebuked kings for their sakes. +\q2 he rebuked kings for their sakes. \q \v 15 He said, "Do not touch my anointed ones, -\q and do not harm my prophets." +\q2 and do not harm my prophets." +\b \s5 \q \v 16 He called for a famine on the land; -\q he cut off the whole staff of bread. +\q2 he cut off the whole staff of bread. \q \v 17 He sent a man ahead of them; -\q Joseph was sold as a servant. +\q2 Joseph was sold as a servant. \s5 \q \v 18 His feet were bound by shackles; -\q on his neck was put an iron collar, +\q2 on his neck was put an iron collar, \q \v 19 until what he had said came to pass. -\q The word of Yahweh tested him. +\q2 The word of Yahweh tested him. \s5 \q \v 20 The king sent servants to release him; -\q the ruler of the people set him free. +\q2 the ruler of the people set him free. \q \v 21 He put him in charge of his house -\q as ruler of all his possessions +\q2 as ruler of all his possessions \q \v 22 to instruct his princes as he wished -\q and to teach his elders wisdom. +\q2 and to teach his elders wisdom. +\b \q \v 23 Then Israel came into Egypt, -\q and Jacob lived for a time in the land of Ham. +\q2 and Jacob lived for a time in the land of Ham. \s5 \q \v 24 Yahweh made his people fruitful, -\q and made them stronger than their enemies. +\q2 and made them stronger than their enemies. \q \v 25 He caused their enemies to hate his people, -\q to mistreat his servants. +\q2 to mistreat his servants. +\b \q \v 26 He sent Moses, his servant, -\q and Aaron, whom he had chosen. +\q2 and Aaron, whom he had chosen. \q \v 27 They performed his signs among the Egyptians, -\q his wonders in the land of Ham. +\q2 his wonders in the land of Ham. \s5 \q \v 28 He sent darkness and made that land dark, -\q and they did not rebel against his commands. +\q2 and they did not rebel against his commands. \q \v 29 He turned their water into blood -\q and killed their fish. +\q2 and killed their fish. \q \v 30 Their land swarmed with frogs, -\q even in the rooms of their rulers. +\q2 even in the rooms of their rulers. \s5 \q \v 31 He spoke, and swarms of flies and gnats came -\q throughout their country. +\q2 throughout their country. \q \v 32 He turned their rain into hail, -\q with fire flaming on their land. +\q2 with fire flaming on their land. \q \v 33 He destroyed their vines and fig trees; -\q he broke the trees of their country. +\q2 he broke the trees of their country. \s5 \q \v 34 He spoke, and the locusts came, -\q so many locusts. +\q2 so many locusts. \q \v 35 The locusts ate up all of the vegetation in their land; -\q They ate up all the crops of the ground. +\q2 They ate up all the crops of the ground. \q \v 36 He killed every firstborn in their land, -\q the firstfruits of all their strength. +\q2 the firstfruits of all their strength. +\b \s5 \q \v 37 He brought the Israelites out with silver and gold; -\q none of his tribes stumbled on the way. +\q2 none of his tribes stumbled on the way. \q \v 38 Egypt was glad when they went away, -\q for the Egyptians were afraid of them. +\q2 for the Egyptians were afraid of them. +\b \q \v 39 He spread a cloud for a covering -\q and made a fire to light up the night. +\q2 and made a fire to light up the night. \s5 \q \v 40 The Israelites asked for food, and he brought quail -\q and satisfied them with bread from heaven. +\q2 and satisfied them with bread from heaven. \q \v 41 He split the rock, and waters gushed from it; -\q they flowed in the wilderness like a river. +\q2 they flowed in the wilderness like a river. \q \v 42 For he called to mind his holy promise -\q that he made to Abraham his servant. +\q2 that he made to Abraham his servant. +\b \s5 \q \v 43 He led his people out with joy, -\q his chosen with shouts of triumph. +\q2 his chosen with shouts of triumph. \q \v 44 He gave them the lands of the nations; -\q they took possession of the fruit of the peoples' labors +\q2 they took possession of the fruit of the peoples' labors \q \v 45 so that they might keep his statutes -\q and obey his laws. +\q2 and obey his laws. \q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -7402,355 +8168,376 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, -\q for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. +\q2 for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. \q \v 2 Who can recount the mighty acts of Yahweh -\q or proclaim in full all his praiseworthy deeds? +\q2 or proclaim in full all his praiseworthy deeds? \s5 \q \v 3 Blessed are those who do what is right, -\q and whose deeds are always just. +\q2 and whose deeds are always just. +\b \q \v 4 Call me to mind, Yahweh, when you show favor to your people; -\q help me when you save them. +\q2 help me when you save them. \q \v 5 Then I will see the prosperity of your chosen, -\q rejoice in the gladness of your nation, -\q and glory with your inheritance. +\q2 rejoice in the gladness of your nation, +\q2 and glory with your inheritance. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 We have sinned like our ancestors; -\q we have done wrong, and we have done evil. +\q2 we have done wrong, and we have done evil. \q \v 7 Our fathers did not pay attention to your marvelous deeds in Egypt; -\q they ignored your many acts of covenant faithfulness; -\q they were rebellious at the sea, the Sea of Reeds. +\q2 they ignored your many acts of covenant faithfulness; +\q2 they were rebellious at the sea, the Sea of Reeds. \s5 \q \v 8 Nevertheless, he saved them for his name's sake -\q so that he might reveal his power. +\q2 so that he might reveal his power. \q \v 9 He rebuked the Sea of Reeds, and it dried up. -\q Then he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness. +\q2 Then he led them through the depths, as through a wilderness. \s5 \q \v 10 He saved them from the hand of those who hated them, -\q and he rescued them from the hand of the enemy. +\q2 and he rescued them from the hand of the enemy. \q \v 11 But the waters covered their adversaries; -\q not one of them survived. +\q2 not one of them survived. \q \v 12 Then they believed his words, -\q and they sang his praise. +\q2 and they sang his praise. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 But they quickly forgot his deeds; -\q they did not wait for his instructions. +\q2 they did not wait for his instructions. \q \v 14 They had insatiable cravings in the wilderness, -\q and they challenged God in the desert. +\q2 and they challenged God in the desert. \q \v 15 So he gave them what they requested, \q2 but he sent a horrible disease upon them. +\b \s5 \q \v 16 In the camp they became jealous of Moses -\q and Aaron, the holy priest of Yahweh. +\q2 and Aaron, the holy priest of Yahweh. \q \v 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan -\q and covered the company of Abiram. +\q2 and covered the company of Abiram. \q \v 18 Fire broke out in their company; -\q the fire consumed the wicked. +\q2 the fire consumed the wicked. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 They made a calf at Horeb -\q and worshiped a cast metal figure. +\q2 and worshiped a cast metal figure. \q \v 20 They traded the glory of God -\q for the image of a bull that eats grass. +\q2 for the image of a bull that eats grass. \q \v 21 They forgot God their Savior, -\q who had done great deeds in Egypt. +\q2 who had done great deeds in Egypt. \s5 \q \v 22 He had done wonderful things in the land of Ham -\q and awesome deeds at the Sea of Reeds. +\q2 and awesome deeds at the Sea of Reeds. \q \v 23 So he said he would destroy them— -\q had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, -\q to turn away his anger from destroying them. +\q2 had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, +\q2 to turn away his anger from destroying them. +\b \s5 \q \v 24 Then they despised the delightful land; -\q they did not believe his promise, +\q2 they did not believe his promise, \q \v 25 but grumbled in their tents, -\q and did not obey Yahweh. +\q2 and did not obey Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 26 Therefore he raised his hand and swore to them -\q that he would let them die in the desert, +\q2 that he would let them die in the desert, \q \v 27 scatter their descendants among the nations, -\q and scatter them in foreign lands. +\q2 and scatter them in foreign lands. +\b \s5 \q \v 28 They worshiped the Baal of Peor -\q and ate the sacrifices offered to the dead. +\q2 and ate the sacrifices offered to the dead. \q \v 29 They provoked him to anger with their actions, -\q and a plague broke out among them. +\q2 and a plague broke out among them. \s5 \q \v 30 Then Phinehas stood up and mediated, -\q and the plague subsided. +\q2 and the plague subsided. \q \v 31 It was counted to him as a righteous deed -\q to all generations forever. +\q2 to all generations forever. +\b \s5 \q \v 32 They also angered Yahweh at the waters of Meribah, -\q and Moses suffered because of them. +\q2 and Moses suffered because of them. \q \v 33 They made his spirit bitter, -\q and he spoke thoughtlessly with his lips. +\q2 and he spoke thoughtlessly with his lips. +\b \q \v 34 They did not destroy the nations -\q as Yahweh had commanded them, +\q2 as Yahweh had commanded them, \q \v 35 but they mingled with the nations, -\q learned their practices, +\q2 learned their practices, \q \v 36 and worshiped their idols, -\q which became a snare to them. +\q2 which became a snare to them. \s5 \q \v 37 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. \q \v 38 They shed innocent blood, -\q the blood of their sons and of their daughters, +\q2 the blood of their sons and of their daughters, \q whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, -\q desecrating the land with blood. +\q2 desecrating the land with blood. \q \v 39 They were defiled by their deeds; -\q in their actions they were like prostitutes. +\q2 in their actions they were like prostitutes. +\b \s5 \q \v 40 So Yahweh was angry with his people, -\q and he abhorred his inheritance. +\q2 and he abhorred his inheritance. \q \v 41 He gave them into the hand of the nations, -\q and those who hated them ruled over them. +\q2 and those who hated them ruled over them. \s5 \q \v 42 Their enemies oppressed them, -\q and they were brought into subjection to their authority. +\q2 and they were brought into subjection to their authority. \q \v 43 Many times he came to help them, -\q but they were rebellious in their purposes -\q and were brought low by their own iniquity. +\q2 but they were rebellious in their purposes +\q2 and were brought low by their own iniquity. +\b \s5 \q \v 44 Nevertheless, he paid attention to their distress -\q when he heard their cry for help. +\q2 when he heard their cry for help. \q \v 45 He called to mind his covenant with them -\q and relented because of his steadfast love. +\q2 and relented because of his steadfast love. \q \v 46 He caused all their captors -\q to have pity on them. +\q2 to have pity on them. +\b \s5 \q \v 47 Save us, Yahweh, our God. -\q Gather us from among the nations +\q2 Gather us from among the nations \q so that we may give thanks to your holy name -\q and glory in your praises. +\q2 and glory in your praises. +\b \q \v 48 May Yahweh, the God of Israel, be praised -\q from everlasting to everlasting. +\q2 from everlasting to everlasting. \q All the people said, "Amen." -\q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \ms Book Five +\mr (Psalms 107-150) \c 107 \q \v 1 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, -\q and his covenant faithfulness endures forever. +\q2 and his covenant faithfulness endures forever. \q \v 2 Let the redeemed of Yahweh speak out, -\q those he has rescued from the hand of the enemy. +\q2 those he has rescued from the hand of the enemy. \q \v 3 He has gathered them out of foreign lands, -\q from the east and from the west, -\q from the north and from the south. +\q2 from the east and from the west, +\q2 from the north and from the south. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 They wandered in the wilderness on a desert road -\q and found no city in which to live. +\q2 and found no city in which to live. \q \v 5 Because they were hungry and thirsty, -\q they fainted from exhaustion. +\q2 they fainted from exhaustion. \q \v 6 Then they called out to Yahweh in their trouble, -\q and he rescued them out of their distress. +\q2 and he rescued them out of their distress. \q \v 7 He led them by a direct path -\q so that they would go to a city to live in. +\q2 so that they would go to a city to live in. \s5 \q \v 8 Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness -\q and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! +\q2 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! \q \v 9 For he satisfies the longings of those who are thirsty, -\q and the desires of those who are hungry he fills up with good things. +\q2 and the desires of those who are hungry he fills up with good things. +\b \q \v 10 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, -\q prisoners in affliction and chains. +\q2 prisoners in affliction and chains. \s5 \q \v 11 This was because they had rebelled against God's word -\q and rejected the instruction of the Most High. +\q2 and rejected the instruction of the Most High. \q \v 12 He humbled their hearts through hardship; -\q they stumbled and there was no one to help them up. +\q2 they stumbled and there was no one to help them up. \q \v 13 Then they called out to Yahweh in their trouble, -\q and he saved them out of their distress. +\q2 and he saved them out of their distress. \s5 \q \v 14 He brought them out of darkness and gloom -\q and broke their bonds. +\q2 and broke their bonds. \q \v 15 Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness -\q and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! +\q2 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! \q \v 16 For he has broken the gates of bronze -\q and cut through the bars of iron. +\q2 and cut through the bars of iron. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 They were foolish in their rebellious ways -\q and afflicted because of their iniquities. +\q2 and afflicted because of their iniquities. \q \v 18 Their soul abhorred all food, -\q and they came close to the gates of death. +\q2 and they came close to the gates of death. \q \v 19 Then they called out to Yahweh in their trouble, -\q and he saved them out of their distress. +\q2 and he saved them out of their distress. \s5 \q \v 20 He sent his word and healed them, -\q and he rescued them from the pits in which they were trapped. +\q2 and he rescued them from the pits in which they were trapped. \q \v 21 Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness -\q and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! +\q2 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! \q \v 22 Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving -\q and proclaim his deeds with shouts of joy. +\q2 and proclaim his deeds with shouts of joy. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Some travel on the sea in ships -\q and do business overseas. +\q2 and do business overseas. \q \v 24 These saw the deeds of Yahweh -\q and his wonders on the seas. +\q2 and his wonders on the seas. \s5 \q \v 25 For he commanded and aroused the windstorm -\q that stirs up the seas. +\q2 that stirs up the seas. \q \v 26 They reached up to the sky; they went down to the depths. -\q Their lives melted away in distress. +\q2 Their lives melted away in distress. \q \v 27 They swayed and staggered like drunkards -\q and were at their wits' end. +\q2 and were at their wits' end. \s5 \q \v 28 Then they called out to Yahweh in their trouble, -\q and he brought them out of their distress. +\q2 and he brought them out of their distress. \q \v 29 He calmed the storm, -\q and the waves were stilled. +\q2 and the waves were stilled. \q \v 30 Then they rejoiced because the sea was calm, -\q and he brought them to their desired harbor. +\q2 and he brought them to their desired harbor. \s5 \q \v 31 Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness -\q and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! +\q2 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! \q \v 32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people -\q and praise him in the council of the elders. +\q2 and praise him in the council of the elders. +\b \s5 \q \v 33 He turns rivers into a wilderness, -\q springs of water into dry land, +\q2 springs of water into dry land, \q \v 34 and a fruitful land into a barren place -\q because of the wickedness of its people. +\q2 because of the wickedness of its people. \q \v 35 He turns the wilderness into a pool of water -\q and dry land into springs of water. +\q2 and dry land into springs of water. \s5 \q \v 36 He settles the hungry there, -\q and they build a city to live in. +\q2 and they build a city to live in. \q \v 37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards -\q that yielded a fruitful harvest. +\q2 that yielded a fruitful harvest. \q \v 38 He blesses them so they are very numerous. -\q He does not let their livestock decrease in number. +\q2 He does not let their livestock decrease in number. +\b \s5 \q \v 39 They were diminished and brought low -\q by oppression, distress, and suffering. +\q2 by oppression, distress, and suffering. \q \v 40 He pours contempt on the leaders -\q and causes them to wander in the wilderness, where there are no roads. +\q2 and causes them to wander in the wilderness, where there are no roads. \s5 \q \v 41 But he protects the needy from affliction -\q and cares for his families like a flock. +\q2 and cares for his families like a flock. \q \v 42 The upright will see this and rejoice, -\q and all wickedness shuts its mouth. +\q2 and all wickedness shuts its mouth. +\b \q \v 43 Whoever is wise should take note of these things -\q and meditate on Yahweh's acts of covenant faithfulness. +\q2 and meditate on Yahweh's acts of covenant faithfulness. \s5 \c 108 @@ -7758,216 +8545,231 @@ \d A song, a psalm of David. \q \v 1 My heart is fixed, God! -\q I will sing, yes, I will sing praises with all my glory. +\q2 I will sing, yes, I will sing praises with all my glory. \q \v 2 Wake up, lute and harp; -\q I will wake up the dawn. +\q2 I will wake up the dawn. \s5 \q \v 3 I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the peoples; -\q I will sing praises to you among the nations. +\q2 I will sing praises to you among the nations. \q \v 4 For your covenant faithfulness is great above the heavens; -\q and your trustworthiness reaches to the skies. +\q2 and your trustworthiness reaches to the skies. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Be exalted, God, above the heavens, -\q and may your glory be exalted over all the earth. +\q2 and may your glory be exalted over all the earth. \q \v 6 So that those you love may be rescued, -\q rescue us with your right hand and answer me. +\q2 rescue us with your right hand and answer me. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 God has spoken in his holiness; "I will rejoice; -\q I will divide Shechem and apportion out the Valley of Sukkoth. +\q2 I will divide Shechem +\q2 and apportion out the Valley of Sukkoth. \q \v 8 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; -\q Ephraim also is my helmet; -\q Judah is my scepter. +\q2 Ephraim also is my helmet; +\q2 Judah is my scepter. \s5 \q \v 9 Moab is my washbasin; -\q over Edom I will throw my sandal; -\q I will shout in triumph because of Philistia. +\q2 over Edom I will throw my sandal; +\q2 I will shout in triumph because of Philistia. +\b \q \v 10 Who will bring me into the fortified city? -\q Who will lead me to Edom?" +\q2 Who will lead me to Edom?" \s5 \q \v 11 God, have you not rejected us? -\q You do not go into battle with our army. +\q2 You do not go into battle with our army. \q \v 12 Give us help against the enemy, -\q for man's help is futile. +\q2 for man's help is futile. \q \v 13 We will triumph with God's help; -\q he will trample down our enemies. +\q2 he will trample down our enemies. \s5 \c 109 \m \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 God whom I praise, do not be silent. +\v 1 God whom I praise, +\q2 do not be silent. \q \v 2 For the wicked and deceitful attack me; -\q they speak lies against me. +\q2 they speak lies against me. \q \v 3 They surround me and say hateful things, -\q and they attack me without cause. +\q2 and they attack me without cause. \s5 \q \v 4 In return for my love they accuse me, -\q but I pray for them. +\q2 but I pray for them. \q \v 5 They repay me evil for good, -\q and hatred for my love. +\q2 and hatred for my love. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Appoint a wicked man over such an enemy as these people; -\q appoint an accuser to stand at his right hand. +\q2 appoint an accuser to stand at his right hand. \q \v 7 When he is judged, may he be found guilty; -\q may his prayer be considered sinful. +\q2 may his prayer be considered sinful. \s5 \q \v 8 May his days be few; -\q may another take his office. +\q2 may another take his office. \q \v 9 May his children be fatherless, -\q and may his wife be a widow. +\q2 and may his wife be a widow. \q \v 10 May his children wander about and beg, -\q seeking food far from their ruined home. +\q2 seeking food far from their ruined home. \s5 \q \v 11 May the creditor seize all he owns; -\q may strangers plunder the product of his labor. +\q2 may strangers plunder the product of his labor. \q \v 12 May no one extend any kindness to him; -\q may no one have pity on his fatherless children. +\q2 may no one have pity on his fatherless children. \q \v 13 May his descendants be cut off; -\q may their name be blotted out in the next generation. +\q2 may their name be blotted out in the next generation. \s5 \q \v 14 May his ancestors' iniquity be remembered before Yahweh; -\q and may the sin of his mother not be forgotten. +\q2 and may the sin of his mother not be forgotten. \q \v 15 May their sins always be before Yahweh; -\q may he cut off their memory from the earth. +\q2 may he cut off their memory from the earth. +\b \q \v 16 May Yahweh do this, for that man never bothered to show any covenant faithfulness, -\q but harassed the oppressed, the needy, -\q and the brokenhearted to death. +\q2 but harassed the oppressed, the needy, +\q2 and the brokenhearted to death. \s5 \q -\v 17 He loved cursing; may it come back upon him. -\q He hated blessing; may it be far from him. +\v 17 He loved cursing; +\q2 may it come back upon him. +\q He hated blessing; +\q2 may it be far from him. \q \v 18 He clothed himself with cursing as his garment, -\q and his curse came into his body like water, -\q like oil into his bones. +\q2 and his curse came into his body like water, +\q2 like oil into his bones. \s5 \q \v 19 May his curses be to him like the clothes he wears to cover himself, -\q like the belt he always wears. +\q2 like the belt he always wears. \q \v 20 May this be the reward of my accusers from Yahweh, -\q of those who say evil things about me. +\q2 of those who say evil things about me. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Yahweh my Lord, deal kindly with me for your name's sake. -\q Because your covenant faithfulness is good, save me. +\q2 Because your covenant faithfulness is good, save me. \q \v 22 For I am oppressed and needy, -\q and my heart is wounded within me. +\q2 and my heart is wounded within me. \q \v 23 I am fading away like the shadow of the evening; -\q I am shaken off like a locust. +\q2 I am shaken off like a locust. \s5 \q \v 24 My knees are weak from fasting; -\q my body has become thin and has no fat. +\q2 my body has become thin and has no fat. \q \v 25 I have become an object of scorn to my accusers; -\q when they see me, they shake their heads. +\q2 when they see me, they shake their heads. +\b \s5 \q \v 26 Help me, Yahweh my God; -\q save me by your covenant faithfulness. +\q2 save me by your covenant faithfulness. \q \v 27 Let them know that this is your hand, -\q that you, Yahweh, have done this. +\q2 that you, Yahweh, have done this. \s5 \q \v 28 They curse, but you bless; -\q when they attack, may they be put to shame, -\q but may your servant rejoice. +\q2 when they attack, may they be put to shame, +\q2 but may your servant rejoice. \q \v 29 May my adversaries be clothed with shame; -\q may they wear their shame like a robe. +\q2 may they wear their shame like a robe. +\b \s5 \q \v 30 With my mouth I give great thanks to Yahweh; -\q I will praise him in the midst of a crowd. +\q2 I will praise him in the midst of a crowd. \q \v 31 For he will stand at the right hand of the one who is needy, -\q to save him from those who condemn him. +\q2 to save him from those who condemn him. \s5 \c 110 \m \d A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 The declaration of Yahweh to my lord: "Sit at my right hand -\q until I make your enemies your footstool." +\v 1 The declaration of Yahweh to my lord: +\q2 "Sit at my right hand +\q2 until I make your enemies your footstool." +\b \s5 \q \v 2 Yahweh will hold out the scepter of your strength from Zion; -\q rule among your enemies. +\q2 rule among your enemies. \q \v 3 Your people will follow you in holy garments -\q of their own free will on the day of your power; -\q from the womb of the dawn your youth will be to you like the dew. +\q2 of their own free will on the day of your power; +\q2 from the womb of the dawn your youth will be to you like the dew. \s5 \q \v 4 Yahweh has sworn and will not change his mind: -\q "You are a priest forever, -\q after the manner of Melchizedek." +\q2 "You are a priest forever, +\q2 after the manner of Melchizedek." +\b \s5 \q \v 5 The Lord is at your right hand. -\q He will kill kings on the day of his anger. +\q2 He will kill kings on the day of his anger. \q \v 6 He will judge the nations; -\q he will fill the battlegrounds with dead bodies; -\q he will kill the leaders in many countries. +\q2 he will fill the battlegrounds with dead bodies; +\q2 he will kill the leaders in many countries. \s5 \q \v 7 He will drink of the brook along the road, -\q and then he will lift his head up high after victory. +\q2 and then he will lift his head up high after victory. \s5 \c 111 @@ -7975,42 +8777,42 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart -\q in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering. +\q2 in the assembly of the upright, in their gathering. \q \v 2 The works of Yahweh are great, -\q eagerly awaited by all those who desire them. +\q2 eagerly awaited by all those who desire them. \q \v 3 His work is majestic and glorious, -\q and his righteousness endures forever. +\q2 and his righteousness endures forever. \s5 \q \v 4 He does wonderful things that will be remembered; -\q Yahweh is gracious and merciful. +\q2 Yahweh is gracious and merciful. \q \v 5 He gives food to his faithful followers. -\q He will always call to mind his covenant. +\q2 He will always call to mind his covenant. \q \v 6 He showed his powerful works to his people -\q in giving them the inheritance of the nations. +\q2 in giving them the inheritance of the nations. \s5 \q \v 7 The works of his hands are trustworthy and just; -\q all his instructions are reliable. +\q2 all his instructions are reliable. \q \v 8 They are established forever, -\q to be observed faithfully and properly. +\q2 to be observed faithfully and properly. \q -\v 9 He send redemption to his people; -\q he ordained his covenant forever; -\q holy and awesome is his name. +\v 9 He sent redemption to his people; +\q2 he ordained his covenant forever; +\q2 holy and awesome is his name. \s5 \q \v 10 To honor Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom; -\q those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. -\q His praise endures forever. +\q2 those who carry out his instructions have good understanding. +\q2 His praise endures forever. \s5 \c 112 @@ -8018,84 +8820,86 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, -\q who greatly delights in his commandments. +\q2 who greatly delights in his commandments. \q \v 2 His descendants will be powerful on earth; -\q the descendants of the godly man will be blessed. +\q2 the descendants of the godly man will be blessed. \s5 \q \v 3 Wealth and riches are in his house; -\q his righteousness will endure forever. +\q2 his righteousness will endure forever. \q \v 4 Light shines in the darkness for the godly person; -\q he is gracious, merciful, and just. +\q2 he is gracious, merciful, and just. \q \v 5 It goes well for the man who deals graciously and lends money, -\q who conducts his affairs with honesty. +\q2 who conducts his affairs with honesty. \s5 \q \v 6 For he will never be moved; -\q the righteous person will be remembered forever. +\q2 the righteous person will be remembered forever. \q \v 7 He does not fear bad news; -\q he is confident, trusting in Yahweh. +\q2 he is confident, trusting in Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 8 His heart is tranquil, without fear, -\q until he looks in triumph over his adversaries. +\q2 until he looks in triumph over his adversaries. \q \v 9 He gives freely to the poor; -\q his righteousness endures forever; -\q his horn will be exalted with honor. +\q2 his righteousness endures forever; +\q2 his horn will be exalted with honor. \s5 \q \v 10 The wicked person will see this and be angry; -\q he will grind his teeth in rage and he will melt away; -\q the desire of the wicked people will perish. +\q2 he will grind his teeth in rage and he will melt away; +\q2 the desire of the wicked people will perish. \s5 \c 113 \m \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q Praise him, you servants of Yahweh; -\q praise the name of Yahweh. +\q2 Praise him, you servants of Yahweh; +\q2 praise the name of Yahweh. +\b \q \v 2 Blessed be the name of Yahweh, -\q both now and forevermore. +\q2 both now and forevermore. \s5 \q \v 3 From the rising of the sun to its setting, -\q Yahweh's name should be praised. +\q2 Yahweh's name should be praised. +\b \q \v 4 Yahweh is exalted above all nations, -\q and his glory reaches above the skies. +\q2 and his glory reaches above the skies. \s5 \q \v 5 Who is like Yahweh our God, -\q who has his seat on high, +\q2 who has his seat on high, \q \v 6 who humbles himself to look down -\q at the sky and at the earth? +\q2 at the sky and at the earth? \s5 \q \v 7 He raises up the poor out of the dirt -\q and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, +\q2 and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, \q \v 8 so that he may seat him with princes, -\q with the princes of his people. +\q2 with the princes of his people. \s5 \q \v 9 He gives a home to the barren woman of the house; -\q he makes her a joyful mother of children. +\q2 he makes her a joyful mother of children. \q Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -8103,109 +8907,119 @@ \m \q \v 1 When Israel left Egypt, -\q the house of Jacob from a people who spoke a foreign language, +\q2 the house of Jacob from a people who spoke a foreign language, \q \v 2 Judah became his holy place, -\q Israel his kingdom. +\q2 Israel his kingdom. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 The sea looked and fled; -\q the Jordan turned back. +\q2 the Jordan turned back. \q \v 4 The mountains skipped like rams, -\q the hills skipped like lambs. +\q2 the hills skipped like lambs. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Why did you flee, sea? -\q Jordan, why did you turn back? +\q2 Jordan, why did you turn back? \q \v 6 Mountains, why did you skip like rams? -\q You little hills, why did you skip like lambs? +\q2 You little hills, why did you skip like lambs? +\b \q \v 7 Tremble, earth, before the Lord, -\q at the presence of the God of Jacob. +\q2 at the presence of the God of Jacob. \s5 \q \v 8 He turned the rock into a pool of water, -\q the hard rock into a spring of water. +\q2 the hard rock into a spring of water. \s5 \c 115 \m \q \v 1 Not to us, Yahweh, not to us, -\q but to your name bring honor, -\q for your covenant faithfulness and for your trustworthiness. +\q2 but to your name bring honor, +\q for your covenant faithfulness +\q2 and for your trustworthiness. +\b \q \v 2 Why should the nations say, -\q "Where is their God?" +\q2 "Where is their God?" \s5 \q \v 3 Our God is in heaven; -\q he does whatever he pleases. +\q2 he does whatever he pleases. +\b \q \v 4 The nations' idols are silver and gold, -\q the work of men's hands. +\q2 the work of men's hands. \s5 \q \v 5 Those idols have mouths, but they do not speak; -\q they have eyes, but they do not see; +\q2 they have eyes, but they do not see; \q \v 6 they have ears, but they do not hear; -\q they have noses, but they do not smell. +\q2 they have noses, but they do not smell. \s5 \q \v 7 Those idols have hands, but do not feel; -\q they have feet, but they cannot walk; -\q nor do they speak from their mouths. +\q2 they have feet, but they cannot walk; +\q2 nor do they speak from their mouths. \q \v 8 Those who make them are like them, -\q as is everyone who trusts in them. +\q2 as is everyone who trusts in them. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Israel, trust in Yahweh; -\q he is your help and shield. +\q2 he is your help and shield. \q \v 10 House of Aaron, trust in Yahweh; -\q he is your help and shield. +\q2 he is your help and shield. \q \v 11 You who honor Yahweh, trust in him; -\q he is your help and shield. +\q2 he is your help and shield. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Yahweh takes notice of us and will bless us; -\q he will bless the family of Israel; -\q he will bless the family of Aaron. +\q2 he will bless the family of Israel; +\q2 he will bless the family of Aaron. \q \v 13 He will bless those who honor him, -\q both young and old. +\q2 both young and old. +\b \q \v 14 May Yahweh increase your numbers more and more, -\q yours and your descendants'. +\q2 yours and your descendants'. \s5 \q \v 15 May you be blessed by Yahweh, -\q who made heaven and earth. +\q2 who made heaven and earth. +\b \q \v 16 The heavens belong to Yahweh; -\q but the earth he has given to mankind. +\q2 but the earth he has given to mankind. \s5 \q \v 17 The dead do not give praise to Yah, \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q nor do any who go down into silence; +\q2 nor do any who go down into silence; \q \v 18 But we will give praise to Yah, -\q now and forevermore. +\q2 now and forevermore. \q Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -8213,78 +9027,83 @@ \m \q \v 1 I love Yahweh because he hears -\q my voice and my pleas for mercy. +\q2 my voice and my pleas for mercy. \q \v 2 Because he listened to me, -\q I will call on him as long as I live. +\q2 I will call on him as long as I live. \s5 \q \v 3 The cords of death surrounded me, -\q and the snares of Sheol confronted me; -\q I felt anguish and sorrow. +\q2 and the snares of Sheol confronted me; +\q2 I felt anguish and sorrow. \q \v 4 Then I called on the name of Yahweh: -\q "I beg you, Yahweh, rescue my life." +\q2 "I beg you, Yahweh, rescue my life." +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Yahweh is gracious and just; -\q our God is compassionate. +\q2 our God is compassionate. \q \v 6 Yahweh protects the naive; -\q I was brought low, and he saved me. +\q2 I was brought low, and he saved me. \s5 \q \v 7 My soul can return to its resting place, -\q for Yahweh has been good to me. +\q2 for Yahweh has been good to me. +\b \q \v 8 For you rescued my life from death, -\q my eyes from tears, -\q and my feet from stumbling. +\q2 my eyes from tears, +\q2 and my feet from stumbling. \s5 \q \v 9 I will serve Yahweh -\q in the land of the living. +\q2 in the land of the living. +\b \q \v 10 I believed in him, even when I said, -\q "I am greatly afflicted." +\q2 "I am greatly afflicted." \q \v 11 In my alarm I said, -\q "All men are liars." +\q2 "All men are liars." +\b \s5 \q \v 12 How can I repay Yahweh -\q for all his kindnesses to me? +\q2 for all his kindnesses to me? \q \v 13 I will raise the cup of salvation, -\q and call on the name of Yahweh. +\q2 and call on the name of Yahweh. \q \v 14 I will fulfill my vows to Yahweh -\q in the presence of all his people. +\q2 in the presence of all his people. +\b \q \v 15 Precious in the sight of Yahweh -\q is the death of his faithful ones. +\q2 is the death of his faithful ones. \s5 \q \v 16 Yahweh, indeed, I am your servant; -\q I am your servant, the son of your servant woman; -\q you have taken away my bonds. +\q2 I am your servant, the son of your servant woman; +\q2 you have taken away my bonds. \q \v 17 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving -\q and will call on the name of Yahweh. +\q2 and will call on the name of Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 18 I will fulfill my vows to Yahweh -\q in the presence of all his people, +\q2 in the presence of all his people, \q \v 19 in the courts of the house of Yahweh, -\q in your midst, Jerusalem. +\q2 in your midst, Jerusalem. \q Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -8292,10 +9111,10 @@ \m \q \v 1 Praise Yahweh, all you nations; -\q exalt him, all you peoples. +\q2 exalt him, all you peoples. \q \v 2 For his covenant faithfulness is great toward us, -\q and the trustworthiness of Yahweh endures forever. +\q2 and the trustworthiness of Yahweh endures forever. \q Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -8304,115 +9123,125 @@ \q \v 1 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, \q2 his covenant faithfulness endures forever. +\b \q \v 2 Let Israel say, -\q "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." +\q2 "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." \s5 \q \v 3 Let the house of Aaron say, -\q "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." +\q2 "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." \q \v 4 Let the loyal followers of Yahweh say, -\q "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." +\q2 "His covenant faithfulness endures forever." +\b \s5 \q \v 5 In my distress I called out to Yah; -\q Yah answered me and set me in a spacious place. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Yah answered me and set me in a spacious place. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 6 Yahweh is with me; I will not be afraid; -\q what can man do to me? +\q2 what can man do to me? \q \v 7 Yahweh is on my side as my helper; -\q I will look in triumph on those who hate me. +\q2 I will look in triumph on those who hate me. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 It is better to take shelter in Yahweh -\q than to put confidence in man. +\q2 than to put confidence in man. \q \v 9 It is better to take refuge in Yahweh -\q than to put one's trust in princes. +\q2 than to put one's trust in princes. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 All the nations surrounded me; -\q in Yahweh's name I cut them off. +\q2 in Yahweh's name I cut them off. \q \v 11 They surrounded me; yes, they surrounded me; -\q in Yahweh's name I cut them off. +\q2 in Yahweh's name I cut them off. \q \v 12 They surrounded me like bees; -\q they disappeared as quickly as fire among thorns; -\q in Yahweh's name I cut them off. +\q2 they disappeared as quickly as fire among thorns; +\q2 in Yahweh's name I cut them off. \s5 \q \v 13 "You attacked me to knock me down, -\q but Yahweh helped me. +\q2 but Yahweh helped me. +\b \q \v 14 Yah is my strength and joy, -\q and he is the one who rescues me." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 and he is the one who rescues me." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \q \v 15 The joyful shout of victory is heard in the tents of the righteous; -\q the right hand of Yahweh conquers. +\q2 the right hand of Yahweh conquers. \q \v 16 The right hand of Yahweh is exalted; -\q the right hand of Yahweh conquers. +\q2 the right hand of Yahweh conquers. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 I will not die, but live -\q and declare what Yah has done. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 and declare what Yah has done. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 18 Yah has punished me harshly, -\q but he has not handed me over to death. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 but he has not handed me over to death. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness; -\q I will enter them and I will give thanks to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 I will enter them and I will give thanks to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 20 This is the gate of Yahweh; -\q the righteous enter through it. +\q2 the righteous enter through it. \q \v 21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me, -\q and you have become my salvation. +\q2 and you have become my salvation. \s5 \q \v 22 The stone that the builders rejected -\q has become the cornerstone. +\q2 has become the cornerstone. \q \v 23 This is Yahweh's doing; -\q it is marvelous in our eyes. +\q2 it is marvelous in our eyes. \s5 \q \v 24 This is the day on which Yahweh has acted; -\q we will rejoice and be glad in it. +\q2 we will rejoice and be glad in it. +\b \q \v 25 We beg you, Yahweh, please give us victory! -\q We beg you, Yahweh, please give us success! +\q2 We beg you, Yahweh, please give us success! +\b \s5 \q \v 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh; -\q we bless you from the house of Yahweh. +\q2 we bless you from the house of Yahweh. \q \v 27 Yahweh is God, and he has given us light; -\q bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. +\q2 bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. +\b \q \v 28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; -\q you are my God; I will exalt you. +\q2 you are my God; I will exalt you. \s5 \q \v 29 Oh, give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, -\q for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. +\q2 for his covenant faithfulness endures forever. \s5 \c 119 @@ -8421,750 +9250,750 @@ \m \q \v 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, -\q who walk in the law of Yahweh. +\q2 who walk in the law of Yahweh. \q \v 2 Blessed are they who keep his solemn commands, -\q who seek him with all their heart. +\q2 who seek him with all their heart. \s5 \q \v 3 They do no wrong; -\q they walk in his ways. +\q2 they walk in his ways. \q \v 4 You have commanded us to keep your instructions -\q so that we should carefully observe them. +\q2 so that we should carefully observe them. \s5 \q \v 5 Oh, that I would be firmly established -\q in the observance of your statutes! +\q2 in the observance of your statutes! \q \v 6 Then I would not be put to shame -\q when I think of all your commandments. +\q2 when I think of all your commandments. \s5 \q \v 7 I will give thanks to you with an upright heart -\q when I learn your righteous decrees. +\q2 when I learn your righteous decrees. \q \v 8 I will observe your statutes; -\q do not leave me alone. +\q2 do not leave me alone. \s5 \p \qa BETH \q \v 9 How can a young person keep his path pure? -\q By obeying your word. +\q2 By obeying your word. \q \v 10 With my whole heart I seek you; -\q Do not let me stray from your commandments. +\q2 Do not let me stray from your commandments. \s5 \q \v 11 I have stored up your word in my heart -\q so that I might not sin against you. +\q2 so that I might not sin against you. \q \v 12 Blessed you are, Yahweh; -\q teach me your statutes. +\q2 teach me your statutes. \s5 \q \v 13 With my mouth I have declared -\q all the righteous decrees that you have revealed. +\q2 all the righteous decrees that you have revealed. \q \v 14 I rejoice in the way of your covenant decrees -\q more than in all riches. +\q2 more than in all riches. \s5 \q \v 15 I will meditate on your instructions -\q and pay attention to your ways. +\q2 and pay attention to your ways. \q \v 16 I delight in your statutes; -\q I will not forget your word. +\q2 I will not forget your word. \s5 \p \qa GIMEL \q \v 17 Be kind to your servant so that I may live -\q and keep your word. +\q2 and keep your word. \q \v 18 Open my eyes so that I may see -\q marvelous things in your law. +\q2 marvelous things in your law. \s5 \q \v 19 I am a foreigner in the land; -\q do not hide your commandments from me. +\q2 do not hide your commandments from me. \q \v 20 My desires are crushed by the longing to know -\q your righteous decrees at all times. +\q2 your righteous decrees at all times. \s5 \q \v 21 You rebuke the proud, who are cursed, -\q who wander from your commandments. +\q2 who wander from your commandments. \q \v 22 Spare me from disgrace and contempt, -\q for I have obeyed your solemn commands. +\q2 for I have obeyed your solemn commands. \s5 \q \v 23 Though rulers plot and slander me, -\q your servant meditates on your statutes. +\q2 your servant meditates on your statutes. \q \v 24 Your solemn commands are my delight, -\q and they are my counselors. +\q2 and they are my counselors. \s5 \p \qa DALETH \q \v 25 My life clings to the dust! -\q Give me life by your word. +\q2 Give me life by your word. \q \v 26 I told you my ways, and you answered me; -\q teach me your statutes. +\q2 teach me your statutes. \s5 \q \v 27 Make me understand the ways of your instructions, -\q so that I can meditate on your wondrous teachings. +\q2 so that I can meditate on your wondrous teachings. \q \v 28 I am overwhelmed with grief! -\q Strengthen me by your word. +\q2 Strengthen me by your word. \s5 \q \v 29 Turn from me the path of deceit; -\q graciously teach me your law. +\q2 graciously teach me your law. \q \v 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; -\q I have always kept your righteous decrees before me. +\q2 I have always kept your righteous decrees before me. \s5 \q \v 31 I cling to your covenant decrees; -\q Yahweh, do not let me be shamed. +\q2 Yahweh, do not let me be shamed. \q \v 32 I will run in the path of your commandments, -\q for you enlarge my heart to do so. +\q2 for you enlarge my heart to do so. \s5 \p \qa HE \q \v 33 Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes, -\q and I will keep them to the end. +\q2 and I will keep them to the end. \q \v 34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law; -\q I will observe it with all my heart. +\q2 I will observe it with all my heart. \s5 \q \v 35 Guide me in the path of your commandments, -\q for I delight to walk in it. +\q2 for I delight to walk in it. \q \v 36 Direct my heart toward your covenant decrees -\q and away from unrighteous gain. +\q2 and away from unrighteous gain. \s5 \q \v 37 Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; -\q revive me in your ways. +\q2 revive me in your ways. \q \v 38 Carry out for your servant the word -\q that you gave to those who revere you. +\q2 that you gave to those who revere you. \s5 \q \v 39 Take away the disgrace I dread, -\q for your judgments are good. +\q2 for your judgments are good. \q \v 40 See, I have longed for your instructions; -\q revive me in your righteousness. +\q2 revive me in your righteousness. \s5 \p \qa VAV \q \v 41 Yahweh, give me your unfailing love— -\q your salvation, according to your word; +\q2 your salvation, according to your word; \q \v 42 then I will have a reply for the one who mocks me, -\q for I trust in your word. +\q2 for I trust in your word. \s5 \q \v 43 Do not take the word of truth from my mouth, -\q for my hope is in your righteous decrees. +\q2 for my hope is in your righteous decrees. \q \v 44 I will observe your law continually, -\q forever and ever. +\q2 forever and ever. \s5 \q \v 45 I will walk securely, -\q for I seek your instructions. +\q2 for I seek your instructions. \q \v 46 I will speak of your solemn commands before kings -\q and will not be ashamed. +\q2 and will not be ashamed. \s5 \q \v 47 I delight in your commandments, -\q which I love dearly. +\q2 which I love dearly. \q \v 48 I will lift up my hands to your commandments, which I love; -\q I will meditate on your statutes. +\q2 I will meditate on your statutes. \s5 \p \qa ZAYIN \q \v 49 Call to mind your word to your servant -\q because you have given me hope. +\q2 because you have given me hope. \q \v 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: -\q that your word has kept me alive. +\q2 that your word has kept me alive. \s5 \q \v 51 The proud have scoffed at me, -\q yet I have not turned away from your law. +\q2 yet I have not turned away from your law. \q \v 52 I have thought about your righteous decrees from ancient times, Yahweh, -\q and I comfort myself. +\q2 and I comfort myself. \s5 \q \v 53 Hot anger has taken hold of me -\q because of the wicked who reject your law. +\q2 because of the wicked who reject your law. \q \v 54 Your statutes have been my songs -\q in the house of my sojourn. +\q2 in the house of my sojourn. \s5 \q \v 55 I think about your name during the night, Yahweh, -\q and I keep your law. +\q2 and I keep your law. \q \v 56 This has been my practice -\q because I have observed your instructions. +\q2 because I have observed your instructions. \s5 \p \qa HETH \q \v 57 Yahweh is my portion; -\q I have determined to observe your words. +\q2 I have determined to observe your words. \q \v 58 I earnestly request your favor with my whole heart; -\q be merciful to me according to your word. +\q2 be merciful to me according to your word. \s5 \q \v 59 I examined my ways -\q and turned my feet to your solemn commands. +\q2 and turned my feet to your solemn commands. \q \v 60 I hurry and do not delay -\q to keep your commandments. +\q2 to keep your commandments. \s5 \q \v 61 The cords of the wicked have ensnared me; -\q I have not forgotten your law. +\q2 I have not forgotten your law. \q \v 62 At midnight I rise to give thanks to you -\q because of your righteous decrees. +\q2 because of your righteous decrees. \s5 \q \v 63 I am a companion of all who honor you, -\q to all who observe your instructions. +\q2 to all who observe your instructions. \q \v 64 The earth, Yahweh, is full of your covenant faithfulness; -\q teach me your statutes. +\q2 teach me your statutes. \s5 \p \qa TETH \q \v 65 You have done good to your servant, -\q Yahweh, by means of your word. +\q2 Yahweh, by means of your word. \q \v 66 Teach me proper discernment and understanding, -\q for I have believed in your commandments. +\q2 for I have believed in your commandments. \s5 \q \v 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, -\q but now I observe your word. +\q2 but now I observe your word. \q \v 68 You are good, and you are one who does good; -\q teach me your statutes. +\q2 teach me your statutes. \s5 \q \v 69 The arrogant have smeared me with lies, -\q but I keep your instructions with my whole heart. +\q2 but I keep your instructions with my whole heart. \q \v 70 Their hearts are hardened, -\q but I delight in your law. +\q2 but I delight in your law. \s5 \q \v 71 It is good for me that I have suffered -\q so that I would learn your statutes. +\q2 so that I would learn your statutes. \q \v 72 Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me -\q than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. +\q2 than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. \s5 \p \qa YOD \q \v 73 Your hands have made and fashioned me; -\q give me understanding so that I may learn your commandments. +\q2 give me understanding so that I may learn your commandments. \q \v 74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me -\q because I find hope in your word. +\q2 because I find hope in your word. \s5 \q \v 75 I know, Yahweh, that your decrees are just, -\q and that in faithfulness you afflicted me. +\q2 and that in faithfulness you afflicted me. \q \v 76 Let your covenant faithfulness comfort me, -\q according to your word to your servant. +\q2 according to your word to your servant. \s5 \q \v 77 Show me compassion so that I may live, -\q for your law is my delight. +\q2 for your law is my delight. \q \v 78 Let the proud be put to shame, -\q for they have slandered me; -\q but I will meditate on your instructions. +\q2 for they have slandered me; +\q2 but I will meditate on your instructions. \s5 \q \v 79 May those who honor you turn to me, -\q those who know your solemn commands. +\q2 those who know your solemn commands. \q \v 80 May my heart be blameless with respect to your statutes -\q so that I may not be put to shame. +\q2 so that I may not be put to shame. \s5 \p \qa KAPH \q \v 81 I faint with longing that you might rescue me! -\q I hope in your word. +\q2 I hope in your word. \q \v 82 My eyes long for your word; -\q when will you comfort me? +\q2 when will you comfort me? \s5 \q \v 83 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke; -\q I do not forget your statutes. +\q2 I do not forget your statutes. \q \v 84 How long must your servant endure this; -\q when will you judge those who persecute me? +\q2 when will you judge those who persecute me? \s5 \q \v 85 The proud have dug pits for me, -\q defying your law. +\q2 defying your law. \q \v 86 All your commandments are reliable; -\q those people persecute me wrongfully; help me. +\q2 those people persecute me wrongfully; help me. \s5 \q \v 87 They have almost made an end to me on earth, -\q but I do not reject your instructions. +\q2 but I do not reject your instructions. \q \v 88 By your steadfast love, keep me alive, -\q so that I may obey the solemn commands that come from your mouth. +\q2 so that I may obey the solemn commands that come from your mouth. \s5 \p \qa LAMEDH \q \v 89 Yahweh, your word stands forever; -\q your word is established firmly in heaven. +\q2 your word is established firmly in heaven. \q \v 90 Your faithfulness lasts for all generations; -\q you have established the earth, and it remains. +\q2 you have established the earth, and it remains. \s5 \q \v 91 All things continue to this day, just as you said in your righteous decrees, -\q for all things are your servants. +\q2 for all things are your servants. \q \v 92 If your law had not been my delight, -\q I would have perished in my affliction. +\q2 I would have perished in my affliction. \s5 \q \v 93 I will never forget your instructions, -\q for through them you have kept me alive. +\q2 for through them you have kept me alive. \q \v 94 I am yours; save me, -\q for I seek your instructions. +\q2 for I seek your instructions. \s5 \q \v 95 The wicked prepare to destroy me, -\q but I will seek to understand your solemn commands. +\q2 but I will seek to understand your solemn commands. \q \v 96 All perfection I have seen has an end; -\q but your command is exceedingly broad. +\q2 but your command is exceedingly broad. \s5 \p \qa MEM \q \v 97 Oh how I love your law! -\q It is my meditation all day long. +\q2 It is my meditation all day long. \q \v 98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, -\q for your commandments are always with me. +\q2 for your commandments are always with me. \s5 \q \v 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, -\q for I meditate on your covenant decrees. +\q2 for I meditate on your covenant decrees. \q \v 100 I understand more than those older than I am; -\q this is because I have kept your instructions. +\q2 this is because I have kept your instructions. \s5 \q \v 101 I have kept my feet back from every evil path -\q so that I might observe your word. +\q2 so that I might observe your word. \q \v 102 I have not turned aside from your righteous decrees, -\q for you have instructed me. +\q2 for you have instructed me. \s5 \q \v 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, -\q yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! +\q2 yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! \q \v 104 Through your instructions I gain discernment; -\q therefore I hate every false way. +\q2 therefore I hate every false way. \s5 \p \qa NUN \q \v 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet -\q and a light for my path. +\q2 and a light for my path. \q \v 106 I have sworn and have confirmed it, -\q that I will observe your righteous decrees. +\q2 that I will observe your righteous decrees. \s5 \q \v 107 I am very afflicted; -\q keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your word. +\q2 keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your word. \q \v 108 Yahweh, please accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, -\q and teach me your righteous decrees. +\q2 and teach me your righteous decrees. \s5 \q \v 109 My life is always in my hand, -\q yet I do not forget your law. +\q2 yet I do not forget your law. \q \v 110 The wicked have set a snare for me, -\q but I have not strayed from your instructions. +\q2 but I have not strayed from your instructions. \s5 \q \v 111 I claim your covenant decrees as my heritage forever, -\q for they are the joy of my heart. +\q2 for they are the joy of my heart. \q \v 112 My heart is set on obeying your statutes -\q forever to the very end. +\q2 forever to the very end. \s5 \p \qa SAMEKH \q \v 113 I hate those who have a double mind, -\q but I love your law. +\q2 but I love your law. \q \v 114 You are my hiding place and my shield; -\q I hope in your word. +\q2 I hope in your word. \s5 \q \v 115 Get away from me, you evildoers, -\q so that I may observe the commandments of my God. +\q2 so that I may observe the commandments of my God. \q \v 116 Sustain me by your word so that I may live -\q and not be ashamed of my hope. +\q2 and not be ashamed of my hope. \s5 \q \v 117 Support me, and I will be safe; -\q I will always meditate on your statutes. +\q2 I will always meditate on your statutes. \q \v 118 You reject all those who stray from your statutes, -\q for their deceit is vain. +\q2 for their deceit is vain. \s5 \q \v 119 You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag; -\q therefore I love your solemn commands. +\q2 therefore I love your solemn commands. \q \v 120 My body trembles in fear of you, -\q and I am afraid of your righteous decrees. +\q2 and I am afraid of your righteous decrees. \s5 \p \qa AYIN \q \v 121 I do what is just and right; -\q do not abandon me to my oppressors. +\q2 do not abandon me to my oppressors. \q \v 122 Guarantee the welfare of your servant; -\q do not let the proud oppress me. +\q2 do not let the proud oppress me. \s5 \q \v 123 My eyes grow tired as I wait for your salvation -\q and for your righteous word. +\q2 and for your righteous word. \q \v 124 Show your servant your covenant faithfulness, -\q and teach me your statutes. +\q2 and teach me your statutes. \s5 \q \v 125 I am your servant; give me understanding -\q so that I may know your solemn commands. +\q2 so that I may know your solemn commands. \q \v 126 It is time for Yahweh to act, -\q for people have broken your law. +\q2 for people have broken your law. \s5 \q \v 127 Truly I love your commandments -\q more than gold, more than fine gold. +\q2 more than gold, more than fine gold. \q \v 128 Therefore I carefully follow all your instructions, -\q and I hate every path of falsehood. +\q2 and I hate every path of falsehood. \s5 \p \qa PE \q \v 129 Your rules are wonderful, -\q that is why I obey them. +\q2 that is why I obey them. \q \v 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; -\q it gives understanding to the untrained. +\q2 it gives understanding to the untrained. \s5 \q \v 131 I open my mouth and pant, -\q for I long for your commandments. +\q2 for I long for your commandments. \q \v 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, -\q as you always do for those who love your name. +\q2 as you always do for those who love your name. \s5 \q \v 133 Direct my footsteps by your word; -\q do not let any wickedness rule me. +\q2 do not let any wickedness rule me. \q \v 134 Redeem me from human oppression -\q so that I may observe your instructions. +\q2 so that I may observe your instructions. \s5 \q \v 135 Let your face shine on your servant, -\q and teach me your statutes. +\q2 and teach me your statutes. \q \v 136 Streams of tears run down from my eyes -\q because people do not observe your law. +\q2 because people do not observe your law. \s5 \p \qa TSADHE \q \v 137 You are righteous, Yahweh, -\q and your decrees are fair. +\q2 and your decrees are fair. \q \v 138 You have given your solemn commands righteously -\q and faithfully. +\q2 and faithfully. \s5 \q \v 139 Zeal has destroyed me -\q because my adversaries forget your words. +\q2 because my adversaries forget your words. \q \v 140 Your word has been tested very much, -\q and your servant loves it. +\q2 and your servant loves it. \s5 \q \v 141 I am insignificant and despised, -\q yet I do not forget your instructions. +\q2 yet I do not forget your instructions. \q \v 142 Your justice is forever justice, -\q and your law is trustworthy. +\q2 and your law is trustworthy. \s5 \q \v 143 Though distress and anguish have found me, -\q your commandments are still my delight. +\q2 your commandments are still my delight. \q \v 144 Your covenant decrees are righteous forever; -\q give me understanding that I may live. +\q2 give me understanding that I may live. \s5 \p \qa QOPH \q \v 145 I cried out with my whole heart, "Answer me, Yahweh, -\q I will keep your statutes. +\q2 I will keep your statutes. \q \v 146 I call to you; save me, -\q and I will observe your solemn commands." +\q2 and I will observe your solemn commands." \s5 \q \v 147 I rise before the dawn of the morning and cry for help. -\q I hope in your words. +\q2 I hope in your words. \q \v 148 My eyes are open before the night watches change -\q so that I might meditate on your word. +\q2 so that I might meditate on your word. \s5 \q \v 149 Hear my voice in your covenant faithfulness; -\q keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees. +\q2 keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised in your righteous decrees. \q \v 150 Those who are persecuting me are coming closer to me, -\q but they are far from your law. +\q2 but they are far from your law. \s5 \q \v 151 You are near, Yahweh, -\q and all your commandments are trustworthy. +\q2 and all your commandments are trustworthy. \q \v 152 Long ago I learned from your solemn commands -\q that you had set them in place forever. +\q2 that you had set them in place forever. \s5 \p \qa RESH \q \v 153 Look on my affliction and help me, -\q for I do not forget your law. +\q2 for I do not forget your law. \q \v 154 Plead my cause and redeem me; -\q keep me alive according to your word. +\q2 keep me alive according to your word. \s5 \q \v 155 Salvation is far from the wicked, -\q for they do not love your statutes. +\q2 for they do not love your statutes. \q \v 156 Great are your merciful actions, Yahweh; -\q keep me alive, as you always do. +\q2 keep me alive, as you always do. \s5 \q \v 157 My persecutors and my foes are many, -\q yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees. +\q2 yet I have not turned from your covenant decrees. \q \v 158 I view the treacherous with disgust -\q because they do not keep your word. +\q2 because they do not keep your word. \s5 \q \v 159 See how I love your instructions; -\q keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness. +\q2 keep me alive, Yahweh, as you have promised by your covenant faithfulness. \q \v 160 The essence of your word is truth; -\q every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever. +\q2 every one of your righteous decrees lasts forever. \s5 \p \qa SHIN \q \v 161 Princes persecute me without cause, -\q but my heart stands in awe of your word. +\q2 but my heart stands in awe of your word. \q \v 162 I rejoice at your word -\q like one who finds great plunder. +\q2 like one who finds great plunder. \s5 \q \v 163 I hate and abhor falsehood, -\q but I love your law. +\q2 but I love your law. \q \v 164 Seven times a day I praise you -\q because of your righteous decrees. +\q2 because of your righteous decrees. \s5 \q \v 165 Great peace they have, those who love your law; -\q nothing makes them stumble. +\q2 nothing makes them stumble. \q \v 166 I hope for your salvation, Yahweh, -\q and I obey your commandments. +\q2 and I obey your commandments. \s5 \q \v 167 I observe your solemn commands, -\q and I love them greatly. +\q2 and I love them greatly. \q \v 168 I keep your instructions and your solemn commands, -\q for you are aware of everything I do. +\q2 for you are aware of everything I do. \s5 \p \qa TAV \q \v 169 Listen to my cry for help, Yahweh; -\q give me understanding into your word. +\q2 give me understanding into your word. \q \v 170 May my plea come before you; -\q help me according to your word. +\q2 help me according to your word. \s5 \q \v 171 May my lips pour out praise, -\q for you teach me your statutes. +\q2 for you teach me your statutes. \q \v 172 Let my tongue sing about your word, -\q for all your commandments are right. +\q2 for all your commandments are right. \s5 \q \v 173 May your hand help me, -\q for I have chosen your instructions. +\q2 for I have chosen your instructions. \q \v 174 I long for your rescue, Yahweh, -\q and your law is my delight. +\q2 and your law is my delight. \s5 \q \v 175 May I live and praise you, -\q and may your righteous decrees help me. +\q2 and may your righteous decrees help me. \q \v 176 I have wandered off like a lost sheep; -\q seek your servant, -\q for I have not forgotten your commandments. +\q2 seek your servant, +\q2 for I have not forgotten your commandments. \s5 \c 120 @@ -9172,29 +10001,33 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 In my distress I called out to Yahweh, -\q and he answered me. +\q2 and he answered me. \q -\v 2 Rescue my life, Yahweh, from those who lie with their lips -\q and deceive with their tongues. +\v 2 Rescue my life, Yahweh, +\q2 from those who lie with their lips +\q2 and deceive with their tongues. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 How will he punish you, and what more will he do to you, -\q you who have a lying tongue? +\v 3 How will he punish you, +\q2 and what more will he do to you, +\q2 you who have a lying tongue? \q \v 4 He will punish you with the arrows of a warrior -\q sharpened over burning coals of the broom tree. +\q2 sharpened over burning coals of the broom tree. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Woe is me because I temporarily live in Meshech; -\q I lived previously among the tents of Kedar. +\q2 I lived previously among the tents of Kedar. \q \v 6 For too long I have lived -\q with those who hate peace. +\q2 with those who hate peace. \q \v 7 I am for peace, -\q but when I speak, they are for war. +\q2 but when I speak, they are for war. \s5 \c 121 @@ -9202,34 +10035,37 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. -\q From where will my help come? +\q2 From where will my help come? \q \v 2 My help comes from Yahweh, -\q who made heaven and earth. +\q2 who made heaven and earth. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 He will not allow your foot to slip; -\q he who protects you will not slumber. +\q2 he who protects you will not slumber. \q \v 4 See, the guardian of Israel -\q never slumbers or sleeps. +\q2 never slumbers or sleeps. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Yahweh is your guardian; -\q Yahweh is the shade at your right hand. +\q2 Yahweh is the shade at your right hand. \q \v 6 The sun will not harm you by day, -\q nor the moon by night. +\q2 nor the moon by night. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Yahweh will protect you from all harm, -\q and he will protect your life. +\q2 and he will protect your life. \q \v 8 Yahweh will protect you in all you do -\q now and forevermore. +\q2 now and forevermore. \s5 \c 122 @@ -9237,38 +10073,40 @@ \d A song of ascents, of David. \q \v 1 I was glad when they said to me, -\q "Let us go to the house of Yahweh." +\q2 "Let us go to the house of Yahweh." \q \v 2 Jerusalem, our feet are standing -\q within your gates! +\q2 within your gates! +\b \q \v 3 Jerusalem, built -\q as a city carefully planned! +\q2 as a city carefully planned! \s5 \q \v 4 The tribes go up to Jerusalem—the tribes of Yah— \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q as a testimony for Israel, -\q to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. +\q2 as a testimony for Israel, +\q2 to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. \q \v 5 There thrones of judgment were set, -\q thrones of the house of David. +\q2 thrones of the house of David. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! -\q "May those who love you be at ease. +\q2 "May those who love you be at ease. \q \v 7 May there be peace within the walls that defend you, -\q and may they have peace within your fortresses." +\q2 and may they have peace within your fortresses." \s5 \q \v 8 For the sake of my brothers and my friends -\q I will say, "May there be peace within you." +\q2 I will say, "May there be peace within you." \q \v 9 For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, -\q I will seek good for you. +\q2 I will seek good for you. \s5 \c 123 @@ -9276,21 +10114,22 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 To you I lift up my eyes, -\q you who are enthroned in the heavens. +\q2 you who are enthroned in the heavens. \q \v 2 See, as the eyes of servants look to their master's hand, -\q as the eyes of a servant girl look to the hand of her mistress, +\q2 as the eyes of a servant girl look to the hand of her mistress, \q so our eyes look to Yahweh our God -\q until he has mercy on us. +\q2 until he has mercy on us. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Have mercy on us, Yahweh, have mercy on us, -\q for we are filled with humiliation. +\q2 for we are filled with humiliation. \q \v 4 We are more than full -\q of the scoffing of the insolent -\q and with the contempt of the proud. +\q2 of the scoffing of the insolent +\q2 and with the contempt of the proud. \s5 \c 124 @@ -9298,33 +10137,37 @@ \d A song of ascents. Of David. \q \v 1 "If Yahweh had not been on our side," -\q let Israel say now, +\q2 let Israel say now, \q \v 2 "if it had not been Yahweh who was on our side -\q when men rose up against us, +\q2 when men rose up against us, \q \v 3 then they would have swallowed us up alive -\q when their anger raged against us. +\q2 when their anger raged against us. \s5 \q \v 4 The water would have swept us away; -\q the torrent would have overwhelmed us. +\q2 the torrent would have overwhelmed us. \q \v 5 Then the raging waters would have drowned us." +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Blessed be Yahweh, -\q who has not allowed us to be torn by their teeth. +\q2 who has not allowed us to be torn by their teeth. \q -\v 7 We have escaped like a bird out of the snare of the fowlers; -\q the snare has been broken, and we have escaped. +\v 7 We have escaped like a bird +\q2 out of the snare of the fowlers; +\q the snare has been broken, +\q2 and we have escaped. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Our help is in the name of Yahweh, -\q who made heaven and earth. +\q2 who made heaven and earth. \s5 \c 125 @@ -9332,22 +10175,23 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 Those who trust in Yahweh -\q are like Mount Zion, unshakable, forever enduring. +\q2 are like Mount Zion, unshakable, forever enduring. \q \v 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, -\q so Yahweh surrounds his people -\q now and forever. +\q2 so Yahweh surrounds his people +\q2 now and forever. \q -\v 3 The scepter of wickedness must not rule in the assigned portion of the righteous. -\q Otherwise the righteous might do what is wrong. +\v 3 The scepter of wickedness must not rule +\q2 in the assigned portion of the righteous. +\q2 Otherwise the righteous might do what is wrong. \s5 \q \v 4 Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good -\q and to those who are upright in their hearts. +\q2 and to those who are upright in their hearts. \q \v 5 But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, -\q Yahweh will lead them away with the those who behave wickedly. +\q2 Yahweh will lead them away with the those who behave wickedly. \q May peace be on Israel. \s5 @@ -9356,27 +10200,31 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 When Yahweh reversed the captivity of Zion, -\q we were like those who dream. +\q2 we were like those who dream. \s5 \q \v 2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter -\q and our tongues with joyful shouting. +\q2 and our tongues with joyful shouting. \q Then they said among the nations, -\q "Yahweh has done great things for them." +\q2 "Yahweh has done great things for them." \q \v 3 Yahweh did great things for us; -\q how glad we were! +\q2 how glad we were! +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Reverse our captivity, Yahweh, -\q like the streams in the Negev. +\q2 like the streams in the Negev. \q -\v 5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. +\v 5 Those who sow in tears +\q2 will reap with shouts of joy. \q -\v 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, -\q will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him. +\v 6 He who goes out weeping, +\q2 carrying seed for sowing, +\q will return again with shouts of joy, +\q2 bringing his bundles of grain with him. \s5 \c 127 @@ -9384,26 +10232,28 @@ \d A song of ascents, of Solomon. \q \v 1 Unless Yahweh builds the house, -\q they work uselessly, those who build it. +\q2 they work uselessly, those who build it. \q Unless Yahweh guards the city, -\q the watchman stands guard uselessly. +\q2 the watchman stands guard uselessly. \q \v 2 It is useless for you to rise up early, -\q to come home late, +\q2 to come home late, \q or to eat the bread of hard work, -\q for Yahweh provides for his beloved as they sleep. +\q2 for Yahweh provides for his beloved as they sleep. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 See, children are a heritage from Yahweh, -\q and the fruit of the womb is a reward from him. +\q2 and the fruit of the womb is a reward from him. \q \v 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, -\q so are the children of one's youth. +\q2 so are the children of one's youth. \q -\v 5 How blessed is the man that has his quiver full of them. +\v 5 How blessed is the man +\q2 that has his quiver full of them. \q He will not be put to shame -\q when he confronts his enemies in the gate. +\q2 when he confronts his enemies in the gate. \s5 \c 128 @@ -9411,26 +10261,29 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 Blessed is everyone who honors Yahweh, -\q who walks in his ways. +\q2 who walks in his ways. \q \v 2 The labor of your hands you will enjoy; -\q you will be blessed and prosper. +\q2 you will be blessed and prosper. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine -\q in your house; +\q2 in your house; \q your children will be like olive plants -\q as they sit around your table. +\q2 as they sit around your table. \q \v 4 Yes, indeed, the man will be blessed -\q who honors Yahweh. +\q2 who honors Yahweh. +\b \q \v 5 May Yahweh bless you from Zion; -\q may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. +\q2 may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem +\q2 all the days of your life. \q \v 6 May you live to see your children's children. -\q May peace be on Israel. +\q2 May peace be on Israel. \s5 \c 129 @@ -9438,33 +10291,33 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 "Often since my youth they have attacked me," -\q let Israel say. +\q2 let Israel say. \q \v 2 "Often since my youth they have attacked me, -\q yet they have not defeated me. +\q2 yet they have not defeated me. \q \v 3 The plowers plowed on my back; -\q they made their furrows long. +\q2 they made their furrows long. \s5 \q \v 4 Yahweh is righteous; -\q he has cut off the ropes of the wicked." +\q2 he has cut off the ropes of the wicked." \q \v 5 May they all be put to shame and turned back, -\q those who hate Zion. +\q2 those who hate Zion. \s5 \q \v 6 May they be like the grass on the housetops -\q that withers before it grows up, +\q2 that withers before it grows up, \q \v 7 that cannot fill the reaper's hand -\q or the chest of the one who binds bundles of grain together. +\q2 or the chest of the one who binds bundles of grain together. \q \v 8 May those who pass by not say, -\q "May the blessing of Yahweh be on you; -\q we bless you in the name of Yahweh." +\q2 "May the blessing of Yahweh be on you; +\q2 we bless you in the name of Yahweh." \s5 \c 130 @@ -9474,51 +10327,56 @@ \v 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, Yahweh. \q \v 2 Lord, hear my voice; -\q let your ears be attentive -\q to my pleas for mercy. +\q2 let your ears be attentive +\q2 to my pleas for mercy. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 If you, Yah, would mark iniquities, -\q Lord, who could stand? \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Lord, who could stand? \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q \v 4 But there is forgiveness with you, -\q that you may be revered. +\q2 that you may be revered. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 I wait for Yahweh, my soul waits, -\q and in his word I hope. +\q2 and in his word I hope. \q \v 6 My soul waits for the Lord -\q more than watchmen wait for the morning. +\q2 more than watchmen wait for the morning. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Israel, hope in Yahweh. -\q Yahweh is merciful, -\q and with him is great redemption. +\q2 Yahweh is merciful, +\q2 and with him is great redemption. \q \v 8 It is he who will redeem Israel -\q from all his iniquities. +\q2 from all his iniquities. \s5 \c 131 \m \d A song of ascents; of David. \q -\v 1 Yahweh, my heart is not proud or my eyes haughty. +\v 1 Yahweh, my heart is not proud +\q2 or my eyes haughty. \q I do not have great hopes for myself -\q or concern myself with things that are beyond me. +\q2 or concern myself with things that are beyond me. \s5 \q \v 2 Indeed I have stilled and quieted my soul; -\q like a weaned child with his mother, -\q my soul within me is like a weaned child. +\q2 like a weaned child with his mother, +\q2 my soul within me is like a weaned child. +\b \q \v 3 Israel, hope in Yahweh -\q now and forever. +\q2 now and forever. \s5 \c 132 @@ -9526,74 +10384,78 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 Yahweh, for David's sake call to mind -\q all his afflictions. +\q2 all his afflictions. \q \v 2 Call to mind how he swore to Yahweh, -\q how he vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob. +\q2 how he vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob. \s5 \q \v 3 He said, "I will not enter the tent of my house -\q or get on the couch of my bed, +\q2 or get on the couch of my bed, \q \v 4 I will not give sleep to my eyes -\q or rest to my eyelids +\q2 or rest to my eyelids \q \v 5 until I find a place for Yahweh, -\q a tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob." +\q2 a tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob." +\b \s5 \q \v 6 See, we heard about it in Ephrathah; -\q we found it in the fields of Jaar. +\q2 we found it in the fields of Jaar. \q \v 7 We will go into God's tabernacle; -\q we will worship at his footstool. +\q2 we will worship at his footstool. +\b \q \v 8 Arise, Yahweh, to your resting place, -\q you and the ark of your strength! +\q2 you and the ark of your strength! \s5 \q \v 9 May your priests be clothed with integrity; -\q may your faithful ones shout for joy. +\q2 may your faithful ones shout for joy. \q \v 10 For your servant David's sake, -\q do not turn away from your anointed king. +\q2 do not turn away from your anointed king. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Yahweh swore a sure oath to David, -\q a sure oath that he will not revoke: -\q "I will place one of your descendants on your throne. +\q2 a sure oath that he will not revoke: +\q2 "I will place one of your descendants on your throne. \q \v 12 If your sons keep my covenant -\q and the solemn commands that I will teach them, -\q their children also will sit on your throne forevermore." +\q2 and the solemn commands that I will teach them, +\q2 their children also will sit on your throne forevermore." +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Certainly Yahweh has chosen Zion, -\q he has desired her for his seat. +\q2 he has desired her for his seat. \q \v 14 "This is my resting place forever. -\q I will live here, for I desire her. +\q2 I will live here, for I desire her. \s5 \q \v 15 I will abundantly bless her with provisions. -\q I will satisfy her poor with bread. +\q2 I will satisfy her poor with bread. \q \v 16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, -\q her faithful ones will shout aloud for joy. +\q2 her faithful ones will shout aloud for joy. \s5 \q \v 17 There I will make a horn to sprout for David -\q and set up a lamp for my anointed one. +\q2 and set up a lamp for my anointed one. \q \v 18 I will clothe his enemies with shame, -\q but on him his crown will shine." +\q2 but on him his crown will shine." \s5 \c 133 @@ -9601,19 +10463,19 @@ \d A song of ascents. Of David. \q \v 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is -\q for brothers to live together! +\q2 for brothers to live together! \s5 \q \v 2 It is like fine oil on the head -\q pouring down on the beard— +\q2 pouring down on the beard— \q Aaron's beard, -\q and then it pours down on the collar of his robes. +\q2 and then it pours down on the collar of his robes. \q \v 3 It is like the dew of Hermon -\q which falls on the mountains of Zion. +\q2 which falls on the mountains of Zion. \q For there Yahweh commanded the blessing— -\q life forevermore. +\q2 life forevermore. \s5 \c 134 @@ -9621,102 +10483,108 @@ \d A song of ascents. \q \v 1 Come, bless Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, -\q you who serve during the night in the house of Yahweh. +\q2 you who serve during the night in the house of Yahweh. \q \v 2 Lift up your hands to the holy place -\q and bless Yahweh. +\q2 and bless Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 May Yahweh bless you from Zion, -\q he who made heaven and earth. +\q2 he who made heaven and earth. \s5 \c 135 \m \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q Praise the name of Yahweh. -\q Praise him, you servants of Yahweh, +\q2 Praise the name of Yahweh. +\q2 Praise him, you servants of Yahweh, \q \v 2 you who stand in the house of Yahweh, -\q in the courtyards of the house of our God. +\q2 in the courtyards of the house of our God. \s5 \q \v 3 Give praise to Yah, for he is good; \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant to do so. +\q2 sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant to do so. \q \v 4 For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself, \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q Israel as his own possession. +\q2 Israel as his own possession. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 I know that Yahweh is great, -\q that our Lord is above all gods. +\q2 that our Lord is above all gods. \q \v 6 Whatever Yahweh desires, he does -\q in heaven, on earth, in the seas and all the ocean depths. +\q2 in heaven, on earth, +\q2 in the seas and all the ocean depths. \s5 \q \v 7 He brings the clouds from far away, -\q making lightning bolts accompany the rain -\q and bringing the wind out of his storehouse. +\q2 making lightning bolts accompany the rain +\q2 and bringing the wind out of his storehouse. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 He killed the firstborn of Egypt, -\q both of man and animals. +\q2 both of man and animals. \q \v 9 He sent signs and wonders into your midst, Egypt, -\q against Pharaoh and all his servants. +\q2 against Pharaoh and all his servants. \s5 \q \v 10 He attacked many nations -\q and killed mighty kings, +\q2 and killed mighty kings, \q \v 11 Sihon king of the Amorites -\q and Og king of Bashan -\q and all the kingdoms of Canaan. +\q2 and Og king of Bashan +\q2 and all the kingdoms of Canaan. \s5 \q \v 12 He gave us their land as an inheritance, -\q an inheritance to Israel his people. +\q2 an inheritance to Israel his people. +\b \q \v 13 Your name, Yahweh, endures forever; -\q your renown, Yahweh, endures throughout all generations. +\q2 your renown, Yahweh, endures throughout all generations. \q \v 14 For Yahweh defends his people -\q and has compassion on his servants. +\q2 and has compassion on his servants. \s5 \q \v 15 The nations' idols are silver and gold, -\q the work of men's hands. +\q2 the work of men's hands. \q \v 16 Those idols have mouths, but they do not speak; -\q they have eyes, but they do not see; +\q2 they have eyes, but they do not see; \q \v 17 they have ears, but they do not give ear, -\q nor is there breath in their mouths. +\q2 nor is there breath in their mouths. \q \v 18 Those who make them are like them, -\q as is everyone who trusts in them. +\q2 as is everyone who trusts in them. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 Descendants of Israel, bless Yahweh; -\q descendants of Aaron, bless Yahweh. +\q2 descendants of Aaron, bless Yahweh. \q \v 20 Descendants of Levi, bless Yahweh; -\q you who honor Yahweh, bless Yahweh. +\q2 you who honor Yahweh, bless Yahweh. \q \v 21 Blessed be Yahweh in Zion, -\q he who lives in Jerusalem. -\q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 he who lives in Jerusalem. +\q2 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \c 136 @@ -9730,6 +10598,7 @@ \q \v 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) +\b \s5 \q @@ -9754,6 +10623,7 @@ \q \v 9 the moon and stars to rule by night; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) +\b \s5 \q @@ -9781,6 +10651,7 @@ \q \v 16 to him who led his people through the wilderness; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) +\b \q \v 17 to him who killed great kings; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) @@ -9803,6 +10674,7 @@ \q \v 22 an inheritance to Israel his servant; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) +\b \q \v 23 to him who called us to mind and helped us in our humiliation; \q2 (His covenant faithfulness endures forever.) @@ -9823,46 +10695,48 @@ \m \q \v 1 By the rivers of Babylon -\q we sat down and wept -\q when we thought about Zion. +\q2 we sat down and wept +\q2 when we thought about Zion. \q \v 2 There on the poplars in the midst of it -\q we hung our harps. +\q2 we hung our harps. \s5 \q \v 3 There our captors required songs from us, -\q and those who mocked us required joy from us, saying, -\q "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." +\q2 and those who mocked us required joy from us, saying, +\q2 "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." +\b \q \v 4 How could we sing a song about Yahweh -\q in a foreign land? +\q2 in a foreign land? \s5 \q \v 5 If I ignore the memory of you, Jerusalem, -\q let my right hand forget her skill. +\q2 let my right hand forget her skill. \q \v 6 Let my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth -\q if I think about you no more, +\q2 if I think about you no more, \q if I do not prefer Jerusalem -\q more than my greatest delights. +\q2 more than my greatest delights. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Call to mind, Yahweh, what the Edomites did -\q on the day Jerusalem fell. +\q2 on the day Jerusalem fell. \q They said, "Tear it down, tear it down -\q to its foundations." +\q2 to its foundations." \s5 \q \v 8 Daughter of Babylon, soon to be destroyed— -\q may the person be blessed, whoever pays you back -\q for what you have done to us. +\q2 may the person be blessed, whoever pays you back +\q2 for what you have done to us. \q -\v 9 May the person be blessed, whoever takes and dashes your little ones -\q against a rock. +\v 9 May the person be blessed, +\q2 whoever takes and dashes your little ones against a rock. \s5 \c 138 @@ -9870,138 +10744,150 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 I will give you thanks with my whole heart; -\q before the gods I will sing praises to you. +\q2 before the gods I will sing praises to you. \q \v 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple -\q and give thanks to your name for your covenant faithfulness and for your trustworthiness. -\q You have made your word and your name more important than anything else. +\q2 and give thanks to your name +\q2 for your covenant faithfulness and for your trustworthiness. +\q You have made your word and your name +\q2 more important than anything else. \s5 \q \v 3 On the day that I called you, you answered me; -\q you made me bold and strengthened my soul. +\q2 you made me bold and strengthened my soul. +\b \q \v 4 All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, -\q for they will hear the words from your mouth. +\q2 for they will hear the words from your mouth. \s5 \q \v 5 Indeed, they will sing of the deeds of Yahweh, -\q for great is the glory of Yahweh. +\q2 for great is the glory of Yahweh. \q \v 6 For though Yahweh is high, yet he cares for the lowly, -\q but the proud he knows from far off. +\q2 but the proud he knows from far off. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will preserve my life; +\v 7 Though I walk in the middle of trouble, +\q2 you will preserve my life; \q you will reach out with your hand against the anger of my enemies, -\q and your right hand will save me. +\q2 and your right hand will save me. \q \v 8 Yahweh is with me to the end; -\q your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, endures forever. -\q Do not abandon the works of your hands. +\q2 your covenant faithfulness, Yahweh, endures forever. +\q2 Do not abandon the works of your hands. \s5 \c 139 \m \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 Yahweh, you have examined me, and you know me. +\v 1 Yahweh, you have examined me, +\q2 and you know me. \q \v 2 You know when I sit down and when I get up; -\q you understand my thoughts from far away. +\q2 you understand my thoughts from far away. \s5 \q \v 3 You observe my path and my lying down; -\q you are familiar with all my ways. +\q2 you are familiar with all my ways. \q \v 4 For before there is a word on my tongue, -\q you know it completely, Yahweh. +\q2 you know it completely, Yahweh. \q \v 5 Behind me and before me you surround me -\q and place your hand upon me. +\q2 and place your hand upon me. \q \v 6 Such knowledge is incomprehensible to me; -\q it is too high, and I cannot reach it. +\q2 it is too high, and I cannot reach it. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? -\q Where can I flee from your presence? +\q2 Where can I flee from your presence? \q \v 8 If I ascend up to the heavens, you are there; -\q if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there. +\q2 if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there. \s5 \q \v 9 If I fly away on the wings of the dawn -\q and go to live in the uttermost parts across the sea, +\q2 and go to live in the uttermost parts across the sea, \q \v 10 even there your hand will lead me, -\q your right hand will hold on to me. +\q2 your right hand will hold on to me. \s5 \q \v 11 If I said, "Surely the darkness will cover me, -\q and the light will become night around me," +\q2 and the light will become night around me," \q \v 12 even the darkness would not be dark to you. -\q The night would shine like the day, -\q for the darkness and the light are both alike to you. +\q2 The night would shine like the day, +\q2 for the darkness and the light are both alike to you. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 You formed my inner parts; -\q you formed me in my mother's womb. +\q2 you formed me in my mother's womb. \q \v 14 I will praise you -\q because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. +\q2 because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. \q Your works are wonderful. -\q My soul knows this very well. +\q2 My soul knows this very well. \s5 \q \v 15 My bones were not hidden from you -\q when I was made in private, -\q when I was intricately made in the depths of the earth. +\q2 when I was made in private, +\q2 when I was intricately made in the depths of the earth. \q \v 16 You saw me inside the womb; -\q all the days assigned to me were recorded -\q in your book even before the first one happened. +\q2 all the days assigned to me were recorded +\q2 in your book even before the first one happened. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 How precious are your thoughts to me, God! -\q How vast is their sum! +\q2 How vast is their sum! \q -\v 18 If I tried to count them, they would be more in number than the sand. -\q When I awake, I am still with you. +\v 18 If I tried to count them, +\q2 they would be more in number than the sand. +\q2 When I awake, I am still with you. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 If only you would kill the wicked, God; -\q get away from me, you men of bloodshed. +\q2 get away from me, you men of bloodshed. \q \v 20 They rebel against you and act deceitfully; -\q your enemies tell lies. +\q2 your enemies tell lies. \s5 \q \v 21 Do I not hate those, Yahweh, who hate you? -\q Do I not despise those who rise up against you? +\q2 Do I not despise those who rise up against you? \q \v 22 I hate them completely; -\q they have become my enemies. +\q2 they have become my enemies. +\b \s5 \q \v 23 Examine me, God, and know my heart; -\q test me and know my thoughts. +\q2 test me and know my thoughts. \q \v 24 See if there is any wicked way in me, -\q and lead me in the everlasting way. +\q2 and lead me in the everlasting way. \s5 \c 140 @@ -10009,57 +10895,61 @@ \d For the chief musician. A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh, rescue me from the wicked; -\q preserve me from violent men. +\q2 preserve me from violent men. \q \v 2 They plan evil in their hearts; -\q they cause battles every day. +\q2 they cause battles every day. \q \v 3 Their tongues wound like serpents; -\q vipers' poison is on their lips. +\q2 vipers' poison is on their lips. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Keep me from the hands of the wicked, Yahweh; -\q preserve me from violent men -\q who plan to push down my steps. +\q2 preserve me from violent men +\q2 who plan to push down my steps. \q \v 5 The proud have set a trap for me; -\q they have spread a net; -\q they have set a snare for me. +\q2 they have spread a net; +\q2 they have set a snare for me. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 6 I said to Yahweh, "You are my God; -\q give ear to the sound of my pleas." +\q2 give ear to the sound of my pleas." \q \v 7 Yahweh, my Lord, you are powerfully able to save me; -\q you shield my head in the day of battle. +\q2 you shield my head in the day of battle. \q \v 8 Yahweh, do not grant the desires of the wicked; -\q do not let their evil plans succeed. +\q2 do not let their evil plans succeed. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Those who surround me raise their heads; -\q let the mischief of their own lips cover them. +\q2 let the mischief of their own lips cover them. \q \v 10 Let burning coals fall on them; -\q throw them into the fire, -\q into bottomless pits, never more to rise. +\q2 throw them into the fire, +\q2 into bottomless pits, never more to rise. \q \v 11 May men of tongues not be made secure on the earth; -\q may evil hunt down the violent man to strike him dead. +\q2 may evil hunt down the violent man to strike him dead. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 I know that Yahweh will judge in favor of the afflicted, -\q and that he will give justice to the needy. +\q2 and that he will give justice to the needy. \q \v 13 Surely the righteous people will give thanks to your name; -\q the upright people will live in your presence. +\q2 the upright people will live in your presence. \s5 \c 141 @@ -10067,44 +10957,47 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Yahweh, I am crying out to you; come quickly to me. -\q Give ear to my voice when I call to you. +\q2 Give ear to my voice when I call to you. \q \v 2 May my prayer be like incense before you; -\q may my lifted hands be like the evening sacrifice. +\q2 may my lifted hands be like the evening sacrifice. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Yahweh, place a guard over my mouth; -\q guard the door of my lips. +\q2 guard the door of my lips. \q \v 4 Do not let my heart desire any evil thing -\q or participate in wicked deeds +\q2 or participate in wicked deeds \q with men who behave wickedly. -\q May I not eat any of their delicacies. +\q2 May I not eat any of their delicacies. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Let a righteous man hit me; it will be a kindness to me. -\q Let him correct me; it will be like oil on my head; +\q2 Let him correct me; it will be like oil on my head; \q may my head not refuse to accept it. -\q But my prayer is always against their wicked deeds. +\q2 But my prayer is always against their wicked deeds. \q \v 6 Their judges will be thrown down from the top of cliffs; -\q they will hear that my own words are pleasant. +\q2 they will hear that my own words are pleasant. \q \v 7 They will have to say, "As when one plows and breaks up the ground, -\q so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol." +\q2 so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol." +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Surely my eyes are on you, Yahweh, Lord; -\q in you I take refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. +\q2 in you I take refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless. \q \v 9 Protect me from the snares that they have laid for me, -\q from the traps of those who behave wickedly. +\q2 from the traps of those who behave wickedly. \q \v 10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets -\q while I escape. +\q2 while I escape. \s5 \c 142 @@ -10112,99 +11005,109 @@ \d A maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. \q \v 1 With my voice I cry out for help to Yahweh; -\q with my voice I plead for Yahweh's favor. +\q2 with my voice I plead for Yahweh's favor. \q \v 2 I pour out my lament before him; -\q I tell him my troubles. +\q2 I tell him my troubles. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 When my spirit is weak within me, -\q you know my path. +\q2 you know my path. \q In the way that I walk -\q they have hidden a trap for me. +\q2 they have hidden a trap for me. \q \v 4 I look to my right and see -\q that there is no one who cares about me. +\q2 that there is no one who cares about me. \q There is no escape for me; -\q no one cares about my life. +\q2 no one cares about my life. +\b \q \v 5 I called out to you, Yahweh; -\q I said, "You are my refuge, -\q my portion in the land of the living. +\q2 I said, "You are my refuge, +\q2 my portion in the land of the living. \s5 \q \v 6 Listen to my cry, -\q for I have been brought very low; +\q2 for I have been brought very low; \q rescue me from my persecutors, -\q for they are stronger than I. +\q2 for they are stronger than I. \q \v 7 Bring my soul out of prison -\q so that I may give thanks to your name. +\q2 so that I may give thanks to your name. \q The righteous will gather around me -\q because you have been good to me." +\q2 because you have been good to me." \s5 \c 143 \m \d A psalm of David. \q -\v 1 Hear my prayer, Yahweh; give ear to my pleas. -\q Because of your faithfulness and righteousness, answer me! +\v 1 Hear my prayer, Yahweh; +\q2 give ear to my pleas. +\q Because of your faithfulness and righteousness, +\q2 answer me! \q \v 2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant, -\q for in your sight no one is righteous. +\q2 for in your sight no one is righteous. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 The enemy has pursued my soul; -\q he has crushed me to the ground; +\q2 he has crushed me to the ground; \q he has made me to live in darkness -\q like those who have been dead a long time. +\q2 like those who have been dead a long time. \q \v 4 My spirit is overwhelmed within me; -\q my heart is appalled. +\q2 my heart is appalled. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 I call to mind the old days; -\q I meditate on all your deeds; -\q I reflect on your accomplishments. +\q2 I meditate on all your deeds; +\q2 I reflect on your accomplishments. \q \v 6 I spread my hands out to you; -\q my soul thirsts for you in a parched land. +\q2 my soul thirsts for you in a parched land. \qs Selah\qs* +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Answer me quickly, Yahweh, because my spirit faints. +\v 7 Answer me quickly, Yahweh, +\q2 because my spirit faints. \q Do not hide your face from me, -\q or I will become like those who go down into the pit. +\q2 or I will become like those who go down into the pit. \q \v 8 Let me hear your covenant faithfulness in the morning, -\q for I trust in you. +\q2 for I trust in you. \q Show me the way where I should walk, -\q for I lift up my soul to you. +\q2 for I lift up my soul to you. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Rescue me from my enemies, Yahweh; -\q I flee to you to hide. +\q2 I flee to you to hide. \q \v 10 Teach me to do your will, -\q for you are my God. +\q2 for you are my God. \q May your good Spirit -\q lead me in the land of uprightness. +\q2 lead me in the land of uprightness. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Yahweh, for your name's sake, keep me alive; -\q in your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. +\q2 in your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. \q \v 12 In your covenant faithfulness cut off my enemies -\q and destroy all the enemies of my life, -\q for I am your servant. +\q2 and destroy all the enemies of my life, +\q2 for I am your servant. \s5 \c 144 @@ -10212,67 +11115,76 @@ \d A psalm of David. \q \v 1 Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, -\q who trains my hands for war -\q and my fingers for battle. +\q2 who trains my hands for war +\q2 and my fingers for battle. \q \v 2 You are my covenant faithfulness and my fortress, -\q my high tower and the one who rescues me, +\q2 my high tower and the one who rescues me, \q my shield and the one in whom I take refuge, -\q the one who subdues nations under me. +\q2 the one who subdues nations under me. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Yahweh, what is man that you take notice of him -\q or the son of man that you think about him? +\q2 or the son of man that you think about him? \q \v 4 Man is like a breath; -\q his days are like a passing shadow. +\q2 his days are like a passing shadow. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Cause the sky to sink and come down, Yahweh; -\q touch the mountains and make them smoke. +\q2 touch the mountains and make them smoke. \q \v 6 Send flashes of lightning and scatter my enemies; -\q shoot your arrows and drive them back in confusion. +\q2 shoot your arrows and drive them back in confusion. \s5 \q \v 7 Reach out your hand from above; -\q rescue me out of many waters, -\q from the hand of foreigners. +\q2 rescue me out of many waters, +\q2 from the hand of foreigners. \q \v 8 Their mouths speak lies, -\q and their right hand is falsehood. +\q2 and their right hand is falsehood. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 I will sing a new song to you, God; -\q on a lute of ten strings I will sing praises to you, +\q2 on a lute of ten strings I will sing praises to you, \q -\v 10 who give salvation to kings, -\q who rescued David your servant from an evil sword. +\v 10 who gives salvation to kings, +\q2 who rescues David your servant from an evil sword. \q -\v 11 Rescue me and free me from the hand of foreigners. +\v 11 Rescue me and free me +\q2 from the hand of foreigners. \q Their mouths speak lies, -\q and their right hand is falsehood. +\q2 and their right hand is falsehood. +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 May our sons be like plants who grow to full size in their youth -\q and our daughters like carved corner pillars, shapely like those of a palace. +\v 12 May our sons be like plants +\q2 who grow to full size in their youth +\q and our daughters like carved corner pillars, +\q2 shapely like those of a palace. \q -\v 13 May our storehouses be full with every kind of produce, -\q and may our sheep produce thousands and ten thousands in our fields. +\v 13 May our storehouses be full +\q2 with every kind of produce, +\q and may our sheep produce thousands +\q2 and ten thousands in our fields. \s5 \q \v 14 Then our oxen will have many young. -\q No one will break through our walls; there will be no exile -\q and no outcry in our streets. +\q2 No one will break through our walls; there will be no exile +\q2 and no outcry in our streets. \q \v 15 Blessed is the people with such blessings; -\q happy is the people whose God is Yahweh. +\q2 happy is the people whose God is Yahweh. \s5 \c 145 @@ -10280,129 +11192,139 @@ \d A psalm of praise. Of David. \q \v 1 I will extol you, my God, King; -\q I will bless your name forever and ever. +\q2 I will bless your name forever and ever. \q \v 2 Every day will I bless you; -\q I will praise your name forever and ever. +\q2 I will praise your name forever and ever. \q \v 3 Great is Yahweh and greatly to be praised; -\q his greatness is unsearchable. +\q2 his greatness is unsearchable. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 One generation will praise your deeds to the next -\q and will proclaim your mighty actions. +\q2 and will proclaim your mighty actions. \q \v 5 I will meditate on the majesty of your glory -\q and on your marvelous deeds. +\q2 and on your marvelous deeds. \s5 \q \v 6 They will speak of the power of your awesome works, -\q and I will declare your greatness. +\q2 and I will declare your greatness. \q \v 7 They will declare your abounding goodness, -\q and they will shout joyfully about your righteousness. +\q2 and they will shout joyfully about your righteousness. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Yahweh is gracious and merciful, -\q slow to anger and great in steadfast love. +\q2 slow to anger and great in steadfast love. \q \v 9 Yahweh is good to all; -\q his tender mercies are over all his works. +\q2 his tender mercies are over all his works. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 All your works will give thanks to you, Yahweh; -\q your faithful ones will bless you. +\q2 your faithful ones will bless you. \q \v 11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, -\q and they will tell of your power. +\q2 and they will tell of your power. \q \v 12 They will make known to mankind God's mighty deeds -\q and the glorious splendor of his kingdom. +\q2 and the glorious splendor of his kingdom. \s5 \q \v 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, -\q and your dominion endures throughout all generations. +\q2 and your dominion endures throughout all generations. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Yahweh supports all who are falling -\q and raises up all those who are bent over. +\q2 and raises up all those who are bent over. \q \v 15 The eyes of all wait for you; -\q you give them their food at the right time. +\q2 you give them their food at the right time. \q \v 16 You open your hand -\q and satisfy the desire of every living thing. +\q2 and satisfy the desire of every living thing. \s5 \q \v 17 Yahweh is righteous in all his ways -\q and faithful in all his deeds. +\q2 and faithful in all his deeds. \q \v 18 Yahweh is near to all those who call to him, -\q to all who call to him in trustworthiness. +\q2 to all who call to him in trustworthiness. \q \v 19 He fulfills the desire of those who honor him; -\q he hears their cry and saves them. +\q2 he hears their cry and saves them. \s5 \q \v 20 Yahweh watches over all those who love him, -\q but he will destroy all the wicked. +\q2 but he will destroy all the wicked. +\b \q \v 21 My mouth will speak out the praise of Yahweh; -\q let all mankind bless his holy name forever and ever. +\q2 let all mankind bless his holy name +\q2 forever and ever. \s5 \c 146 \m \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q Praise Yahweh, my soul. +\q2 Praise Yahweh, my soul. \q \v 2 I give praise to Yahweh with all my life; -\q I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist. +\q2 I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Do not put your trust in princes -\q or in mankind, in whom there is no salvation. +\q2 or in mankind, in whom there is no salvation. \q \v 4 When a person's life's breath stops, he returns to the ground; -\q on that day his plans end. +\q2 on that day his plans end. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Blessed is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, -\q whose hope is in Yahweh his God. +\q2 whose hope is in Yahweh his God. \q \v 6 Yahweh made heaven and earth, -\q the sea, and all that is in them; -\q he observes trustworthiness forever. +\q2 the sea, and all that is in them; +\q2 he observes trustworthiness forever. \s5 \q \v 7 He executes justice for the oppressed -\q and gives food to the hungry. -\q Yahweh frees the prisoners; +\q2 and gives food to the hungry. +\q2 Yahweh frees the prisoners; +\b \q \v 8 Yahweh opens the eyes of the blind; -\q Yahweh raises up those who are bowed down; -\q Yahweh loves the righteous people. +\q2 Yahweh raises up those who are bowed down; +\q2 Yahweh loves the righteous people. \s5 \q \v 9 Yahweh protects the foreigners in the land; -\q he supports the fatherless and widow, -\q but he opposes the wicked. +\q2 he supports the fatherless and widow, +\q2 but he opposes the wicked. +\b \q \v 10 Yahweh will reign forever, -\q your God, Zion, for all generations. +\q2 your God, Zion, for all generations. \q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -10410,86 +11332,87 @@ \m \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah, \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q for it is good to sing praises to our God; -\q it is pleasant, and praise is suitable. +\q2 for it is good to sing praises to our God; +\q2 it is pleasant, and praise is suitable. \s5 \q \v 2 Yahweh rebuilds Jerusalem; -\q he gathers together the scattered people of Israel. +\q2 he gathers together the scattered people of Israel. \q \v 3 He heals the brokenhearted -\q and binds up their wounds. +\q2 and binds up their wounds. \s5 \q \v 4 He counts the stars; -\q he gives names to all of them. +\q2 he gives names to all of them. \q \v 5 Great is our Lord and awesome in power; -\q his understanding cannot be measured. +\q2 his understanding cannot be measured. \s5 \q \v 6 Yahweh supports the oppressed; -\q he brings the wicked down to the ground. +\q2 he brings the wicked down to the ground. +\b \q \v 7 Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving; -\q sing praises to our God with a harp. +\q2 sing praises to our God with a harp. \s5 \q \v 8 He covers the heavens with clouds -\q and prepares rain for the earth, -\q making the grass to grow on the mountains. +\q2 and prepares rain for the earth, +\q2 making the grass to grow on the mountains. \q \v 9 He gives food to the animals -\q and to the young ravens when they cry. +\q2 and to the young ravens when they cry. \s5 \q \v 10 He finds no delight in the strength of a horse; -\q he takes no pleasure in the strong legs of a man. +\q2 he takes no pleasure in the strong legs of a man. \q \v 11 Yahweh takes pleasure in those who honor him, -\q who hope in his covenant faithfulness. +\q2 who hope in his covenant faithfulness. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Praise Yahweh, Jerusalem; -\q praise your God, Zion. +\q2 praise your God, Zion. \q \v 13 For he strengthens the bars of your gates; -\q he blesses your children among you. +\q2 he blesses your children among you. \q \v 14 He brings prosperity inside your borders; -\q he satisfies you with the finest of wheat. +\q2 he satisfies you with the finest of wheat. \s5 \q \v 15 He sends out his commandment to earth; -\q his command runs very swiftly. +\q2 his command runs very swiftly. \q \v 16 He makes the snow like wool; -\q he scatters the frost like ashes. +\q2 he scatters the frost like ashes. \s5 \q \v 17 He dispenses the hail like crumbs; -\q who can withstand the cold he sends? +\q2 who can withstand the cold he sends? \q \v 18 He sends out his command and melts them; -\q he makes the wind to blow and the water to flow. +\q2 he makes the wind to blow and the water to flow. \s5 \q \v 19 He proclaimed his word to Jacob, -\q his statutes and his righteous decrees to Israel. +\q2 his statutes and his righteous decrees to Israel. \q \v 20 He has not done so with any other nation, -\q and as for his decrees, they do not know them. +\q2 and as for his decrees, they do not know them. \q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q for it is good to sing praises to our God; \s5 \c 148 @@ -10497,61 +11420,67 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q Praise Yahweh, you in the heavens; -\q praise him, you in the heights. +\q2 praise him, you in the heights. \q \v 2 Praise him, all his angels; -\q praise him, all his hosts. +\q2 praise him, all his hosts. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Praise him, sun and moon; -\q praise him, all you shining stars. +\q2 praise him, all you shining stars. \q \v 4 Praise him, highest heaven -\q and you waters that are above the sky. +\q2 and you waters that are above the sky. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Let them praise the name of Yahweh, -\q for he gave the command, and they were created. +\q2 for he gave the command, and they were created. \q \v 6 He has also established them forever and ever; -\q he issued a decree that will never change. +\q2 he issued a decree that will never change. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Praise him from the earth, -\q you sea monsters and all ocean depths, +\q2 you sea monsters and all ocean depths, \q \v 8 fire and hail, snow and clouds, -\q stormy wind fulfilling his word. +\q2 stormy wind fulfilling his word. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Praise him, mountains and all hills, -\q fruit trees and all cedars, +\q2 fruit trees and all cedars, \q \v 10 Wild animals and all livestock, -\q creatures that crawl and birds with wings. +\q2 creatures that crawl and birds with wings. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Praise Yahweh, you kings of the earth and all nations, -\q you princes, and all you judges of the earth, +\q2 you princes, and all you judges of the earth, \q \v 12 both young men and young women, -\q elderly and children. +\q2 elderly and children. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Let them all praise the name of Yahweh, -\q for his name alone is exalted -\q and his glory extends over the earth and the heavens. +\q2 for his name alone is exalted +\q2 and his glory extends over the earth and the heavens. \q \v 14 He has lifted up the horn of his people -\q for praise from all his faithful ones, +\q2 for praise from all his faithful ones, \q the people of Israel, the people near to him. -\q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q2 Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \c 149 @@ -10559,39 +11488,39 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q Sing to Yahweh a new song; -\q sing his praise in the assembly of the faithful ones. +\q2 sing his praise in the assembly of the faithful ones. \s5 \q \v 2 Let Israel rejoice in the one who made them; -\q let the people of Zion rejoice in their king. +\q2 let the people of Zion rejoice in their king. \q \v 3 Let them praise his name with dancing; -\q let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp. +\q2 let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp. \s5 \q \v 4 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; -\q he glorifies the humble with salvation. +\q2 he glorifies the humble with salvation. \q \v 5 Let the faithful ones rejoice in this honor; -\q let them sing for joy on their beds. +\q2 let them sing for joy on their beds. \s5 \q \v 6 May the praises of God be in their mouths -\q and a two-edged sword in their hand +\q2 and a two-edged sword in their hand \q \v 7 to execute vengeance on the nations -\q and acts of punishment on the peoples. +\q2 and acts of punishment on the peoples. \s5 \q \v 8 They will bind their kings with chains -\q and their nobles with iron shackles. +\q2 and their nobles with iron shackles. \q \v 9 They will execute the judgment that is written. -\q This will be an honor for all his faithful ones. +\q2 This will be an honor for all his faithful ones. \q Give praise to Yah. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 @@ -10600,21 +11529,22 @@ \q \v 1 Give praise to Yah! \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \q Praise God in his holy place; -\q praise him in the mighty heavens. +\q2 praise him in the mighty heavens. \q \v 2 Praise him for his mighty acts; -\q praise him for his surpassing greatness. +\q2 praise him for his surpassing greatness. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 Praise him with the blast of the horn; -\q praise him with lute and harp. +\q2 praise him with lute and harp. \q \v 4 Praise him with tambourines and dancing; -\q praise him with stringed instruments and pipe. +\q2 praise him with stringed instruments and pipe. \q \v 5 Praise him with loud cymbals; -\q praise him with high sounding cymbals. +\q2 praise him with high sounding cymbals. \s5 \q diff --git a/20-PRO.usfm b/20-PRO.usfm index d5cba226..4f1800fd 100644 --- a/20-PRO.usfm +++ b/20-PRO.usfm @@ -10,3710 +10,4465 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, the king of Israel. -\q +\b + +\q1 \v 2 These proverbs are to teach wisdom and instruction, -\q to teach words of insight, -\q +\q2 to teach words of insight, +\q1 \v 3 that you may receive instruction in prudent behavior, -\q righteousness, justice, and uprightness. +\q2 righteousness, justice, and uprightness. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 These proverbs are also to give wisdom to the naive, -\q and to give knowledge and discretion to the youth. -\q +\q2 and to give knowledge and discretion to the youth. +\q1 \v 5 Let wise people listen and increase their learning, -\q and let discerning people get wise counsel, -\q +\q2 and let discerning people get wise counsel, +\q1 \v 6 to understand proverbs, parables, -\q and words of wise people and their riddles. +\q2 and words of wise people and their riddles. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge— -\q fools despise wisdom and instruction. -\q +\q2 fools despise wisdom and instruction. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 My son, hear the instruction of your father -\q and do not abandon the rules of your mother; -\q +\q2 and do not abandon the rules of your mother; +\q1 \v 9 they will be a graceful wreath for your head -\q and pendants hanging from your neck. +\q2 and pendants hanging from your neck. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 My son, if sinners try to entice you into their sin, -\q do not go with them. -\q +\q2 do not go with them. +\q1 \v 11 If they say, "Come with us, -\q let us lie in wait for blood, -\q let us hide and attack innocent people for no reason; +\q2 let us lie in wait for blood, +\q2 let us hide and attack innocent people for no reason; \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 let us swallow them up alive, like Sheol takes away those who are healthy, -\q and make them like those who go down into the pit; -\q +\q2 and make them like those who go down into the pit; +\q1 \v 13 we will find all kinds of valuable things; -\q we will fill our houses with plunder; -\q +\q2 we will fill our houses with plunder; +\q1 \v 14 throw in your lot with us, -\q and we will all have one purse together"— +\q2 and we will all have one purse together"— \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 my son, do not walk down that path with them; -\q do not let your foot touch where they walk; -\q +\q2 do not let your foot touch where they walk; +\q1 \v 16 their feet run to evil -\q and they hurry to shed blood. -\q -\v 17 For it is useless to spread the net in the sight of any bird. +\q2 and they hurry to shed blood. +\q1 +\v 17 For it is useless to spread the net +\q2 in the sight of any bird. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 These men lie in wait for their own blood— -\q they set an ambush for their own lives. -\q +\q2 they set an ambush for their own lives. +\q1 \v 19 So are the ways of everyone who gains profit by violence; -\q unjust gain takes away the lives of those who hold on to it. +\q2 unjust gain takes away the lives of those who hold on to it. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 Wisdom cries aloud in the street, -\q she raises her voice in the open places; -\q +\q2 she raises her voice in the open places; +\q1 \v 21 at the head of the noisy streets she cries out, -\q at the entrance of the city gates she speaks her sayings, -\q +\q2 at the entrance of the city gates she speaks her sayings, +\b + +\q1 \v 22 "How long, you naive people, will you love being naive? -\q How long, you mockers, will you delight in mockery, -\q and how long, you fools, will you hate knowledge? +\q2 How long, you mockers, will you delight in mockery, +\q2 and how long, you fools, will you hate knowledge? \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Turn at my correction; -\q I will pour out my spirit to you; -\q I will make my words known to you. -\q +\q2 I will pour out my spirit to you; +\q2 I will make my words known to you. +\q1 \v 24 I have called, and you have refused to listen; -\q I reached out with my hand, but there was no one who paid attention. -\q +\q2 I reached out with my hand, but there was no one who paid attention. +\q1 \v 25 But you have ignored all my instruction -\q and paid no attention to my correction. +\q2 and paid no attention to my correction. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 I will laugh at your calamity, -\q I will mock you when the terror comes— -\q +\q2 I will mock you when the terror comes— +\q1 \v 27 when your fearful dread comes like a storm -\q and disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, -\q when distress and anguish come upon you. +\q2 and disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, +\q2 when distress and anguish come upon you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 Then they will call upon me, and I will not answer; -\q they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me. -\q +\q2 they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me. +\q1 \v 29 Because they hate knowledge -\q and did not choose the fear of Yahweh, -\q +\q2 and did not choose the fear of Yahweh, +\q1 \v 30 they would not follow my instruction, -\q and they despised all my correction. +\q2 and they despised all my correction. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 They will eat the fruit of their ways, -\q and with the fruit of their schemes they will be filled. -\q +\q2 and with the fruit of their schemes they will be filled. +\q1 \v 32 For the naive are killed when they turn away, -\q and the indifference of fools will destroy them. -\q +\q2 and the indifference of fools will destroy them. +\q1 \v 33 But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety -\q and will rest secure with no fear of disaster." +\q2 and will rest secure with no fear of disaster." \s5 \c 2 -\q +\q1 \v 1 My son, if you receive my words -\q and treasure up my commandments with you, -\q +\q2 and treasure up my commandments with you, +\q1 \v 2 make your ears pay attention to wisdom -\q and incline your heart to understanding. +\q2 and incline your heart to understanding. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 If you cry out for discernment -\q and raise your voice for understanding, -\q +\q2 and raise your voice for understanding, +\q1 \v 4 if you seek it like you would seek silver -\q and search for understanding as you would seek hidden treasures, -\q +\q2 and search for understanding as you would seek hidden treasures, +\q1 \v 5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh -\q and you will find the knowledge of God. +\q2 and you will find the knowledge of God. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 For Yahweh gives wisdom; -\q from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. -\q +\q2 from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. +\q1 \v 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; -\q he is a shield for those who walk in integrity; -\q +\q2 he is a shield for those who walk in integrity; +\q1 \v 8 he guards the paths of justice -\q and he will preserve the way of his faithful ones. +\q2 and he will preserve the way of his faithful ones. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Then you will understand righteousness, justice, and equity, -\q and every good path. -\q +\q2 and every good path. +\q1 \v 10 For wisdom will come into your heart, -\q and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. +\q2 and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Discretion will watch over you; -\q understanding will guard you. -\q +\q2 understanding will guard you. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 They will rescue you from the way of evil, -\q from those who speak perverse things, -\q +\q2 from those who speak perverse things, +\q1 \v 13 who abandon the paths of uprightness -\q and walk in the ways of darkness. +\q2 and walk in the ways of darkness. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 14 They rejoice when they do evil -\q and delight in the perversities of evil. -\q +\q2 and delight in the perversities of evil. +\q1 \v 15 They follow crooked paths, -\q and using deception they hide their tracks. +\q2 and using deception they hide their tracks. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 Wisdom and discretion will save you from an adulteress, -\q from an immoral woman and her flattering words. -\q +\q2 from an immoral woman and her flattering words. +\q1 \v 17 She abandons the companion of her youth -\q and forgets the covenant of her God. +\q2 and forgets the covenant of her God. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 For her house sinks down to death, -\q and her tracks will lead you to those in the grave. -\q +\q2 and her tracks will lead you to those in the grave. +\q1 \v 19 All who go to her will not return again -\q and they will not reach the paths of life. +\q2 and they will not reach the paths of life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 So you will walk in the way of good people -\q and follow the paths of righteous people. -\q +\q2 and follow the paths of righteous people. +\q1 \v 21 For the upright will make a home in the land, -\q and those with integrity will remain in it. -\q +\q2 and those with integrity will remain in it. +\q1 \v 22 But the wicked will be cut off from the land, -\q and the faithless will be cut off from it. +\q2 and the faithless will be cut off from it. \s5 \c 3 -\q +\q1 \v 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, -\q and keep my commandments in your heart, -\q +\q2 and keep my commandments in your heart, +\q1 \v 2 for the length of your days and years of your life, -\q they will add peace to you. +\q2 they will add peace to you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 Do not let steadfast love and faithfulness ever leave you; -\q tie them together about your neck; -\q write them on the tablet of your heart. -\q +\q2 tie them together about your neck; +\q2 write them on the tablet of your heart. +\q1 \v 4 Then you will find favor and a good reputation -\q in the sight of God and man. +\q2 in the sight of God and man. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart -\q and do not lean on your own understanding; -\q +\q2 and do not lean on your own understanding; +\q1 \v 6 in all your ways acknowledge him -\q and he will make your paths straight. +\q2 and he will make your paths straight. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; -\q fear Yahweh and turn away from evil. -\q +\q2 fear Yahweh and turn away from evil. +\q1 \v 8 It will be healing to your flesh -\q and refreshment for your bones. +\q2 and refreshment for your bones. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Honor Yahweh with your wealth -\q and with the firstfruits of all your produce, -\q +\q2 and with the firstfruits of all your produce, +\q1 \v 10 and your storehouses will be filled up -\q and your vats will be bursting, full of new wine. +\q2 and your vats will be bursting, full of new wine. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 My son, do not despise Yahweh's instruction -\q and do not hate his rebuke, -\q +\q2 and do not hate his rebuke, +\q1 \v 12 for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, -\q as a father deals with a son who pleases him. +\q2 as a father deals with a son who pleases him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The one who finds wisdom is blessed; -\q he also gets understanding. -\q +\q2 he also gets understanding. +\q1 \v 14 What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return -\q and its profit is better than gold. +\q2 and its profit is better than gold. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Wisdom is more precious than jewels -\q and nothing you desire can compare to her. -\q +\q2 and nothing you desire can compare to her. +\q1 \v 16 She has the length of her days in her right hand; -\q in her left hand are riches and honor. +\q2 in her left hand are riches and honor. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness -\q and all her paths are peace. -\q +\q2 and all her paths are peace. +\q1 \v 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of it; -\q those who hold on to it are happy. +\q2 those who hold on to it are happy. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth; -\q by understanding he established the heavens. -\q +\q2 by understanding he established the heavens. +\q1 \v 20 By his knowledge the depths broke open -\q and the clouds dropped their dew. +\q2 and the clouds dropped their dew. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 My son, do not let these depart from your eyes: -\q guard sound wisdom and discretion. -\q +\q2 guard sound wisdom and discretion. +\q1 \v 22 They will be life to your soul -\q and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck. +\q2 and an adornment of favor to wear around your neck. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Then you will walk on your way in safety -\q and your foot will not stumble; -\q +\q2 and your foot will not stumble; +\q1 \v 24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; -\q when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. +\q2 when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror -\q or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes, -\q +\q2 or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes, +\q1 \v 26 for Yahweh will be on your side -\q and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. +\q2 and will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, -\q when it is in your power to act. -\q +\q2 when it is in your power to act. +\q1 \v 28 Do not say to your neighbor, -\q "Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it," -\q when you have the money with you. +\q2 "Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give it," +\q2 when you have the money with you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 Do not make a plan to harm your neighbor— -\q the one who dwells in safety with you. -\q +\q2 the one who dwells in safety with you. +\q1 \v 30 Do not argue with a person without a reason, -\q when he has done nothing to harm you. +\q2 when he has done nothing to harm you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 Do not envy a violent person -\q or choose any of his ways. -\q +\q2 or choose any of his ways. +\q1 \v 32 For the devious person is an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but he brings the upright person into his confidence. +\q2 but he brings the upright person into his confidence. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 33 The curse of Yahweh is on the house of the wicked person, -\q but he blesses the home of righteous people. -\q +\q2 but he blesses the home of righteous people. +\q1 \v 34 He mocks mockers, -\q but he gives his favor to humble people. +\q2 but he gives his favor to humble people. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 35 Wise people inherit honor, -\q but fools will be lifted up in their shame. +\q2 but fools will be lifted up in their shame. \s5 \c 4 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Listen, sons, to a father's instruction, -\q and pay attention so you will know what understanding is. -\q +\q2 and pay attention so you will know what understanding is. +\q1 \v 2 I am giving you good instructions; -\q do not abandon my teaching. +\q2 do not abandon my teaching. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 When I was a son of my father, -\q the tender and only child of my mother, -\q +\q2 the tender and only child of my mother, +\q1 \v 4 he taught me and said to me, -\q "Let your heart hold fast to my words; -\q keep my commands and live. +\q2 "Let your heart hold fast to my words; +\q2 keep my commands and live. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Acquire wisdom and understanding; -\q do not forget and do not reject the words of my mouth; -\q +\q2 do not forget and do not reject the words of my mouth; +\q1 \v 6 do not abandon wisdom and she will watch over you; -\q love her and she will keep you safe. +\q2 love her and she will keep you safe. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom -\q and spend all you own so you can get understanding. -\q +\q2 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. +\q1 \v 8 Cherish wisdom and she will exalt you; -\q she will honor you when you embrace her. -\q +\q2 she will honor you when you embrace her. +\q1 \v 9 She will put a wreath of honor on your head; -\q she will give you a beautiful crown." +\q2 she will give you a beautiful crown." +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 Listen, my son, and receive my words, -\q and you will have many years in your life. -\q +\q2 and you will have many years in your life. +\q1 \v 11 I am teaching you in the way of wisdom; -\q I am leading you in upright paths. -\q +\q2 I am leading you in upright paths. +\q1 \v 12 When you walk, no one will stand in your way -\q and if you run, you will not stumble. +\q2 and if you run, you will not stumble. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; -\q guard it, for it is your life. -\q +\q2 guard it, for it is your life. +\q1 \v 14 Do not follow the path of the wicked -\q and do not go along the way of those who do evil. -\q +\q2 and do not go along the way of those who do evil. +\q1 \v 15 Avoid it, do not go on it; -\q turn away from it and go another way. +\q2 turn away from it and go another way. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 For they cannot sleep until they do evil -\q and they are robbed of sleep until they cause someone to stumble. -\q +\q2 and they are robbed of sleep until they cause someone to stumble. +\q1 \v 17 For they devour the bread of wickedness -\q and drink the wine of violence. +\q2 and drink the wine of violence. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 But the path of righteous people is like the first light that grows brighter; -\q it shines more and more until the fullness of the day comes. -\q +\q2 it shines more and more until the fullness of the day comes. +\q1 \v 19 The way of the wicked is like darkness— -\q they do not know what it is they stumble over. +\q2 they do not know what it is they stumble over. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 My son, pay attention to my words; -\q incline your ear to my sayings. -\q +\q2 incline your ear to my sayings. +\q1 \v 21 Do not let them turn away from your eyes; -\q keep them in your heart. +\q2 keep them in your heart. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 For my words are life to those who find them -\q and health to their whole body. -\q +\q2 and health to their whole body. +\q1 \v 23 Keep your heart safe and guard it with all diligence, -\q for from it flow the springs of life. +\q2 for from it flow the springs of life. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Put crooked speech away from you -\q and put corrupt talk far from you. -\q +\q2 and put corrupt talk far from you. +\q1 \v 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead -\q and fix your gaze straight before you. +\q2 and fix your gaze straight before you. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 Make a level path for your foot; -\q then all your ways will be established. -\q +\q2 then all your ways will be established. +\q1 \v 27 Do not turn aside to the right or to the left; -\q turn your foot away from evil. +\q2 turn your foot away from evil. \s5 \c 5 -\q +\q1 \v 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; -\q incline your ears to my understanding, -\q +\q2 incline your ears to my understanding, +\q1 \v 2 so you may learn about discretion -\q and your lips may protect knowledge. +\q2 and your lips may protect knowledge. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip with honey -\q and her mouth is smoother than oil, -\q +\q2 and her mouth is smoother than oil, +\q1 \v 4 but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, -\q cutting like a sharp sword. +\q2 cutting like a sharp sword. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Her feet go down to death; -\q her steps go all the way to Sheol. -\q +\q2 her steps go all the way to Sheol. +\q1 \v 6 She gives no thought to the path of life. -\q Her footsteps wander; she does not know where she is going. +\q2 Her footsteps wander; +\q2 she does not know where she is going. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Now, my sons, listen to me; -\q do not turn away from listening to the words of my mouth. -\q +\q2 do not turn away from listening to the words of my mouth. +\q1 \v 8 Keep your path far away from her -\q and do not come near the door of her house. +\q2 and do not come near the door of her house. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 In that way you will not give away your honor to others -\q or years of your life to a cruel person; -\q +\q2 or years of your life to a cruel person; +\q1 \v 10 strangers will not feast on your strength; -\q your labor will not go into the house of foreigners. +\q2 your labor will not go into the house of foreigners. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 At the end of your life you will groan -\q when your flesh and your body waste away. -\q +\q2 when your flesh and your body waste away. +\q1 \v 12 You will say, "How I hated instruction -\q and my heart despised correction! +\q2 and my heart despised correction! \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 I would not listen to the voice of my teachers -\q or incline my ear to my instructors. -\q +\q2 or incline my ear to my instructors. +\q1 \v 14 I was almost completely ruined -\q in the midst of the assembly, among the gathering of the people." +\q2 in the midst of the assembly, +\q2 among the gathering of the people." +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Drink water from your own cistern -\q and drink running water from your own well. -\q +\q2 and drink running water from your own well. +\q1 \v 16 Should your springs be dispersed everywhere -\q and your streams of water flow in the public squares? -\q +\q2 and your streams of water flow in the public squares? +\q1 \v 17 Let them be for yourself alone -\q and not for strangers with you. +\q2 and not for strangers with you. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 May your fountain be blessed -\q and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth, -\q +\q2 and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth, +\q1 \v 19 for she is a loving deer and a graceful doe. -\q Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; -\q may you be continually intoxicated by her love. +\q2 Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; +\q2 may you be continually intoxicated by her love. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 For why should you, my son, be captivated by an adulteress? -\q Why should you embrace the bosom of an immoral woman? -\q +\q2 Why should you embrace the bosom of an immoral woman? +\b + +\q1 \v 21 Yahweh sees everything a person does -\q and watches all the paths he takes. +\q2 and watches all the paths he takes. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 A wicked person will be seized by his own iniquities; -\q the cords of his sin will hold him tight. -\q +\q2 the cords of his sin will hold him tight. +\q1 \v 23 He will die because he lacks instruction; -\q he is led astray by his great foolishness. +\q2 he is led astray by his great foolishness. \s5 \c 6 -\q +\q1 \v 1 My son, if you set aside your money as a guarantee for your neighbor's loan, -\q if you gave your promise for a loan of someone you do not know, -\q +\q2 if you gave your promise for a loan of someone you do not know, +\q1 \v 2 then you have laid a trap for yourself by your promise -\q and you have been caught by the words of your mouth. +\q2 and you have been caught by the words of your mouth. \s5 -\q -\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, do this and save yourself, -\q since you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor; -\q go and humble yourself and make your case before your neighbor. +\q1 +\v 3 When you are caught by your words, my son, +\q2 do this and save yourself, +\q2 since you have fallen into the hand of your neighbor; +\q1 go and humble yourself +\q2 and make your case before your neighbor. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 Give your eyes no sleep -\q and your eyelids no slumber. -\q +\q2 and your eyelids no slumber. +\q1 \v 5 Save yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, -\q like a bird from the hand of the fowler. +\q2 like a bird from the hand of the fowler. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Look at the ant, you lazy person, -\q consider her ways, and be wise. -\q +\q2 consider her ways, and be wise. +\q1 \v 7 It has no commander, -\q officer, or ruler, -\q +\q2 officer, or ruler, +\q1 \v 8 yet it prepares its food in the summer -\q and during the harvest it stores up what it will eat. +\q2 and during the harvest it stores up what it will eat. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 How long will you lie down, you lazy person? -\q When will you rise from your sleep? -\q +\q2 When will you rise from your sleep? +\q1 \v 10 "A little sleep, a little slumber, -\q a little folding of the hands to rest"— -\q +\q2 a little folding of the hands to rest"— +\q1 \v 11 and your poverty will come like a robber -\q and your needs like an armed soldier. +\q2 and your needs like an armed soldier. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 A worthless person—a wicked man— -\q lives by the crookedness of his speech, +\q2 lives by the crookedness of his speech, \q \v 13 winking his eyes, making signals with his feet -\q and pointing with his fingers. +\q2 and pointing with his fingers. \s5 \q \v 14 He plots evil with perversity in his heart; -\q he always stirs up strife. -\q +\q2 he always stirs up strife. +\q1 \v 15 Therefore his disaster will overtake him in an instant; -\q in a moment he will be broken beyond healing. +\q2 in a moment he will be broken beyond healing. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 There are six things that Yahweh hates, -\q seven that are an abomination to him: +\q2 seven that are an abomination to him: \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 17 the eyes of a proud person, a tongue that lies, -\q hands that shed the blood of innocent people, -\q +\q2 hands that shed the blood of innocent people, +\q2 \v 18 a heart that invents wicked schemes, -\q feet that quickly run to do evil, -\q +\q2 feet that quickly run to do evil, +\q2 \v 19 a witness who breathes out lies -\q and one who sows discord among brothers. +\q2 and one who sows discord among brothers. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 My son, obey the command of your father -\q and do not abandon the teaching of your mother. -\q +\q2 and do not abandon the teaching of your mother. +\q1 \v 21 Always bind them on your heart; -\q tie them about your neck. +\q2 tie them about your neck. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 When you walk, they will guide you; -\q when you lie down, they will watch over you; -\q and when you wake up, they will teach you. -\q -\v 23 For the commands are a lamp, and the teaching is a light; -\q the corrections that come by instruction are the way of life. +\q2 when you lie down, they will watch over you; +\q2 and when you wake up, they will teach you. +\q1 +\v 23 For the commands are a lamp, +\q2 and the teaching is a light; +\q1 the corrections that come by instruction +\q2 are the way of life. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 It keeps you from the evil woman, -\q from the smooth tongue of an immoral woman. -\q +\q2 from the smooth tongue of an immoral woman. +\q1 \v 25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty -\q and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes. +\q2 and do not let her capture you with her eyelashes. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 The price of a prostitute is the cost of a loaf of bread, -\q but the wife of another man hunts for a precious life. -\q +\q2 but the wife of another man hunts for a precious life. +\q1 \v 27 Can a man carry a fire against his chest -\q without burning his clothes? +\q2 without burning his clothes? \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 Can a man walk on hot coals -\q without scorching his feet? -\q +\q2 without scorching his feet? +\q1 \v 29 So is the man who goes to his neighbor's wife; -\q the one who touches her will not go unpunished. +\q2 the one who touches her will not go unpunished. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 People do not despise a thief if he steals -\q to satisfy his need when he is hungry. -\q +\q2 to satisfy his need when he is hungry. +\q1 \v 31 Yet if he is caught, he will pay back seven times what he stole; -\q he must give up everything of value in his house. +\q2 he must give up everything of value in his house. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 32 The one who commits adultery lacks sense; -\q the one who does it destroys himself. -\q +\q2 the one who does it destroys himself. +\q1 \v 33 Wounds and shame are what he deserves -\q and his disgrace will not be blotted out. +\q2 and his disgrace will not be blotted out. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 34 For jealousy makes a man furious; -\q he will show no mercy on the day of vengeance. -\q +\q2 he will show no mercy on the day of vengeance. +\q1 \v 35 He will accept no ransom -\q and he cannot be bought off, though you offer him many gifts. +\q2 and he cannot be bought off, +\q2 though you offer him many gifts. \s5 \c 7 -\q +\q1 \v 1 My son, keep my words -\q and store up my commands within yourself. -\q +\q2 and store up my commands within yourself. +\q1 \v 2 Keep my commands and live, -\q and keep my instruction as the apple of your eye. -\q +\q2 and keep my instruction as the apple of your eye. +\q1 \v 3 Tie them on your fingers; -\q write them on the tablet of your heart. +\q2 write them on the tablet of your heart. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," -\q and call understanding your kinsman, -\q +\q2 and call understanding your kinsman, +\q1 \v 5 in order to keep yourself from the adulterous woman, -\q from the immoral woman who makes her words smooth. +\q2 from the immoral woman who makes her words smooth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 At the window of my house -\q I was looking out through the lattice. -\q +\q2 I was looking out through the lattice. +\q1 \v 7 I looked at the naive people, -\q and I noticed among the young men -\q a youth who had no sense. +\q2 and I noticed among the young men +\q2 a youth who had no sense. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 8 That young man passed down the street near her corner, -\q and he went toward her house. -\q +\q2 and he went toward her house. +\q1 \v 9 It was twilight, in the evening of the day, -\q at the time of night and darkness. +\q2 at the time of night and darkness. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 There a woman met him, -\q dressed like a prostitute, with a false heart. -\q +\q2 dressed like a prostitute, with a false heart. +\q1 \v 11 She was loud and rebellious; -\q her feet did not stay at home. -\q +\q2 her feet did not stay at home. +\q1 \v 12 Now in the streets, then in the marketplace, -\q and at every corner she waited in ambush. +\q2 and at every corner she waited in ambush. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 So she grabbed him and kissed him, -\q with a strong face she said to him, -\q +\q2 with a strong face she said to him, +\b + +\q1 \v 14 "I made my peace offering today, -\q I fulfilled my vows, -\q +\q2 I fulfilled my vows, +\q1 \v 15 so I came out to meet you, -\q to eagerly seek your face, and I have found you. +\q2 to eagerly seek your face, +\q2 and I have found you. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 I have spread coverings on my bed, -\q colored linens from Egypt. -\q +\q2 colored linens from Egypt. +\q1 \v 17 I have sprinkled my bed -\q with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. -\q +\q2 with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. +\q1 \v 18 Come, let us drink our fill of love until morning; -\q let us take great pleasure in acts of love. +\q2 let us take great pleasure in acts of love. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 For my husband is not at his house; -\q he has gone on a long journey. -\q +\q2 he has gone on a long journey. +\q1 \v 20 He took a bag of money with him; -\q he will come home on the day of the full moon." -\q +\q2 he will come home on the day of the full moon." +\b + +\q1 \v 21 With her great persuasiveness she turned him; -\q with her smooth lips she compelled him. +\q2 with her smooth lips she compelled him. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 Suddenly he went after her -\q like an ox going to slaughter, -\q and like a fool is punished with shackles, \f + \ft The Hebrew text is difficult to understand. The ancient Greek translation has: \fqa like a dog to the muzzle. \fqa* Some translations have \fqa like a deer to the trap \fqa* . \f* -\q +\q2 like an ox going to slaughter, +\q1 and like a fool is punished with shackles, \f + \ft The Hebrew text is difficult to understand. The ancient Greek translation has: \fqa like a dog to the muzzle. \fqa* Some translations have \fqa like a deer to the trap \fqa* . \f* +\q2 \v 23 until an arrow pierces through his liver. -\q He was like a bird rushing into a snare. -\q He did not know that it would cost him his life. +\q1 He was like a bird rushing into a snare. +\q2 He did not know that it would cost him his life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Now, my sons, listen to me; -\q pay attention to the words of my mouth. -\q +\q2 pay attention to the words of my mouth. +\q1 \v 25 May your heart not turn aside onto her paths; -\q do not be led astray onto her paths. +\q2 do not be led astray onto her paths. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 She has caused many people to fall down pierced; -\q those she has killed are numerous. -\q +\q2 those she has killed are numerous. +\q1 \v 27 Her house is on the paths to Sheol; -\q they go down to the dark bedrooms of death. +\q2 they go down to the dark bedrooms of death. \s5 \c 8 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Does not Wisdom call out? -\q Does not Understanding raise her voice? -\q +\q2 Does not Understanding raise her voice? +\q1 \v 2 On the hilltops beside the road, -\q at the crossroads, Wisdom has taken her stand. -\q +\q2 at the crossroads, Wisdom has taken her stand. +\q1 \v 3 Before the gates at the entrance into the city, -\q at the entrances into the city, she cries out. +\q2 at the entrances into the city, she cries out. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 "It is to you, people, that I call; -\q my voice is for the sons of mankind. -\q +\q2 my voice is for the sons of mankind. +\q1 \v 5 You who are naive, learn wisdom; -\q and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. +\q2 and you who are foolish, you must get an understanding mind. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Listen, because I will speak of noble things, -\q and when my lips open I will say upright things. -\q +\q2 and when my lips open I will say upright things. +\q1 \v 7 For my mouth speaks what is trustworthy, -\q and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. +\q2 and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 8 All the words of my mouth are just; -\q in them is nothing twisted or perverse. -\q +\q2 in them is nothing twisted or perverse. +\q1 \v 9 All of them are straight for the person who understands; -\q my words are upright for those who find knowledge. +\q2 my words are upright for those who find knowledge. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 Acquire my instruction rather than silver; -\q acquire knowledge rather than choicest gold. -\q +\q2 acquire knowledge rather than choicest gold. +\q1 \v 11 For Wisdom is better than jewels; -\q no desirable thing is equal to her. +\q2 no desirable thing is equal to her. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 I, Wisdom, live with Prudence, -\q and I possess knowledge and discretion. -\q +\q2 and I possess knowledge and discretion. +\q1 \v 13 The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. -\q I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, -\q and perverted speech. I hate them. +\q2 I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, +\q2 and perverted speech. I hate them. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 14 I have good advice and sound wisdom; -\q I am insight; strength belongs to me. -\q -\v 15 By me kings reign, and rulers make laws that are just. -\q +\q2 I am insight; strength belongs to me. +\q1 +\v 15 By me kings reign, +\q2 and rulers make laws that are just. +\q1 \v 16 By me princes rule, -\q nobles, and all who judge with justice. +\q2 nobles, and all who judge with justice. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 I love those who love me, -\q and those who diligently seek me, find me. -\q +\q2 and those who diligently seek me, find me. +\q1 \v 18 With me are riches and honor, -\q lasting wealth and righteousness. +\q2 lasting wealth and righteousness. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; -\q my produce is better than pure silver. -\q +\q2 my produce is better than pure silver. +\q1 \v 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, -\q in the midst of the paths of justice. -\q +\q2 in the midst of the paths of justice. +\q1 \v 21 As a result, I make those who love me inherit wealth; -\q I fill up their treasuries. +\q2 I fill up their treasuries. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 Yahweh created me at the beginning, -\q the first of his deeds long ago. -\q +\q2 the first of his deeds long ago. +\q1 \v 23 In ages long ago I was established—from the first, -\q from the beginnings of the earth. +\q2 from the beginnings of the earth. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Before there were oceans, I was given birth— -\q before there were springs abounding with water. -\q +\q2 before there were springs abounding with water. +\q1 \v 25 Before the mountains were settled -\q and before the hills, I was born. +\q2 and before the hills, I was born. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 I was born before Yahweh had made the earth or the fields, -\q or even the first dust in the world. -\q +\q2 or even the first dust in the world. +\q1 \v 27 I was there when he established the heavens, -\q when he drew a circle on the surface of the deep. +\q2 when he drew a circle on the surface of the deep. \s5 -\q -\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above and -\q when the springs in the deep became fixed. -\q +\q1 +\v 28 I was there when he established the clouds above +\q2 and when the springs in the deep became fixed. +\q1 \v 29 I was there when he made his limit for the sea, -\q so the waters should not spread beyond his command, -\q and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land. +\q2 so the waters should not spread beyond his command, +\q2 and when there was set the limit for the foundations of the dry land. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 I was beside him, as a skilled craftsman; -\q I was his delight day after day, -\q always rejoicing before him. -\q +\q2 I was his delight day after day, +\q2 always rejoicing before him. +\q1 \v 31 I was rejoicing in his whole world, -\q and my delight was in the sons of mankind. +\q2 and my delight was in the sons of mankind. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 32 Now, my sons, listen to me, -\q for those who keep my ways will be blessed. -\q +\q2 for those who keep my ways will be blessed. +\q1 \v 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; -\q do not neglect it. -\q +\q2 do not neglect it. +\q1 \v 34 The one who listens to me will be blessed. -\q He will be watching every day at my doors, -\q waiting beside the posts of my doors. +\q2 He will be watching every day at my doors, +\q2 waiting beside the posts of my doors. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 35 For whoever finds me, finds life, -\q and he will find the favor of Yahweh. -\q +\q2 and he will find the favor of Yahweh. +\q1 \v 36 But he who fails, harms his own life; -\q all who hate me love death." +\q2 all who hate me love death." \s5 \c 9 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Wisdom has built her own house; -\q she has carved seven pillars out of rocks. -\q +\q2 she has carved seven pillars out of rocks. +\q1 \v 2 She has slaughtered her animals, she has mixed her wine, -\q and she has set her table. +\q2 and she has set her table. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 She has sent out her maids; she calls out -\q from the highest points of the city, -\q +\q2 from the highest points of the city, +\q1 \v 4 "Who is naive? Let him turn aside here!" -\q To the one lacking good sense she speaks. +\q2 To the one lacking good sense she speaks. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 "Come, eat my food, -\q and drink the wine I have mixed. -\q +\q2 and drink the wine I have mixed. +\q1 \v 6 Leave your naive actions and live; -\q walk in the path of understanding. +\q2 walk in the path of understanding. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Whoever disciplines a mocker receives dishonor, -\q and whoever rebukes a wicked person receives abuse. -\q +\q2 and whoever rebukes a wicked person receives abuse. +\q1 \v 8 Do not reprove a mocker, or he will hate you; -\q reprove a wise man, and he will love you. -\q +\q2 reprove a wise man, and he will love you. +\q1 \v 9 Give to a wise person, and he will become even wiser; -\q teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning. +\q2 teach a righteous person, and he will add to his learning. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, -\q and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. -\q +\q2 and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. +\q1 \v 11 For through me your days will be multiplied, -\q and years of life will be added to you. -\q +\q2 and years of life will be added to you. +\q1 \v 12 If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, -\q and if you mock, you will carry it by yourself." +\q2 and if you mock, you will carry it by yourself." +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The woman of foolishness is ignorant; -\q she is untaught and knows nothing. -\q +\q2 she is untaught and knows nothing. +\q1 \v 14 She sits at the door of her house, -\q on a seat in the highest places of the town. -\q +\q2 on a seat in the highest places of the town. +\q1 \v 15 She is calling out to those who pass by in the streets, -\q to people walking straight on their way. +\q2 to people walking straight on their way. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 "Let anyone who is naive turn aside here," -\q she says to those who have no sense. -\q +\q2 she says to those who have no sense. +\q1 \v 17 "Stolen waters are sweet, -\q and bread of secrecy is delicious." -\q +\q2 and bread of secrecy is delicious." +\q1 \v 18 But he does not know that the dead are there, -\q that her invited guests are in the depths of Sheol. +\q2 that her invited guests are in the depths of Sheol. \s5 \c 10 \p \v 1 The proverbs of Solomon. -\q A wise son makes his father rejoice -\q but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. -\q +\b +\q1 A wise son makes his father rejoice +\q2 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. +\b +\q1 \v 2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness give no profit, -\q but doing what is right delivers from death. -\q +\q2 but doing what is right delivers from death. +\b +\q1 \v 3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry, -\q but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked. +\q2 but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor, -\q but the hand of the diligent person gains riches. -\q +\q2 but the hand of the diligent person gains riches. +\b +\q1 \v 5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, -\q but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest. +\q2 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Blessings from God are upon the head of the righteous person, -\q but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. -\q +\q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. +\b +\q1 \v 7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy, -\q but the name of the wicked will rot away. +\q2 but the name of the wicked will rot away. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 8 The wise of heart accept commands, -\q but a talkative fool will come to ruin. -\q +\q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin. +\b +\q1 \v 9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety, -\q but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out. +\q2 but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 He who winks the eye causes grief, -\q but a talkative fool will come to ruin. -\q +\q2 but a talkative fool will come to ruin. +\b +\q1 \v 11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, -\q but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. +\q2 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 Hatred stirs up conflicts, -\q but love covers over all transgressions. -\q +\q2 but love covers over all transgressions. +\b +\q1 \v 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, -\q but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense. +\q2 but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 14 Wise men store up knowledge, -\q but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near. -\q +\q2 but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near. +\b +\q1 \v 15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city; -\q the poverty of the poor is their destruction. +\q2 the poverty of the poor is their destruction. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life; -\q the income of the wicked leads them to sin. -\q +\q2 the income of the wicked leads them to sin. +\b +\q1 \v 17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline, -\q but the one who rejects correction is led astray. +\q2 but the one who rejects correction is led astray. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, -\q and whoever spreads slander is a fool. -\q +\q2 and whoever spreads slander is a fool. +\b +\q1 \v 19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, -\q but he who is careful in what he says is wise. +\q2 but he who is careful in what he says is wise. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver; -\q there is little value in the heart of the wicked. -\q +\q2 there is little value in the heart of the wicked. +\b +\q1 \v 21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many, -\q but fools die because of their lack of sense. +\q2 but fools die because of their lack of sense. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 22 The blessingss of Yahweh bring wealth -\q and he adds no pain to it. -\q +\q1 +\v 22 The blessings of Yahweh bring wealth +\q2 and he adds no pain to it. +\b +\q1 \v 23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays, -\q but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding. +\q2 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him, -\q but the desire of righteous people will be granted. -\q +\q2 but the desire of righteous people will be granted. +\b +\q1 \v 25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more, -\q but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever. +\q2 but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, -\q so is the lazy person to those who send him. -\q +\q2 so is the lazy person to those who send him. +\b +\q1 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, -\q but the years of the wicked will be short. +\q2 but the years of the wicked will be short. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 The hope of righteous people is their joy, -\q but the hope of wicked people will perish. -\q +\q2 but the hope of wicked people will perish. +\b +\q1 \v 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold for those who have integrity, -\q but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly. -\q +\q2 but it is destruction for those who behave wickedly. +\b + +\q1 \v 30 The righteous person will never be overthrown, -\q but the wicked will not remain in the land. +\q2 but the wicked will not remain in the land. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom, -\q but the perverse tongue will be cut out. -\q +\q2 but the perverse tongue will be cut out. +\b +\q1 \v 32 The lips of the righteous person know what gains favor, -\q but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse. +\q2 but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse. \s5 \c 11 -\q +\q1 \v 1 False scales are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but he delights in a precise weight. -\q +\q2 but he delights in a precise weight. +\b +\q1 \v 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, -\q but with humility comes wisdom. +\q2 but with humility comes wisdom. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, -\q but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them. -\q +\q2 but the crooked ways of the treacherous destroy them. +\b +\q1 \v 4 Wealth is worthless on the day of wrath, -\q but doing right delivers you from death. +\q2 but doing right delivers you from death. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 The right conduct of a blameless person makes his way straight, -\q but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness. -\q +\q2 but the wicked will fall because of their own wickedness. +\b +\q1 \v 6 The right conduct of the upright keeps them safe, -\q but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings. +\q2 but the treacherous are trapped by their cravings. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes -\q and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing. -\q +\q2 and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing. +\b +\q1 \v 8 The righteous person is delivered from trouble -\q and it comes upon the wicked instead. +\q2 and it comes upon the wicked instead. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, -\q but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe. -\q +\q2 but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe. +\b +\q1 \v 10 When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices; -\q when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. -\q +\q2 when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. +\b +\q1 \v 11 Through the blessings of the upright the city is exalted; -\q by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down. +\q2 by the mouth of the wicked the city is thrown down. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, -\q but a man of understanding keeps quiet. -\q +\q2 but a man of understanding keeps quiet. +\b +\q1 \v 13 Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, -\q but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered. +\q2 but the trustworthy in spirit keeps a matter covered. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 14 Where there is no counsel, a nation falls, -\q but victory comes through many counselors. +\q2 but victory comes through many counselors. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, -\q but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe. -\q +\q2 but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe. +\b +\q1 \v 16 A gracious woman gets honor, -\q but violent people grasp for wealth. +\q2 but violent people grasp for wealth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 A merciful person benefits himself, -\q but one who is cruel hurts himself. -\q +\q2 but one who is cruel hurts himself. +\b +\q1 \v 18 The wicked person lies to get his wages, -\q but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth. +\q2 but one who sows what is right reaps the wages of truth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 An honest person who does what is right will live, -\q but the one who pursues evil will die. -\q +\q2 but the one who pursues evil will die. +\b +\q1 \v 20 Those whose hearts are perverse are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. +\q2 but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Be sure of this—the wicked person will not go unpunished, -\q but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe. -\q +\q2 but the descendants of righteous people will be kept safe. +\b +\q1 \v 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's nose -\q is a beautiful woman without discretion. +\q2 is a beautiful woman without discretion. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 The desires of righteous people result in good, -\q but wicked people can only hope for wrath. -\q +\q2 but wicked people can only hope for wrath. +\b +\q1 \v 24 There is one who scatters—he will accumulate even more; -\q another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty. +\q2 another withholds what is just—he comes to poverty. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 The generous person will prosper -\q and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself. -\q +\q2 and the one who gives water to others will have water for himself. +\b +\q1 \v 26 People curse the man who refuses to sell grain, -\q but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it. +\q2 but good gifts crown the head of him who sells it. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 The one who diligently seeks good is also seeking favor, -\q but the one who searches for evil will find it. -\q +\q2 but the one who searches for evil will find it. +\b +\q1 \v 28 Those who trust in their riches will fall, -\q but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish. +\q2 but like the leaf, righteous people will flourish. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 The one who brings trouble on his own household will inherit the wind -\q and the fool will become a servant to the wise of heart. +\q2 and the fool will become a servant to the wise of heart. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, -\q but violence takes away lives. -\q +\q2 but violence takes away lives. +\b +\q1 \v 31 Behold! The righteous person is rewarded on earth; -\q how much more the wicked and the sinner! +\q2 how much more the wicked and the sinner! \s5 \c 12 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, -\q but the one who hates correction is stupid. -\q +\q2 but the one who hates correction is stupid. +\b +\q1 \v 2 Yahweh gives favor to a good man, -\q but he condemns a man who makes evil plans. +\q2 but he condemns a man who makes evil plans. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 A person cannot be established by wickedness, -\q but righteous people cannot be uprooted. -\q +\q2 but righteous people cannot be uprooted. +\b +\q1 \v 4 A worthy wife is her husband's crown, -\q but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones. +\q2 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 The plans of the righteous are just, -\q but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. -\q +\q2 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. +\b +\q1 \v 6 The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for bloodshed, -\q but the words of the upright keep them safe. +\q2 but the words of the upright keep them safe. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Wicked people are overthrown and they are gone, -\q but the house of the righteous person will stand. -\q +\q2 but the house of the righteous person will stand. +\b +\q1 \v 8 A man is praised for prudent lips, -\q but the perverse heart is despised. +\q2 but the perverse heart is despised. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Better the person of low position who has a servant -\q than the one who honors himself but has no food. -\q +\q2 than the one who honors himself but has no food. +\b +\q1 \v 10 The righteous person cares about the needs of his animal, -\q but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. +\q2 but even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, -\q but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. -\q +\q2 but whoever chases after worthless projects has no sense. +\b +\q1 \v 12 The evil person desires the plunder of the wicked, -\q but the righteous root endures. +\q2 but the righteous root endures. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 An evil person is trapped by the transgression of his lips, -\q but the righteous person escapes from trouble. -\q +\q2 but the righteous person escapes from trouble. +\b +\q1 \v 14 From the fruit of his words a person is filled with good things, -\q just as the work of his hands rewards him. +\q2 just as the work of his hands rewards him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, -\q but a wise man listens to advice. -\q +\q2 but a wise man listens to advice. +\b +\q1 \v 16 A fool shows his anger at once, -\q but one who ignores an insult is prudent. +\q2 but one who ignores an insult is prudent. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 The one who speaks the truth says what is right, -\q but a false witness, deceit. -\q +\q2 but a false witness, deceit. +\b +\q1 \v 18 The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, -\q but the tongue of the wise brings healing. +\q2 but the tongue of the wise brings healing. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Truthful lips last forever, -\q but a lying tongue is only for a moment. -\q +\q2 but a lying tongue is only for a moment. +\b +\q1 \v 20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plan to do evil, -\q but joy comes to the advisors of peace. +\q2 but joy comes to the advisors of peace. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 No ill comes upon the righteous, -\q but the wicked are filled with distress. -\q +\q2 but the wicked are filled with distress. +\b +\q1 \v 22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but those who live faithfully are his delight. +\q2 but those who live faithfully are his delight. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge, -\q but the heart of fools shouts out folly. -\q +\q2 but the heart of fools shouts out folly. +\b +\q1 \v 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, -\q but lazy people will be put to forced labor. +\q2 but lazy people will be put to forced labor. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 Anxiety in the heart of a person weighs him down, -\q but a good word makes him glad. -\q +\q2 but a good word makes him glad. +\b +\q1 \v 26 The righteous person is a guide for his friend, -\q but the way of the wicked leads them astray. +\q2 but the way of the wicked leads them astray. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 Lazy people would not roast their own game, -\q but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth. -\q +\q2 but the diligent man will obtain precious wealth. +\b +\q1 \v 28 Those who walk in the right way find life -\q and in its path there is no death. +\q2 and in its path there is no death. \s5 \c 13 -\q +\q1 \v 1 A wise son hears his father's instruction, -\q but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. -\q +\q2 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. +\b +\q1 \v 2 From the fruit of his mouth a person enjoys good things, -\q but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence. +\q2 but the appetite of the treacherous is for violence. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life, -\q but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. -\q +\q2 but the one who opens wide his lips will ruin himself. +\b +\q1 \v 4 The appetite of the lazy person craves but gets nothing, -\q but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied. +\q2 but the appetite of the diligent person will be richly satisfied. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 The righteous person hates deceptive words, -\q but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful. -\q +\q2 but a wicked person makes himself repugnant, and he does what is shameful. +\b +\q1 \v 6 Righteousness protects those who are faultless in their path, -\q but wickedness ruins those who commit sin. +\q2 but wickedness ruins those who commit sin. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 There is someone who enriches himself, but has nothing at all, -\q and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth. -\q +\q2 and there is someone who gives everything away, yet has much wealth. +\b +\q1 \v 8 The ransom of a rich man's life is his wealth, -\q but a poor person does not hear a threat. +\q2 but a poor person does not hear a threat. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 The light of righteous people rejoices, -\q but the lamp of wicked people will be put out. -\q +\q2 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out. +\b +\q1 \v 10 Pride only breeds conflict, -\q but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. +\q2 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Wealth dwindles away when there is too much vanity, -\q but the one who makes money by working with his hand will make his money grow. -\q +\q2 but the one who makes money by working with his hand +\q2 will make his money grow. +\b +\q1 \v 12 When hope is postponed, it breaks the heart, -\q but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. +\q2 but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Whoever despises instruction brings destruction on himself, -\q but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded. -\q +\q2 but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded. +\b +\q1 \v 14 The teaching of a wise person is a fountain of life, -\q turning you away from the snares of death. +\q2 turning you away from the snares of death. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Good insight wins favor, -\q but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f* -\q +\q2 but the way of the treacherous is disaster. \f + \ft The ULB is following the ancient Greek translation because the Hebrew is difficult to understand. The Hebrew has: \fqa the way of the treacherous is unending. \fqa* \f* +\b +\q1 \v 16 Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, -\q but a fool parades his folly. +\q2 but a fool parades his folly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, -\q but a faithful envoy brings healing. -\q +\q2 but a faithful envoy brings healing. +\b +\q1 \v 18 The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, -\q but honor will come to him who learns from correction. +\q2 but honor will come to him who learns from correction. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, -\q but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools. -\q +\q2 but turning away from evil is an abomination to fools. +\b +\q1 \v 20 Walk with wise people and you will be wise, -\q but the companion of fools will suffer harm. +\q2 but the companion of fools will suffer harm. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Disaster runs after sinners, -\q but righteous people are rewarded with good. -\q +\q2 but righteous people are rewarded with good. +\b +\q1 \v 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, -\q but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person. +\q2 but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous person. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, -\q but it is swept away by injustice. -\q +\q2 but it is swept away by injustice. +\b +\q1 \v 24 The one who does not use his rod hates his son, -\q but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him. +\q2 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 The righteous person eats until he satisfies his appetite, -\q but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry. +\q2 but the stomach of the wicked is always hungry. \s5 \c 14 -\q +\q1 \v 1 The wise woman builds her house, -\q but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. -\q +\q2 but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. +\b +\q1 \v 2 The one who walks uprightly fears Yahweh, -\q but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him. +\q2 but the one who is dishonest in his ways despises him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 From the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, -\q but the lips of the wise will preserve them. -\q +\q2 but the lips of the wise will preserve them. +\b +\q1 \v 4 Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is clean, -\q but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox. +\q2 but an abundant crop comes from the strength of an ox. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 A faithful witness does not lie, -\q but a false witness breathes out lies. -\q +\q2 but a false witness breathes out lies. +\b +\q1 \v 6 A mocker seeks wisdom and there is none, -\q but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning. +\q2 but knowledge comes easily to the one who is discerning. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Walk away from a foolish person, -\q for you will not find knowledge on his lips. -\q +\q2 for you will not find knowledge on his lips. +\b +\q1 \v 8 The wisdom of the prudent person is to understand his own way, -\q but the folly of fools is deception. +\q2 but the folly of fools is deception. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Fools mock when the guilt offering is sacrificed, -\q but among the upright favor is shared. -\q +\q2 but among the upright favor is shared. +\b +\q1 \v 10 The heart knows its own bitterness -\q and no stranger shares its joy. +\q2 and no stranger shares its joy. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 The house of wicked people will be destroyed, -\q but the tent of the upright will flourish. -\q +\q2 but the tent of the upright will flourish. +\b +\q1 \v 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, -\q but its end only leads to death. +\q2 but its end only leads to death. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 A heart can laugh but still be in pain -\q and joy may end up being grief. -\q +\q2 and joy may end up being grief. +\b +\q1 \v 14 The faithless in heart will get what his ways deserve, -\q but a good person will get what is his. +\q2 but a good person will get what is his. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The one who is naive believes everything, -\q but the prudent man thinks about his steps. -\q +\q2 but the prudent man thinks about his steps. +\b +\q1 \v 16 A wise man fears and turns away from evil, -\q but the fool confidently dismisses a warning. +\q2 but the fool confidently dismisses a warning. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 One who is quick to become angry does foolish things, -\q and a person who makes evil schemes is hated. -\q +\q2 and a person who makes evil schemes is hated. +\b +\q1 \v 18 The naive inherit foolishness, -\q but prudent people are crowned with knowledge. +\q2 but prudent people are crowned with knowledge. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Evil people will bow down before those who are good -\q and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person. -\q +\q2 and those who are wicked will bow down at the gates of the righteous person. +\b +\q1 \v 20 The poor person is hated even by his own companions, -\q but the rich people have many friends. +\q2 but the rich people have many friends. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 The one who shows contempt for his neighbor is sinning, -\q but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed. -\q +\q2 but the one who shows favor to the poor is blessed. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? -\q But those who plan to do good will receive steadfast love and faithfulness. - +\q2 But those who plan to do good will receive steadfast love and faithfulness. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 With all hard work comes a profit, -\q but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty. -\q +\q2 but when there is only talk, it leads to poverty. +\b +\q1 \v 24 The crown of wise people is their wealth, -\q but the folly of fools brings them only more folly. +\q2 but the folly of fools brings them only more folly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 A truthful witness saves lives, -\q but he who breathes out lies brings betrayal. +\q2 but he who breathes out lies brings betrayal. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 In the fear of Yahweh is strong confidence; -\q it will be a refuge for his children. -\q +\q2 it will be a refuge for his children. +\b +\q1 \v 27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, -\q so that a person may turn away from the snares of death. +\q2 so that a person may turn away from the snares of death. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 The glory of a king is found in the great number of his people, -\q but without people the prince is ruined. -\q +\q2 but without people the prince is ruined. +\b +\q1 \v 29 A patient person has great understanding, -\q but the quick-tempered person exalts folly. +\q2 but the quick-tempered person exalts folly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 A tranquil heart is life for the body, -\q but envy rots the bones. -\q +\q2 but envy rots the bones. +\b +\q1 \v 31 The one who oppresses the poor insults his Maker, -\q but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him. +\q2 but the one who shows favor to the needy honors him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 32 The wicked person is brought down by his evil actions, -\q but the righteous person has a refuge even in death. -\q +\q2 but the righteous person has a refuge even in death. +\b +\q1 \v 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, -\q but even among fools she lets herself be known. +\q2 but even among fools she lets herself be known. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 34 Doing what is right exalts a nation, -\q but sin is a disgrace to any people. -\q +\q2 but sin is a disgrace to any people. +\b +\q1 \v 35 The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently, -\q but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully. +\q2 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully. \s5 \c 15 -\q +\q1 \v 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, -\q but a harsh word stirs up anger. -\q +\q2 but a harsh word stirs up anger. +\b +\q1 \v 2 The tongue of wise people compliments knowledge, -\q but the mouth of fools pours out folly. +\q2 but the mouth of fools pours out folly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 The eyes of Yahweh are everywhere, -\q keeping watch over the evil and the good. -\q +\q2 keeping watch over the evil and the good. +\b +\q1 \v 4 A healing tongue is a tree of life, -\q but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. +\q2 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 A fool has contempt for his father's instruction, -\q but he who learns from correction is prudent. -\q +\q2 but he who learns from correction is prudent. +\b +\q1 \v 6 In the house of the righteous person there is great treasure, -\q but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble. +\q2 but the earnings of the wicked person give him trouble. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 The lips of wise people scatter knowledge about, -\q but not so the hearts of fools. -\q +\q2 but not so the hearts of fools. +\b +\q1 \v 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but the prayer of the upright is his delight. +\q2 but the prayer of the upright is his delight. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 The way of wicked people is an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but he loves the one who pursues what is right. -\q +\q2 but he loves the one who pursues what is right. +\b +\q1 \v 10 Harsh discipline awaits anyone who abandons the way -\q and he who hates correction will die. +\q2 and he who hates correction will die. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Sheol and destruction are open before Yahweh; -\q how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind? -\q +\q2 how much more the hearts of the sons of mankind? +\b +\q1 \v 12 The mocker does not love the one who corrects him; -\q he will not go to the wise. +\q2 he will not go to the wise. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, -\q but by an injured heart the spirit is broken. -\q +\q2 but by an injured heart the spirit is broken. +\b +\q1 \v 14 The heart of the discerning seeks knowledge, -\q but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. +\q2 but the mouth of fools feeds on folly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 All the days of the afflicted are miserable, -\q but a cheerful heart has an unending feast. -\q +\q2 but a cheerful heart has an unending feast. +\b +\q1 \v 16 Better is little with the fear of Yahweh -\q than great treasure with tumult. +\q2 than great treasure with tumult. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Better is a meal with vegetables where there is love -\q than a fatted calf served with hatred. -\q +\q2 than a fattened calf served with hatred. +\b +\q1 \v 18 An angry man stirs up strife, -\q but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel. +\q2 but a person who is slow to anger quiets a quarrel. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 The path of the lazy person is like a place with a hedge of thorns, -\q but the path of the upright is a built-up highway. -\q +\q2 but the path of the upright is a built-up highway. +\b +\q1 \v 20 A wise son brings joy to his father, -\q but a foolish person despises his mother. +\q2 but a foolish person despises his mother. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Folly delights a person who lacks sense, -\q but the one who has understanding walks a straight path. -\q +\q2 but the one who has understanding walks a straight path. +\b +\q1 \v 22 Plans go wrong where there is no advice, -\q but with numerous advisors they succeed. +\q2 but with numerous advisors they succeed. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; -\q how good is a timely word! -\q +\q2 how good is a timely word! +\b +\q1 \v 24 The path of life leads upward for prudent people, -\q that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. +\q2 that they may turn away from Sheol beneath. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 Yahweh tears down the house of the proud, -\q but he protects the property of the widow. -\q +\q2 but he protects the property of the widow. +\b +\q1 \v 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but pleasant words are pure. +\q2 but pleasant words are pure. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 The person who profits from unjust gain brings trouble to his family, -\q but the one who hates bribes will live. -\q +\q2 but the one who hates bribes will live. +\b +\q1 \v 28 The heart of the righteous person ponders before it answers, -\q but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil. +\q2 but the mouth of wicked people pours out all its evil. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 Yahweh is far away from wicked people, -\q but he hears the prayer of righteous people. -\q +\q2 but he hears the prayer of righteous people. +\b +\q1 \v 30 The light of the eyes brings joy to the heart -\q and good news is health to the body. +\q2 and good news is health to the body. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 The ear that listens to life-giving rebuke -\q will dwell among wise people. -\q +\q2 will dwell among wise people. +\b +\q1 \v 32 The one who rejects discipline despises himself, -\q but he who listens to correction gains understanding. +\q2 but he who listens to correction gains understanding. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 33 The fear of Yahweh instructs in wisdom, -\q and humility comes before honor. +\q2 and humility comes before honor. \s5 \c 16 -\q +\q1 \v 1 The plans of the heart belong to a person, -\q but the answer from his tongue comes from Yahweh. -\q +\q2 but the answer from his tongue comes from Yahweh. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 All of a person's ways are pure in his own eyes, -\q but Yahweh weighs the spirits. +\q2 but Yahweh weighs the spirits. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 Commit your works to Yahweh -\q and your plans will succeed. -\q +\q2 and your plans will succeed. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 Yahweh has made everything for its purpose, -\q even the wicked for the day of trouble. +\q2 even the wicked for the day of trouble. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Every exalted heart is an abomination to Yahweh, -\q but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished. -\q +\q2 but be sure of this, they will not go unpunished. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for -\q and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away from evil. +\q2 and by the fear of Yahweh people turn away from evil. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 When a person's ways are pleasing to Yahweh, -\q he makes even that person's enemies to be at peace with him. -\q +\q2 he makes even that person's enemies to be at peace with him. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 Better is a little with what is right, -\q than a large income with injustice. +\q2 than a large income with injustice. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 In his heart a person plans out his way, -\q but Yahweh directs his steps. -\q +\q2 but Yahweh directs his steps. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Insightful decisions are on the lips of a king; -\q his mouth should not betray justice. +\q2 his mouth should not betray justice. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Honest scales come from Yahweh; -\q all the weights in the bag are his work. -\q +\q2 all the weights in the bag are his work. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 Doing evil is an abomination to kings, -\q for a throne is established by doing what is right. +\q2 for a throne is established by doing what is right. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Righteous lips are the delight of the king, -\q and he loves the person who speaks upright words. -\q +\q2 and he loves the person who speaks upright words. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 A king's wrath is a messenger of death -\q but a wise man will try to calm his anger. +\q2 but a wise man will try to calm his anger. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 In the light of a king's face is life -\q and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain. -\q +\q2 and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. -\q To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. +\q2 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 The highway of the upright turns away from evil; -\q the one who guards his way preserves his life. -\q +\q2 the one who guards his way preserves his life. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Pride comes before destruction -\q and a haughty spirit before a downfall. +\q2 and a haughty spirit before a downfall. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 It is better to be of humble spirit among poor people -\q than to divide the plunder with proud people. -\q +\q2 than to divide the plunder with proud people. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, -\q and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed. +\q2 and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning -\q and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach. -\q +\q2 and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, -\q but the instruction of fools is their foolishness. +\q2 but the instruction of fools is their foolishness. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth -\q and adds persuasiveness to his lips. -\q +\q2 and adds persuasiveness to his lips. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb— -\q sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. +\q2 sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, -\q but its end is the way to death. -\q +\q2 but its end is the way to death. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 The laborer's appetite works for him; -\q his hunger urges him on. +\q2 his hunger urges him on. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 A worthless person digs up mischief -\q and his speech is like a scorching fire. -\q +\q2 and his speech is like a scorching fire. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 A perverse person stirs up conflict -\q and a gossip separates close friends. +\q2 and a gossip separates close friends. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 A man of violence lies to his neighbor -\q and leads him down a path that is not good. -\q +\q2 and leads him down a path that is not good. +\b + +\q1 \v 30 The one who winks the eye is plotting perverse things; -\q those who purse the lips will bring evil to pass. +\q2 those who purse the lips will bring evil to pass. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; -\q it is gained by living the right way. -\q +\q2 it is gained by living the right way. +\b + +\q1 \v 32 It is better to be slow to anger than to be a warrior -\q and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city. +\q2 and one who rules his spirit is stronger than one who conquers a city. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 33 The lots are cast into the lap, -\q but the decision is from Yahweh. +\q2 but the decision is from Yahweh. \s5 \c 17 -\q +\q1 \v 1 It is better to have quiet with a dry morsel of bread -\q than a house full of feasting with strife. -\q +\q2 than a house full of feasting with strife. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who acts shamefully -\q and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. +\q2 and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 The crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, -\q but Yahweh tests hearts. -\q +\q2 but Yahweh tests hearts. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 The evildoer pays attention to wicked lips; -\q a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. +\q2 a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker -\q and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished. -\q +\q2 and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged -\q and parents bring honor to their children. +\q2 and parents bring honor to their children. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Eloquent speech is not suitable for a fool; -\q much less are lying lips suitable for a prince. -\q +\q2 much less are lying lips suitable for a prince. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 A bribe is like a magic stone to the one who gives it; -\q wherever he turns, he succeeds. +\q2 wherever he turns, he succeeds. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Whoever overlooks an offense seeks love, -\q but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends. -\q +\q2 but the one who repeats a matter alienates close friends. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 A rebuke goes deeper into a person who has understanding -\q than a hundred blows go into a fool. +\q2 than a hundred blows go into a fool. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 An evil person only seeks rebellion, -\q so a cruel messenger will be sent against him. -\q +\q2 so a cruel messenger will be sent against him. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs -\q than to meet a fool in his foolishness. +\q2 than to meet a fool in his foolishness. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 When someone returns evil for good, -\q evil will never leave his house. -\q +\q2 evil will never leave his house. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, -\q so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. +\q2 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The person who acquits the wicked person and the person who condemns the righteous person— -\q both are an abomination to Yahweh. -\q +\q2 both are an abomination to Yahweh. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 Why should a fool pay money to learn about wisdom -\q when he has no sense? +\q2 when he has no sense? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 A friend is loving at all times -\q and a brother is born for times of trouble. -\q +\q2 and a brother is born for times of trouble. +\b +\q1 \v 18 A man having no sense makes binding promises -\q and becomes responsible for his neighbor's debts. +\q2 and becomes responsible for his neighbor's debts. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Whoever loves conflict loves sin; -\q whoever who raises his door seeks destruction. -\q +\q2 whoever raises his door seeks destruction. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 A person who has a crooked heart finds nothing that is good; -\q the one who has a perverse tongue falls into calamity. +\q2 the one who has a perverse tongue falls into calamity. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Whoever is the parent of a fool brings grief to himself; -\q and the father of a fool has no joy. -\q +\q2 and the father of a fool has no joy. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, -\q but a broken spirit dries up the bones. +\q2 but a broken spirit dries up the bones. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 A wicked man accepts a secret bribe -\q to pervert the ways of justice. -\q +\q2 to pervert the ways of justice. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 The one who has understanding sets his face toward wisdom, -\q but the eyes of a fool are set on the ends of the earth. +\q2 but the eyes of a fool are set on the ends of the earth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 A foolish son is a grief to his father -\q and bitterness to the woman who bore him. -\q +\q2 and bitterness to the woman who bore him. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 Also, it is never good to punish the righteous; -\q neither is it good to flog the noble for their integrity. +\q2 neither is it good to flog the noble for their integrity. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 One who has knowledge uses few words -\q and he who is cool of spirit has understanding. -\q +\q2 and he who is cool of spirit has understanding. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 Even a fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent; -\q when he keeps his mouth shut, he is considered to be intelligent. +\q2 when he keeps his mouth shut, he is considered to be intelligent. \s5 \c 18 -\q -\v 1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desire -\q and he quarrels with all sound wisdom. -\q +\q1 +\v 1 One who isolates himself seeks his own desire, +\q2 and he quarrels with all sound wisdom. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, -\q but only in revealing what is in his own heart. +\q2 but only in revealing what is in his own heart. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 When a wicked person comes, contempt comes with him— -\q along with shame and disgrace. -\q +\q2 along with shame and disgrace. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; -\q the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream. +\q2 the fountain of wisdom is a flowing stream. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked person, -\q nor to deny justice to the righteous person. -\q +\q2 nor to deny justice to the righteous person. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 A fool's lips bring him conflict -\q and his mouth invites a beating. +\q2 and his mouth invites a beating. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 A fool's mouth is his ruin -\q and he ensnares himself with his lips. -\q +\q2 and he ensnares himself with his lips. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels -\q and they go down into the inner parts of the body. +\q2 and they go down into the inner parts of the body. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Also, one who is slack in his work -\q is a brother to the one who destroys the most. -\q +\q2 is a brother to the one who destroys the most. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 The name of Yahweh is a strong tower; -\q the righteous person runs into it and is safe. +\q2 the righteous person runs into it and is safe. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city -\q and in his imagination it is like a high wall. -\q +\q2 and in his imagination it is like a high wall. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 Before his downfall a person's heart is proud, -\q but humility comes before honor. +\q2 but humility comes before honor. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 One who answers before listening— -\q it is his folly and shame. -\q +\q2 it is his folly and shame. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 A person's spirit will endure sickness, -\q but who can bear a broken spirit? +\q2 but who can bear a broken spirit? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge -\q and the hearing of the wise seeks it out. -\q +\q2 and the hearing of the wise seeks it out. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 A man's gift may open the way -\q and bring him before an great men. +\q2 and bring him before great men. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 The first to plead his case seems just -\q until his opponent comes and examines him. -\q +\q2 until his opponent comes and examines him. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Casting the lot settles disputes -\q and separates strong opponents. +\q2 and separates strong opponents. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 An offended brother is harder to be won than a strong city, -\q and quarrels are like the bars of a castle. -\q +\q2 and quarrels are like the bars of a castle. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 From the fruit of his mouth one's stomach is filled; -\q with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. +\q2 with the harvest of his lips he is satisfied. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Death and life are controlled by the tongue, -\q and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit. -\q +\q2 and those who love the tongue will eat its fruit. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing -\q and receives favor from Yahweh. +\q2 and receives favor from Yahweh. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 A poor person pleads for mercy, -\q but a rich person answers harshly. -\q +\q2 but a rich person answers harshly. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 The one who claims many friends is brought to ruin by them, -\q but there is a friend who comes closer than a brother. +\q2 but there is a friend who comes closer than a brother. \s5 \c 19 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity -\q than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool. -\q +\q2 than one who is perverse in speech and is a fool. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 Also, it is not good to have desire without knowledge -\q and the one who runs too fast misses the path. +\q2 and the one who runs too fast misses the path. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 A person's folly ruins his life -\q and his heart rages against Yahweh. -\q +\q2 and his heart rages against Yahweh. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 Wealth adds many friends, -\q but a poor person is separated from his friends. +\q2 but a poor person is separated from his friends. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 A false witness will not go unpunished -\q and he who breathes out lies will not escape. -\q +\q2 and he who breathes out lies will not escape. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Many will ask for a favor from a generous person -\q and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts. +\q2 and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; -\q how much more do his friends who go far away from him! -\q He pursues them with words, but they are gone. -\q +\q2 how much more do his friends who go far away from him! +\q1 He pursues them with words, +\q2 but they are gone. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 He who gets wisdom loves his own life; -\q he who keeps understanding will find what is good. +\q2 he who keeps understanding will find what is good. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 A false witness will not go unpunished, -\q but the one who breathes out lies will perish. -\q +\q2 but the one who breathes out lies will perish. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury— -\q much less for a slave to rule over princes. +\q2 much less for a slave to rule over princes. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Discretion makes a person slow to anger -\q and it is his glory to overlook an offense. -\q +\q2 and it is his glory to overlook an offense. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion, -\q but his favor is like dew on the grass. +\q2 but his favor is like dew on the grass. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 A foolish son is ruin to his father -\q and a quarreling wife is a constant dripping of water. -\q +\q2 and a quarreling wife is a constant dripping of water. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents, -\q but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. +\q2 but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Laziness throws a person into a deep sleep, -\q but the one not willing to work will go hungry. -\q +\q2 but the one not willing to work will go hungry. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 The one who obeys the command guards his life, -\q but the one who despises his ways will die. +\q2 but the one who despises his ways will die. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to Yahweh -\q and he will repay him for what he has done. -\q +\q2 and he will repay him for what he has done. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Discipline your son while there is hope -\q and do not set your desire on putting him to death. +\q2 and do not set your desire on putting him to death. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 A person with great anger must bear the penalty; -\q if you rescue him, you will have to do it a second time. -\q +\q2 if you rescue him, you will have to do it a second time. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, -\q so you may become wise by the end of your life. +\q2 so you may become wise by the end of your life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Many are the plans in a person's heart, -\q but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand. -\q +\q2 but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 Loyalty is what a person desires -\q and a poor person is better than a liar. +\q2 and a poor person is better than a liar. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; -\q anyone who has it will rest satisfied -\q and not afflicted by harm. -\q +\q2 anyone who has it will rest satisfied and not afflicted by harm. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 The lazy person buries his hand in the dish; -\q he will not even bring it back up to his mouth. +\q2 he will not even bring it back up to his mouth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent; -\q discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge. +\q2 discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 The one who robs his father and drives his mother away -\q is a son who brings shame and disgrace. -\q +\q2 is a son who brings shame and disgrace. +\b + +\q1 \v 27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, -\q you will stray from the words of knowledge. +\q2 you will stray from the words of knowledge. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 A corrupt witness mocks justice -\q and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity. -\q +\q2 and the mouth of the wicked swallows iniquity. +\b + +\q1 \v 29 Judgments are ready for mockers -\q and flogging for the backs of fools. +\q2 and flogging for the backs of fools. \s5 \c 20 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Wine is a mocker and strong drink is a brawler; -\q whoever is led astray by drink is not wise. -\q +\q2 whoever is led astray by drink is not wise. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 The fear of a king is like the fear of a young lion that is roaring; -\q the one who makes him angry forfeits his life. +\q2 the one who makes him angry forfeits his life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 It is an honor for anyone to avoid conflict, -\q but every fool jumps into an argument. -\q +\q2 but every fool jumps into an argument. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 The lazy person does not plow in autumn; -\q he seeks a crop at harvest time but will have nothing. +\q2 he seeks a crop at harvest time but will have nothing. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 The purpose in a human heart is like deep water, -\q but someone with understanding will draw it out. -\q +\q2 but someone with understanding will draw it out. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Many a person proclaims he is loyal, -\q but who can find one who is faithful? +\q2 but who can find one who is faithful? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 The righteous person walks in his integrity, -\q and his sons who follow after him will be blessed. -\q +\q2 and his sons who follow after him will be blessed. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 A king who sits on the throne performing the duties of a judge -\q is winnowing with his eyes all the evil that is before him. +\q2 is winnowing with his eyes all the evil that is before him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure; -\q I am clean from my sin"? -\q +\q2 I am clean from my sin"? +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Differing weights and unequal measures— -\q both are abominations to Yahweh. +\q2 both are abominations to Yahweh. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Even a youth is known by his actions, -\q by whether his conduct is pure and upright. -\q +\q2 by whether his conduct is pure and upright. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 Ears that hear and eyes that see— -\q Yahweh made them both. +\q2 Yahweh made them both. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Do not love sleep or you will come to poverty; -\q open your eyes and you will have plenty to eat. -\q +\q2 open your eyes and you will have plenty to eat. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 "Bad! Bad!" says the buyer, -\q but when he goes away he boasts. +\q2 but when he goes away he boasts. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 There is gold and an abundance of costly stones, -\q but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. -\q +\q2 but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 Take a garment of one who has put up security for a stranger, -\q and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman. +\q2 and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Bread gained by deceit tastes sweet, -\q but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. -\q +\q2 but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Plans are established by advice -\q and only with wise guidance should you wage war. +\q2 and only with wise guidance should you wage war. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 A slanderer reveals secrets, -\q and so you should not associate with people who talk too much. -\q +\q2 and so you should not associate with people who talk too much. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 If a person curses his father or his mother, -\q his lamp will be put out in the middle of darkness. +\q2 his lamp will be put out in the middle of darkness. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 An inheritance gained quickly at the beginning -\q will not be blessed in the end. -\q +\q2 will not be blessed in the end. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 Do not say, "I will pay you back for this wrong!" -\q Wait for Yahweh and he will rescue you. +\q2 Wait for Yahweh and he will rescue you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Unequal weights are an abomination to Yahweh, -\q and deceptive scales are not good. -\q +\q2 and deceptive scales are not good. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 A person's steps are directed by Yahweh; -\q how then can he understand his way? +\q2 how then can he understand his way? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 It is a snare for a person to say rashly, "This thing is holy," -\q and begin to think about what it means only after making his vow. -\q +\q2 and begin to think about what it means only after making his vow. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 A wise king winnows the wicked -\q and he turns a threshing wheel over them. +\q2 and he turns a threshing wheel over them. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 The spirit of a person is the lamp of Yahweh, -\q searching all his inmost parts. -\q +\q2 searching all his inmost parts. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king; -\q he makes his throne strong by love. +\q2 he makes his throne strong by love. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 The glory of young men is their strength -\q and the splendor of old people is their gray hair. -\q +\q2 and the splendor of old people is their gray hair. +\b + +\q1 \v 30 Blows that make a wound cleanse away evil -\q and beatings make the innermost parts clean. +\q2 and beatings make the innermost parts clean. \s5 \c 21 -\q +\q1 \v 1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of Yahweh; -\q he turns it wherever he pleases. -\q +\q2 he turns it wherever he pleases. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 Every person's way is right in his own eyes, -\q but it is Yahweh who weighs the hearts. +\q2 but it is Yahweh who weighs the hearts. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 To do what is right and just -\q is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. -\q +\q2 is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart— -\q the lamp of the wicked—are sin. +\q2 the lamp of the wicked—are sin. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 The plans of the diligent lead only to prosperity, -\q but everyone who acts too quickly comes only to poverty. -\q +\q2 but everyone who acts too quickly comes only to poverty. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Acquiring treasures by a lying tongue -\q is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. +\q2 is a fleeting vapor and a deadly snare. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, -\q for they refuse to do what is just. -\q +\q2 for they refuse to do what is just. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 The way of a guilty person is crooked, -\q but the one who is pure does what is right. +\q2 but the one who is pure does what is right. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 It is better to live on a corner of the roof -\q than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. -\q +\q2 than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 The appetite of the wicked craves evil; -\q his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. +\q2 his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 When the mocker is punished, the naive become wise, -\q and when the wise person is instructed, he lays hold of knowledge. -\q +\q2 and when the wise person is instructed, he lays hold of knowledge. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 The righteous person watches the house of the wicked person; -\q he brings wicked people to disaster. +\q2 he brings wicked people to disaster. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, -\q he also will cry out, but he will not be answered. -\q +\q2 he also will cry out, but he will not be answered. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 A gift in secret appeases anger -\q and a concealed gift appeases strong wrath. +\q2 and a concealed gift appeases strong wrath. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous person, -\q but it brings terror to workers of iniquity. -\q +\q2 but it brings terror to workers of iniquity. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 The one who wanders from the way of understanding, -\q he will rest in the assembly of the dead. +\q2 he will rest in the assembly of the dead. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor; -\q the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich. -\q +\q2 the one who loves wine and oil will not be rich. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 A wicked person is ransom for the righteous, -\q and the treacherous person is ransom for the upright. +\q2 and the treacherous person is ransom for the upright. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 It is better to live in the desert -\q than with a quarreling and angry wife. -\q +\q2 than with a quarreling and angry wife. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 Desirable treasure and oil are kept in the dwelling of the wise, -\q but a foolish person swallows it all up. +\q2 but a foolish person swallows it all up. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 The one who does right and is kind— -\q this person finds life, righteousness, and honor. -\q +\q2 this person finds life, righteousness, and honor. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty ones, -\q and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted. +\q2 and he brings down the stronghold in which they trusted. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue -\q keeps himself out of trouble. -\q +\q2 keeps himself out of trouble. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 The proud and haughty person—"Mocker" is his name— -\q acts with arrogant pride. +\q2 acts with arrogant pride. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 The desire of the lazy person kills him, -\q for his hands refuse to work. -\q +\q2 for his hands refuse to work. +\q1 \v 26 All day long he craves and craves more, -\q but the righteous person gives and does not hold back. +\q2 but the righteous person gives and does not hold back. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; -\q it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives. -\q +\q2 it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 A false witness will perish, -\q but the one who listens will speak for all time. +\q2 but the one who listens will speak for all time. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 A wicked man makes his face hard, -\q but the upright is certain about his ways. \f + \ft Some ancient copies of the Hebrew text have \fqa but the upright thinks about his way \fqa* . \f* +\q2 but the upright is certain about his ways. \f + \ft Some ancient copies of the Hebrew text have \fqa but the upright thinks about his way \fqa* . \f* +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, and there is no advice -\q that can stand against Yahweh. -\q +\q2 that can stand against Yahweh. +\b + +\q1 \v 31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, -\q but the victory belongs to Yahweh. +\q2 but the victory belongs to Yahweh. \s5 \c 22 -\q +\q1 \v 1 A good name is to be chosen over great riches -\q and favor is better than silver and gold. -\q +\q2 and favor is better than silver and gold. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 Rich and poor people have this in common— -\q Yahweh is the maker of all of them. +\q2 Yahweh is the maker of all of them. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 The prudent sees trouble and hides himself, -\q but the naive go on and suffer because of it. -\q +\q2 but the naive go on and suffer because of it. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 The reward for humility and fear of Yahweh -\q is riches, honor, and life. +\q2 is riches, honor, and life. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Thorns and snares lie in the path of the perverse; -\q whoever guards his life will keep far from them. -\q +\q2 whoever guards his life will keep far from them. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Teach a child the way he should go -\q and when he is old he will not turn away from that instruction. +\q2 and when he is old he will not turn away from that instruction. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Rich people rule over poor people -\q and one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends. -\q +\q2 and one who borrows is a slave to the one who lends. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 He who sows injustice will reap trouble -\q and the rod of his fury will fade away. +\q2 and the rod of his fury will fade away. +\b -\s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 The one who has a generous eye will be blessed, -\q for he shares his bread with the poor. -\q +\q2 for he shares his bread with the poor. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Drive away the mocker, and out goes strife; -\q disputes and dishonor will cease. +\q2 disputes and dishonor will cease. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 11 The one who loves a pure heart -\q and whose speech is gracious, -\q he will have the king for his friend. -\q +\q1 +\v 11 The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious, +\q2 he will have the king for his friend. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 The eyes of Yahweh keep watch over knowledge, -\q but he overthrows the words of the treacherous. +\q2 but he overthrows the words of the treacherous. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The lazy person says, "There is a lion in the street! -\q I will be killed in the open places." -\q +\q2 I will be killed in the open places." +\b + +\q1 \v 14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; -\q Yahweh's anger is stirred up against anyone who falls into it. +\q2 Yahweh's anger is stirred up against anyone who falls into it. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, -\q but the rod of discipline drives it far away. -\q +\q2 but the rod of discipline drives it far away. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 The one who oppresses poor people to increase his wealth, -\q or gives to rich people, will come to poverty. +\q2 or gives to rich people, will come to poverty. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise -\q and apply your heart to my knowledge, -\q +\q2 and apply your heart to my knowledge, +\q1 \v 18 for it will be pleasant for you if you keep them within you, -\q if all of them are ready on your lips. -\q +\q2 if all of them are ready on your lips. +\q1 \v 19 So your trust may be in Yahweh, -\q I teach them to you today—even to you. +\q2 I teach them to you today—even to you. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings -\q of instruction and knowledge, -\q +\q2 of instruction and knowledge, +\q1 \v 21 to teach you truth in these trustworthy words, -\q so you may give trustworthy answers to those who sent you? +\q2 so you may give trustworthy answers +\q2 to those who sent you? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 Do not rob the poor because he is poor, -\q or crush the needy at the gate, -\q +\q2 or crush the needy at the gate, +\q1 \v 23 for Yahweh will plead their case, -\q and he will rob of life those who robbed them. +\q2 and he will rob of life those who robbed them. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Do not make a friend of someone who is ruled by anger -\q and you must not go with one who rages, -\q +\q2 and you must not go with one who rages, +\q1 \v 25 or you will learn his ways -\q and entangle yourself in a snare. +\q2 and entangle yourself in a snare. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 Do not be one who strikes hands in making a pledge, -\q or who puts up security for debts. -\q +\q2 or who puts up security for debts. +\q1 \v 27 If you lack the means to pay, -\q what could stop someone from taking away your bed from under you? +\q2 what could stop someone from taking away your bed from under you? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 Do not remove the ancient boundary stone -\q that your fathers have set. -\q +\q2 that your fathers have set. +\b + +\q1 \v 29 Do you see a man skilled at his work? He will stand before kings; -\q he will not stand before common people. +\q2 he will not stand before common people. \s5 \c 23 -\q +\q1 \v 1 When you sit to eat with a ruler, -\q observe carefully what is before you, -\q +\q2 observe carefully what is before you, +\q1 \v 2 and put a knife to your throat -\q if you are a person who likes to eat a lot of food. -\q +\q2 if you are a person who likes to eat a lot of food. +\q1 \v 3 Do not crave his delicacies, -\q for it is the food of lies. +\q2 for it is the food of lies. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 Do not work too hard to gain wealth; -\q be wise enough to know when to stop. -\q -\v 5 Will you let your eyes light upon it? -\q It will be gone, -\q for it will surely take up wings like an eagle -\q and fly off to the sky. +\q2 be wise enough to know when to stop. +\q1 +\v 5 Will you let your eyes light upon it? It will be gone, +\q2 for it will surely take up wings like an eagle +\q2 and fly off to the sky. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Do not eat the food of one with an evil eye— -\q and do not crave his delicacies, -\q -\v 7 for he is the kind of man who counts the price of the food. -\q "Eat and drink!" he says to you, -\q but his heart is not with you. -\q +\q2 and do not crave his delicacies, +\q1 +\v 7 for he is the kind of man +\q2 who counts the price of the food. +\q1 "Eat and drink!" he says to you, +\q2 but his heart is not with you. +\q1 \v 8 You will vomit up the little you have eaten -\q and you will have wasted your compliments. +\q2 and you will have wasted your compliments. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, -\q for he will despise the wisdom of your words. -\q +\q2 for he will despise the wisdom of your words. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone -\q or encroach on the fields of orphans, -\q +\q2 or encroach on the fields of orphans, +\q1 \v 11 for their Redeemer is strong -\q and he will plead their case against you. +\q2 and he will plead their case against you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 12 Apply your heart to instruction -\q and your ears to words of knowledge. +\q2 and your ears to words of knowledge. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Do not withhold instruction from a child, -\q for if you beat him with the rod, he will not die. -\q +\q2 for if you beat him with the rod, he will not die. +\q1 \v 14 It is you who must beat him with the rod -\q and save his soul from Sheol. +\q2 and save his soul from Sheol. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 My son, if your heart is wise, -\q then my heart also will be glad; -\q +\q2 then my heart also will be glad; +\q1 \v 16 my kidneys will rejoice -\q when your lips speak what is right. +\q2 when your lips speak what is right. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, -\q but continue in the fear of Yahweh all the day. -\q +\q2 but continue in the fear of Yahweh all the day. +\q1 \v 18 Surely there is a future -\q and your hope will not be cut off. +\q2 and your hope will not be cut off. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Hear—you!—my son, and be wise -\q and direct your heart in the way. -\q +\q2 and direct your heart in the way. +\q1 \v 20 Do not associate with those who drink much wine, -\q or with gluttonous eaters of meat, -\q +\q2 or with gluttonous eaters of meat, +\q1 \v 21 for the drunkard and the glutton become poor -\q and slumber will clothe them with rags. +\q2 and slumber will clothe them with rags. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 Listen to your father who begot you -\q and do not despise your mother when she is old. -\q +\q2 and do not despise your mother when she is old. +\q1 \v 23 Buy the truth, but do not sell it; -\q buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. +\q2 buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 The father of the righteous person will greatly rejoice, -\q and he who begets a wise child will be glad in him. -\q +\q2 and he who begets a wise child will be glad in him. +\q1 \v 25 Let your father and your mother be glad -\q and let her who bore you rejoice. +\q2 and let her who bore you rejoice. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 My son, give me your heart -\q and let your eyes observe my ways. -\q +\q2 and let your eyes observe my ways. +\q1 \v 27 For a prostitute is a deep pit, -\q and an immoral woman is a narrow well. -\q +\q2 and an immoral woman is a narrow well. +\q1 \v 28 She lies in wait like a robber -\q and she increases the number of the treacherous among humanity. +\q2 and she increases the number of the treacherous among humanity. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? -\q Who has complaining? Who has wounds for no reason? -\q Who has bloodshot eyes? -\q +\q1 +\v 29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? +\q2 Who has strife? Who has complaining? +\q2 Who has wounds for no reason? Who has bloodshot eyes? +\q1 \v 30 Those who linger over wine, -\q those who try the mixed wine. +\q2 those who try the mixed wine. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 31 Do not look at the wine when it is red, -\q when it sparkles in the cup -\q and goes down smoothly. -\q +\q2 when it sparkles in the cup +\q2 and goes down smoothly. +\q1 \v 32 In the last it bites like a serpent -\q and it stings like an adder. -\q +\q2 and it stings like an adder. +\q1 \v 33 Your eyes will see strange things -\q and your heart will utter perverse things. +\q2 and your heart will utter perverse things. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 34 You will be as one who sleeps on the high seas -\q or lies down on the top of a mast. -\q +\q2 or lies down on the top of a mast. +\q1 \v 35 "They hit me," you will say, "but I was not hurt. -\q They beat me, but I did not feel it. -\q When will I wake up? I will seek another drink." +\q2 They beat me, but I did not feel it. +\q1 When will I wake up? +\q2 I will seek another drink." \s5 \c 24 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Do not be envious of those who are evil, -\q nor desire to associate with them, -\q +\q2 nor desire to associate with them, +\q1 \v 2 because their hearts plot violence -\q and their lips talk about trouble. +\q2 and their lips talk about trouble. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 Through wisdom a house is built -\q and by understanding it is established. -\q +\q2 and by understanding it is established. +\q1 \v 4 By knowledge the rooms are filled -\q with all precious and pleasant riches. +\q2 with all precious and pleasant riches. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 A warrior of wisdom is strong, -\q and a man of knowledge increases his strength; -\q +\q2 and a man of knowledge increases his strength; +\q1 \v 6 for with guidance you can wage your war -\q and with many advisors there is victory. +\q2 and with many advisors there is victory. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; -\q in the gate he does not open his mouth. +\q2 in the gate he does not open his mouth. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 8 There is one who plans to do evil— -\q people call him a master of schemes. -\q +\q2 people call him a master of schemes. +\q1 \v 9 A foolish plan is sin -\q and a mocker is an abomination to people. +\q2 and a mocker is an abomination to people. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 If you become weak with fear in the day of trouble, -\q then your strength is small. +\q2 then your strength is small. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death -\q and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter. -\q +\q2 and hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter. +\q1 \v 12 If you say, "Behold, we knew nothing about this," -\q does not the one who weighs the heart understand what you are saying? -\q The one who guards your life, does he not know it? -\q Will God not give to each one what he deserves? +\q2 does not the one who weighs the heart understand what you are saying? +\q1 The one who guards your life, does he not know it? +\q2 Will God not give to each one what he deserves? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 My son, eat honey because it is good, -\q because the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. -\q +\q2 because the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. +\q1 \v 14 Such is wisdom for your soul— -\q if you find it, there will be a future -\q and your hope will not be cut off. +\q2 if you find it, there will be a future +\q2 and your hope will not be cut off. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 15 Do not lie in wait like the wicked person -\q who attacks the house of the righteous person. -\q Do not destroy his home! -\q +\q1 +\v 15 Do not lie in wait like the wicked person who attacks the house of the righteous person. +\q2 Do not destroy his home! +\q1 \v 16 For the righteous person falls down seven times and rises again, -\q but wicked people stumble at calamity. +\q2 but wicked people stumble at calamity. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls -\q and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, -\q +\q2 and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, +\q1 \v 18 or Yahweh will see and disapprove -\q and turn away his wrath from him. +\q2 and turn away his wrath from him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Do not be angry because of evildoers, -\q and do not envy wicked people, -\q +\q2 and do not envy wicked people, +\q1 \v 20 for the evil person has no future -\q and the lamp of wicked people will go out. +\q2 and the lamp of wicked people will go out. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Fear Yahweh, and fear the king, my son; -\q do not associate with those who rebel against them, -\q +\q2 do not associate with those who rebel against them, +\q1 \v 22 for suddenly their disaster will come, -\q and who knows the extent of the destruction that will come from both of them? +\q2 and who knows the extent of the destruction that will come from both of them? \s5 \p \v 23 These also are sayings of the wise. -\q Partiality in judging a case at law is not good. +\b +\q1 Partiality in judging a case at law is not good. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Whoever says to the wicked person, "You are a righteous person," -\q will be cursed by peoples and abhorred by nations. -\q +\q2 will be cursed by peoples and abhorred by nations. +\q1 \v 25 But those who discipline the wicked will have delight -\q and gifts of goodness will come to them. +\q2 and gifts of goodness will come to them. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 The one who gives a straight answer -\q gives a kiss on the lips. -\q +\q2 gives a kiss on the lips. +\b +\q1 \v 27 Prepare your outdoor work, -\q and make everything ready for yourself in the field; -\q after that, build your house. +\q2 and make everything ready for yourself in the field; +\q2 after that, build your house. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 Do not bear witness against your neighbor without cause -\q and do not deceive with your lips. -\q +\q2 and do not deceive with your lips. +\q1 \v 29 Do not say, "I will do to him what he has done to me; -\q I will pay him back for what he has done." +\q2 I will pay him back for what he has done." +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 I went by the field of a lazy person, -\q past the vineyard of the man having no sense. -\q +\q2 past the vineyard of the man having no sense. +\q1 \v 31 Thorns had grown up everywhere, -\q the ground was covered with nettles, -\q and its stone wall was broken down. +\q2 the ground was covered with nettles, +\q2 and its stone wall was broken down. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 32 Then I saw and considered it; -\q I looked and received instruction. -\q +\q2 I looked and received instruction. +\q1 \v 33 A little sleep, a little slumber, -\q a little folding of the hands to rest— -\q +\q2 a little folding of the hands to rest— +\q1 \v 34 and poverty comes marching upon you, -\q and your needs like an armed soldier. +\q2 and your needs like an armed soldier. \s5 \c 25 \p \v 1 These are more proverbs of Solomon, copied by the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah. -\q + +\q1 \v 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, -\q but the glory of kings to search it out. -\q +\q2 but the glory of kings to search it out. +\b +\q1 \v 3 Like the heavens are for height and the earth is for depth, -\q so the heart of kings is unsearchable. +\q2 so the heart of kings is unsearchable. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 Remove the dross from the silver -\q and a metal worker can use the silver in his craft. -\q +\q2 and a metal worker can use the silver in his craft. +\q1 \v 5 Even so, remove wicked people from the presence of the king -\q and his throne will be established by doing what is right. +\q2 and his throne will be established by doing what is right. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Do not honor yourself in the king's presence -\q and do not stand in the place designated for great people. +\q2 and do not stand in the place designated for great people. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 It is better for him to say to you, "Come up here," -\q than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. -\q What you have witnessed, -\q +\q2 than for him to humiliate you before a nobleman. +\b +\q1 What you have witnessed, +\q2 \v 8 do not bring quickly to trial. -\q For what will you do in the end -\q when your neighbor puts you to shame? +\q1 For what will you do in the end +\q2 when your neighbor puts you to shame? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Argue your case between you and your neighbor himself -\q and do not reveal another's secret, -\q +\q2 and do not reveal another's secret, +\q1 \v 10 or else the one who hears you will bring shame upon you -\q and an evil report about you that cannot be silenced. +\q2 and an evil report about you that cannot be silenced. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Apples of gold in settings of silver \q2 is a word spoken in the right situation. -\q +\b + +\q1 \v 12 A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold -\q is a wise rebuke to a listening ear. +\q2 is a wise rebuke to a listening ear. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Like the cold of snow at harvest time -\q is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; -\q he brings back the life of his masters. -\q +\q2 is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; +\q2 he brings back the life of his masters. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 Clouds and wind without rain -\q is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give. +\q2 is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 With patience a ruler can be persuaded -\q and a soft tongue can break a bone. +\q2 and a soft tongue can break a bone. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 If you find honey, eat just enough— -\q otherwise, having too much of it, you vomit it up. -\q +\q2 otherwise, having too much of it, you vomit it up. +\q1 \v 17 Do not set your foot in your neighbor's house too often; -\q he may become tired of you and hate you. +\q2 he may become tired of you and hate you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor -\q is like a club used in war, or a sword, or a sharp arrow. -\q +\q2 is like a club used in war, or a sword, or a sharp arrow. +\b + +\q1 \v 19 An unfaithful man in whom you trust in a time of trouble -\q is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips. +\q2 is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 Like a person who takes off a garment in cold weather, -\q or like vinegar poured upon carbonate of soda, -\q is the one who sings songs to a heavy heart. +\q2 or like vinegar poured upon carbonate of soda, +\q2 is the one who sings songs to a heavy heart. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, -\q and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, -\q +\q2 and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, +\q1 \v 22 for you will shovel coals of fire on his head -\q and Yahweh will reward you. +\q2 and Yahweh will reward you. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 As surely as the north wind brings rain, -\q so a tongue that tells secrets will result in angry faces. -\q +\q2 so a tongue that tells secrets will result in angry faces. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 It is better to live on a corner of the roof -\q than in a house shared with a quarreling wife. +\q2 than in a house shared with a quarreling wife. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 Like cold waters to one who is thirsty, -\q so is good news from a far country. -\q +\q2 so is good news from a far country. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 Like a fouled spring or a ruined fountain -\q is a righteous person tottering before wicked people. +\q2 is a righteous person tottering before wicked people. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 It is not good to eat too much honey; -\q that is like searching for honor after honor. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse. \f* -\q +\q2 that is like searching for honor after honor. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse. \f* +\b + +\q1 \v 28 A person without self-control -\q is like a city breached and without walls. +\q2 is like a city breached and without walls. \s5 \c 26 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, -\q so a fool does not deserve honor. -\q -\v 2 As the sparrow flitters and the swallow darts when they fly, -\q so an undeserved curse does not alight. +\q2 so a fool does not deserve honor. +\b + +\q1 +\v 2 As the sparrow flutters and the swallow darts when they fly, +\q2 so an undeserved curse does not alight. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey -\q and a rod is for the back of fools. -\q +\q2 and a rod is for the back of fools. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, -\q or you will become like him. +\q2 or you will become like him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Answer a fool and join in on his folly, -\q so he will not become wise in his own eyes. -\q +\q2 so he will not become wise in his own eyes. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool -\q cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. +\q2 cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Like the legs of a paralytic which hang down -\q is a proverb in the mouth of fools. -\q +\q2 is a proverb in the mouth of fools. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 Like tying a stone in a sling -\q is giving honor to a fool. +\q2 is giving honor to a fool. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard -\q is a proverb in the mouth of fools. -\q +\q2 is a proverb in the mouth of fools. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Like an archer who wounds all those around him -\q is one who hires a fool or hires anyone who passes by. +\q2 is one who hires a fool or hires anyone who passes by. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 As a dog returns to his own vomit, -\q so is a fool who repeats his folly. -\q +\q2 so is a fool who repeats his folly. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 Do you see someone who is wise in his own eyes? -\q There is more hope for a fool than for him. +\q2 There is more hope for a fool than for him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The lazy person says, "There is a lion on the road! -\q There is a lion between the open places!" -\q +\q2 There is a lion between the open places!" +\b + +\q1 \v 14 As the door turns on its hinges, -\q so is the lazy person upon his bed. +\q2 so is the lazy person upon his bed. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The lazy person puts his hand into the dish -\q and yet he has no strength to lift it up to his mouth. -\q +\q2 and yet he has no strength to lift it up to his mouth. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes -\q than seven men who respond with good judgment. +\q2 than seven men who respond with good judgment. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Like one who takes hold of the ears of a dog -\q is a passerby who becomes angry at a dispute that is not his own. +\q2 is a passerby who becomes angry at a dispute that is not his own. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death -\q +\q1 +\v 18 Like a madman who throws +\q2 firebrands, arrows, and death +\q1 \v 19 is the one who deceives his neighbor -\q and says, "Was I not telling a joke?" +\q2 and says, "Was I not telling a joke?" +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 For lack of wood, the fire goes out; -\q and where there is no gossiper, quarreling ceases. -\q +\q2 and where there is no gossiper, quarreling ceases. +\b + +\q1 \v 21 As charcoal is to burning coals and wood is to fire, -\q so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. +\q2 so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels; -\q they go down into the inner parts of the body. -\q +\q2 they go down into the inner parts of the body. +\b + +\q1 \v 23 Like the glaze overlaying an earthen vessel, -\q so are burning lips and an evil heart. +\q2 so are burning lips and an evil heart. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 One who hates others disguises his feelings with his lips -\q and he lays up deceit within himself. -\q +\q2 and he lays up deceit within himself. +\q1 \v 25 He will speak graciously, but do not believe him, -\q for there are seven abominations in his heart. -\q +\q2 for there are seven abominations in his heart. +\q1 \v 26 Though his hatred is covered with deception, -\q his wickedness will be revealed in the assembly. +\q2 his wickedness will be revealed in the assembly. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it -\q and the stone will roll back on the one who pushed it. -\q +\q2 and the stone will roll back on the one who pushed it. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 A lying tongue hates the people it crushes -\q and a flattering mouth brings about ruin. +\q2 and a flattering mouth brings about ruin. \s5 \c 27 -\q +\q1 \v 1 Do not boast about tomorrow, -\q for you do not know what a day may bring. -\q +\q2 for you do not know what a day may bring. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 Let someone else praise you and not your own mouth; -\q a stranger and not your own lips. +\q2 a stranger and not your own lips. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 Consider the heaviness of a stone and the weight of sand— -\q the provocation of a fool is heavier than both. -\q +\q2 the provocation of a fool is heavier than both. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 There is the cruelty of rage and the flood of anger, -\q but who is able to stand before jealousy? +\q2 but who is able to stand before jealousy? +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Better is a rebuke that is clearly seen -\q than hidden love. -\q +\q2 than hidden love. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 Faithful are the wounds caused by a friend, -\q but many are the kisses of an enemy. +\q2 but many are the kisses of an enemy. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 A person who has eaten to the full rejects even a honeycomb, -\q but to the hungry person, every bitter thing is sweet. -\q +\q2 but to the hungry person, every bitter thing is sweet. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 Like a bird that wanders from its nest -\q is a man who strays from where he lives. +\q2 is a man who strays from where he lives. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 Perfume and incense make the heart rejoice, -\q but the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere counsel. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse. \f* -\q +\q2 but the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere counsel. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse. \f* +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Do not abandon your friend and your friend's father, -\q and do not go to your brother's house on the day of your calamity. -\q Better is a neighbor who is nearby than a brother who is far away. +\q2 and do not go to your brother's house on the day of your calamity. +\q1 Better is a neighbor who is nearby +\q2 than a brother who is far away. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice; -\q then I will give back an answer to the one who mocks me. -\q +\q2 then I will give back an answer to the one who mocks me. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 The prudent sees trouble and hides himself, -\q but the naive go on and suffer for it. +\q2 but the naive go on and suffer for it. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 Take a garment of one who has put up security for a stranger, -\q and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman. -\q +\q2 and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an immoral woman. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 Whoever gives his neighbor a blessing with a loud voice early in the morning, -\q that blessing will be considered to be a curse! +\q2 that blessing will be considered to be a curse! +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 A quarreling wife is like -\q the constant dripping on a rainy day; -\q +\q2 the constant dripping on a rainy day; +\q1 \v 16 restraining her is like restraining the wind, -\q or trying to catch oil in your right hand. +\q2 or trying to catch oil in your right hand. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Iron sharpens iron; -\q in the same way, a man sharpens his friend. -\q +\q2 in the same way, a man sharpens his friend. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, -\q and the one who protects his master will be honored. +\q2 and the one who protects his master will be honored. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 Just as water reflects a person's face, -\q so a person's heart reflects the person. -\q +\q2 so a person's heart reflects the person. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 Just as Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, -\q so a man's eyes are never satisfied. +\q2 so a man's eyes are never satisfied. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold; -\q and a person is tested when he is praised. -\q -\v 22 Even if you crush a fool with the pestle—along with the grain— -\q yet his foolishness will not leave him. +\q2 and a person is tested when he is praised. +\b + +\q1 +\v 22 Even if you crush a fool +\q2 with the pestle—along with the grain— +\q2 yet his foolishness will not leave him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks -\q and be concerned about your herds, -\q +\q2 and be concerned about your herds, +\q1 \v 24 for wealth is not forever. -\q Does a crown endure for all generations? -\q +\q2 Does a crown endure for all generations? +\q1 \v 25 You should know when the hay is gone and the new growth appears, -\q and the time when the grass from the hills is gathered in. +\q2 and the time when the grass from the hills is gathered in. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 Those lambs will provide your clothing -\q and the goats will provide the price of the field. -\q -\v 27 There will be goats' milk for your food—the food for your household— -\q and nourishment for your servant girls. +\q2 and the goats will provide the price of the field. +\q1 +\v 27 There will be goats' milk for your food +\q2 —the food for your household— +\q2 and nourishment for your servant girls. \s5 \c 28 -\q +\q1 \v 1 The wicked people run away when no one chases them, -\q but righteous people are as bold as a young lion. -\q +\q2 but righteous people are as bold as a young lion. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 Because of the transgression of a land, it has many rulers, -\q but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time. +\q2 but with a man of understanding and knowledge, it will last a long time. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 A poor person who oppresses other poor people -\q is like a beating rain that leaves no food. -\q +\q2 is like a beating rain that leaves no food. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 Those who abandon the law praise wicked people, -\q but those who keep the law fight against them. +\q2 but those who keep the law fight against them. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Evil men do not understand justice, -\q but those who seek Yahweh understand everything. -\q +\q2 but those who seek Yahweh understand everything. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 It is better for a poor person who walks in his integrity -\q than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways. +\q2 than for a rich person who is crooked in his ways. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 He who keeps the law is a son who has understanding, -\q but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. -\q +\q2 but one who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 The one who makes his fortune by usury and interest -\q gathers his wealth for another who will be gracious to the poor. +\q2 gathers his wealth for another who will be gracious to the poor. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, -\q even his prayer is an abomination. -\q +\q2 even his prayer is an abomination. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Whoever misleads the upright into an evil way -\q will fall into his own pit, -\q but the blameless will have a good inheritance. +\q2 will fall into his own pit, +\q2 but the blameless will have a good inheritance. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 The rich person may be wise in his own eyes, -\q but a poor person who has understanding will find him out. -\q +\q2 but a poor person who has understanding will find him out. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; -\q but when the wicked arise, people are sought out. +\q2 but when the wicked arise, people are sought out. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The one who hides his sins will not prosper, -\q but the one who confesses them and abandons them will be shown mercy. -\q +\q2 but the one who confesses them and abandons them will be shown mercy. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 The one who always lives with reverence is blessed, -\q but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble. +\q2 but whoever hardens his heart will fall into trouble. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear -\q is a wicked ruler over poor people. -\q +\q2 is a wicked ruler over poor people. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 The ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor, -\q but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. +\q2 but the one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 If a man is burdened with a person's blood, -\q he will be a fugitive until death -\q and no one will help him. -\q +\q2 he will be a fugitive until death +\q2 and no one will help him. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Whoever walks with integrity will be kept safe, -\q but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall. +\q2 but the one whose way is crooked will suddenly fall. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, -\q but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. -\q +\q2 but whoever follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 A faithful man will have great blessings, -\q but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished. +\q2 but the one who gets rich quickly will not go unpunished. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 It is not good to show partiality, -\q but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. -\q +\q2 but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 A stingy man hurries after riches, -\q but he does not know that poverty will come upon him. +\q2 but he does not know that poverty will come upon him. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 23 Whoever disciplines someone, -\q afterward will find more favor from him -\q than from the one who flatters him with his tongue. -\q +\q1 +\v 23 Whoever disciplines someone, afterward will find more favor from him +\q2 than from the one who flatters him with his tongue. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 Whoever robs his father and his mother and says, "That is no sin," -\q he is the companion of the one who destroys. +\q2 he is the companion of the one who destroys. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 A greedy man stirs up conflict, -\q but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. -\q +\q2 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 One who trusts in his own heart is a fool, -\q but whoever walks in wisdom will be delivered. +\q2 but whoever walks in wisdom will be delivered. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 The one who gives to the poor will lack nothing, -\q but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses. -\q +\q2 but whoever closes his eyes to them will receive many curses. +\b + +\q1 \v 28 When the wicked arise, people hide themselves; -\q but when they perish, the righteous increase. +\q2 but when they perish, the righteous increase. \s5 \c 29 -\q +\q1 \v 1 A person who has received many rebukes but who stiffens his neck -\q will be broken in a moment beyond healing. -\q +\q2 will be broken in a moment beyond healing. +\b + +\q1 \v 2 When righteous people increase, the people rejoice, -\q but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh. +\q2 but when a wicked person is the ruler, the people sigh. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 3 Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, -\q but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth. -\q +\q2 but he who keeps company with prostitutes destroys his wealth. +\b + +\q1 \v 4 The king establishes the land by justice, -\q but the one who demands bribes throws it down. +\q2 but the one who demands bribes throws it down. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 A man who flatters his neighbor -\q is spreading a net for his feet. -\q +\q2 is spreading a net for his feet. +\b + +\q1 \v 6 In the sin of an evil person is a trap, -\q but the righteous person sings and rejoices. +\q2 but the righteous person sings and rejoices. +\b \s5 -\q -\q +\q1 \v 7 The righteous person knows the rights of the poor; -\q the wicked person does not understand such knowledge. -\q +\q2 the wicked person does not understand such knowledge. +\b + +\q1 \v 8 Mockers set a city on fire, -\q but those who are wise turn away wrath. +\q2 but those who are wise turn away wrath. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 9 When a wise person has a legal dispute with a fool, -\q he rages and laughs, and there will be no rest. -\q +\q2 he rages and laughs, and there will be no rest. +\b + +\q1 \v 10 Men of bloodshed hate the one who is blameless -\q and seek the life of the upright. +\q2 and seek the life of the upright. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 A fool brings forth all his spirit, -\q but a wise man soothes it back. -\q +\q2 but a wise man soothes it back. +\b + +\q1 \v 12 If a ruler pays attention to lies, -\q all his officials will be wicked. +\q2 all his officials will be wicked. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 The poor person and the oppressor are similar, -\q for Yahweh gives light to the eyes of them both. -\q +\q2 for Yahweh gives light to the eyes of them both. +\b + +\q1 \v 14 If a king judges the poor by the truth, -\q his throne will be established forever. +\q2 his throne will be established forever. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 15 The rod and correction give wisdom, -\q but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame. -\q +\q2 but a child freed from discipline puts his mother to shame. +\b + +\q1 \v 16 When wicked people are in power, transgression increases, -\q but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people. +\q2 but righteous people will see the downfall of those wicked people. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 17 Discipline your son and he will give you rest; -\q he will bring delights into your life. -\q +\q2 he will bring delight into your life. +\b + +\q1 \v 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people run wild, -\q but the one who keeps the law is blessed. +\q2 but the one who keeps the law is blessed. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 19 A slave will not be corrected by words, -\q for though he understands, there will be no response. -\q +\q2 for though he understands, there will be no response. +\b + +\q1 \v 20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? -\q There is more hope for a fool than for him. +\q2 There is more hope for a fool than for him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 One who pampers his slave from youth, -\q at the end of it there will be trouble. -\q +\q2 at the end of it there will be trouble. +\b + +\q1 \v 22 An angry person stirs up strife -\q and a master of rage commits many sins. +\q2 and a master of rage commits many sins. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 23 A person's pride brings him low, -\q but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor. -\q +\q2 but one who has a humble spirit will be given honor. +\b + +\q1 \v 24 One who shares with a thief hates his own life; -\q he hears the curse and says nothing. +\q2 he hears the curse and says nothing. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 25 The fear of man makes a snare, -\q but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. -\q +\q2 but the one who trusts in Yahweh will be protected. +\b + +\q1 \v 26 Many are those who seek the face of the ruler, -\q but from Yahweh is justice for a person. +\q2 but from Yahweh is justice for a person. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 An unjust man is an abomination to righteous people, -\q but the one whose way is upright is an abomination to the wicked person. +\q2 but the one whose way is upright is an abomination to the wicked person. \s5 \c 30 \p \v 1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh—the burden. -\q This man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: \f + \ft The second line of some ancient Greek translations of the ancient Hebrew reads \fqa This man declares: I am weary. I am weary and helpless. \fqa* They appear to have translated the Hebrew names \fqa Ithiel \fqa* and \fqa Ucal \fqa* into the Greek as \fqa weary \fqa* and \fqa helpless \fqa* . \f* -\q -\v 2 Surely I am more like an animal than any human -\q and I do not have the understanding of a human being. -\q + +\q1 This man declares to Ithiel, +\q2 to Ithiel and Ucal: \f + \ft The second line of some ancient Greek translations of the ancient Hebrew reads \fqa This man declares: I am weary. I am weary and helpless. \fqa* They appear to have translated the Hebrew names \fqa Ithiel \fqa* and \fqa Ucal \fqa* into the Greek as \fqa weary \fqa* and \fqa helpless \fqa* . \f* +\q1 +\v 2 Surely I am more like an animal than any human, +\q2 and I do not have the understanding of a human being. +\q1 \v 3 I have not learned wisdom, -\q nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One. +\q2 nor do I have knowledge of the Holy One. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? -\q Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? -\q Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? -\q Who has established all the ends of the earth? -\q What is his name, and what is the name of his son? Surely you know! +\q2 Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? +\q1 Who has wrapped up the waters in a cloak? +\q2 Who has established all the ends of the earth? +\q1 What is his name, and what is the name of his son? +\q2 Surely you know! +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 5 Every word of God is tested; -\q he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. -\q +\q2 he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. +\q1 \v 6 Do not add to his words, -\q or he will discipline you, -\q and you will be proved to be a liar. +\q2 or he will discipline you, +\q2 and you will be proved to be a liar. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 7 Two things I ask of you; -\q do not withhold them from me before I die: -\q +\q2 do not withhold them from me before I die: +\q1 \v 8 Put vanity and lies far away from me. -\q Give me neither poverty nor riches, -\q just let me eat the food that is my portion. -\q -\v 9 For if I have too much, I might deny you and say, "Who is Yahweh?" -\q Or if I become poor, -\q I might steal and profane the name of my God. +\q2 Give me neither poverty nor riches, +\q2 just let me eat the food that is my portion. +\q1 +\v 9 For if I have too much, I might deny you +\q2 and say, "Who is Yahweh?" +\q1 Or if I become poor, I might steal +\q2 and profane the name of my God. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 Do not slander a slave before his master, -\q or he will curse you and you will be held guilty. +\q2 or he will curse you and you will be held guilty. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 11 There is a generation that curses their father -\q and does not bless their mother. -\q +\q2 and does not bless their mother. +\q1 \v 12 There is a generation that is pure in their own eyes, -\q and yet they are not washed of their filth. +\q2 and yet they are not washed of their filth. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 There is a generation whose eyes are raised up, -\q and how high are their eyelids lifted up! -\q +\q2 and how high are their eyelids lifted up! +\q1 \v 14 There is a generation whose teeth are swords -\q and whose jawbones are knives, -\q so they may devour the poor from the earth and the needy from among humanity. +\q2 and whose jawbones are knives, +\q1 so they may devour the poor from the earth +\q2 and the needy from among humanity. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 15 The leech has two daughters: "Give and give" they cry. -\q There are three things that are never satisfied, -\q four that never say, "Enough": -\q +\q1 +\v 15 The leech has two daughters: +\q2 "Give and give," they cry. +\b + +\q1 There are three things that are never satisfied, +\q2 four that never say, "Enough": +\q1 \v 16 Sheol; the barren womb; -\q land that is never satisfied with water; -\q and the fire that never says, "Enough!" -\q +\q2 land that is never satisfied with water; +\q2 and the fire that never says, "Enough!" +\b + +\q1 \v 17 The eye that mocks a father -\q and scorns obedience to a mother -\q will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley -\q and will be eaten by the vultures. +\q2 and scorns obedience to a mother +\q1 will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley +\q2 and will be eaten by the vultures. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 There are three things that are too wonderful for me, -\q four that I do not understand: -\q +\q2 four that I do not understand: +\q1 \v 19 the way of an eagle in the sky; -\q the way of a snake on a rock; -\q the way of a ship in the heart of the sea; -\q and the way of a man with a young woman. +\q2 the way of a snake on a rock; +\q1 the way of a ship in the heart of the sea; +\q2 and the way of a man with a young woman. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 This is the way of an adulteress: -\q she eats and she wipes her mouth -\q and says, "I have not behaved wickedly." +\q2 she eats and she wipes her mouth +\q2 and says, "I have not behaved wickedly." +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 21 Under three things the earth trembles, -\q and under four it cannot bear up: -\q +\q2 and under four it cannot bear up: +\q1 \v 22 a slave when he becomes king; -\q a fool when he is filled with food; -\q +\q2 a fool when he is filled with food; +\q1 \v 23 a hated woman when she marries; -\q and a slave girl when she takes the place of her mistress. +\q2 and a slave girl when she takes the place of her mistress. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 Four things on earth are small -\q and yet they are very wise: -\q +\q2 and yet they are very wise: +\q1 \v 25 the ants are creatures that are not strong, -\q but they prepare their food in the summer; -\q +\q2 but they prepare their food in the summer; +\q1 \v 26 the rock badgers are not mighty creatures, -\q but they make their homes in the rocks. +\q2 but they make their homes in the rocks. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 27 Locusts have no king, -\q but all of them march in rank. -\q +\q2 but all of them march in rank. +\q1 \v 28 As for the lizard, you can hold it in your two hands, -\q yet it is found in kings' palaces. +\q2 yet it is found in kings' palaces. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 29 There are three things that are stately in their stride -\q and four that are stately in how they walk: -\q +\q2 and four that are stately in how they walk: +\q1 \v 30 a lion, strongest among wild animals— -\q it does not turn away from anything; -\q +\q2 it does not turn away from anything; +\q1 \v 31 a strutting rooster; a goat; -\q and a king whose soldiers are beside him. +\q2 and a king whose soldiers are beside him. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 32 If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, -\q or if you have been devising evil— -\q put your hand over your mouth. -\q +\q2 or if you have been devising evil— +\q2 put your hand over your mouth. +\q1 \v 33 As churning milk makes butter -\q and as one's nose will produce blood if it is twisted, -\q so deeds done in anger produce conflict. +\q2 and as one's nose will produce blood if it is twisted, +\q2 so deeds done in anger produce conflict. \s5 \c 31 \p \v 1 The words of King Lemuel—a burden his mother taught him. -\q + +\q1 \v 2 What, my son? What is it, son of my womb? -\q What do you want, son of my vows? -\q +\q2 What do you want, son of my vows? +\q1 \v 3 Do not give your strength to women, -\q or your ways to those who destroy kings. +\q2 or your ways to those who destroy kings. +\b \s5 -\q -\v 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, -\q or for rulers to crave strong drink, -\q +\q1 +\v 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, +\q2 it is not for kings to drink wine, +\q2 or for rulers to crave strong drink, +\q1 \v 5 because when they drink they forget what has been decreed, -\q and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. +\q2 and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 6 Give strong drink to a person who is perishing -\q and wine to those in bitter distress. -\q +\q2 and wine to those in bitter distress. +\q1 \v 7 He will drink and he will forget his poverty -\q and he will not remember his trouble. +\q2 and he will not remember his trouble. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 8 Speak for those who cannot speak, -\q for the causes of all who are perishing. -\q +\q2 for the causes of all who are perishing. +\q1 \v 9 Speak out and judge by the measure of what is right -\q and plead the cause of poor and needy people. +\q2 and plead the cause of poor and needy people. +\b \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 10 Who can find a capable wife? -\q Her value is far more than jewels. -\q +\q2 Her value is far more than jewels. +\q1 \v 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, -\q and he will never be poor. -\q +\q2 and he will never be poor. +\q1 \v 12 She does good things for him and not evil -\q all the days of her life. +\q2 all the days of her life. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 13 She searches for wool and flax -\q and works with the delight of her hands. -\q +\q2 and works with the delight of her hands. +\q1 \v 14 She is like the merchant ships; -\q she brings her food from far away. -\q +\q2 she brings her food from far away. +\q1 \v 15 She rises while it is night -\q and gives food to her household, -\q and she distributes portions to her female servants. +\q2 and gives food to her household, +\q2 and she distributes portions to her female servants. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 16 She considers a field and buys it; -\q with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. -\q +\q2 with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. +\q1 \v 17 She girds herself with strength -\q and makes her arms strong. +\q2 and makes her arms strong. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 18 She knows what will make a good profit for her; -\q all night long her lamp is not extinguished. -\q +\q2 all night long her lamp is not extinguished. +\q1 \v 19 She puts her hands on the spindle, -\q and her hands grasp the twisting thread. +\q2 and her hands grasp the twisting thread. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 20 She reaches out with her hand to poor people; -\q she reaches out with her hands to needy people. -\q +\q2 she reaches out with her hands to needy people. +\q1 \v 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household, -\q for all her household are clothed in scarlet. +\q2 for all her household are clothed in scarlet. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 22 She makes coverings for her bed, -\q and she wears clothes of fine purple linen. -\q +\q2 and she wears clothes of fine purple linen. +\q1 \v 23 Her husband is known at the gates, -\q when he sits with the elders of the land. +\q2 when he sits with the elders of the land. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, -\q and she supplies sashes to the merchants. -\q +\q2 and she supplies sashes to the merchants. +\q1 \v 25 She is clothed with strength and honor, -\q and she laughs at the future. +\q2 and she laughs at the future. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom -\q and the law of kindness is on her tongue. -\q +\q2 and the law of kindness is on her tongue. +\q1 \v 27 She watches over the ways of her household -\q and does not eat the bread of idleness. +\q2 and does not eat the bread of idleness. \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed, -\q and her husband praises her, saying, -\q +\q2 and her husband praises her, saying, +\q1 \v 29 "Many women have done well, -\q but you surpassed them all." +\q2 but you surpassed them all." \s5 -\q +\q1 \v 30 Elegance is deceptive, beauty is vain, -\q but a woman who fears Yahweh, she will be praised. -\q +\q2 but a woman who fears Yahweh, she will be praised. +\q1 \v 31 Give her the fruit of her hands -\q and let her works praise her in the gates. +\q2 and let her works praise her in the gates. diff --git a/21-ECC.usfm b/21-ECC.usfm index f3b9c237..2755681c 100644 --- a/21-ECC.usfm +++ b/21-ECC.usfm @@ -11,22 +11,23 @@ \p \v 1 These are the words of the Teacher, the descendant of David and king in Jerusalem. \p -\v 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless! says the Teacher. +\q1 +\v 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless! +\q2 says the Teacher. \q1 "Absolutely meaningless! \q2 Everything is meaningless!" -\q1 \p -\v 3 What profit does a man gain from all the work that he labors at under the sun? +\q1 +\v 3 What profit does a man gain from all the work +\q2 that he labors at under the sun? \s5 \q1 -\v 4 One generation goes, -\q2 and another generation comes, -\q1 but the earth remains forever. +\v 4 One generation goes, and another generation comes, +\q2 but the earth remains forever. \q1 -\v 5 The sun rises, -\q2 and it goes down -\q1 and hurries back to the place where it rises again. +\v 5 The sun rises,and it goes down +\q2 and hurries back to the place where it rises again. \q1 \v 6 The wind blows south \q2 and circles around to the north, @@ -49,7 +50,7 @@ \q1 \v 9 Whatever has been is what will be, \q2 and whatever has been done is what will be done. -\q1 There is nothing new under the sun. +\q2 There is nothing new under the sun. \q1 \v 10 Is there anything about which it may be said, \q2 'Look, this is new'? @@ -57,25 +58,27 @@ \q2 during ages which came long before us. \q1 \v 11 No one seems to remember the things that happened in ancient times, -\q2 and the things that happened much later -\q2 and that will happen in the future +\q2 and the things that happened much later and that will happen in the future \q1 will not likely be remembered either." \s5 +\p \v 12 I am the Teacher, and I have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. \v 13 I applied my mind to study and to search out by wisdom everything that is done under heaven. That search is a burdensome task that God has given to the children of mankind to be busy with. \v 14 I have seen all the deeds that are done under the sun, and look, they all are meaningless and chasing the wind. -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 15 The twisted cannot be straightened! -\q1 The missing cannot be counted! +\q2 The missing cannot be counted! \s5 \p \v 16 I have spoken to my heart, saying, "Look, I have acquired greater wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My mind has seen great wisdom and knowledge." \v 17 So I applied my heart to know wisdom and also madness and folly. I came to understand that this also was an attempt to shepherd the wind. \p -\v 18 For in the abundance of wisdom there is much frustration, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. +\q1 +\v 18 For in the abundance of wisdom there is much frustration, +\q2 and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. \s5 \c 2 @@ -87,6 +90,7 @@ \v 3 I explored in my heart how to gratify myself with wine. I let my mind guide me with wisdom although I was still holding on to folly. I wanted to find out what is good for the children of mankind to do under heaven during the days of their lives. \s5 +\p \v 4 I accomplished great things. I built for myself houses and planted for myself vineyards. \v 5 I built for myself gardens and parks, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. \v 6 I created pools of water to water a forest where trees were grown. @@ -97,12 +101,11 @@ \s5 \v 9 So I became greater and wealthier than all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom remained with me. -\q1 \p -\v 10 Whatever my eyes desired, -\q2 I did not withhold from them. -\q1 I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, -\q2 because my heart rejoiced in all my labor +\q1 +\v 10 Whatever my eyes desired, I did not withhold from them. +\q2 I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, +\q1 because my heart rejoiced in all my labor \q2 and pleasure was my reward for all my labor. \s5 @@ -111,8 +114,9 @@ \q2 and on the labor that I had done, \q1 but again, everything was meaningless—like chasing the wind. \q2 There was no profit under the sun in it. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 12 Then I turned to consider wisdom, \q2 and also madness and folly. \q1 For what more can the man who becomes the next king do @@ -120,22 +124,20 @@ \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Then I began to understand -\q2 that wisdom has advantages over folly, +\v 13 Then I began to understand that wisdom has advantages over folly, \q2 just as light is more profitable than darkness. \q1 \v 14 The wise man uses his eyes in his head to see where he is going, \q2 but the fool walks in darkness, -\q1 although I know the same event happens to all of them. +\q1 although I know +\q2 the same event happens to all of them. \s5 -\q1 \p \v 15 Then I said in my heart, -\q2 "What happens to the fool, -\q2 will also happen to me. -\q1 So what difference does it make if I am very wise?" -\q2 I concluded in my heart, +\q1 "What happens to the fool, will also happen to me. +\q2 So what difference does it make if I am very wise?" +\q1 I concluded in my heart, \q2 "This too is meaningless." \q1 \v 16 For the wise man, like the fool, is not remembered for very long. @@ -143,6 +145,7 @@ \q1 The wise man dies just like the fool dies. \s5 +\p \v 17 So I detested life because all the work done under the sun was evil to me. This was because everything is meaningless—like chasing the wind. \v 18 I hated all my toil for which I had toiled under the sun because I must leave it behind to the man who comes after me. @@ -166,34 +169,37 @@ \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 For everything there is an appointed time, and a season for every matter under heaven. \q1 +\v 1 For everything there is an appointed time, +\q2 and a season for every matter under heaven. +\q2 \v 2 There is a time to be born and a time to die, -\q1 a time to plant and a time to pull up plants, -\q1 +\q2 a time to plant and a time to pull up plants, +\q2 \v 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, -\q1 a time to tear down and a time to build up. +\q2 a time to tear down and a time to build up. \s5 -\q1 +\q2 \v 4 There is a time to weep and a time to laugh, -\q1 a time to mourn and a time to dance, -\q1 +\q2 a time to mourn and a time to dance, +\q2 \v 5 a time to throw away stones and a time to gather stones, -\q1 a time to embrace other people, and a time to refrain from embracing. +\q2 a time to embrace other people, and a time to refrain from embracing. \s5 -\q1 +\q2 \v 6 There is a time to look for things and a time to stop looking, -\q1 a time to keep things and a time to throw away things, -\q1 +\q2 a time to keep things and a time to throw away things, +\q2 \v 7 a time to tear clothing and a time to repair clothing, -\q1 a time to keep silent and a time to speak. +\q2 a time to keep silent and a time to speak. \s5 -\q1 +\q2 \v 8 There is a time to love and a time to hate, -\q1 a time for war and a time for peace. +\q2 a time for war and a time for peace. + \p \v 9 What profit does the worker gain in his labor? \v 10 I have seen the work that God has given to human beings to complete. @@ -207,17 +213,23 @@ \s5 \v 14 I know that whatever God does lasts forever. Nothing can be added to it or taken away, because it is God who has done it so that people will approach him with honor. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 15 Whatever exists has already existed; \q2 whatever will exist has already existed. -\q1 God makes human beings seek hidden things. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa God makes human beings seek hidden things \fqa* , other modern translations interpret this line in different ways. \f* +\q2 God makes human beings seek hidden things. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa God makes human beings seek hidden things \fqa* , other modern translations interpret this line in different ways. \f* \s5 \p -\v 16 I have seen the wickedness that is under the sun, where there should be justice, and in place of righteousness, wickedness was there. +\v 16 I have seen the wickedness that is under the sun, +\q1 where there should be justice, +\q2 and in place of righteousness, wickedness was there. \p -\v 17 I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked at the right time for every matter and every deed." +\v 17 I said in my heart, +\q1 "God will judge +\q2 the righteous and the wicked +\q1 at the right time for every matter and every deed." \s5 \p @@ -242,46 +254,53 @@ \s5 \q1 -\v 2 So I considered those who are already dead -\q2 more fortunate than the living, who are still alive. +\v 2 So I considered those +\q2 who are already dead +\q1 more fortunate than the living, +\q2 who are still alive. \q1 -\v 3 However, more fortunate than both of them is the one who has not yet lived, -\q2 the one who has not seen any of the evil acts that are done under the sun. +\v 3 However, more fortunate than both of them +\q2 is the one who has not yet lived, +\q1 the one who has not seen any of the evil acts +\q2 that are done under the sun. \s5 \p \v 4 Then I saw that every act of labor and every skillful work became the envy of one's neighbor. This also is meaningless—like chasing the wind. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 5 The fool folds his hands and does not work, \q2 so his food is his own flesh. \q1 \v 6 But better is a handful of profit with quiet work -\q2 than two handfuls with the labor that tries to shepherd the wind. +\q2 than two handfuls with the labor +\q2 that tries to shepherd the wind. \s5 \p \v 7 I returned and I saw something meaningless under the sun. -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 8 There is the kind of man who is alone. \q2 He does not have a companion, no son or brother, \q1 and yet there is no end to all his work, \q2 and his eyes are not satisfied with gaining wealth. \q1 He wonders, "For whom am I toiling \q2 and depriving myself of pleasure?" -\q1 This also is meaningless—a bad situation. +\q1 This also is meaningless— +\q2 a bad situation. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 9 Two people work better than one; \q2 together they can earn a good wage for their labor. \q1 -\v 10 For if one falls, the other can lift up his friend. -\q2 However, woe to the one who is alone when he falls +\v 10 For if one falls, +\q2 the other can lift up his friend. +\q1 However, woe to the one who is alone when he falls \q2 if there is no one to lift him up. \q1 \v 11 If two lie down together, they can be warm, @@ -291,9 +310,10 @@ \q1 \v 12 One man alone can be overpowered, \q2 but two can withstand an attack, -\q2 and a three-strand rope is not quickly broken. +\q1 and a three-strand rope is not quickly broken. \s5 +\p \v 13 It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to listen to warnings. \v 14 This is true even if the young man becomes king from prison, or even if he was born poor in his kingdom. @@ -307,11 +327,13 @@ \v 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not understand that they are doing what is wrong. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 2 Do not be too quick to speak with your mouth, -\q2 and do not let your heart be too quick to bring any matter up before God. -\q1 God is in heaven, but you are on earth, +\q2 and do not let your heart be too quick +\q2 to bring any matter up before God. +\q1 God is in heaven, +\q2 but you are on earth, \q2 so let your words be few. \q1 \v 3 If you have too many things to do and worry about, you will probably have bad dreams. @@ -327,45 +349,52 @@ \v 7 For when there are many dreams and many words, they are meaningless. Instead, fear God! \s5 +\p \v 8 When you see the poor being oppressed and robbed of just and right treatment in your province, do not be astonished as if no one knows, because there are people in power who watch those under them, and there are even higher ones over them. \v 9 In addition, the produce of the land is for everyone, and the king himself takes produce from the fields. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 10 Whoever loves silver will not be satisfied with silver, \q2 nor will he who loves wealth be satisfied with his income. \q1 This, too, is meaningless. -\q1 + \p -\v 11 As prosperity increases, so also do the people who consume it. +\q +\v 11 As prosperity increases, +\q2 so also do the people who consume it. \q1 What advantage in wealth is there to the owner \q2 except to watch it with his eyes? \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 12 The sleep of a laborer is sweet, \q2 whether he eats little or a lot, -\q1 but the wealth of a rich person does not allow him to sleep well. +\q1 but the wealth of a rich person +\q2 does not allow him to sleep well. \s5 \p \v 13 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun: \q1 riches hoarded by the owner, resulting in his own misery. -\q1 +\q2 \v 14 When the rich man loses his wealth through bad luck, -\q2 his own son, one whom he has fathered, is left with nothing in his hands. +\q1 his own son, one whom he has fathered, +\q2 is left with nothing in his hands. \s5 \q1 \v 15 As a man comes from his mother's womb, \q2 so also he will leave naked. -\q1 He can take none of the fruits of his labor in his hand. +\q1 He can take none of the fruits of his labor +\q2 in his hand. \p \v 16 Another evil is \q1 that as a person comes, so he goes away. -\q1 So what profit is there for him who labors for the wind? +\q2 So what profit is there for him +\q2 who labors for the wind? \q1 \v 17 During his days he eats with darkness \q2 and is greatly distressed with sickness and anger. @@ -385,6 +414,7 @@ \v 2 God gives riches, wealth, and honor to a man so that he lacks nothing that he desires for himself, but then God gives him no ability to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger enjoys them. This is meaningless and a terrible affliction. \s5 +\p \v 3 If a man fathers a hundred children and lives many years, so that the days of his years are many, but if his heart is not satisfied with good and he is not buried, then I say that a baby that is born dead is better off than he is. \v 4 Such a baby is born without meaning and passes away in darkness, and its name is covered in darkness. @@ -393,30 +423,38 @@ \v 6 Even if a man should live for two thousand years but does not learn to enjoy good things, he goes to the same place as everyone else. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 7 All a man's labor is for his mouth, \q2 yet his appetite is not satisfied. \q1 -\v 8 Indeed, what advantage has the wise person over the fool? -\q2 What advantage does the poor man have -\q3 even if he knows how to act in front of other people? +\v 8 Indeed, what advantage has the wise person +\q2 over the fool? +\q1 What advantage does the poor man have +\q2 even if he knows how to act in front of other people? \s5 \q1 -\v 9 What the eye sees is better than what the soul wanders after. -\q1 This also is meaningless—like chasing the wind. -\q1 +\v 9 What the eye sees +\q2 is better than what the soul wanders after. +\q1 This also is meaningless— +\q2 like chasing the wind. + \p -\v 10 Whatever has existed has already been given its name, and what mankind is like has already been known. So it has become useless for a man to dispute with the one who is stronger than he is. +\q1 +\v 10 Whatever has existed has already been given its name, +\q2 and what mankind is like has already been known. +\q1 So it has become useless for a man to dispute +\q2 with the one who is stronger than he is. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 The more words there are, the more meaningless they become. -\q1 What advantage is that to a man? +\v 11 The more words there are, +\q2 the more meaningless they become. +\q2 What advantage is that to a man? + \p -\v 12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days he passes through like a shadow? -\q1 Who can tell a person what will happen under the sun after he is gone? +\v 12 For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days he passes through like a shadow? Who can tell a person what will happen under the sun after he is gone? \s5 \c 7 @@ -445,17 +483,17 @@ \q1 \v 6 For like the crackling of thorns burning under a pot, \q2 so also is the laughter of fools. -\q1 This too is meaningless. +\q2 This too is meaningless. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 7 Extortion certainly makes a wise man foolish, \q2 and a bribe corrupts the heart. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 8 Better is the end of a matter than the beginning; \q2 and the people patient in spirit are better than the proud in spirit. \q1 @@ -463,64 +501,72 @@ \q2 for anger resides in the hearts of fools. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 10 Do not say, "Why were the days of old better than these?" \q2 For it is not because of wisdom that you ask this question. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good. \q2 It benefits those who see the sun. \q1 -\v 12 For wisdom provides protection as money can provide protection, -\q2 but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to whoever has it. +\v 12 For wisdom provides protection +\q2 as money can provide protection, +\q1 but the advantage of knowledge +\q2 is that wisdom gives life to whoever has it. \s5 \p \v 13 Consider the deeds of God: -\q1 Who can straighten out anything he has made crooked? +\p +\q1 Who can straighten out +\q2 anything he has made crooked? \s5 \q1 \v 14 When times are good, live happily in that good, \q2 but when times are bad, consider this: -\q1 God has allowed both to exist side by side. -\q2 For this reason, no one will find out anything that is coming after him. +\q1 God has allowed both +\q2 to exist side by side. +\q1 For this reason, no one will find out +\q2 anything that is coming after him. \s5 \p \v 15 In my meaningless life I have seen everything. \q1 There is a righteous person who perishes in spite of his righteousness, -\q1 and there is a wicked person who lives a long life in spite of his evil deeds. +\q2 and there is a wicked person who lives a long life in spite of his evil deeds. \q1 \v 16 Do not be self-righteous, \q2 wise in your own eyes. -\q1 Why should you destroy yourself? +\q2 Why should you destroy yourself? \s5 \q1 -\v 17 Do not be too wicked or foolish. +\v 17 Do not be too wicked +\q2 or foolish. \q2 Why should you die before your time? \q1 \v 18 It is good that you should take hold of this wisdom, \q2 and that you should not let go of righteousness. -\q1 For the person who fears God will meet all his obligations. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa will meet all his obligations \fqa* , many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult passage. \f* +\q2 For the person who fears God will meet all his obligations. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa will meet all his obligations \fqa* , many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult passage. \f* \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 19 Wisdom is powerful in the wise man, \q2 more than ten rulers in a city. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 20 There is not a righteous man on earth \q2 who does good and never sins. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 21 Do not listen to every word that is spoken, \q2 because you might hear your servant curse you. \q1 @@ -530,6 +576,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 23 All this have I proven by wisdom. I said, +\p \q1 "I will be wise," \q2 but it was more than I could be. \q1 @@ -542,21 +589,30 @@ \q2 and that folly is madness. \s5 -\q1 \p -\v 26 I found that more bitter than death is any woman -\q2 whose heart is full of snares and nets, +\q1 +\v 26 I found that more bitter than death +\q2 is any woman +\q1 whose heart is full of snares and nets, \q2 and whose hands are chains. \q1 Whoever pleases God will escape from her, \q2 but the sinner will be caught by her. \s5 \p -\v 27 "Consider what I have discovered," says the Teacher. "I have been adding one discovery to another in order to find an explanation of reality. -\v 28 This is what I am still looking for, but I have not found it. I did find one righteous man among a thousand, but a woman among all those I did not find. +\v 27 "Consider what I have discovered," says the Teacher. +\q1 "I have been adding one discovery to another in order to find an explanation of reality. +\q2 +\v 28 This is what I am still looking for, +\q2 but I have not found it. +\q1 I did find one righteous man among a thousand, +\q2 but a woman among all those I did not find. \s5 -\v 29 I have discovered only this: God created humanity upright, but they have gone away looking for many difficulties." +\q1 +\v 29 I have discovered only this: +\q2 God created humanity upright, +\q2 but they have gone away looking for many difficulties." \s5 \c 8 @@ -568,20 +624,22 @@ \q2 and the hardness of his face is changed. \s5 +\p \v 2 I advise you to obey the king's command because of God's oath to protect him. \v 3 Do not hurry out of his presence, and do not stand in support of something wrong, for the king does whatever he desires. \v 4 The king's word rules, so who will say to him, "What are you doing?" \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 5 Whoever keeps the king's commands avoids harm. \q2 A wise man's heart recognizes the proper course and time of action. \q1 \v 6 For every matter there is a correct response and a time to respond, \q2 because the troubles of man are great. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 7 No one knows what is coming next. \q2 Who can tell him what is coming? @@ -591,11 +649,13 @@ \q2 and so, no one has power over the day of his death. \q1 No one is discharged from the army during a battle, \q2 and wickedness will not rescue those who are its slaves. + \p \v 9 I have realized all this; I have applied my heart to every kind of work that is done under the sun. There is a time when a person exercises authority over another person to that person's hurt. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa to his own hurt \fqa* . \f* \s5 \v 10 So I saw the wicked buried publicly. They were taken from the holy area and buried and were praised by people in the city where they had done their wicked deeds. This also is meaningless. \f + \ft Many modern translations have different interpretations of this difficult verse: \fqa I saw wicked people come and go into the holy place. They proudly spoke in the city about the things they had done. This also is meaningless \fqa* . Other modern translations have \fqa I saw wicked people come and go into the holy place. They were praised in the city for the things they had done. This also is meaningless \fqa* . \f* +\p \v 11 When a sentence against an evil crime is not executed quickly, it entices the hearts of human beings to do evil. \s5 @@ -603,10 +663,12 @@ \v 13 But it will not go well for a wicked man; his life will not be prolonged. His days are like a fleeting shadow because he does not honor God. \s5 +\p \v 14 There is something else meaningless that is done on the earth: there are righteous people who get what the wicked deserve, and there are wicked people who get what the righteous deserve. I said this too is meaningless. \v 15 So I recommend enjoyment, because a man has no better thing under the sun than to eat and drink and to be merry. It is happiness that will accompany him in his labor for all the days of his life that God has given him under the sun. \s5 +\p \v 16 When I applied my heart to know wisdom and to understand the work that is done on the earth, work often done without sleep for the eyes at night or in the day, \v 17 then I considered all of God's deeds, and that man cannot understand the work that is done under the sun. No matter how much a man labors to find the answers, he will not find them. Even though a wise man might believe he knows, he really does not. @@ -616,12 +678,9 @@ \v 1 So all of this I laid to my heart, to make it clear, and I concluded that the righteous and the wise, and all that they do, are in the hand of God, but no one knows whether love or hate awaits him. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Everyone has the same fate. The same fate awaits -\q2 righteous people and wicked, -\q2 the good, \f + \ft Some modern translations follow ancient translations which have \fqa the good and the bad \fqa* . In this way, they make the phrase complete. Translators may decide to imitate them. \f* -\q2 the clean and the unclean, -\q2 and the one who sacrifices and the one who does not sacrifice. +\v 2 Everyone has the same fate. The same fate awaits righteous people and wicked, the good, \f + \ft Some modern translations follow ancient translations which have \fqa the good and the bad \fqa* . In this way, they make the phrase complete. Translators may decide to imitate them. \f* the clean and the unclean, and the one who sacrifices and the one who does not sacrifice. + +\p \q1 As good people will die, \q2 so also will the sinner. \q1 As the one who swears will die, @@ -633,8 +692,10 @@ \s5 \v 4 Whoever is joined with all the living has hope—even a live dog is better than a dead lion. -\q1 + + \p +\q1 \v 5 For those who are alive know they will die, \q2 but the dead do not know anything. \q1 They no longer have any reward @@ -642,10 +703,11 @@ \s5 \q1 -\v 6 Their love, hatred, and envy -\q2 have vanished long ago. +\v 6 Their love, hatred, +\q2 and envy have vanished long ago. \q1 They will never have a place again \q2 in anything done under the sun. + \p \v 7 Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of your deeds. \v 8 Let your clothes be always white and your head anointed with oil. @@ -655,24 +717,25 @@ \v 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, work at it with your strength, because there is no work or explanation or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, where you are going. \s5 -\q1 \p \v 11 Again I saw under the sun: -\q2 the race is not to the swift, +\q1 the race is not to the swift, \q2 nor is the battle to the strong, -\q2 nor does food come to the wise, +\q1 nor does food come to the wise, \q2 nor riches to the intelligent, \q2 nor favor to those with knowledge, \q1 but time and chance happen to them all. -\q1 + + \p \v 12 Surely, no one knows when his time will come. -\q2 As fish are caught in a deadly net, +\q1 As fish are caught in a deadly net, \q2 or birds are caught in a snare, \q1 the children of human beings are ensnared by evil times \q2 that suddenly fall upon them. \s5 +\p \v 13 I have also seen wisdom under the sun in a way that seemed great to me. \v 14 There was a small city with only a few men in it, and a great king came against it, he surrounded it and built great siege ramps against it. \v 15 Now in the city was found a poor, wise man, who by his wisdom saved the city. Yet later, no one remembered that same poor man. @@ -681,8 +744,8 @@ \v 16 So I concluded, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard." \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 17 The words of wise people spoken quietly are heard better \q2 than the shouts of any ruler among fools. \q1 @@ -701,16 +764,17 @@ \q1 \v 3 When a fool walks down a road, \q2 his thinking is deficient, -\q3 proving to everyone he is a fool. +\q2 proving to everyone he is a fool. \s5 \q1 -\v 4 If the emotions of a ruler rise up against you, do not leave your work. +\v 4 If the emotions of a ruler rise up against you, +\q2 do not leave your work. \q2 Calm can quiet down great outrage. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 5 There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, \q2 a kind of error that comes from a ruler: \q1 @@ -721,28 +785,30 @@ \q2 and princes walking on the ground like slaves. \s5 -\q1 \p -\v 8 The one who digs a pit will fall into it, -\q1 and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. \q1 -\v 9 Whoever cuts out stones -\q2 can be hurt by them, -\q1 and the man who chops wood -\q2 is endangered by it. +\v 8 The one who digs a pit will fall into it, +\q2 and whoever breaks through a wall may be bitten by a snake. +\q1 +\v 9 Whoever cuts out stones can be hurt by them, +\q2 and the man who chops wood is endangered by it. \s5 -\q1 \p -\v 10 If an iron blade is dull, and a man does not sharpen it, then he must use more strength, but wisdom provides an advantage for success. \q1 +\v 10 If an iron blade is dull, +\q2 and a man does not sharpen it, +\q1 then he must use more strength, +\q2 but wisdom provides an advantage for success. + \p +\q1 \v 11 If a snake bites before it is charmed, \q2 then there is no advantage for the charmer. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, \q2 but the lips of a fool consume him. @@ -750,20 +816,22 @@ \q1 \v 13 As words begin to flow from a fool's mouth, foolishness comes out, \q2 and at the end his mouth flows with wicked madness. -\q1 +\q2 \v 14 A fool multiplies words, -\q2 but no one knows what is coming. + +\p +\q1 but no one knows what is coming. \q2 Who knows what is coming after him? \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 15 The toil of fools wearies them, \q2 so that they do not even know the road to town. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 16 Woe to you, land, if your king is a young boy, \q2 and if your leaders begin feasting in the morning! \q1 @@ -772,19 +840,20 @@ \q2 for strength, and not for drunkenness! \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 18 Because of laziness the roof sinks in, \q2 and because of idle hands the house leaks. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 19 People prepare food for laughter, \q2 wine brings enjoyment to life, -\q3 and money fills the need for everything. +\q2 and money fills the need for everything. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 20 Do not curse the king, not even in your mind, \q2 and do not curse rich people in your bedroom. \q1 For a bird of the sky might carry your words; @@ -799,8 +868,9 @@ \q1 \v 2 Share it with seven, even eight people, \q2 for you do not know what disasters are coming on the earth. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 3 If the clouds are full of rain, \q2 they empty themselves on the earth, \q1 and if a tree falls toward the south or toward the north, @@ -810,23 +880,26 @@ \q1 \v 4 He who watches the wind might not plant, \q2 and he who watches the clouds might not harvest. -\q1 + + \p +\q1 \v 5 As you do not know the path of the wind, \q2 nor how a baby's bones grow in the pregnant womb, \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa As you do not know the path of the spirit to the baby's bones in the pregnant womb \fqa* . \f* \q1 so also you cannot comprehend the work of God, \q2 who created everything. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 6 In the morning plant your seed; \q2 until the evening, work with your hands as needed, \q1 for you do not know which will prosper, \q2 whether morning or evening, or this or that, \q2 or whether they will both alike be good. -\q1 + \p +\q1 \v 7 Truly the light is sweet, \q2 and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the sun. \q1 @@ -834,31 +907,35 @@ \q2 let him rejoice in all of them, \q1 but let him think about the coming days of darkness, \q2 for they will be many. -\q1 Everything to come is meaningless. +\q2 Everything to come is meaningless. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 9 Take joy, young man, in your youth, \q2 and let your heart be joyful in the days of your youth. \q1 Pursue the good desires of your heart, \q2 and whatever is within the sight of your eyes. -\q1 However, know that God will bring you into judgment for all these things. +\q1 However, know that God will bring you into judgment +\q2 for all these things. \q1 \v 10 Drive anger away from your heart, \q2 and ignore any pain in your body, -\q1 because youth and its strength are meaningless. +\q2 because youth and its strength are meaningless. \s5 \c 12 +\p \m \q1 -\v 1 Also call to mind your Creator in the days of your youth, -\q2 before the days of difficulty come, +\v 1 Also call to mind your Creator +\q2 in the days of your youth, +\q1 before the days of difficulty come, \q2 and before the years arrive when you say, -\q3 "I have no pleasure in them"; +\q2 "I have no pleasure in them"; \q1 -\v 2 do this before the light of the sun and the moon and the stars grows dark, +\v 2 do this before the light of the sun +\q2 and the moon and the stars grows dark, \q2 and dark clouds return after the rain. \s5 @@ -866,7 +943,7 @@ \v 3 That will be the time when the palace guards will tremble, \q2 and strong men are bent over, \q1 and the women who grind cease because they are few, -\q1 and those who look through windows become dim. +\q2 and those who look through windows become dim. \s5 \q1 @@ -886,33 +963,37 @@ \q2 and the mourners go around in the streets. \s5 -\q1 \p -\v 6 Call to mind your Creator -\q2 before the silver cord is cut, +\q1 +\v 6 Call to mind your Creator before the silver cord is cut, \q2 or the golden bowl is crushed, -\q2 or the pitcher is shattered at the spring, +\q1 or the pitcher is shattered at the spring, \q2 or the water wheel is broken at the cistern, \q1 \v 7 before the dust returns to the earth where it came from, \q2 and the spirit returns to God who gave it. \s5 -\q1 \p -\v 8 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Everything is meaningless!" +\q1 +\v 8 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. +\q2 "Everything is meaningless!" + +\p \v 9 The Teacher was wise and he taught the people knowledge. He studied and searched out and set in order many proverbs. \s5 \v 10 The Teacher sought to write using vivid, upright words of truth. + +\p \v 11 The words of wise people are like goads. Like nails driven deeply are the words of the masters in collections of their proverbs, which are taught by one shepherd. \s5 \v 12 My son, be warned about something more. The making of many books has no end, and much study brings weariness to the body. \s5 -\q1 \p +\q1 \v 13 The end of the matter \q2 after everything has been heard, \q1 is that you must fear God and keep his commandments, @@ -920,5 +1001,5 @@ \q1 \v 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, \q2 along with every hidden thing, -\q1 whether it is good or evil. +\q2 whether it is good or evil. diff --git a/22-SNG.usfm b/22-SNG.usfm index 4ae34fc3..ed6780b8 100644 --- a/22-SNG.usfm +++ b/22-SNG.usfm @@ -13,127 +13,122 @@ \p \q \v 2 Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, -\p -\q for your love is better than wine. +\q2 for your love is better than wine. \q \v 3 Your anointing oils have a pleasing fragrance; -\q your name is like flowing perfume, -\q so the young women love you. +\q2 your name is like flowing perfume, +\q2 so the young women love you. \q \v 4 Take me with you, and we will run. -\p -\q The king has brought me into his rooms. +\q2 The king has brought me into his rooms. \p \q We are glad; We rejoice about you; -\q let us praise your love; it is better than wine. -\q It is right for the other women to love you. +\q2 let us praise your love; it is better than wine. +\q2 It is right for the other women to love you. \s5 \p \q \v 5 I am dark but lovely, -\q you daughters of Jerusalem— +\q2 you daughters of Jerusalem— \q dark like the tents of Kedar, -\q lovely like the curtains of Solomon. +\q2 lovely like the curtains of Solomon. \q \v 6 Do not stare at me because I am dark, -\q because the sun has scorched me. +\q2 because the sun has scorched me. \q My mother's sons were angry with me; -\q they made me keeper of the vineyards, -\q but my own vineyard I have not kept. +\q2 they made me keeper of the vineyards, +\q2 but my own vineyard I have not kept. \s5 \p \q \v 7 Tell me, you whom my soul loves, -\q where do you feed your flock? -\q Where do you rest your flock at noontime? +\q2 where do you feed your flock? +\q2 Where do you rest your flock at noontime? \q Why should I be like someone who wanders -\q beside the flocks of your companions? +\q2 beside the flocks of your companions? \s5 \p \q \v 8 If you do not know, most beautiful among women, -\q follow the tracks of my flock, -\q and pasture your young goats near the shepherds' tents. +\q2 follow the tracks of my flock, +\q2 and pasture your young goats near the shepherds' tents. \s5 \q \v 9 I compare you, my love, -\q to a mare among Pharaoh's chariot horses. +\q2 to a mare among Pharaoh's chariot horses. \q \v 10 Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, -\q your neck with strings of jewels. +\q2 your neck with strings of jewels. \q \v 11 We will make for you gold ornaments -\q with silver studs. +\q2 with silver studs. \s5 \p \q \v 12 While the king lay on his couch, -\q my nard emitted its fragrance. +\q2 my nard emitted its fragrance. \q \v 13 My beloved is to me like a bag of myrrh -\q that spends the night lying between my breasts. +\q2 that spends the night lying between my breasts. \q \v 14 My beloved is to me like a cluster of henna flowers -\q in the vineyards of En Gedi. +\q2 in the vineyards of En Gedi. \s5 \p \q \v 15 Listen, you are beautiful, my love; -\q listen, you are beautiful; -\q your eyes are doves. +\q2 listen, you are beautiful; +\q2 your eyes are doves. \s5 \p \q \v 16 Listen, you are handsome, my beloved, how handsome. -\q The lush plants are our bed. +\q2 The lush plants are our bed. \q \v 17 The beams of our house are cedars; -\q our rafters are firs. +\q2 our rafters are firs. \s5 \c 2 \p \q \v 1 I am a meadow flower of Sharon, -\q a lily of the valleys. +\q2 a lily of the valleys. \p \q \v 2 As a lily among thorns, -\q so is my love among the young women. +\q2 so is my love among the young women. \s5 \p \q \v 3 As an apricot tree among the trees of the forest, -\q so is my beloved among the young men. +\q2 so is my beloved among the young men. \q I sit down under his shadow with great delight, -\q and his fruit is sweet to my taste. +\q2 and his fruit is sweet to my taste. \q \v 4 He brought me to the house of wine, -\q and his banner over me was love. +\q2 and his banner over me was love. \s5 -\p \q \v 5 Revive me with raisin cakes and refresh me with apricots, \q for I am weak with love. -\p \q \v 6 His left hand is under my head, -\q and his right hand embraces me. +\q2 and his right hand embraces me. \s5 -\p \q \v 7 I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, -\q by the gazelles and the does of the fields, +\q2 by the gazelles and the does of the fields, \q that you will not awaken or arouse love \q until she pleases. @@ -141,439 +136,454 @@ \p \q \v 8 There is the sound of my beloved! Listen, here he comes, -\q leaping over the mountains, -\q jumping over the hills. +\q2 leaping over the mountains, +\q2 jumping over the hills. \q \v 9 My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag; -\q look, he is standing behind our wall, +\q2 look, he is standing behind our wall, \q gazing through the window, -\q peering through the lattice. +\q2 peering through the lattice. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 My beloved spoke to me and said, -\q "Arise, my love; -\q My beautiful one, come away with me. +\q2 "Arise, my love; +\q2 My beautiful one, come away with me. \q \v 11 Look, the winter is past; -\q the rain is over and gone. +\q2 the rain is over and gone. \s5 \q \v 12 The flowers have appeared in the land; -\q the time for pruning and the singing of birds has come, -\q and the sound of the doves is heard in our land. +\q2 the time for pruning and the singing of birds has come, +\q2 and the sound of the doves is heard in our land. \q \v 13 The fig tree ripens her green figs, -\q and the vines are in blossom; +\q2 and the vines are in blossom; \q they give off their fragrance. -\q Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away. +\q2 Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away. \s5 \q \v 14 My dove, in the clefts of the rock, -\q in the secret clefts of the mountain crags, +\q2 in the secret clefts of the mountain crags, \q let me see your face. -\q Let me hear your voice, -\q for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." +\q2 Let me hear your voice, +\q for your voice is sweet, +\q2 and your face is lovely." +\b \s5 \p \q -\v 15 Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes -\q that spoil vineyards, -\q for our vineyard is in blossom. +\v 15 Catch the foxes for us, +\q2 the little foxes that spoil vineyards, +\q2 for our vineyard is in blossom. \s5 \q \v 16 My beloved is mine, and I am his; -\q he grazes among the lilies with pleasure. -\p +\q2 he grazes among the lilies with pleasure. \q \v 17 Go away, my beloved, -\q before the day breathes and the shadows flee away. +\q2 before the day breathes and the shadows flee away. \q Go away; be like a gazelle or a young stag -\q on the rugged mountains. +\q2 on the rugged mountains. \s5 \c 3 \p \q \v 1 At night on my bed -\q I was longing for him whom my soul loves; -\q I looked for him, but I could not find him. +\q2 I was longing for him whom my soul loves; +\q2 I looked for him, but I could not find him. \q \v 2 I said to myself, "I will get up and go through the city, -\q through the streets and squares; +\q2 through the streets and squares; \q I will search for him whom my soul loves." -\q I searched for him, but I did not find him. +\q2 I searched for him, but I did not find him. \s5 \q -\v 3 The watchmen found me as they were making their rounds in the city. -\q I asked them, "Have you seen him whom my soul loves?" +\v 3 The watchmen found me +\q2 as they were making their rounds in the city. +\q2 I asked them, "Have you seen him whom my soul loves?" \q \v 4 It was only a little while after I had passed them -\q that I found him whom my soul loves. +\q2 that I found him whom my soul loves. \q I held on to him and would not let him go -\q until I had brought him into my mother's house, -\q into the bedroom of the one who had conceived me. +\q2 until I had brought him into my mother's house, +\q2 into the bedroom of the one who had conceived me. \s5 \p \q \v 5 I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, -\q by the gazelles and the does of the fields, +\q2 by the gazelles and the does of the fields, \q that you will not awaken or arouse love -\q until she pleases. +\q2 until she pleases. \s5 \p \q \v 6 What is that coming up from the wilderness -\q like a column of smoke, +\q2 like a column of smoke, \q perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, -\q with all the powders sold by merchants? +\q2 with all the powders sold by merchants? \q \v 7 Look, it is the bed of Solomon; -\q sixty warriors surround it— -\q the mighty men of Israel. +\q2 sixty warriors surround it— +\q2 the mighty men of Israel. \s5 \q -\v 8 All of them are skilled with a sword and are experienced in warfare. +\v 8 All of them are skilled with a sword +\q2 and are experienced in warfare. \q Every man has his sword at his side, -\q armed against the terrors of the night. +\q2 armed against the terrors of the night. \q \v 9 King Solomon made himself a sedan chair -\q of the wood from Lebanon. +\q2 of the wood from Lebanon. \s5 \q \v 10 Its posts were made of silver; -\q the back was made of gold, and the seat of purple cloth. +\q2 the back was made of gold, +\q2 and the seat of purple cloth. \q Its interior was decorated with love -\q by the daughters of Jerusalem. +\q2 by the daughters of Jerusalem. \p \q -\v 11 Go out, daughters of Zion, and gaze on King Solomon, +\v 11 Go out, daughters of Zion, +\q2 and gaze on King Solomon, \q bearing the crown with which his mother crowned him -\q on his wedding day, -\q on the day of the joy of his heart. +\q2 on his wedding day, +\q2 on the day of the joy of his heart. \s5 \c 4 \p \q \v 1 Oh, you are beautiful, my love; you are beautiful. -\q Your eyes are doves behind your veil. +\q2 Your eyes are doves behind your veil. \q Your hair is like a flock of goats -\q going down from Mount Gilead. +\q2 going down from Mount Gilead. \s5 \q \v 2 Your teeth are like a flock of newly shorn ewes, -\q coming up from the washing place. +\q2 coming up from the washing place. \q Each one has a twin, -\q and none among them is bereaved. +\q2 and none among them is bereaved. \s5 \q \v 3 Your lips are like a thread of scarlet; -\q your mouth is lovely. +\q2 your mouth is lovely. \q Your cheeks are like pomegranate halves -\q behind your veil. +\q2 behind your veil. \s5 \q \v 4 Your neck is like the tower of David built in rows of stone, -\q with a thousand shields hanging on it, -\q all the shields of soldiers. +\q2 with a thousand shields hanging on it, +\q2 all the shields of soldiers. \q \v 5 Your two breasts are like two fawns, -\q twins of a gazelle, -\q grazing among the lilies. +\q2 twins of a gazelle, +\q2 grazing among the lilies. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 Before the day breathes and the shadows flee away, -\q I will go to the mountain of myrrh -\q and to the hill of frankincense. +\q2 I will go to the mountain of myrrh +\q2 and to the hill of frankincense. \q \v 7 You are beautiful in every way, my love -\q and there is no blemish in you. +\q2 and there is no blemish in you. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Come with me from Lebanon, my bride. -\q Come with me from Lebanon; +\q2 Come with me from Lebanon; \q come from the top of Amana, -\q from the top of Senir and Hermon, +\q2 from the top of Senir and Hermon, \q from lions' dens, -\q from mountain dens of leopards. +\q2 from mountain dens of leopards. \s5 \q \v 9 You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; -\q you have stolen my heart, +\q2 you have stolen my heart, \q with just one look at me, -\q with just one jewel of your necklace. +\q2 with just one jewel of your necklace. \s5 \q \v 10 How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! -\q How much better is your love than wine, -\q and the fragrance of your perfume than any spice. +\q2 How much better is your love than wine, +\q2 and the fragrance of your perfume than any spice. \q \v 11 Your lips, my bride, drip honey; -\q honey and milk are under your tongue; -\q the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon. +\q2 honey and milk are under your tongue; +\q the fragrance of your garments +\q2 is like the fragrance of Lebanon. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 My sister, my bride is a garden locked up, -\q a garden locked up, a spring that is sealed. +\q2 a garden locked up, a spring that is sealed. \q \v 13 Your branches are a grove of pomegranate trees with fine fruits, -\q and of henna and nard plants, -\q +\q2 and of henna and nard plants, +\q2 \v 14 nard and saffron, \q calamus and cinnamon with all trees of frankincense, -\q myrrh and aloes with all the finest spices. +\q2 myrrh and aloes with all the finest spices. \s5 \q \v 15 You are a garden spring, -\q a well of fresh water, -\q streams flowing down from Lebanon. -\p +\q2 a well of fresh water, +\q2 streams flowing down from Lebanon. +\b \q -\v 16 Awake, north wind; come, south wind; -\q blow on my garden so that its spices may give off their fragrance. +\v 16 Awake, north wind; +\q2 come, south wind; +\q blow on my garden +\q2 so that its spices may give off their fragrance. \q May my beloved come into his garden -\q and eat some of its fine fruit. +\q2 and eat some of its fine fruit. \s5 \c 5 \p \q \v 1 I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; -\q I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. +\q2 I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. \q I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; -\q I have drunk my wine with my milk. +\q2 I have drunk my wine with my milk. \p \q Eat, friends; -\q drink and be drunk with love. +\q2 drink and be drunk with love. \s5 \p \q \v 2 I was asleep, but my heart was awake. -\q There is the sound of my beloved knocking and saying, -\q "Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my perfect one, +\q2 There is the sound of my beloved knocking and saying, +\q "Open to me, my sister, my love, +\q2 my dove, my perfect one, \q for my head is wet with dew, -\q my hair with the night's dampness." +\q2 my hair with the night's dampness." \s5 \q \v 3 I have taken off my robe; must I put it on again? -\q I have washed my feet; must I get them dirty? +\q2 I have washed my feet; must I get them dirty? \q \v 4 My beloved put in his hand through the opening of the door latch, -\q and my heart was stirred up for him. +\q2 and my heart was stirred up for him. \s5 \q \v 5 I got up to open the door for my beloved; -\q my hands were dripping with myrrh, +\q2 my hands were dripping with myrrh, \q my fingers with moist myrrh, -\q on the door handle. +\q2 on the door handle. \s5 \q \v 6 I opened the door for my beloved, -\q but my beloved had turned and gone. +\q2 but my beloved had turned and gone. \q My heart sank when he spoke. \f + \ft The ancient Greek and Latin translations and other ancient translations of the Hebrew copies reads \fqa he turned away \fqa* . \f* -\q I looked for him, but I did not find him; -\q I called him, but he did not answer me. +\q2 I looked for him, but I did not find him; +\q2 I called him, but he did not answer me. \s5 \q -\v 7 The watchmen found me as they were making their rounds in the city. +\v 7 The watchmen found me +\q2 as they were making their rounds in the city. \q They struck me and wounded me; -\q the guards on the walls took my cloak away from me. +\q2 the guards on the walls took my cloak away from me. \s5 -\p \q \v 8 I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, -\q that if you find my beloved— +\q2 that if you find my beloved— \q What will you make known to him?— -\q that I am weak with love. +\q2 that I am weak with love. \s5 \p \q \v 9 How is your beloved better than another beloved man, -\q most beautiful among women? +\q2 most beautiful among women? \q Why is your beloved better than another beloved, -\q that you ask us to take an oath like this? +\q2 that you ask us to take an oath like this? \s5 \p \q \v 10 My beloved is radiant and ruddy, -\q outstanding among ten thousand. +\q2 outstanding among ten thousand. \q \v 11 His head is the purest gold; -\q his hair is curly and as black as a raven. +\q2 his hair is curly and as black as a raven. \s5 \q \v 12 His eyes are like doves beside streams of water, -\q bathed in milk, mounted like jewels. +\q2 bathed in milk, mounted like jewels. \s5 \q \v 13 His cheeks are like beds of spices, -\q yielding aromatic scents. \f + \ft The Hebrew text: \fqa yielding aromatic scents. \fqa* This phrase may possibly be read as: \fqa garden beds made of balsam \fqa* . \f* -\q His lips are lilies, dripping with myrrh. +\q2 yielding aromatic scents. \f + \ft The Hebrew text: \fqa yielding aromatic scents. \fqa* This phrase may possibly be read as: \fqa garden beds made of balsam \fqa* . \f* +\q His lips are lilies, +\q2 dripping with myrrh. \s5 \q \v 14 His arms are rounded gold set with jewels; -\q his abdomen is ivory covered with sapphires. +\q2 his abdomen is ivory covered with sapphires. \s5 \q \v 15 His legs are pillars of marble, set on bases of pure gold; -\q his appearance is like Lebanon, choice as the cedars. +\q2 his appearance is like Lebanon, choice as the cedars. \s5 \q \v 16 His mouth is most sweet; -\q he is completely lovely. +\q2 he is completely lovely. \q This is my beloved, and this is my friend, -\q daughters of Jerusalem. +\q2 daughters of Jerusalem. \s5 \c 6 \p \q \v 1 Where has your beloved gone, -\q most beautiful among women? +\q2 most beautiful among women? \q In what direction has your beloved gone, -\q so that we may seek him with you? +\q2 so that we may seek him with you? \s5 \p \q \v 2 My beloved has gone down to his garden, -\q to the beds of spices, -\q to graze in the garden and to gather lilies. +\q2 to the beds of spices, +\q2 to graze in the garden and to gather lilies. \q \v 3 I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine; -\q he grazes among the lilies with pleasure. +\q2 he grazes among the lilies with pleasure. \s5 \p \q \v 4 You are as beautiful as Tirzah, my love, -\q as lovely as Jerusalem, -\q as awe-inspiring as an army with its banners. +\q2 as lovely as Jerusalem, +\q2 as awe-inspiring as an army with its banners. \s5 \q \v 5 Turn your eyes away from me, -\q for they overwhelm me. +\q2 for they overwhelm me. \q Your hair is like a flock of goats -\q going down from the slopes of Gilead. +\q2 going down from the slopes of Gilead. \s5 \q \v 6 Your teeth are like a flock of ewes -\q coming up from the washing place. +\q2 coming up from the washing place. \q Each one has a twin, -\q and none among them is bereaved. +\q2 and none among them is bereaved. \q \v 7 Your cheeks are like pomegranate halves -\q behind your veil. +\q2 behind your veil. \s5 \p \q \v 8 There are sixty queens, eighty concubines, -\q and young women without number. +\q2 and young women without number. \q \v 9 My dove, my perfect one, is the only one; -\q she is the only daughter of her mother; -\q she is the pure child of the woman who bore her. +\q2 she is the only daughter of her mother; +\q2 she is the pure child of the woman who bore her. \q The young women saw her and called her blessed; -\q the queens and the concubines saw her also, and they praised her: +\q2 the queens and the concubines saw her also, +\q2 and they praised her: \s5 \p \q \v 10 "Who is this who appears like the dawn, -\q as beautiful as the moon, +\q2 as beautiful as the moon, \q as pure as the sun, -\q as awe-inspiring as an army with its banners?" +\q2 as awe-inspiring as an army with its banners?" \s5 \p \q \v 11 I went down into the grove of nut trees -\q to see the young growth in the valley, +\q2 to see the young growth in the valley, \q to see whether the vines had budded, -\q and whether the pomegranates were in bloom. +\q2 and whether the pomegranates were in bloom. \q -\v 12 I did not know when -\q my soul placed me -\q on the chariots of my noble people. +\v 12 I did not know when my soul placed me +\q2 on the chariots of my noble people. \s5 \p \q \v 13 Turn back, turn back, you Shulammite! \f + \ft The meaning of Shulammite is uncertain. It may mean \fqa you perfect woman \fqa* or \fqa you woman from Shulam \fqa* . \f* -\q Turn back, turn back so that we may gaze on you! +\q2 Turn back, turn back so that we may gaze on you! \p \q Why do you gaze on the Shulammite, -\q as if on the dance of Mahanaim? \f + \ft The meaning of Mahanaim is uncertain. It may be the name of a place or "two armies." Two of the possible meanings of this last phrase of verse 13 are \fqa on the dance of Mahanaim \fqa* and \fqa on the dance between two armies \fqa* . \f* +\q2 as if on the dance of Mahanaim? \f + \ft The meaning of Mahanaim is uncertain. It may be the name of a place or "two armies." Two of the possible meanings of this last phrase of verse 13 are \fqa on the dance of Mahanaim \fqa* and \fqa on the dance between two armies \fqa* . \f* \s5 \c 7 \p \q -\v 1 How beautiful your feet appear in your sandals, prince's daughter! +\v 1 How beautiful your feet appear in your sandals, +\q2 prince's daughter! \q The curves of your thighs are like jewels, -\q the work of the hands of a master craftsman. +\q2 the work of the hands of a master craftsman. \s5 \q \v 2 Your navel is like a round bowl; -\q may it never lack mixed wine. +\q2 may it never lack mixed wine. \q Your belly is like a mound of wheat -\q encircled with lilies. +\q2 encircled with lilies. \s5 \q \v 3 Your two breasts are like two fawns, -\q twins of a gazelle. +\q2 twins of a gazelle. \q \v 4 Your neck is like a tower of ivory; -\q your eyes are the pools in Heshbon -\q by the gate of Bath Rabbim. +\q2 your eyes are the pools in Heshbon +\q2 by the gate of Bath Rabbim. \q Your nose is like the tower in Lebanon -\q that looks toward Damascus. +\q2 that looks toward Damascus. \s5 \q \v 5 Your head is on you like Carmel; -\q the hair on your head is dark purple. -\q The king is held captive by its tresses. +\q2 the hair on your head is dark purple. +\q2 The king is held captive by its tresses. \q \v 6 How beautiful and how lovely you are, -\q my love, with delights! \f + \ft Some other ancient Hebrew copies are translated: \fqa How beautiful, you are a beloved one \fqa* . \f* +\q2 my love, with delights! \f + \ft Some other ancient Hebrew copies are translated: \fqa How beautiful, you are a beloved one \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q @@ -581,135 +591,134 @@ \q and your breasts like clusters of fruit. \q \v 8 I said, "I want to climb that palm tree; -\q I will take hold of its branches." +\q2 I will take hold of its branches." \q May your breasts be like clusters of the vine, -\q and may the fragrance of your nose be like apricots. +\q2 and may the fragrance of your nose be like apricots. \s5 \q \v 9 May your mouth be like the best wine, -\q flowing smoothly for my beloved, -\q gliding over the lips of those who sleep. \f + \ft Some copies of the ancient Greek translation and other ancient translations of the Hebrew copies have: \fqa over my lips and teeth \fqa* . \f* +\q2 flowing smoothly for my beloved, +\q2 gliding over the lips of those who sleep. \f + \ft Some copies of the ancient Greek translation and other ancient translations of the Hebrew copies have: \fqa over my lips and teeth \fqa* . \f* \s5 \p \q \v 10 I am my beloved's, -\q and he desires me. +\q2 and he desires me. \q \v 11 Come, my beloved, let us go out into the countryside; -\q let us spend the night in the villages. \f + \ft The Hebrew could be read as either \fqa in the villages \fqa* or \fqa among the henna blossoms \fqa* . \f* +\q2 let us spend the night in the villages. \f + \ft The Hebrew could be read as either \fqa in the villages \fqa* or \fqa among the henna blossoms \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 12 Let us rise early to go to the vineyards; -\q let us see whether the vines have budded, +\q2 let us see whether the vines have budded, \q whether their blossoms have opened, -\q and whether the pomegranates are in flower. -\q There I will give you my love. +\q2 and whether the pomegranates are in flower. +\q2 There I will give you my love. \s5 \q \v 13 The mandrakes give off their fragrance; -\q at the door where we are staying are all sorts of choice fruits, new and old, -\q that I have stored up for you, my beloved. +\q2 at the door where we are staying are all sorts of choice fruits, +\q new and old, +\q2 that I have stored up for you, my beloved. \s5 \c 8 \p \q \v 1 I wish that you were like my brother, -\q who nursed at my mother's breasts. +\q2 who nursed at my mother's breasts. \q Then whenever I met you outside, I could kiss you, -\q and no one would despise me. +\q2 and no one would despise me. \s5 \q \v 2 I would lead you and bring you into my mother's house— -\q she who taught me. +\q2 she who taught me. \q I would give you spiced wine to drink -\q and some of the juice of my pomegranates. -\p +\q2 and some of the juice of my pomegranates. \q \v 3 His left hand is under my head -\q and his right hand embraces me. +\q2 and his right hand embraces me. \s5 \p \q \v 4 I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, -\q that you will not awaken or arouse love -\q until she pleases. +\q2 that you will not awaken or arouse love +\q2 until she pleases. \s5 \p \q \v 5 Who is this who is coming up from the wilderness, -\q leaning on her beloved? +\q2 leaning on her beloved? \p \q I awakened you under the apricot tree; -\q there your mother conceived you; -\q there she gave birth to you, she delivered you. +\q2 there your mother conceived you; +\q2 there she gave birth to you, she delivered you. \s5 \q \v 6 Set me as a seal over your heart, -\q like a seal on your arm, +\q2 like a seal on your arm, \q for love is as strong as death. -\q Jealousy is as unrelenting as Sheol; +\q2 Jealousy is as unrelenting as Sheol; \q its flames burst out; it is a blazing flame, -\q a flame hotter than any other fire. +\q2 a flame hotter than any other fire. \s5 \q \v 7 Surging waters cannot quench love, -\q nor can floods sweep it away. +\q2 nor can floods sweep it away. \q If a man gave all the possessions in his house for love, -\q the offer would be utterly despised. +\q2 the offer would be utterly despised. \s5 \p \q \v 8 We have a little sister, -\q and her breasts have not yet grown. +\q2 and her breasts have not yet grown. \q What can we do for our sister -\q on the day when she will be promised in marriage? +\q2 on the day when she will be promised in marriage? \s5 \q \v 9 If she is a wall, -\q we will build on her a tower of silver. +\q2 we will build on her a tower of silver. \q If she is a door, -\q we will adorn her with boards of cedar. +\q2 we will adorn her with boards of cedar. \s5 \p \q \v 10 I was a wall, and my breasts were now like fortress towers; -\q so I am in his eyes as one who brings peace. \f + \ft Some scholars read a play on the Hebrew word for "peace" and translate the Hebrew either: \fqa I am in his eyes as one who brings peace \fqa* or: \fqa so I have found favor in his eyes \fqa* . \f* +\q2 so I am in his eyes as one who brings peace. \f + \ft Some scholars read a play on the Hebrew word for "peace" and translate the Hebrew either: \fqa I am in his eyes as one who brings peace \fqa* or: \fqa so I have found favor in his eyes \fqa* . \f* \s5 -\p \q \v 11 Solomon had a vineyard at Baal Hamon. -\q He gave the vineyard to those who would maintain it. -\q Each one was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit. +\q2 He gave the vineyard to those who would maintain it. +\q2 Each one was to bring a thousand shekels of silver for its fruit. \q \v 12 My vineyard, my very own, is before me; -\q the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon, -\q and the two hundred shekels are for those who maintain its fruit. +\q2 the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon, +\q2 and the two hundred shekels are for those who maintain its fruit. \s5 \p \q \v 13 You who live in the gardens, -\q my companions are listening for your voice; -\q let me hear it. +\q2 my companions are listening for your voice; +\q2 let me hear it. \s5 \p \q \v 14 Hurry, my beloved, -\q and be like a gazelle or a young stag -\q on the mountains of spices. +\q2 and be like a gazelle or a young stag +\q2 on the mountains of spices. diff --git a/23-ISA.usfm b/23-ISA.usfm index 21fdc442..cab3b0d3 100644 --- a/23-ISA.usfm +++ b/23-ISA.usfm @@ -14,146 +14,195 @@ \s5 \p \q1 -\v 2 Hear, heavens, and give ear, earth; for Yahweh has spoken: -\q1 "I have nourished and brought up children, but they have rebelled against me. +\v 2 Hear, heavens, and give ear, earth; +\q2 for Yahweh has spoken: +\q1 "I have nourished and brought up children, +\q2 but they have rebelled against me. \q1 -\v 3 The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master's feeding trough, -\q1 but Israel does not know, Israel does not understand." +\v 3 The ox knows his owner, +\q2 and the donkey his master's feeding trough, +\q1 but Israel does not know, +\q2 Israel does not understand." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 4 Woe! Nation, sinners, a people weighed down with iniquity, -\q1 offspring of evildoers, sons who act corruptly! -\q1 They have abandoned Yahweh, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, -\q1 they have estranged themselves from him. +\v 4 Woe! Nation, sinners, +\q2 a people weighed down with iniquity, +\q1 offspring of evildoers, +\q2 sons who act corruptly! +\q1 They have abandoned Yahweh, +\q2 they have despised the Holy One of Israel, +\q2 they have estranged themselves from him. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 Why are you still being beaten? Why do you rebel more and more? -\q1 The whole head is sick, the whole heart is weak. +\v 5 Why are you still being beaten? +\q2 Why do you rebel more and more? +\q1 The whole head is sick, +\q2 the whole heart is weak. \q1 -\v 6 From the sole of the foot to the head there is no health; -\q only wounds, and bruises, and fresh open wounds; -\q1 they have not been closed, cleansed, bandaged, nor treated with oil. +\v 6 From the sole of the foot to the head +\q2 there is no health; +\q1 only wounds, and bruises, +\q2 and fresh open wounds; +\q1 they have not been closed, cleansed, bandaged, +\q2 nor treated with oil. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 7 Your country is ruined; your cities are burned; -\q1 your fields—in your presence, strangers are destroying them— -\q1 abandoned devastation, overthrown by strangers. +\v 7 Your country is ruined; +\q2 your cities are burned; +\q1 your fields—in your presence, +\q2 strangers are destroying them— +\q2 abandoned devastation, overthrown by strangers. \q1 -\v 8 The daughter of Zion is left like a hut in a vineyard, -\q1 like a shed in a garden of cucumbers, like a besieged city. +\v 8 The daughter of Zion is left +\q2 like a hut in a vineyard, +\q1 like a shed in a garden of cucumbers, +\q2 like a besieged city. \s5 \q1 \v 9 If Yahweh of hosts had not left for us a few survivors, -\q1 we would have been like Sodom, we would have been like Gomorrah. +\q2 we would have been like Sodom, +\q2 we would have been like Gomorrah. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom; -\q1 listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah: +\v 10 Hear the word of Yahweh, +\q2 you rulers of Sodom; +\q1 listen to the instruction of our God, +\q2 you people of Gomorrah: \q1 -\v 11 "What is the multitude of your sacrifices to me?" says Yahweh. -\q1 "I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fatted beasts; -\q1 and in the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats I do not delight. +\v 11 "What is the multitude of your sacrifices to me?" +\q2 says Yahweh. +\q1 "I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams, +\q2 and the fat of fatted beasts; +\q1 and in the blood of bulls, lambs, or goats +\q2 I do not delight. \s5 \q1 \v 12 When you come to appear before me, -\q1 who has required this of you, to trample my courts? +\q2 who has required this of you, to trample my courts? \q1 -\v 13 Bring no more meaningless offerings; incense is an abomination to me; -\q1 your new moon and Sabbath assemblies—I cannot tolerate these wicked assemblies. +\v 13 Bring no more meaningless offerings; +\q2 incense is an abomination to me; +\q1 your new moon and Sabbath assemblies— +\q2 I cannot tolerate these wicked assemblies. \s5 \q1 \v 14 I hate your new moons and your appointed feasts; -\q1 they are a burden to me; I am tired of enduring them. +\q2 they are a burden to me; I am tired of enduring them. \q1 -\v 15 So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; +\v 15 So when you spread out your hands in prayer, +\q2 I hide my eyes from you; \q1 even though you offer many prayers, I will not listen; -\q1 your hands are full of blood. +\q2 your hands are full of blood. \s5 \p \q1 \v 16 Wash, cleanse yourselves; -\q1 remove the evil of your deeds from my sight; -\q1 stop being evil; +\q2 remove the evil of your deeds from my sight; +\q2 stop being evil; \q1 \v 17 learn to do good; -\q1 seek justice, make straight the oppression, \f + \ft Instead of \fqa make straight the oppression \fqa* , as some of the ancient Hebrew copies and other modern scholars who follow Isaiah 3:12 and 9:16, where this phrase may mean: \fqa help the oppressed \fqa* . \f* -\q1 give justice to the fatherless, defend the widow." +\q2 seek justice, make straight the oppression, \f + \ft Instead of \fqa make straight the oppression \fqa* , some of the ancient Hebrew copies have a phrase that may mean, \fqa help the oppressed \fqa* . \f* +\q1 give justice to the fatherless, +\q2 defend the widow." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," says Yahweh; -\q1 "though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white like snow; -\q1 though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. +\v 18 "Come now, and let us reason together," +\q2 says Yahweh; +\q1 "though your sins are like scarlet, +\q2 they will be white like snow; +\q1 though they are red like crimson, +\q2 they will be like wool. \s5 \q1 -\v 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land, +\v 19 If you are willing and obedient, +\q2 you will eat the good of the land, \q1 -\v 20 but if you refuse and rebel, the sword will devour you," -\q1 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. +\v 20 but if you refuse and rebel, +\q2 the sword will devour you," +\q2 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 21 How the faithful city has become a prostitute! -\q1 She who was full of justice—she was full of righteousness, -\q1 but now she is full of murderers. +\v 21 How the faithful city +\q2 has become a prostitute! +\q1 She who was full of justice— +\q2 she was full of righteousness, +\q2 but now she is full of murderers. \q1 -\v 22 Your silver has become impure, your wine mixed with water. +\v 22 Your silver has become impure, +\q2 your wine mixed with water. \s5 \q1 -\v 23 Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves; -\q1 everyone loves bribes and runs after payoffs. -\q1 They do not defend the fatherless, nor does the widow's legal plea come before them. +\v 23 Your princes are rebels +\q2 and companions of thieves; +\q1 everyone loves bribes +\q2 and runs after payoffs. +\q1 They do not defend the fatherless, +\q2 nor does the widow's legal plea come before them. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 24 Therefore this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: -\q1 "Woe to them! I will comfort myself concerning my adversaries and avenge myself against my enemies; +\v 24 Therefore this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 the Mighty One of Israel: +\q1 "Woe to them! I will comfort myself concerning my adversaries +\q2 and avenge myself against my enemies; \q1 \v 25 I will turn my hand against you, -\q1 refine away your dross as with lye, and take away all your dross. +\q2 refine away your dross as with lye, +\q2 and take away all your dross. \s5 \q1 -\v 26 I will restore your judges as at the first, and your counselors as at the beginning; -\q1 after that you will be called the city of righteousness, a faithful town." +\v 26 I will restore your judges as at the first, +\q2 and your counselors as at the beginning; +\q1 after that you will be called +\q2 the city of righteousness, +\q2 a faithful town." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 27 Zion will be redeemed by justice, and her repentant ones by righteousness. +\v 27 Zion will be redeemed by justice, +\q2 and her repentant ones by righteousness. \q1 -\v 28 Rebels and sinners will be crushed together, and those who abandon Yahweh will be done away with. +\v 28 Rebels and sinners will be crushed together, +\q2 and those who abandon Yahweh will be done away with. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 29 "For you will be ashamed of the sacred oak trees that you desired, -\q1 and you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen. +\v 29 "For you will be ashamed of the sacred oak trees +\q2 that you desired, +\q1 and you will be embarrassed by the gardens +\q2 that you have chosen. \q1 \v 30 For you will be like an oak whose leaf withers, -\q1 and like a garden that has no water. +\q2 and like a garden that has no water. \s5 \q1 -\v 31 The strong man will be like tinder, and his work like a spark; -\q1 they will both burn together, and no one will quench them." +\v 31 The strong man will be like tinder, +\q2 and his work like a spark; +\q1 they will both burn together, +\q2 and no one will quench them." \s5 \c 2 @@ -162,159 +211,214 @@ \p \q1 \v 2 It will be in the last days -\q1 that the mountain of the house of Yahweh +\q2 that the mountain of the house of Yahweh \q1 will be established as the highest of the mountains, -\q1 and it will be raised up above the hills, +\q2 and it will be raised up above the hills, \q1 and all the nations will flow to it. \s5 \p -\q1 +\q2 \v 3 Many peoples will come and say, -\q1 "Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, to the house of the God of Jacob, -\q1 so he may teach us some of his ways, and we may walk in his paths." -\q1 For out of Zion will go the law, and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem. +\q1 "Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, +\q2 to the house of the God of Jacob, +\q1 so he may teach us some of his ways, +\q2 and we may walk in his paths." +\q1 For out of Zion will go the law, +\q2 and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem. \s5 \q1 -\v 4 He will judge between the nations and will render decisions for many peoples; -\q1 they will hammer their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; -\q1 nation will not lift up sword against nation, nor will they train for war any longer. +\v 4 He will judge between the nations +\q2 and will render decisions for many peoples; +\q1 they will hammer their swords into plowshares, +\q2 and their spears into pruning hooks; +\q1 nation will not lift up sword against nation, +\q2 nor will they train for war any longer. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 House of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of Yahweh. +\v 5 House of Jacob, come, +\q2 and let us walk in the light of Yahweh. \p \q1 -\v 6 For you have abandoned your people, the house of Jacob, -\q1 because they are filled with customs from the east and they practice divination like the Philistines, -\q1 and they shake hands with sons of foreigners. +\v 6 For you have abandoned your people, +\q2 the house of Jacob, +\q1 because they are filled with customs from the east +\q2 and they practice divination like the Philistines, +\q2 and they shake hands with sons of foreigners. \s5 \q1 -\v 7 Their land is full of silver and gold, and is there no limit to their wealth; -\q1 their land also is full of horses, nor is there limit to their chariots. +\v 7 Their land is full of silver and gold, +\q2 and there is no limit to their wealth; +\q1 their land also is full of horses, +\q2 nor is there limit to their chariots. \q1 \v 8 Their land also is full of idols; -\q1 they worship the craftsmanship of their own hands, -\q1 things that their own fingers have made. +\q2 they worship the craftsmanship of their own hands, +\q2 things that their own fingers have made. \s5 \q1 \v 9 People bow down, -\q1 and men abase themselves. -\q1 So do not raise them up. +\q2 and men abase themselves. +\q2 So do not raise them up. \p \q1 \v 10 Go into the rocky places and hide in the ground -\q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty. +\q2 from the terror of Yahweh +\q2 and from the glory of his majesty. \q1 \v 11 The lofty gaze of man will be abased, -\q1 and the haughtiness of men will be brought down, +\q2 and the haughtiness of men will be brought down, \q1 and Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day. \s5 \p \q1 \v 12 For there will be a day of Yahweh of hosts -\q1 against everyone who is proud and raised up, and against everyone who is arrogant—and he will be abased— +\q2 against everyone who is proud and raised up, +\q1 and against everyone who is arrogant— +\q2 and he will be abased— \q1 -\v 13 and against all the cedars of Lebanon that are high and lifted up, +\v 13 and against all the cedars of Lebanon +\q2 that are high and lifted up, \q1 and against all the oaks of Bashan. \s5 \q1 -\v 14 That day of Yahweh of hosts will be against all the high mountains, and against all the hills that are lifted up, +\v 14 That day of Yahweh of hosts +\q2 will be against all the high mountains, +\q2 and against all the hills that are lifted up, \q1 -\v 15 and against every high tower, and against every impregnable wall, +\v 15 and against every high tower, +\q2 and against every impregnable wall, \q1 -\v 16 and against all the ships of Tarshish, and against all delightful sailing vessels. +\v 16 and against all the ships of Tarshish, +\q2 and against all delightful sailing vessels. \s5 \q1 \v 17 The pride of man will be brought down, -\q1 and the haughtiness of men will be abased; +\q2 and the haughtiness of men will be abased; \q1 Yahweh alone will be exalted on that day. -\q1 +\q2 \v 18 The idols will completely pass away. \p \q1 -\v 19 Men will go into the caves of the rocks and the holes of the ground, -\q1 from the terror of Yahweh, and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. +\v 19 Men will go into the caves of the rocks +\q2 and the holes of the ground, +\q1 from the terror of Yahweh, +\q2 and from the glory of his majesty, +\q2 when he rises to terrify the earth. \s5 \q1 -\v 20 On that day people will throw away their idols of silver and of gold -\q1 that they have made for themselves to worship—they will throw them away to the moles and bats. +\v 20 On that day people will throw away +\q2 their idols of silver and of gold +\q1 that they have made for themselves to worship— +\q2 they will throw them away to the moles and bats. \q1 -\v 21 The people will go into the crevices in the rocks and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, -\q1 from the terror of Yahweh and from the glory of his majesty, when he rises to terrify the earth. +\v 21 The people will go into the crevices in the rocks +\q2 and into the clefts of the ragged rocks, +\q1 from the terror of Yahweh +\q2 and from the glory of his majesty, +\q2 when he rises to terrify the earth. \p \q1 -\v 22 Stop trusting in man, whose life-breath is in his nostrils, -\q1 for what does he amount to? +\v 22 Stop trusting in man, +\q2 whose life-breath is in his nostrils, +\q2 for what does he amount to? \s5 \c 3 \m \q1 -\v 1 See, the Lord Yahweh of hosts is about to take away from Jerusalem and from Judah -\q1 support and staff: the whole supply of bread and the whole supply of water, +\v 1 See, the Lord Yahweh of hosts +\q2 is about to take away from Jerusalem and from Judah +\q1 support and staff: +\q2 the whole supply of bread +\q2 and the whole supply of water, \q1 -\v 2 the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the one who practices divination and the elder, +\v 2 the mighty man and the warrior, +\q2 the judge and the prophet, +\q2 the one who practices divination and the elder, \q1 -\v 3 the captain of fifty and the respected citizen, the counselor, the expert craftsman and the skillful enchanter. +\v 3 the captain of fifty +\q2 and the respected citizen, +\q1 the counselor, the expert craftsman +\q2 and the skillful enchanter. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 4 "I will place mere youths as their leaders, and the young will rule over them. +\v 4 "I will place mere youths as their leaders, +\q2 and the young will rule over them. \p \q1 -\v 5 The people will be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor; -\q1 the child will act arrogantly toward the elderly, and the degraded will challenge the honorable. +\v 5 The people will be oppressed, +\q2 every one by another, +\q2 and every one by his neighbor; +\q1 the child will act arrogantly toward the elderly, +\q2 and the degraded will challenge the honorable. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 A man will even take hold of his brother in his father's house -\q1 and say, 'You have a coat; be our ruler, and let this ruin be in your hands.' +\v 6 A man will even take hold of his brother +\q2 in his father's house and say, +\q1 'You have a coat; be our ruler, +\q2 and let this ruin be in your hands.' \q1 \v 7 On that day he will shout and say, -\q1 'I will not be a healer; I have no bread or clothing. -\q1 You will not make me ruler of the people.'" +\q2 'I will not be a healer; +\q1 I have no bread or clothing. +\q2 You will not make me ruler of the people.'" \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 For Jerusalem has stumbled, and Judah has fallen, -\q1 because their speech and their actions are against Yahweh, rebelling against the eyes of his glory. +\v 8 For Jerusalem has stumbled, +\q2 and Judah has fallen, +\q1 because their speech and their actions are against Yahweh, +\q2 rebelling against the eyes of his glory. \q1 -\v 9 The look on their faces witnesses against them; and they tell of their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. -\q1 Woe to them! For they have completed a catastrophe for themselves. +\v 9 The look on their faces witnesses against them; +\q2 and they tell of their sin like Sodom; +\q2 they do not hide it. +\q1 Woe to them! +\q2 For they have completed a catastrophe for themselves. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 Tell the righteous person that it will be well, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds. +\v 10 Tell the righteous person that it will be well, +\q2 for they will eat the fruit of their deeds. \q1 -\v 11 Woe to the wicked! It will go badly for him, for what his hands have earned will be done to him. +\v 11 Woe to the wicked! It will go badly for him, +\q2 for what his hands have earned will be done to him. \p \q1 -\v 12 My people—children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. -\q1 My people, those who guide you lead you astray and confuse the direction of your path. +\v 12 My people—children are their oppressors, +\q2 and women rule over them. +\q1 My people, those who guide you lead you astray +\q2 and confuse the direction of your path. \s5 \p -\p \q1 -\v 13 Yahweh stands up for an accusation; he is standing to accuse the people. +\v 13 Yahweh stands up for an accusation; +\q2 he is standing to accuse the people. \q1 -\v 14 Yahweh will come with judgment against the elders of his people and their leaders: -\q1 "You have ruined the vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses. +\v 14 Yahweh will come with judgment +\q2 against the elders of his people and their leaders: +\q1 "You have ruined the vineyard; +\q2 the plunder from the poor is in your houses. \q1 -\v 15 Why do you crush my people and grind the faces of the poor?" +\v 15 Why do you crush my people +\q2 and grind the faces of the poor?" \q1 This is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts. \s5 @@ -322,210 +426,264 @@ \p \q1 \v 16 Yahweh says that because the daughters of Zion are proud, -\q they walk with their necks extended, -\q with flirting eyes, walking with tiny steps as they go, -\q making tinkling sounds from bracelets on their ankles. +\q2 they walk with their necks extended, +\q1 with flirting eyes, walking with tiny steps as they go, +\q2 making tinkling sounds from bracelets on their ankles. \q -\v 17 Therefore the Lord will form scabs on the heads of the daughters of Zion, -\q and Yahweh will make them bald. +\v 17 Therefore the Lord will form scabs +\q2 on the heads of the daughters of Zion, +\q2 and Yahweh will make them bald. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 18 On that day the Lord will remove their beautiful ankle jewelry, head bands, the crescent ornaments, \v 19 the ear pendants, the bracelets, and the veils; -\v 20 the headscarves, the ankle chains, the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the lucky charms. +\v 20 the headscarves, the ankle chains, the sashes, and the perfume boxes, and the amulets. \s5 -\q1 +\p \v 21 He will remove the rings and the nose jewels; -\q1 \v 22 the festive robes, the mantles, the veils, and the handbags; -\q1 \v 23 the hand mirrors, the fine linen, the head pieces, and the wraps. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 24 Instead of sweet perfume there will be stench; and instead of a belt, a rope; -\q1 instead of well-arranged hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a covering of sackcloth; -\q1 and branding instead of beauty. +\v 24 Instead of sweet perfume there will be stench; +\q2 and instead of a belt, a rope; +\q1 instead of well-arranged hair, baldness; +\q2 and instead of a robe, a covering of sackcloth; +\q2 and branding instead of beauty. \q1 -\v 25 Your men will fall by the sword, and your strong men will fall in war. +\v 25 Your men will fall by the sword, +\q2 and your strong men will fall in war. \q1 -\v 26 Jerusalem's gates will lament and mourn; and she will be alone and sit upon the ground. +\v 26 Jerusalem's gates will lament and mourn; +\q2 and she will be alone and sit upon the ground. \s5 \m \c 4 \m \q1 -\v 1 On that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, -\q1 "Our own food we will eat, our own clothing we will wear. -\q1 But let us take your name to remove our shame." -\q1 -\v 2 On that day the branch of Yahweh will be beautiful and glorious, -\q1 and the fruit of the land will be the pride -\q1 and delight of the escaped remnant in Israel. +\v 1 On that day seven women +\q2 will take hold of one man and say, +\q1 "Our own food we will eat, +\q2 our own clothing we will wear. +\q1 But let us take your name +\q2 to remove our shame." +\p +\v 2 On that day the branch of Yahweh will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and delight of the escaped remnant in Israel. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 It will happen that the one who is left in Zion -\q1 and the one who remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, -\q1 everyone who is written down as living in Jerusalem. -\q1 -\v 4 This will happen when the Lord will have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, -\q1 and will have cleansed the blood stains from the midst of Jerusalem, -\q1 by means of the spirit of judgment and the spirit of flaming fire. +\p +\v 3 It will happen that the one who is left in Zion and the one who remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is written down as living in Jerusalem. +\v 4 This will happen when the Lord will have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and will have cleansed the blood stains from the midst of Jerusalem, by means of the spirit of judgment and the spirit of flaming fire. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 Then over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her place of assembly, -\q1 Yahweh will create cloud and smoke by day, -\q1 and the shining of a flaming fire by night; -\q1 it will be a canopy over all the glory. -\q1 -\v 6 It will be a shelter for shade in the daytime from the heat, -\q1 and a refuge and a cover from the storm and rain. +\p +\v 5 Then over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her place of assembly, Yahweh will create cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; it will be a canopy over all the glory. +\v 6 It will be a shelter for shade in the daytime from the heat, and a refuge and a cover from the storm and rain. \s5 \c 5 \m \q1 -\v 1 Let me sing for my well beloved, a song of my beloved about his vineyard. -\q1 My well beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. +\v 1 Let me sing for my well beloved, +\q2 a song of my beloved about his vineyard. +\q1 My well beloved had a vineyard +\q2 on a very fertile hill. \q1 -\v 2 He spaded it, removed the stones, and planted it with an excellent kind of vine. -\q1 He built a tower in the middle of it, and also built a winepress. -\q1 He waited for it to produce grapes, but it only produced wild grapes. +\v 2 He spaded it, removed the stones, +\q2 and planted it with an excellent kind of vine. +\q1 He built a tower in the middle of it, +\q2 and also built a winepress. +\q1 He waited for it to produce grapes, +\q2 but it only produced wild grapes. \s5 \p \p \q1 \v 3 So now, inhabitant of Jerusalem and man of Judah, -\q1 judge between me and my vineyard. +\q2 judge between me and my vineyard. \q1 -\v 4 What more could have been done for my vineyard, that I have not done for it? -\q1 When I looked for it to produce grapes, why did it produce wild grapes? +\v 4 What more could have been done for my vineyard, +\q2 that I have not done for it? +\q1 When I looked for it to produce grapes, +\q2 why did it produce wild grapes? \s5 \q1 -\v 5 Now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will remove the hedge, -\q1 I will turn it into a pasture, I will break down its wall, and it will be trampled down. +\v 5 Now I will tell you +\q2 what I will do to my vineyard: +\q1 I will remove the hedge, +\q2 I will turn it into a pasture, +\q1 I will break down its wall, +\q2 and it will be trampled down. \q1 -\v 6 I will lay it waste, and it will not be pruned nor hoed. Instead, briers and thorns will spring up. -\q1 I will also command the clouds not to rain on it. +\v 6 I will lay it waste, +\q2 and it will not be pruned nor hoed. +\q2 Instead, briers and thorns will spring up. +\q1 I will also command the clouds +\q2 not to rain on it. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 7 For the vineyard of Yahweh of hosts is the house of Israel, -\q1 and the man of Judah his pleasant planting; -\q1 he waited for justice, but instead, there was killing; for righteousness, but, instead, a shout for help. +\v 7 For the vineyard of Yahweh of hosts +\q2 is the house of Israel, +\q1 and the man of Judah +\q2 his pleasant planting; +\q1 he waited for justice, but instead, there was killing; +\q2 for righteousness, but, instead, a shout for help. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 8 Woe to those who join house to house, who join field to field, -\q1 until no room remains, and you alone remain in the land! +\v 8 Woe to those who join house to house, +\q2 who join field to field, +\q1 until no room remains, +\q2 and you alone remain in the land! \p \q1 \v 9 Yahweh of hosts told me, -\q1 many houses will be desolate, even great and impressive ones, without any inhabitant. +\q2 many houses will be desolate, +\q1 even great and impressive ones, +\q2 without any inhabitant. \q1 -\v 10 For a ten-yoke vineyard will yield only one bath, and one homer of seed will yield only an ephah. +\v 10 For a ten-yoke vineyard will yield only one bath, +\q2 and one homer of seed will yield only an ephah. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 11 Woe to those who rise up early in the morning to obtain strong drink, -\q1 those who linger late into the night until wine inflames them. +\v 11 Woe to those who rise up early in the morning +\q2 to obtain strong drink, +\q1 those who linger late into the night +\q2 until wine inflames them. \q1 -\v 12 They have harp and lute, tambourine, flute, and wine at their feasts, -\q1 but they do not honor what Yahweh has done or respect the work of his hands. +\v 12 They have harp and lute, +\q2 tambourine, flute, and wine at their feasts, +\q1 but they do not honor what Yahweh has done +\q2 or respect the work of his hands. \s5 \m \q1 -\v 13 Therefore my people have gone into captivity for lack of understanding; -\q1 their honored leaders are famished, and their common people have nothing to drink. +\v 13 Therefore my people have gone into captivity +\q2 for lack of understanding; +\q1 their honored leaders are famished, +\q2 and their common people have nothing to drink. \q1 -\v 14 Therefore Sheol has made its appetite greater and has opened its mouth very wide; -\q1 their elite, the people, their leaders, and the revelers and those who are happy among them, descend into Sheol. +\v 14 Therefore Sheol has made its appetite greater +\q2 and has opened its mouth very wide; +\q1 their elite, the people, their leaders, and the revelers +\q2 and those who are happy among them, descend into Sheol. \s5 \q1 \v 15 People bow low, -\q1 and men abase themselves. -\q1 the eyes of the lofty will be abased. +\q2 and men abase themselves. +\q2 the eyes of the lofty will be abased. \q1 -\v 16 Yahweh of hosts will be exalted in his justice, and God the Holy One will show himself holy by his righteousness. +\v 16 Yahweh of hosts will be exalted in his justice, +\q2 and God the Holy One will show himself holy by his righteousness. \q1 -\v 17 Then the sheep will feed as in their own pasture, and in the ruins, lambs will graze as foreigners. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa and in the ruins of the rich, lambs will graze \fqa* . \f* +\v 17 Then the sheep will feed as in their own pasture, +\q2 and in the ruins, lambs will graze as foreigners. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa and in the ruins of the rich, lambs will graze \fqa* . \f* \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 18 Woe to those who pull along iniquity with useless cords and who pull along sin as if it were with a cart rope. +\v 18 Woe to those who pull along iniquity with useless cords +\q2 and who pull along sin as if it were with a cart rope. \q1 -\v 19 Woe to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him work quickly, so we can see it happen; -\q1 and let the plans of the Holy One of Israel come, so that we may know them." +\v 19 Woe to those who say, "Let God hurry, +\q2 let him work quickly, so we can see it happen; +\q1 and let the plans of the Holy One of Israel come, +\q2 so that we may know them." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; -\q1 who represent darkness as light, and light as darkness; -\q1 who represent bitter as sweet, and sweet as bitter! +\v 20 Woe to those who call evil good, +\q2 and good evil; +\q1 who represent darkness as light, +\q2 and light as darkness; +\q1 who represent bitter as sweet, +\q2 and sweet as bitter! \p \q1 -\v 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own understanding! +\v 21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, +\q2 and prudent in their own understanding! \s5 \p \q1 -\v 22 Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine, and masters at mixing strong drinks; +\v 22 Woe to those who are champions at drinking wine, +\q2 and masters at mixing strong drinks; \q1 -\v 23 who acquit the wicked for a bribe, and deprive those in the right of what is right! +\v 23 who acquit the wicked for a bribe, +\q2 and deprive those in the right of what is right! \s5 \m \q1 -\v 24 Therefore as the tongue of fire devours stubble, and as chaff goes down in flame, -\q1 so their root will rot, and their blossom will blow away like dust. -\q1 This will happen because they have rejected the law of Yahweh of hosts, and because they have despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. +\v 24 Therefore as the tongue of fire devours stubble, +\q2 and as chaff goes down in flame, +\q1 so their root will rot, +\q2 and their blossom will blow away like dust. +\q1 This will happen because they have rejected +\q2 the law of Yahweh of hosts, +\q1 and because they have despised +\q2 the word of the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q1 -\v 25 Therefore the anger of Yahweh is kindled against his people. He has reached out with his hand against them and has punished them. -\q1 The mountains tremble, and their corpses are like garbage in the streets. -\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; his hand is still stretched out. +\v 25 Therefore the anger of Yahweh is kindled against his people. +\q2 He has reached out with his hand against them +\q2 and has punished them. +\q1 The mountains tremble, +\q2 and their corpses are like garbage in the streets. +\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; +\q2 his hand is still stretched out. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 26 He will lift up a signal flag for faraway nations and will whistle for those at the end of the earth. -\q1 Look, they will come speedily and promptly. +\v 26 He will lift up a signal flag for faraway nations +\q2 and will whistle for those at the end of the earth. +\q1 Look, they will come +\q2 speedily and promptly. \s5 \q1 -\v 27 None tire or stumble among them; none slumbers or sleeps. -\q1 Nor are their belts loose, or the thongs of their sandals broken. +\v 27 None tire or stumble among them; +\q2 none slumbers or sleeps. +\q1 Nor are their belts loose, +\q2 or the thongs of their sandals broken. \q1 -\v 28 Their arrows are sharp and all their bows are bent; -\q1 their horses' hooves are like flint, and their chariot wheels like storms. +\v 28 Their arrows are sharp +\q2 and all their bows are bent; +\q1 their horses' hooves are like flint, +\q2 and their chariot wheels like storms. \s5 \q1 -\v 29 Their roaring will be like a lion; they will roar like young lions. -\q1 They will growl and seize the prey and drag it away, with none to rescue. +\v 29 Their roaring will be like a lion; +\q2 they will roar like young lions. +\q1 They will growl and seize the prey +\q2 and drag it away, with none to rescue. \q1 -\v 30 On that day they will roar against the prey as the sea roars. -\q1 If anyone looks over the land, he will see darkness and suffering; even the light will be made dark by the clouds. +\v 30 On that day they will roar against the prey +\q2 as the sea roars. +\q1 If anyone looks over the land, +\q2 he will see darkness and suffering; +\q2 even the light will be made dark by the clouds. \s5 \c 6 @@ -535,47 +693,51 @@ \s5 \v 3 Each one called to another and said, -\q1 "Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of hosts! The whole earth is full of his glory." +\q1 "Holy, holy, holy, is Yahweh of hosts! +\q2 The whole earth is full of his glory." \s5 \p \v 4 The foundations of the thresholds shook at the voices of those who were crying out, and the house was filled with smoke. \p -\v 5 Then I said, -\q1 "Woe is me! For I am doomed because I am a man of unclean lips, -\q1 and I live among a people of unclean lips, -\q1 because my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh, Yahweh of hosts!" +\v 5 Then I said, "Woe is me! For I am doomed because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, because my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh, Yahweh of hosts!" \s5 \p \v 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me; he had a glowing coal in his hand, that he had taken with the tongs from off the altar. -\v 7 He touched my mouth with it and said, -\q1 "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt has been taken away, and your sin atoned for." +\v 7 He touched my mouth with it and said, "See, this has touched your lips; your guilt has been taken away, and your sin atoned for." \s5 \p \v 8 I heard the voice of the Lord say, "Whom will I send; who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here I am; send me." -\q1 \v 9 He said, "Go and tell this people, -\q1 'Hearing, you will hear, but you will not understand; seeing, you will see, but you will not know.' +\q1 'Hearing, you will hear, but you will not understand; +\q2 seeing, you will see, but you will not know.' \s5 -\v 10 Make the heart of this people insensitive, and their ears dull, and blind their eyes. -\q1 Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and then turn and be healed." +\q1 +\v 10 Make the heart of this people insensitive, +\q2 and their ears dull, and blind their eyes. +\q1 Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, +\q2 and understand with their heart, and then turn and be healed." \s5 \p \v 11 Then I said, "Lord, how long?" He answered, -\q1 "Until cities crash into ruins and are without inhabitants, -\q1 and the houses are without people, and the land falls into a desolate waste, +\q1 "Until cities crash into ruins +\q2 and are without inhabitants, +\q1 and the houses are without people, +\q2 and the land falls into a desolate waste, \q1 -\v 12 and until Yahweh has sent the people far away, and the whole land is completely abandoned. +\v 12 and until Yahweh has sent the people far away, +\q2 and the whole land is completely abandoned. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Even if a tenth of the people remain in it, it will again be destroyed; +\v 13 Even if a tenth of the people remain in it, +\q2 it will again be destroyed; \q1 as a terebinth or an oak is cut down and whose trunk remains, -\q1 the holy seed is in its stump." +\q2 the holy seed is in its stump." \s5 \c 7 @@ -593,14 +755,19 @@ \v 6 "Let us attack Judah and terrify her, and let us break into her and set up our king there, the son of Tabeel." \s5 +\v 7 The Lord Yahweh says, +\q1 "It will not take place; +\q2 it will not happen, \q1 -\v 7 The Lord Yahweh says, "It will not take place; it will not happen, +\v 8 because the head of Aram is Damascus, +\q2 and the head of Damascus is Rezin. +\q1 Within sixty-five years, +\q2 Ephraim will be shattered and will no longer be a people. \q1 -\v 8 because the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. -\q1 Within sixty-five years, Ephraim will be shattered and will no longer be a people. -\q1 -\v 9 The head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. -\q1 If you do not remain firm in faith, surely you will not remain secure."'" +\v 9 The head of Ephraim is Samaria, +\q2 and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. +\q1 If you do not remain firm in faith, +\q2 surely you will not remain secure."'" \s5 \p @@ -618,33 +785,21 @@ \v 17 Yahweh will bring on you, on your people, and on your father's house days unlike any since Ephraim seceded from Judah—he will bring on you the king of Assyria." \s5 -\q1 -\v 18 At that time -\q1 Yahweh will whistle for a fly from the distant streams of Egypt, -\q1 and for a bee from the land of Assyria. -\q1 -\v 19 They will all come and settle down into all the gorges, into the clefts of the rocks, -\q1 on all the thornbushes, and onto all the pastures. +\p +\v 18 At that time Yahweh will whistle for a fly from the distant streams of Egypt, and for a bee from the land of Assyria. +\v 19 They will all come and settle down into all the gorges, into the clefts of the rocks, on all the thornbushes, and onto all the pastures. \s5 \p -\v 20 At that time the Lord will shave with a razor that was hired beyond the Euphrates River—the king of Assyria— -\q1 the head and the hair of the legs; it will also sweep away the beard. -\q1 +\v 20 At that time the Lord will shave with a razor that was hired beyond the Euphrates River—the king of Assyria—the head and the hair of the legs; it will also sweep away the beard. \v 21 On that day, a man will keep alive a young cow and two sheep, -\q1 -\v 22 and because of the abundance of milk they give, he will eat curds, -\q1 for everyone left in the land will eat curds and honey. +\v 22 and because of the abundance of milk they give, he will eat curds, for everyone left in the land will eat curds and honey. \s5 -\q1 -\v 23 At that time, where there were a thousand vines worth a thousand silver shekels, -\q1 there will be nothing but briers and thorns. -\q1 +\p +\v 23 At that time, where there were a thousand vines worth a thousand silver shekels, there will be nothing but briers and thorns. \v 24 Men will go there to hunt with bows, because all the land will be briers and thorns. -\q1 -\v 25 They will stay away from all the hills that were cultivated with the hoe, for fear of the briers and thorns; -\q1 but it will be a place where cattle and sheep graze. +\v 25 They will stay away from all the hills that were cultivated with the hoe, for fear of the briers and thorns; but it will be a place where cattle and sheep graze. \s5 \c 8 @@ -661,56 +816,74 @@ \v 5 Yahweh spoke to me again, \p \q1 -\v 6 "Because this people has refused the gentle waters of Shiloah -\q1 and rejoices over Rezin and the son of Remaliah, +\v 6 "Because this people has refused +\q2 the gentle waters of Shiloah +\q1 and rejoices over Rezin +\q2 and the son of Remaliah, \q1 -\v 7 therefore the Lord is about to bring up on them the waters of the River, mighty and many, the king of Assyria and all his glory. -\q1 It will come up over all its channels and overflow its banks. +\v 7 therefore the Lord is about to bring up on them +\q2 the waters of the River, mighty and many, +\q2 the king of Assyria and all his glory. +\q1 It will come up over all its channels +\q2 and overflow its banks. \s5 \q1 -\v 8 The River will sweep onward into Judah, flooding and passing on, until it reaches to your neck. -\q1 Its outstretched wings will fill the breadth of your land, Immanuel." +\v 8 The River will sweep onward into Judah, +\q2 flooding and passing on, until it reaches to your neck. +\q1 Its outstretched wings will fill the breadth of your land, +\q2 Immanuel." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 You peoples will be broken to pieces. Listen, all you distant countries: -\q1 gird yourselves and be broken to pieces; gird yourselves and be broken to pieces. +\v 9 You peoples will be broken to pieces. +\q2 Listen, all you distant countries: +\q1 gird yourselves and be broken to pieces; +\q2 gird yourselves and be broken to pieces. \q1 -\v 10 Form a plan, but it will not be carried out; issue the command, but it will not be carried out, -\q1 for God is with us. +\v 10 Form a plan, but it will not be carried out; +\q2 issue the command, but it will not be carried out, +\q2 for God is with us. \s5 \p \v 11 Yahweh spoke to me, with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this people. \p \q1 -\v 12 Do not call conspiracy anything that this people calls conspiracy, -\q1 you will not fear what they fear, and do not be terrified. +\v 12 Do not call conspiracy +\q2 anything that this people calls conspiracy, +\q1 you will not fear what they fear, +\q2 and do not be terrified. \q1 -\v 13 It is Yahweh of hosts whom you will honor as holy; he is the one you must fear, and he is the one you must dread. +\v 13 It is Yahweh of hosts whom you will honor as holy; +\q2 he is the one you must fear, +\q2 and he is the one you must dread. \s5 \q1 \v 14 He will become a sanctuary; -\q1 but he will be a stone of striking, and a stone of stumbling— +\q2 but he will be a stone of striking, +\q1 and a stone of stumbling— \q2 for both the houses of Israel, -\q2 and he will be a trap and a snare +\q1 and he will be a trap and a snare \q2 to the people of Jerusalem. \q1 -\v 15 Many will stumble over it and fall and be broken, and be ensnared and captured. +\v 15 Many will stumble over it +\q2 and fall and be broken, +\q2 and be ensnared and captured. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 16 Bind up my testimony, seal the official record, and give it to my disciples. +\v 16 Bind up my testimony, +\q2 seal the official record, and give it to my disciples. \q1 -\v 17 I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob; I will trust in him. +\v 17 I will wait for Yahweh, +\q2 who hides his face from the house of Jacob; +\q1 I will trust in him. \p -\q1 -\v 18 See, I and the sons whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel -\q1 from Yahweh of hosts, who lives on Mount Zion. +\v 18 See, I and the sons whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of hosts, who lives on Mount Zion. \s5 \p @@ -718,326 +891,440 @@ \v 20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not say such things, it is because they have no light of dawn. \s5 -\q1 -\v 21 They will pass through the land greatly distressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they will become angry -\q1 and curse their king and their God, as they turn their faces upward. -\q1 -\v 22 They will look at the earth -\q1 and see distress, darkness, and gloom that causes anguish. They will be banished to thick darkness. +\v 21 They will pass through the land greatly distressed and hungry. When they are hungry, they will become angry and curse their king and their God, as they turn their faces upward. +\v 22 They will look at the earth and see distress, darkness, and gloom that causes anguish. They will be banished to thick darkness. \s5 \c 9 \m \p -\q1 -\v 1 The gloom will be dispelled from her who was in anguish. -\q1 In an earlier time he humiliated -\q1 the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, -\q1 but in the latter time he will make it glorious, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. +\v 1 The gloom will be dispelled from her who was in anguish. In an earlier time he humiliated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make it glorious, the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. \p \q1 -\v 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; -\q1 those who have lived in the land of the shadow of death, the light has shone on them. +\v 2 The people who walked in darkness +\q2 have seen a great light; +\q1 those who have lived in the land of the shadow of death, +\q2 the light has shone on them. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased their joy. +\v 3 You have multiplied the nation; +\q2 you have increased their joy. \q1 They rejoice before you like the joy at harvest time, -\q1 as men rejoice when they divide the plunder. +\q2 as men rejoice when they divide the plunder. \s5 \q1 -\v 4 For the yoke of his burden, the beam across his shoulder, -\q1 the rod of his oppressor, you have broken to pieces as on the day of Midian. +\v 4 For the yoke of his burden, +\q2 the beam across his shoulder, +\q1 the rod of his oppressor, +\q2 you have broken to pieces as on the day of Midian. \q1 \v 5 For every boot treading in the tumult -\q1 and the garments rolled in blood -\q1 will be burned, fuel for the fire. +\q2 and the garments rolled in blood +\q1 will be burned, +\q2 fuel for the fire. \s5 \q1 -\v 6 For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; -\q1 and the government will be on his shoulder; -\q1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, -\q1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, -\q1 Prince of Peace. +\v 6 For to us a child has been born, +\q2 to us a son has been given; +\q2 and the government will be on his shoulder; +\q1 and his name will be called +\q2 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, +\q2 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. \q1 -\v 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, -\q1 as he rules on the throne of David, and over his kingdom, +\v 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace +\q2 there will be no end, +\q1 as he rules on the throne of David, +\q2 and over his kingdom, \q1 to establish it and sustain it -\q1 with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and for evermore. -\q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this. +\q2 with justice and with righteousness +\q1 from this time onward and for evermore. +\q2 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, and it fell on Israel. +\v 8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, +\q2 and it fell on Israel. \q1 -\v 9 All the people will know, even Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and with an arrogant heart, +\v 9 All the people will know, +\q2 even Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, +\q1 who say in pride +\q2 and with an arrogant heart, \q1 -\v 10 "The bricks have fallen, but we will rebuild with chiseled stone; the sycamores have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place." +\v 10 "The bricks have fallen, +\q2 but we will rebuild with chiseled stone; +\q1 the sycamores have been cut down, +\q2 but we will put cedars in their place." \s5 \q1 -\v 11 Therefore Yahweh will raise up against him Rezin, his adversary, and will stir up his enemies, +\v 11 Therefore Yahweh will raise up against him Rezin, +\q2 his adversary, and will stir up his enemies, \q1 \v 12 the Arameans on the east, and the Philistines on the west. -\q1 They will devour Israel with open mouth. -\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; his hand is still stretched out. +\q2 They will devour Israel with open mouth. +\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; +\q2 his hand is still stretched out. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 13 Yet the people will not turn to him who struck them, nor will they seek Yahweh of hosts. +\v 13 Yet the people will not turn to him who struck them, +\q2 nor will they seek Yahweh of hosts. \q1 -\v 14 Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day. +\v 14 Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, +\q2 palm branch and reed, in one day. \q1 -\v 15 The elder and the noble man are the head; and the prophet that teaches lies is the tail. +\v 15 The elder and the noble man are the head; +\q2 and the prophet that teaches lies is the tail. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 Those who lead this people lead them astray, and those who are led by them are swallowed up. +\v 16 Those who lead this people lead them astray, +\q2 and those who are led by them are swallowed up. \q1 -\v 17 Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men nor will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows, -\q1 since every one is godless and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks foolish things. -\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; his hand is still stretched out. +\v 17 Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men +\q2 nor will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows, +\q1 since every one is godless and an evildoer, +\q2 and every mouth speaks foolish things. +\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; +\q2 his hand is still stretched out. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 18 Wickedness burns like a fire; it devours the briers and thorns; -\q1 it even burns the thickets of the forest, which rise in a column of smoke. +\v 18 Wickedness burns like a fire; +\q2 it devours the briers and thorns; +\q1 it even burns the thickets of the forest, +\q2 which rise in a column of smoke. \q1 -\v 19 Through the fury of Yahweh of hosts the land is scorched, and the people are like fuel for the fire. -\q1 No man spares his brother. +\v 19 Through the fury of Yahweh of hosts +\q2 the land is scorched, +\q1 and the people are like fuel for the fire. +\q2 No man spares his brother. \s5 \q1 -\v 20 They will grab food on the right hand but still be hungry; they will eat food on the left hand but will not be satisfied. +\v 20 They will grab food on the right hand +\q2 but still be hungry; +\q1 they will eat food on the left hand +\q2 but will not be satisfied. \q1 Each will even eat the flesh of his own arm. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa the flesh of his own arm \fqa* , some scholars understand the Hebrew here to mean \fqa the flesh of his own children \fqa* . \f* -\q1 -\v 21 Manasseh will devour Ephraim, and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together will attack Judah. -\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; his hand is still stretched out. +\q2 +\v 21 Manasseh will devour Ephraim, and Ephraim, Manasseh; +\q2 and they together will attack Judah. +\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; +\q2 his hand is still stretched out. \s5 \c 10 \m \q1 -\v 1 Woe to those who decree unjust decrees and write unjust laws. +\v 1 Woe to those who decree unjust decrees +\q2 and write unjust laws. \q1 -\v 2 They deprive the needy of justice, rob the poor of my people of their rights, -\q1 plunder widows, and make the fatherless their prey! +\v 2 They deprive the needy of justice, +\q2 rob the poor of my people of their rights, +\q1 plunder widows, +\q2 and make the fatherless their prey! \s5 \q1 -\v 3 What will you do on judgment day when the destruction comes from far away? -\q1 To whom will you flee for help, and where will you leave your wealth? +\v 3 What will you do on judgment day +\q2 when the destruction comes from far away? +\q1 To whom will you flee for help, +\q2 and where will you leave your wealth? \q1 -\v 4 Nothing remains, and you crouch among the prisoners or fall among the killed. -\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; his hand is still stretched out. +\v 4 Nothing remains, and you crouch among the prisoners +\q2 or fall among the killed. +\q1 In all these things, his anger does not subside; +\q2 his hand is still stretched out. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, the staff by whom I wield my fury! +\v 5 Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, +\q2 the staff by whom I wield my fury! \q1 -\v 6 I send him against a godless nation and against the people who bear my overflowing wrath. -\q1 I order him to take the plunder, to take the prey, and to trample them like mud in the streets. +\v 6 I send him against a godless nation +\q2 and against the people who bear my overflowing wrath. +\q1 I order him to take the plunder, to take the prey, +\q2 and to trample them like mud in the streets. \s5 \q1 -\v 7 But this is not what he intends, nor does he think this way. -\q1 It is in his heart to destroy and eliminate many nations. +\v 7 But this is not what he intends, +\q2 nor does he think this way. +\q1 It is in his heart to destroy +\q2 and eliminate many nations. \q1 \v 8 For he says, "Are not all my princes kings? -\q1 +\q2 \v 9 Is not Kalno like Carchemish? -\q1 Is not Hamath like Arpad? Is not Samaria like Damascus? +\q1 Is not Hamath like Arpad? +\q2 Is not Samaria like Damascus? \s5 \q1 -\v 10 As my hand has overcome idolatrous kingdoms, whose carved figures were greater than those of Jerusalem and Samaria, +\v 10 As my hand has overcome idolatrous kingdoms, +\q2 whose carved figures were greater than those of Jerusalem and Samaria, \q1 \v 11 just as I did to Samaria and her worthless idols, -\q1 will I not also do the same to Jerusalem and to her idols?" +\q2 will I not also do the same to Jerusalem and to her idols?" \s5 \p \v 12 When the Lord has finished his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and his prideful looks. \v 13 For he says, -\q1 "By my strength and by my wisdom I acted. I have understanding, -\q1 and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples. I have stolen their treasures, -\q1 and like a bull I have brought down the inhabitants. +\q1 "By my strength and by my wisdom I acted. +\q2 I have understanding, +\q1 and I have removed the boundaries of the peoples. +\q2 I have stolen their treasures, +\q2 and like a bull I have brought down the inhabitants. \s5 \q1 -\v 14 My hand has seized, as from a nest, the wealth of nations, -\q1 and as one gathers abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. -\q1 None fluttered their wings or opened their mouth or chirped." +\v 14 My hand has seized, as from a nest, +\q2 the wealth of nations, +\q1 and as one gathers abandoned eggs, +\q2 I gathered all the earth. +\q1 None fluttered their wings +\q2 or opened their mouth or chirped." \s5 \p \q1 \v 15 Will the ax boast about itself against the one who wields it? -\q1 Will the saw praise itself more than the one who cuts with it? -\q1 It is as if a rod could lift up those who raise it, or as if a staff could lift up a person. +\q2 Will the saw praise itself more than the one who cuts with it? +\q1 It is as if a rod could lift up those who raise it, +\q2 or as if a staff could lift up a person. \q1 -\v 16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh of hosts will send emaciation among his elite warriors; -\q1 and under his glory there will be kindled a burning like fire. +\v 16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh of hosts +\q2 will send emaciation among his elite warriors; +\q1 and under his glory there will be kindled +\q2 a burning like fire. \s5 \q1 -\v 17 The light of Israel will become a fire, and his Holy One a flame; -\q1 it will burn and devour his thorns and briers in one day. +\v 17 The light of Israel will become a fire, +\q2 and his Holy One a flame; +\q1 it will burn and devour his thorns and briers +\q2 in one day. \q1 -\v 18 Yahweh will consume the glory of his forest and of his fruitful land, both soul and body; -\q1 it will be like when a sick man's life wastes away. +\v 18 Yahweh will consume the glory of his forest +\q2 and of his fruitful land, both soul and body; +\q2 it will be like when a sick man's life wastes away. \q1 -\v 19 The remnant of the trees of his forest will be so few, that a child could count them. +\v 19 The remnant of the trees of his forest will be so few, +\q2 that a child could count them. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 20 On that day, the remnant of Israel, the family of Jacob that has escaped, will no longer rely on the one who defeated them, but will indeed depend on Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel. +\v 20 On that day, the remnant of Israel, +\q2 the family of Jacob that has escaped, +\q1 will no longer rely on the one +\q2 who defeated them, +\q1 but will indeed depend on Yahweh, +\q2 the Holy One of Israel. \q1 -\v 21 A remnant of Jacob will return to the mighty God. +\v 21 A remnant of Jacob +\q2 will return to the mighty God. \s5 \q1 -\v 22 For though your people, Israel, are like the sand of the seashore, only a remnant of them will return. Destruction is decreed, as overflowing righteousness demands. +\v 22 For though your people, Israel, are like the sand of the seashore, +\q2 only a remnant of them will return. +\q1 Destruction is decreed, +\q2 as overflowing righteousness demands. \q1 -\v 23 For the Lord Yahweh of hosts is about to carry out the destruction determined throughout the land. +\v 23 For the Lord Yahweh of hosts is about to carry out +\q2 the destruction determined throughout the land. \s5 \p -\v 24 Therefore the Lord Yahweh of hosts says, "My people who live in Zion, do not fear the Assyrian. He will strike you with the rod and raise his staff against you, as the Egyptians did. -\v 25 Do not fear him, for in a very short time my anger against you will end, and my anger will lead to his destruction." +\v 24 Therefore the Lord Yahweh of hosts says, +\q1 "My people who live in Zion, +\q2 do not fear the Assyrian. +\q1 He will strike you with the rod +\q2 and raise his staff against you, as the Egyptians did. +\v 25 Do not fear him, +\q2 for in a very short time +\q1 my anger against you will end, +\q2 and my anger will lead to his destruction." \s5 \p -\v 26 Then Yahweh of hosts will wield a whip against them, as when he defeated Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise his rod over the sea and lift it up as he did in Egypt. -\p -\v 27 On that day, his burden is lifted from your shoulder and his yoke from off your neck, and the yoke will be destroyed because of fatness. \f + \ft The last line of this verse is difficult because it does not seem to fit the context. Some modern translations leave out \fqa because of fatness \fqa* . Other modern translations have \fqa and the yoke will be destroyed from off your neck. He has gone up from Rimmon \fqa* . Here \fqa He \fqa* means the Assyrian king and his army. \f* +\q1 +\v 26 Then Yahweh of hosts will wield a whip against them, +\q2 as when he defeated Midian at the rock of Oreb. +\q1 He will raise his rod over the sea and lift it up +\q2 as he did in Egypt. +\q1 +\v 27 On that day, his burden is lifted from your shoulder +\q2 and his yoke from off your neck, +\q1 and the yoke will be destroyed +\q2 because of fatness. \f + \ft The last line of this verse is difficult because it does not seem to fit the context. Some modern translations leave out \fqa because of fatness \fqa* . Other modern translations have \fqa and the yoke will be destroyed from off your neck. He has gone up from Rimmon \fqa* . Here \fqa He \fqa* means the Assyrian king and his army. \f* \s5 \p \p \q1 \v 28 The enemy has come to Aiath -\q1 and has passed through Migron; at Mikmash he has stored his provisions. +\q2 and has passed through Migron; +\q2 at Mikmash he has stored his provisions. \q1 -\v 29 They have crossed over the pass and they lodge at Geba. -\q1 Ramah trembles and Gibeah of Saul has fled. +\v 29 They have crossed over the pass +\q2 and they lodge at Geba. +\q1 Ramah trembles +\q2 and Gibeah of Saul has fled. \s5 \q1 -\v 30 Cry aloud, daughter of Gallim! Pay attention, Laishah! -\q1 Answer her, Anathoth! +\v 30 Cry aloud, daughter of Gallim! +\q2 Pay attention, Laishah! +\q2 Answer her, Anathoth! \q1 \v 31 Madmenah is fleeing, -\q1 and the inhabitants of Gebim run for safety. +\q2 and the inhabitants of Gebim run for safety. \q1 -\v 32 This very day he will halt -\q1 at Nob and shake his fist at the mountain of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem. +\v 32 This very day he will halt at Nob +\q2 and shake his fist +\q1 at the mountain of the daughter of Zion, +\q2 the hill of Jerusalem. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 33 Behold, the Lord Yahweh of hosts will lop off the boughs with a terrifying crash; -\q1 the tallest trees will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought down. +\v 33 Behold, the Lord Yahweh of hosts +\q2 will lop off the boughs with a terrifying crash; +\q1 the tallest trees will be cut down, +\q2 and the lofty will be brought down. \q1 -\v 34 He will chop down the thickets of the forest with an ax, and Lebanon in his majesty will fall. +\v 34 He will chop down the thickets of the forest with an ax, +\q2 and Lebanon in his majesty will fall. \s5 \c 11 \p -\v 1 A shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse, and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit. \q1 -\v 2 The Spirit of Yahweh will rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, -\q1 the Spirit of instruction and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. +\v 1 A shoot will sprout from the stump of Jesse, +\q2 and a branch out of his roots will bear fruit. +\q1 +\v 2 The Spirit of Yahweh will rest upon him, +\q2 the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, +\q2 the Spirit of instruction and might, +\q2 the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of Yahweh. \s5 \q1 \v 3 His delight will be the fear of the Lord; -\q1 he will not judge by what his eyes see, nor decide by what his ears hear. +\q2 he will not judge by what his eyes see, +\q2 nor decide by what his ears hear. \q1 -\v 4 Instead, he will judge the poor with righteousness and decide fairly for the humble of the earth. -\q1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. +\v 4 Instead, he will judge the poor with righteousness +\q2 and decide fairly for the humble of the earth. +\q1 He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, +\q2 and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. \q1 -\v 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his hips. +\v 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, +\q2 and faithfulness the belt around his hips. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; -\q1 the calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together, and a little child will lead them. +\v 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, +\q2 and the leopard will lie down with the young goat; +\q1 the calf, the young lion, and the fattened calf together, +\q2 and a little child will lead them. \q1 -\v 7 The cow and the bear will graze together, and their young will lie down together. -\q1 The lion will eat straw like the ox. +\v 7 The cow and the bear will graze together, +\q2 and their young will lie down together. +\q2 The lion will eat straw like the ox. \s5 \q1 \v 8 A baby will play over the hole of the asp, -\q1 and the weaned child will put his hand on the den of the adder. +\q2 and the weaned child will put his hand on the den of the adder. \q1 -\v 9 They will not hurt nor destroy on all my holy mountain; -\q1 for the earth will be full of knowledge of Yahweh, as the waters cover the sea. +\v 9 They will not hurt nor destroy +\q2 on all my holy mountain; +\q1 for the earth will be full of knowledge of Yahweh, +\q2 as the waters cover the sea. \s5 \p -\v 10 On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal flag for the peoples. -\q1 The nations will seek him out, and his resting place will be glorious. -\q1 -\v 11 On that day, the Lord will again extend his hand -\q1 to recover the remnant of his people who remain in Assyria, Egypt, -\q1 Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the islands of the sea. +\v 10 On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a signal flag for the peoples. The nations will seek him out, and his resting place will be glorious. +\v 11 On that day, the Lord will again extend his hand to recover the remnant of his people who remain in Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the islands of the sea. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 12 He will set up a signal flag for the nations and will gather the outcasts of Israel -\q1 and the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. +\v 12 He will set up a signal flag for the nations +\q2 and will gather the outcasts of Israel +\q1 and the dispersed of Judah +\q2 from the four corners of the earth. \q1 -\v 13 He will turn aside the envy of Ephraim, and hostilities of Judah will be cut off. -\q1 Ephraim will not envy Judah, and Judah will no longer be hostile to Ephraim. +\v 13 He will turn aside the envy of Ephraim, +\q2 and hostilities of Judah will be cut off. +\q1 Ephraim will not envy Judah, +\q2 and Judah will no longer be hostile to Ephraim. \s5 \q1 \v 14 Instead they will swoop down on the Philistine hills on the west, -\q1 and together they will plunder the people of the east. -\q1 They will possess Edom and Moab, and the people of Ammon will obey them. +\q2 and together they will plunder the people of the east. +\q1 They will possess Edom and Moab, +\q2 and the people of Ammon will obey them. \q1 -\v 15 Yahweh will completely destroy the gulf of the Sea of Egypt. -\q1 With his scorching wind he will wave his hand over the Euphrates River -\q1 and will divide it into seven streams, so it can be crossed over in sandals. +\v 15 Yahweh will completely destroy +\q2 the gulf of the Sea of Egypt. +\q1 With his scorching wind he will wave his hand +\q2 over the Euphrates River +\q1 and will divide it into seven streams, +\q2 so it can be crossed over in sandals. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 There will be a highway for the remnant of his people that return from Assyria, -\q1 as there was for Israel in their coming up from the land of Egypt. +\v 16 There will be a highway for the remnant of his people +\q2 that return from Assyria, +\q1 as there was for Israel in their coming up +\q2 from the land of Egypt. \s5 \c 12 \p \v 1 On that day you will say, -\q1 "I will give thanks to you, Yahweh. For though you were angry with me, your wrath has turned away, and you have comforted me. +\q1 "I will give thanks to you, Yahweh. +\q2 For though you were angry with me, +\q1 your wrath has turned away, +\q2 and you have comforted me. \q1 -\v 2 See, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not fear, -\q1 for Yah, yes, Yahweh is my strength and song. He has become my salvation." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\v 2 See, God is my salvation; +\q2 I will trust and will not fear, +\q1 for Yah, yes, Yahweh is my strength and song. +\q2 He has become my salvation." \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \q1 -\v 3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. +\v 3 With joy you will draw water +\q2 from the wells of salvation. \p -\q1 -\v 4 On that day you will say, "Give thanks to Yahweh and call upon his name; -\q1 declare his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. +\v 4 On that day you will say, +\q1 "Give thanks to Yahweh and call upon his name; +\q2 declare his deeds among the peoples, +\q2 proclaim that his name is exalted. \s5 \q1 -\v 5 Praise Yahweh in song, for he has done majestic things; let this be known throughout the earth. +\v 5 Praise Yahweh in song, for he has done majestic things; +\q2 let this be known throughout the earth. \q1 -\v 6 Cry aloud and shout for joy, you inhabitants of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel." +\v 6 Cry aloud and shout for joy, you inhabitants of Zion, +\q2 for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel." \s5 \c 13 @@ -1045,316 +1332,434 @@ \v 1 A declaration about Babylon, that Isaiah son of Amoz received: \p \q1 -\v 2 On the bare mountain set up a signal flag, cry aloud to them, -\q1 wave your hand for them to go into the gates of the nobles. +\v 2 On the bare mountain set up a signal flag, +\q2 cry aloud to them, +\q1 wave your hand for them +\q2 to go into the gates of the nobles. \q1 \v 3 "I have commanded my consecrated ones; -\q I have summoned my mighty ones to vent my anger— -\q those who rejoice in my triumph. +\q2 I have summoned my mighty ones to vent my anger— +\q2 those who rejoice in my triumph. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of many people! -\q1 The noise of a tumult of the kingdoms like many nations gathered together! -\q1 Yahweh of hosts is mustering the army for the battle. +\v 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, +\q2 as of many people! +\q1 The noise of a tumult of the kingdoms +\q2 like many nations gathered together! +\q1 Yahweh of hosts is mustering +\q2 the army for the battle. \q1 -\v 5 They come from a far country, from way over the horizon. -\q1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of indignation, to destroy the whole land. +\v 5 They come from a far country, +\q2 from way over the horizon. +\q1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of indignation, +\q2 to destroy the whole land. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 Wail, for the day of Yahweh is near; it comes with destruction from the Almighty. +\v 6 Wail, for the day of Yahweh is near; +\q2 it comes with destruction from the Almighty. \q1 -\v 7 Therefore all hands hang limp, and every heart melts. +\v 7 Therefore all hands hang limp, +\q2 and every heart melts. \q1 -\v 8 They will be terrified; pain and agony will seize them, like a woman in labor. -\q1 They will look in amazement at one another; their faces will be aflame. +\v 8 They will be terrified; +\q2 pain and agony will seize them, +\q2 like a woman in labor. +\q1 They will look in amazement at one another; +\q2 their faces will be aflame. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 See, the day of Yahweh comes with cruel wrath and overflowing anger, -\q1 to make the land a desolation and to exterminate the sinners from it. +\v 9 See, the day of Yahweh comes +\q2 with cruel wrath and overflowing anger, +\q1 to make the land a desolation +\q2 and to exterminate the sinners from it. \q1 -\v 10 The stars of heaven and the constellations will not give their light. -\q1 The sun will be darkened even from dawn, and the moon will not shine. +\v 10 The stars of heaven and the constellations +\q2 will not give their light. +\q1 The sun will be darkened even from dawn, +\q2 and the moon will not shine. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. -\q1 I will put an end to the arrogance of the proud and will abase the arrogance of the ruthless. +\v 11 I will punish the world for its evil +\q2 and the wicked for their iniquity. +\q1 I will put an end to the arrogance of the proud +\q2 and will abase the arrogance of the ruthless. \q1 -\v 12 I will make men more rare than fine gold and mankind harder to find than the pure gold of Ophir. +\v 12 I will make men more rare than fine gold +\q2 and mankind harder to find than the pure gold of Ophir. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken out of its place, -\q1 by the fury of Yahweh of hosts, and on the day of his fierce anger. +\v 13 Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, +\q2 and the earth will be shaken out of its place, +\q1 by the fury of Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 and on the day of his fierce anger. \p \q1 -\v 14 Like a hunted gazelle or like a sheep with no one to gather them, -\q1 every man will turn toward his own people and will flee to his own land. +\v 14 Like a hunted gazelle or like a sheep +\q2 with no one to gather them, +\q1 every man will turn toward his own people +\q2 and will flee to his own land. \s5 \q1 -\v 15 Every one who is found will be thrust through, and every one who is swept up will die by the sword. +\v 15 Every one who is found will be thrust through, +\q2 and every one who is swept up will die by the sword. \q1 \v 16 Their infants also will be dashed in pieces before their eyes. -\q1 Their houses will be plundered and their wives raped. +\q2 Their houses will be plundered and their wives raped. \s5 \p \q1 \v 17 Look, I am about to stir up the Medes to attack them, -\q1 who will not be concerned about silver, nor do they delight in gold. +\q2 who will not be concerned about silver, +\q2 nor do they delight in gold. \q1 \v 18 Their bows will strike down the young men; -\q1 they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb and they will not look with pity on children. +\q2 they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb +\q2 and they will not look with pity on children. \s5 \q1 -\v 19 Then Babylon, the most admired of kingdoms, the splendor of Chaldean arrogance, -\q1 will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. +\v 19 Then Babylon, the most admired of kingdoms, +\q2 the splendor of Chaldean arrogance, +\q1 will be overthrown by God +\q2 like Sodom and Gomorrah. \q1 -\v 20 It will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation. -\q1 The Arab will not pitch his tent there, nor will shepherds have their flocks rest there. +\v 20 It will never be inhabited +\q2 or lived in from generation to generation. +\q1 The Arab will not pitch his tent there, +\q2 nor will shepherds have their flocks rest there. \s5 \q1 -\v 21 But wild animals of the desert will lie there. Their houses will be full of owls; -\q1 and ostriches and wild goats will skip about there. +\v 21 But wild animals of the desert will lie there. +\q2 Their houses will be full of owls; +\q2 and ostriches and wild goats will skip about there. \q1 -\v 22 Hyenas will cry in their fortresses, and jackals in the beautiful palaces. Her time is near, and her days will not be delayed. +\v 22 Hyenas will cry in their fortresses, +\q2 and jackals in the beautiful palaces. +\q1 Her time is near, +\q2 and her days will not be delayed. \s5 \c 14 \p -\v 1 Yahweh will have compassion on Jacob; he will again choose Israel and restore them into their own land. Foreigners will join with them and attach themselves to the house of Jacob. -\v 2 The nations will bring them to their own place. Then the house of Israel will take possession of them in the land of Yahweh as male servants and female servants. They will take captive those who had captured them, and they will rule over their oppressors. +\q1 +\v 1 Yahweh will have compassion on Jacob; +\q2 he will again choose Israel +\q2 and restore them into their own land. +\q1 Foreigners will join with them +\q2 and attach themselves to the house of Jacob. +\q1 +\v 2 The nations will bring them to their own place. +\q2 Then the house of Israel will take possession of them +\q2 in the land of Yahweh as male servants and female servants. +\q1 They will take captive those who had captured them, +\q2 and they will rule over their oppressors. \s5 \p \v 3 On the day that Yahweh gives you rest from your suffering and anguish, and from the hard labor which you were required to perform, \v 4 you will sing this taunt song against the king of Babylon, -\q1 "How the oppressor has come to an end, the proud fury ended! \f + \ft Because the Hebrew translated as \fqa proud fury ended \fqa* is very difficult, other modern scholars and translations have tried other meanings such as: \fqa the golden city ended \fqa* , \fqa the turmoil ended \fqa* , \fqa the hostility ended \fqa* , or \fqa the arrogance ended \fqa* , and others. \f* +\q1 "How the oppressor has come to an end, +\q2 the proud fury ended! \f + \ft Because the Hebrew translated as \fqa proud fury ended \fqa* is very difficult, other modern scholars and translations have tried other meanings such as: \fqa the golden city ended \fqa* , \fqa the turmoil ended \fqa* , \fqa the hostility ended \fqa* , or \fqa the arrogance ended \fqa* , and others. \f* \s5 \q1 -\v 5 Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of those rulers, +\v 5 Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, +\q2 the scepter of those rulers, \q1 -\v 6 that struck the peoples in wrath with unceasing blows, -\q1 that ruled the nations in anger, with an attack that was unrestrained. +\v 6 that struck the peoples in wrath +\q2 with unceasing blows, +\q1 that ruled the nations in anger, +\q2 with an attack that was unrestrained. \s5 \q1 -\v 7 The whole earth is at rest and is quiet; they begin celebrating with singing. +\v 7 The whole earth is at rest and is quiet; +\q2 they begin celebrating with singing. \q1 -\v 8 Even the cypress trees rejoice over you with the cedars of Lebanon; -\q1 they say, 'Since you are laid low, no woodcutter comes up to cut us down.' +\v 8 Even the cypress trees rejoice over you +\q2 with the cedars of Lebanon; +\q1 they say, 'Since you are laid low, +\q2 no woodcutter comes up to cut us down.' \p \q1 -\v 9 Sheol below is eager to meet you when you go there. -\q1 It arouses the dead for you, all the leaders of the earth, -\q1 making them rise up from their thrones, all the kings of the nations. +\v 9 Sheol below is eager +\q2 to meet you when you go there. +\q1 It arouses the dead for you, +\q2 all the leaders of the earth, +\q1 making them rise up from their thrones, +\q2 all the kings of the nations. \s5 \q1 \v 10 They all will speak and say to you, -\q1 'You have become as weak as us. You have become like us. +\q2 'You have become as weak as us. +\q2 You have become like us. \q1 -\v 11 Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol with the sound of your lutes. -\q1 Maggots are spread under you, and worms cover you.' +\v 11 Your pomp has been brought down to Sheol +\q2 with the sound of your lutes. +\q1 Maggots are spread under you, +\q2 and worms cover you.' \s5 \p \q1 -\v 12 How you are fallen from heaven, daystar, son of the dawn! -\q1 How you are cut down to the ground, you who made the nations weak! +\v 12 How you are fallen from heaven, +\q2 daystar, son of the dawn! +\q1 How you are cut down to the ground, +\q2 you who made the nations weak! \q1 -\v 13 You had said in your heart, 'I will ascend into heaven, -\q1 I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, -\q1 and I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. +\v 13 You had said in your heart, +\q2 'I will ascend into heaven, +\q1 I will exalt my throne +\q2 above the stars of God, +\q1 and I will sit on the mount of assembly, +\q2 in the far reaches of the north. \q1 -\v 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High God.' +\v 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; +\q2 I will make myself like the Most High God.' \s5 \q1 -\v 15 Yet you are now brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit. +\v 15 Yet you are now brought down to Sheol, +\q2 to the depths of the pit. \p \q1 -\v 16 Those who see you will gaze at you and they will pay attention to you. -\q1 They will say, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, who shook kingdoms, +\v 16 Those who see you will gaze at you +\q2 and they will pay attention to you. +\q1 They will say, 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, +\q2 who shook kingdoms, \q1 -\v 17 who made the world like a wilderness, who overthrew its cities and did not let his prisoners go home?' +\v 17 who made the world like a wilderness, who overthrew its cities +\q2 and did not let his prisoners go home?' \s5 \p \q1 \v 18 All the kings of the nations, -\q1 all of them lie down in honor, each one in his own tomb. +\q2 all of them lie down in honor, each one in his own tomb. \q1 -\v 19 But you are cast out of your grave like an abhorrent branch. -\q1 Those who were killed cover you like a garment, those pierced by the sword, who go down to the stones of the pit like a trampled corpse. +\v 19 But you are cast out of your grave +\q2 like an abhorrent branch. +\q1 Those who were killed cover you like a garment, +\q2 those pierced by the sword, +\q1 who go down to the stones of the pit +\q2 like a trampled corpse. \q1 -\v 20 You will not join them in burial, because you have destroyed your land +\v 20 You will not join them in burial, +\q2 because you have destroyed your land \q1 and killed your people. -\q1 The offspring of evildoers will never be mentioned again." +\q2 The offspring of evildoers will never be mentioned again." \s5 \q1 -\v 21 Prepare your slaughter for his children, for the iniquity of their ancestors, -\q1 so they will not rise up and possess the earth and fill the whole world with cities. +\v 21 Prepare your slaughter for his children, +\q2 for the iniquity of their ancestors, +\q1 so they will not rise up and possess the earth +\q2 and fill the whole world with cities. \p \q1 -\v 22 "I will rise up against them—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. -\q1 I will cut off from Babylon name, descendant, and posterity—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 22 "I will rise up against them— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\q1 I will cut off from Babylon name, descendant, and posterity— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q1 -\v 23 I will also make her into a possession of owls, and into pools of water, -\q1 and I will sweep her with the broom of destruction—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." +\v 23 I will also make her into a possession of owls, +\q2 and into pools of water, +\q1 and I will sweep her with the broom of destruction— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." \s5 \p -\q1 \v 24 Yahweh of hosts has sworn, \q1 "Surely, as I have intended, so it will come about; -\q1 and as I have purposed, so it will be: +\q2 and as I have purposed, so it will be: \q1 -\v 25 I will break the Assyrian in my land, and on my mountains trample him underfoot. -\q1 Then his yoke will be lifted from off them and his burden from off their shoulder." +\v 25 I will break the Assyrian in my land, +\q2 and on my mountains trample him underfoot. +\q1 Then his yoke will be lifted from off them +\q2 and his burden from off their shoulder." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 26 This is the plan that has been devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand that is raised over all the nations. +\v 26 This is the plan that has been devised for the whole earth, +\q2 and this is the hand that is raised over all the nations. \q1 -\v 27 For Yahweh of hosts has planned this; who will stop him? His hand is raised, and who will turn it back? +\v 27 For Yahweh of hosts has planned this; who will stop him? +\q2 His hand is raised, and who will turn it back? \s5 \p \v 28 In the year that king Ahaz died this declaration came: \p \q1 -\v 29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. +\v 29 Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, +\q2 that the rod that struck you is broken. \q1 For out of the serpent's root will grow an adder, -\q1 and his offspring will be a fiery flying serpent. +\q2 and his offspring will be a fiery flying serpent. \q1 \v 30 The firstborn of the poor will graze their sheep in my pastures, -\q1 and the needy will lie down in safety. +\q2 and the needy will lie down in safety. \q1 I will kill your root with famine -\q1 that will put to death all your survivors. +\q2 that will put to death all your survivors. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 31 Wail, gate; cry, city; all of you will melt away, Philistia. +\v 31 Wail, gate; cry, city; +\q2 all of you will melt away, Philistia. \q1 For out of the north comes a cloud of smoke, -\q1 and there is no straggler in his ranks. +\q2 and there is no straggler in his ranks. \q1 -\v 32 How will they respond to the messengers of that nation? -\q1 "Yahweh has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will find refuge." +\v 32 How will they respond +\q2 to the messengers of that nation? +\q1 "Yahweh has founded Zion, +\q2 and in her the afflicted of his people will find refuge." \s5 \c 15 \p \v 1 A declaration about Moab. -\q1 Indeed, in one night Ar of Moab is laid waste and destroyed; -\q1 indeed, in one night Kir of Moab is laid waste and destroyed. +\q1 Indeed, in one night +\q2 Ar of Moab is laid waste and destroyed; +\q1 indeed, in one night +\q2 Kir of Moab is laid waste and destroyed. \q1 -\v 2 They have gone up to the temple, the people of Dibon went up to the heights to weep; +\v 2 They have gone up to the temple, +\q2 the people of Dibon went up to the heights to weep; \q1 Moab wails over Nebo and over Medeba. -\q1 All their heads are shaved bare and all their beards are cut off. +\q2 All their heads are shaved bare +\q2 and all their beards are cut off. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 In their streets they wear sackcloth; on their housetops -\q1 and in the square everyone wails, melting in weeping. +\v 3 In their streets they wear sackcloth; +\q2 on their housetops and in the square +\q2 everyone wails, melting in weeping. \q1 -\v 4 Heshbon and Elealeh call out for help; their sound is heard as far as Jahaz. -\q1 So the armed men of Moab cry out for help; they tremble within themselves. +\v 4 Heshbon and Elealeh call out for help; +\q2 their sound is heard as far as Jahaz. +\q1 So the armed men of Moab cry out for help; +\q2 they tremble within themselves. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 My heart cries out for Moab; her fugitives flee to Zoar and to Eglath Shelishiyah. -\q1 They go up the ascent of Luhith weeping; -\q1 on the road to Horonaim they raise a cry of distress over their destruction. +\v 5 My heart cries out for Moab; +\q2 her fugitives flee to Zoar +\q1 and to Eglath Shelishiyah. +\q2 They go up the ascent of Luhith weeping; +\q1 on the road to Horonaim +\q2 they raise a cry of distress over their destruction. \q1 \v 6 The waters of Nimrim are a desolation; -\q1 the grass is withered; +\q2 the grass is withered; \q1 the vegetation has dried up; -\q1 there is no more green grass. +\q2 there is no more green grass. \q1 \v 7 The abundance they have grown and stored -\q1 they carry away over the brook of the poplars. +\q2 they carry away over the brook of the poplars. \s5 \q1 \v 8 The cry has gone around the territory of Moab; -\q1 the wailing as far as Eglaim and Beer Elim. +\q2 the wailing as far as Eglaim and Beer Elim. \q1 -\v 9 For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; but I will bring even more upon Dimon. -\q1 A lion will attack those who escape from Moab and also those remaining in the land. +\v 9 For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; +\q2 but I will bring even more upon Dimon. +\q1 A lion will attack those who escape from Moab +\q2 and also those remaining in the land. \s5 \c 16 \m \q1 \v 1 Send rams to the ruler of the land -\q1 from Selah in the wilderness, to the mount of the daughter of Zion. +\q2 from Selah in the wilderness, +\q2 to the mount of the daughter of Zion. \q1 -\v 2 As wandering birds, as a scattered nest, -\q1 so the women of Moab are at the fords of the Arnon River. +\v 2 As wandering birds, +\q2 as a scattered nest, +\q1 so the women of Moab are +\q2 at the fords of the Arnon River. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 3 "Give instruction, execute justice; provide some shade like night in the middle of the day; -\q1 hide the outcasts; do not betray the fugitives. +\v 3 "Give instruction, execute justice; +\q2 provide some shade like night in the middle of the day; +\q1 hide the outcasts; +\q2 do not betray the fugitives. \q1 \v 4 Let them live among you, the outcasts from Moab; -\q1 be a hiding place for them from the destroyer." +\q2 be a hiding place for them from the destroyer." \m -\q1 For the oppression will stop, and destruction will cease, -\q1 those who trample will disappear from the land. +\q1 For the oppression will stop, +\q2 and destruction will cease, +\q2 those who trample will disappear from the land. \s5 \q1 -\v 5 A throne will be established in covenant faithfulness; and one from David's tent will faithfully sit there. -\q1 He will judge as he seeks justice and does righteousness. +\v 5 A throne will be established in covenant faithfulness; +\q2 and one from David's tent will faithfully sit there. +\q2 He will judge as he seeks justice and does righteousness. \s5 \m \p \q1 \v 6 We have heard of Moab's pride, his arrogance, -\q1 his boasting, and his anger. But his boastings are empty words. +\q2 his boasting, and his anger. +\q2 But his boastings are empty words. \q1 -\v 7 So Moab wails for Moab—they all wail! Mourn, you who are utterly destroyed, for the raisin cakes of Kir Hareseth. +\v 7 So Moab wails for Moab—they all wail! +\q2 Mourn, you who are utterly destroyed, +\q2 for the raisin cakes of Kir Hareseth. \s5 \q1 -\v 8 The fields of Heshbon have dried up as well as the vines of Sibmah. -\q1 The rulers of the nations have trampled the choice vines -\q1 that reached to Jazer and spread into the desert. -\q1 Its shoots spread abroad; they went over to the sea. +\v 8 The fields of Heshbon have dried up +\q2 as well as the vines of Sibmah. +\q1 The rulers of the nations +\q2 have trampled the choice vines +\q1 that reached to Jazer +\q2 and spread into the desert. +\q1 Its shoots spread abroad; +\q2 they went over to the sea. \s5 \q1 -\v 9 Indeed I will weep along with Jazer for the vineyard of Sibmah. -\q1 I will water you with my tears, Heshbon and Elealeh. -\q1 For on your fields of summer fruits and harvest I have ended the shouts of joy. +\v 9 Indeed I will weep along with Jazer +\q2 for the vineyard of Sibmah. +\q1 I will water you with my tears, +\q2 Heshbon and Elealeh. +\q1 For on your fields of summer fruits and harvest +\q2 I have ended the shouts of joy. \q1 -\v 10 Gladness and joy are taken away from the fruit tree groves; and there is no singing, or shouts in the vineyards. -\q1 No one treads out wine in the presses, for I have put an end to the shouts of the one who treads. +\v 10 Gladness and joy are taken away from the fruit tree groves; +\q2 and there is no singing, or shouts in the vineyards. +\q1 No one treads out wine in the presses, +\q2 for I have put an end to the shouts of the one who treads. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 So my heart sighs like a harp for Moab, and my inward being for Kir Hareseth. +\v 11 So my heart sighs like a harp for Moab, +\q2 and my inward being for Kir Hareseth. \q1 \v 12 When Moab wears himself out on the high place -\q1 and enters his sanctuary to pray, his prayers will accomplish nothing. +\q2 and enters his sanctuary to pray, +\q2 his prayers will accomplish nothing. \s5 \p @@ -1366,160 +1771,220 @@ \p \v 1 A declaration about Damascus. \q1 Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, -\q1 and it shall be a fallen ruin. +\q2 and it shall be a fallen ruin. \q1 \v 2 The cities of Aroer will be abandoned. -\q1 They will be places for flocks to lie down, and no one will frighten them. +\q2 They will be places for flocks to lie down, +\q2 and no one will frighten them. \q1 -\v 3 Fortified cities will disappear from Ephraim, the kingdom from Damascus, -\q1 and the remnant of Aram—they will be like the glory of the people of Israel—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\v 3 Fortified cities will disappear from Ephraim, +\q2 the kingdom from Damascus, +\q1 and the remnant of Aram— +\q2 they will be like the glory of the people of Israel— +\q1 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. \s5 \p \q1 \v 4 It will come about on that day -\q1 that the glory of Jacob will become thin, and the fatness of his flesh will become lean. +\q2 that the glory of Jacob will become thin, +\q2 and the fatness of his flesh will become lean. \q1 -\v 5 It will be as when a harvester gathers the standing grain, and his arm reaps the heads of grain. -\q1 It will be as when one gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. +\v 5 It will be as when a harvester gathers the standing grain, +\q2 and his arm reaps the heads of grain. +\q1 It will be as when one gleans heads of grain +\q2 in the Valley of Rephaim. \s5 \q1 -\v 6 Gleanings will be left, however, as when the olive tree is shaken: -\q1 two or three olives in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the highest branches of a fruitful tree—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Israel. +\v 6 Gleanings will be left, +\q2 however, as when the olive tree is shaken: +\q1 two or three olives in the top of the uppermost bough, +\q2 four or five in the highest branches of a fruitful tree— +\q1 this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of Israel. \p \q1 -\v 7 On that day men will look toward their Maker, and their eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel. +\v 7 On that day men will look toward their Maker, +\q2 and their eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q1 -\v 8 They will not look to the altars, the work of their hands, nor will they look to what their fingers have made, the Asherah poles or the sun images. +\v 8 They will not look to the altars, +\q2 the work of their hands, +\q1 nor will they look to what their fingers have made, +\q2 the Asherah poles or the sun images. \p -\q1 -\v 9 On that day their strong cities will be like the abandoned wooded slopes on the hill summits, -\q1 which were abandoned because of the people of Israel, and they will become a desolation. +\v 9 On that day their strong cities will be like the abandoned wooded slopes on the hill summits, which were abandoned because of the people of Israel, and they will become a desolation. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 For you have forgotten the God of your salvation, and have ignored the rock of your refuge. -\q1 So you plant pleasant plants, and set out vine branches received from a stranger. +\v 10 For you have forgotten the God of your salvation, +\q2 and have ignored the rock of your refuge. +\q1 So you plant pleasant plants, +\q2 and set out vine branches received from a stranger. \q1 -\v 11 But though on the day you plant them you hedge them in, and though in the morning your seed grows, -\q1 the harvest will fail on a day of grief and of desperate sorrow. +\v 11 But though on the day you plant them you hedge them in, +\q2 and though in the morning your seed grows, +\q1 the harvest will fail on a day of grief +\q2 and of desperate sorrow. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 12 Woe! The uproar of many peoples, who roar like the roaring of the seas, -\q1 and the rushing of nations, who rush like the rushing of mighty waters! +\v 12 Woe! The uproar of many peoples, +\q2 who roar like the roaring of the seas, +\q1 and the rushing of nations, +\q2 who rush like the rushing of mighty waters! \q1 \v 13 The nations will roar like the rushing of many waters, -\q1 but he will rebuke them and they will flee far away, +\q2 but he will rebuke them and they will flee far away, \q1 they will be chased before the wind like chaff on the mountains, -\q1 and like weeds whirling before a storm. +\q2 and like weeds whirling before a storm. \q1 -\v 14 In the evening, see, terror! Before the morning they will be gone! -\q1 This is the portion of those who loot us, the lot of those who rob us. +\v 14 In the evening, see, terror! +\q2 Before the morning they will be gone! +\q1 This is the portion of those who loot us, +\q2 the lot of those who rob us. \s5 \c 18 \m \q1 -\v 1 Woe to the land of the rustling of wings, which is along the rivers of Cush; +\v 1 Woe to the land of the rustling of wings, +\q2 which is along the rivers of Cush; \q1 -\v 2 who send ambassadors by the sea, in vessels of papyrus on the waters. -\q1 Go, you swift messengers, to a nation tall and smooth, -\q1 to a people feared far and near, a nation strong and treading down, whose land the rivers divide. +\v 2 who send ambassadors by the sea, +\q2 in vessels of papyrus on the waters. +\q1 Go, you swift messengers, +\q2 to a nation tall and smooth, +\q2 to a people feared far and near, +\q1 a nation strong and treading down, +\q2 whose land the rivers divide. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 3 All you inhabitants of the world and you who live on the earth, +\v 3 All you inhabitants of the world +\q2 and you who live on the earth, \q1 when a signal flag is lifted up on the mountains, look; -\q1 and when the ram's horn is blown, listen. +\q2 and when the ram's horn is blown, listen. \s5 \m \q1 -\v 4 This is what Yahweh said to me, "I will quietly observe from my home, -\q1 like the simmering heat in sunlight, like a cloud of mist in the heat of harvest. +\v 4 This is what Yahweh said to me, +\q2 "I will quietly observe from my home, +\q1 like the simmering heat in sunlight, +\q2 like a cloud of mist in the heat of harvest. \q1 -\v 5 Before the harvest, when the blossoming is over, and the flower is ripening into a grape, -\q1 he will cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and he will cut down and take away the spreading branches. +\v 5 Before the harvest, when the blossoming is over, +\q2 and the flower is ripening into a grape, +\q1 he will cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, +\q2 and he will cut down and take away the spreading branches. \s5 \q1 -\v 6 They will be left together for the birds of the mountains and for the animals of the earth. -\q1 The birds of prey will spend the summer on them, and all the animals of the earth will spend harvest time on them." +\v 6 They will be left together for the birds of the mountains +\q2 and for the animals of the earth. +\q1 The birds of prey will spend the summer on them, +\q2 and all the animals of the earth will spend harvest time on them." \p -\q1 -\v 7 At that time tribute will be brought to Yahweh of hosts from a people tall and smooth, -\q1 from a people feared far and near, a nation strong and trampling down, whose land the rivers divide, -\q1 to the place of the name of Yahweh of hosts, to Mount Zion. +\v 7 At that time tribute will be brought to Yahweh of hosts +\b +\q1 from a people tall and smooth, +\q2 from a people feared far and near, +\q1 nation strong and trampling down, +\q2 whose land the rivers divide, +\b +\m to the place of the name of Yahweh of hosts, to Mount Zion. \s5 \c 19 \p \v 1 A declaration about Egypt. -\q1 See, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud and is coming to Egypt; -\q1 the idols of Egypt quake before him, and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves. +\q1 See, Yahweh rides on a swift cloud +\q2 and is coming to Egypt; +\q1 the idols of Egypt quake before him, +\q2 and the hearts of the Egyptians melt within themselves. \p \q1 -\v 2 "I will stir up Egyptians against Egyptians: A man will fight against his brother, and a man against his neighbor; -\q1 city will be against city, and kingdom against kingdom. +\v 2 "I will stir up Egyptians against Egyptians: +\q2 A man will fight against his brother, +\q2 and a man against his neighbor; +\q2 city will be against city, +\q2 and kingdom against kingdom. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 The spirit of Egypt will be weakened from within. I will destroy his advice, -\q1 though they sought the advice of idols, dead men's spirits, sorcerers, and spiritists. +\v 3 The spirit of Egypt will be weakened from within. +\q2 I will destroy his advice, +\q1 though they sought the advice of idols, +\q2 dead men's spirits, sorcerers, and spiritists. \q1 -\v 4 I will give the Egyptians into the hand of a severe master, and a strong king will rule over them— -\q1 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts." +\v 4 I will give the Egyptians +\q2 into the hand of a severe master, +\q1 and a strong king will rule over them— +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 The waters of the sea will dry up, and the river will dry up and become empty. +\v 5 The waters of the sea will dry up, +\q2 and the river will dry up and become empty. \q1 -\v 6 The rivers will become foul; the streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up; +\v 6 The rivers will become foul; +\q2 the streams of Egypt will dwindle and dry up; \q1 the reeds and flags will wither away. \s5 -\q1 +\q2 \v 7 The reeds along the Nile, -\q1 at the mouth of the Nile, +\q2 at the mouth of the Nile, \q1 and every sown field beside the Nile will become parched, -\q1 will be driven away, and will be no more. +\q2 will be driven away, and will be no more. \q1 -\v 8 The fishermen will wail and mourn, and all who cast a hook into the Nile will mourn, -\q1 and those who spread nets on the waters will waste away. +\v 8 The fishermen will wail and mourn, +\q2 and all who cast a hook into the Nile will mourn, +\q2 and those who spread nets on the waters will waste away. \s5 \q1 -\v 9 The workers in combed flax and those who weave white cloth will turn pale. +\v 9 The workers in combed flax +\q2 and those who weave white cloth will turn pale. \q1 -\v 10 The cloth workers of Egypt will be crushed; all who work for wages will be grieved within themselves. +\v 10 The cloth workers of Egypt will be crushed; +\q2 all who work for wages will be grieved within themselves. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 11 The princes of Zoan are completely foolish. The advice of the wisest advisors of Pharaoh has become stupid. -\q1 How can you say to Pharaoh, "I am the son of wise men, a son of ancient kings?" +\v 11 The princes of Zoan +\q2 are completely foolish. +\q1 The advice of the wisest advisors of Pharaoh +\q2 has become stupid. +\q1 How can you say to Pharaoh, +\q2 "I am the son of wise men, a son of ancient kings?" \p \q1 \v 12 Where then are your wise men? -\q1 Let them tell you and make known what Yahweh of hosts plans concerning Egypt. +\q2 Let them tell you and make known +\q2 what Yahweh of hosts plans concerning Egypt. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 The princes of Zoan have become fools, the princes of Memphis are deceived; they have made Egypt go astray, who are the cornerstones of her tribes. \f + \ft The name \fqa Memphis \fqa* , is used in most modern translations, and that name represents the place in Egypt that is known in Hebrew as \fqa Noph \fqa* . \f* +\v 13 The princes of Zoan have become fools, +\q2 the princes of Memphis are deceived; +\q1 they have made Egypt go astray, +\q2 who are the cornerstones of her tribes. \f + \ft The name \fqa Memphis \fqa* , is used in most modern translations, and that name represents the place in Egypt that is known in Hebrew as \fqa Noph \fqa* . \f* \q1 \v 14 Yahweh has mixed a spirit of distortion into her midst, -\q1 and they have led Egypt astray in all she does, like a drunk staggering in his vomit. +\q2 and they have led Egypt astray in all she does, +\q2 like a drunk staggering in his vomit. \q1 -\v 15 There is nothing anyone can do for Egypt, whether head or tail, palm branch or reed. +\v 15 There is nothing anyone can do for Egypt, +\q2 whether head or tail, palm branch or reed. \s5 \p @@ -1566,80 +2031,91 @@ \v 1 A declaration about the desert by the sea. \p \q1 Like stormwinds sweeping through the Negev it comes -\q1 passing through from the wilderness, from a terrible land. +\q2 passing through from the wilderness, from a terrible land. \p \q1 \v 2 A severe vision has been given to me: -\q1 the treacherous man deals treacherously, and the destroyer destroys. +\q2 the treacherous man deals treacherously, +\q2 and the destroyer destroys. \q1 Go up and attack, Elam; besiege, Media; -\q1 I will stop all her groaning. +\q2 I will stop all her groaning. \s5 \p \q1 \v 3 Therefore my loins are filled with pain; -\q1 pains like the pains of a woman in labor have taken hold of me; -\q1 I am bowed down by what I heard; I am disturbed by what I saw. +\q2 pains like the pains of a woman in labor +\q2 have taken hold of me; +\q1 I am bowed down by what I heard; +\q2 I am disturbed by what I saw. \q1 \v 4 My heart pounds; I shake with fear. -\q1 Twilight was my desire, but it brought me terror. +\q2 Twilight was my desire, but it brought me terror. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 They prepare the table, they spread rugs and eat and drink; -\q1 arise, princes, anoint your shields with oil. +\v 5 They prepare the table, +\q2 they spread rugs and eat and drink; +\q1 arise, princes, +\q2 anoint your shields with oil. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 6 For this is what the Lord said to me, -\q1 "Go, post a watchman; he must report what he sees. +\q1 "Go, post a watchman; +\q2 he must report what he sees. \q1 \v 7 When he sees a chariot, a pair of horsemen, -\q1 riders on donkeys, and riders on camels, -\q1 then he must pay attention and be very alert." +\q2 riders on donkeys, and riders on camels, +\q1 then he must pay attention +\q2 and be very alert." \s5 \p -\q1 \v 8 The watchman cries out, \f + \ft Instead of \fqa The watchman cries out \fqa* which is attested by ancient Hebrew copies, but there are some ancient Hebrew copies that have \fqa A lion cries out \fqa* . The second reading, \fqa lion \fqa* , appears to be a misspelling of the Hebrew for \fqa watchman \fqa* . \f* \q1 "Lord, on the watchtower I stand all day, every day, -\q1 and at my post I stand all night long." +\q2 and at my post I stand all night long." \q1 \v 9 Here comes a chariot with a man and a pair of horsemen. -\q1 He calls out, "Babylon has fallen, fallen, -\q1 and all the carved figures of its gods are broken to the ground." +\q2 He calls out, "Babylon has fallen, fallen, +\q1 and all the carved figures of its gods +\q2 are broken to the ground." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 My threshed and winnowed ones, children of my threshing floor! +\v 10 My threshed and winnowed ones, +\q2 children of my threshing floor! \q1 What I have heard from Yahweh of hosts, -\q1 the God of Israel, I have declared to you. +\q2 the God of Israel, I have declared to you. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 11 A declaration about Dumah. \q1 One calls to me from Seir, -\q1 "Watchman, what is left of the night? -\q1 Watchman, what is left of the night?" +\q2 "Watchman, what is left of the night? +\q2 Watchman, what is left of the night?" \q1 -\v 12 The watchman said, "The morning comes and also the night. -\q1 If you want to ask, then ask; and come back again." +\v 12 The watchman said, +\q2 "The morning comes and also the night. +\q1 If you want to ask, then ask; +\q2 and come back again." \s5 -\q1 -\v 13 A declaration about Arabia. \p -\q1 In the wilderness of Arabia you spend the night, you caravans of Dedanites. -\q1 +\v 13 A declaration about Arabia. +\q1 In the wilderness of Arabia you spend the night, +\q2 you caravans of Dedanites. +\q2 \v 14 Bring water for the thirsty; -\q1 inhabitants of the land of Tema, meet the fugitives with bread. +\q1 inhabitants of the land of Tema, +\q2 meet the fugitives with bread. \q1 -\v 15 For they have fled from the sword, from the drawn sword, -\q1 from the bent bow, and from the weight of war. +\v 15 For they have fled from the sword, +\q2 from the drawn sword, +\q1 from the bent bow, +\q2 and from the weight of war. \s5 \p @@ -1650,97 +2126,117 @@ \c 22 \p \v 1 A declaration about the Valley of Vision: -\q1 What is the reason that you have all gone up to the housetops? +\q1 What is the reason that you have all gone up +\q2 to the housetops? \q1 -\v 2 Is it so you may hear a city full of noises, a town full of revelry? -\q1 Your dead were not killed with the sword, and they did not die in battle. +\v 2 Is it so you may hear a city full of noises, +\q2 a town full of revelry? +\q1 Your dead were not killed with the sword, +\q2 and they did not die in battle. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 All your rulers fled away together, but they were captured without using a bow; -\q1 all of them were captured together, though they had fled far away. +\v 3 All your rulers fled away together, +\q2 but they were captured without using a bow; +\q1 all of them were captured together, +\q2 though they had fled far away. \q1 -\v 4 Therefore I said, "Do not look at me, I will weep bitterly; -\q1 do not try to comfort me concerning the destruction of the daughter of my people." +\v 4 Therefore I said, "Do not look at me, +\q2 I will weep bitterly; +\q1 do not try to comfort me concerning the destruction +\q2 of the daughter of my people." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 For there is a day of tumult, treading down, and confusion for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, -\q1 in the Valley of Vision, a breaking down of the walls, and people crying out to the mountains. +\v 5 For there is a day of tumult, treading down, +\q2 and confusion for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 in the Valley of Vision, +\q1 a breaking down of the walls, +\q2 and people crying out to the mountains. \q1 -\v 6 Elam takes up the quiver, with chariots of men and horsemen, -\q1 and Kir lays the shield bare. +\v 6 Elam takes up the quiver, +\q2 with chariots of men and horsemen, +\q2 and Kir lays the shield bare. \q1 -\v 7 It will come about that your choicest valleys -\q1 will be full of chariots, and the horsemen will take their positions at the gate. +\v 7 It will come about that your choicest valleys +\q2 will be full of chariots, +\q2 and the horsemen will take their positions at the gate. \s5 \p \q1 \v 8 He took away the protection of Judah; -\q1 and you looked in that day to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest. +\q2 and you looked in that day +\q2 to the weapons in the Palace of the Forest. \q1 -\v 9 You saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many, -\q1 and you collected the water of the lower pool. +\v 9 You saw the breaches of the city of David, +\q2 that they were many, +\q1 and you collected the water +\q2 of the lower pool. \s5 \q1 -\v 10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you tore down the houses to fortify the wall. +\v 10 You counted the houses of Jerusalem, +\q2 and you tore down the houses to fortify the wall. \q1 -\v 11 You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. -\q1 But you did not consider the city's maker, who had planned it long ago. +\v 11 You made a reservoir between the two walls +\q2 for the water of the old pool. +\q1 But you did not consider the city's maker, +\q2 who had planned it long ago. \s5 \p \q1 \v 12 The Lord Yahweh of hosts called on that day -\q1 for weeping, for mourning, for shaved heads, and the wearing of sackcloth. +\q2 for weeping, for mourning, +\q2 for shaved heads, and the wearing of sackcloth. \q1 -\v 13 But look, there is celebration and gladness, killing cattle and slaughtering sheep, -\q1 eating meat and drinking wine: "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die." +\v 13 But look, there is celebration and gladness, +\q2 killing cattle and slaughtering sheep, +\q1 eating meat and drinking wine: +\q2 "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die." \p \q1 \v 14 This was revealed in my ears by Yahweh of hosts: -\q1 "Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you, even when you die," says the Lord Yahweh of hosts. +\q2 "Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you, +\q2 even when you die," +\q2 says the Lord Yahweh of hosts. + +\s5 +\p +\v 15 The Lord Yahweh of hosts, says this, +\q1 "Go to this administrator, to Shebna, +\q2 who is over the house, and say, +\q1 +\v 16 'What are you doing here and who gave you permission +\q2 to cut out a tomb for yourself, +\q1 hewing out a grave on the heights +\q2 and carving out a resting place in the rock?'" \s5 \p \q1 -\v 15 The Lord Yahweh of hosts, says this, "Go to this administrator, to Shebna, who is over the house, and say, +\v 17 See, Yahweh is about to throw you, a mighty man, +\q2 about to throw you down; he will grasp you tightly. \q1 -\v 16 'What are you doing here and who gave you permission to cut out a tomb for yourself, -\q1 hewing out a grave on the heights and carving out a resting place in the rock?'" +\v 18 He will surely wind you round and round, +\q2 and toss you like a ball into a vast country. +\q1 There you will die, and there your glorious chariots will be; +\q2 you will be the shame of your master's house! +\q1 +\v 19 "I will force you out of your office and from your station. +\q2 You will be pulled down. \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 17 See, Yahweh is about to throw you, a mighty man, about to throw you down; he will grasp you tightly. -\q1 -\v 18 He will surely wind you round and round, and toss you like a ball into a vast country. -\q1 There you will die, and there your glorious chariots will be; you will be the shame of your master's house! -\q1 -\v 19 "I will force you out of your office and from your station. You will be pulled down. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 20 It will come about on that day that I will call my servant Eliakim son of Hilkiah. -\q1 -\v 21 I will clothe him with your tunic and put on him your sash, and I will transfer your authority into his hand. -\q1 He will be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. -\q1 -\v 22 I will place the key of the house of David on his shoulder; -\q1 he will open, and none will shut; he will shut, and none will open. +\v 21 I will clothe him with your tunic and put on him your sash, and I will transfer your authority into his hand. He will be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. +\v 22 I will place the key of the house of David on his shoulder; he will open, and none will shut; he will shut, and none will open. \s5 -\q1 -\v 23 I will fasten him, a peg in a secure place, -\q1 and he will become a seat of glory for his father's house. -\q1 -\v 24 They will hang on him all the glory of his father's house, -\q1 the offspring and descendants, -\q1 every small container from the cups to all the jugs. +\v 23 I will fasten him, a peg in a secure place, and he will become a seat of glory for his father's house. +\v 24 They will hang on him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and descendants, every small container from the cups to all the jugs. \s5 \p @@ -1751,68 +2247,94 @@ \p \v 1 A declaration about Tyre: \q1 Wail, you ships of Tarshish; -\q1 Tyre has been devastated, with neither home nor harbor; -\q1 from the land of Cyprus it has been revealed to them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Cyprus \fqa* , some modern translations keep \fqa Kittim \fqa* , the Hebrew name for this island. \f* +\q2 Tyre has been devastated, +\q2 with neither home nor harbor; +\q1 from the land of Cyprus +\q2 it has been revealed to them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Cyprus \fqa* , some modern translations keep \fqa Kittim \fqa* , the Hebrew name for this island. \f* \p \q1 -\v 2 Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchant of Sidon, -\q1 who travels over the sea, has filled you. \f + \ft Some ancient and modern translations have \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchants of Sidon, who travel over the sea, have filled you \fqa* or \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast and you merchants of Sidon, whom those who travel over the sea have filled \fqa* . \f* +\v 2 Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; +\q2 the merchant of Sidon, +\q2 who travels over the sea, has filled you. \f + \ft Some ancient and modern translations have \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast; the merchants of Sidon, who travel over the sea, have filled you \fqa* or \fqa Be silent, you inhabitants of the coast and you merchants of Sidon, whom those who travel over the sea have filled \fqa* . \f* \q1 -\v 3 Upon the great waters was the grain of Shihor, +\v 3 Upon the great waters +\q2 was the grain of Shihor, \q1 the harvest of the Nile was her produce; -\q1 and it became the commerce of the nations. +\q2 and it became the commerce of the nations. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 4 Be ashamed, Sidon; for the sea has spoken, the fortress of the sea. He says, +\v 4 Be ashamed, Sidon; for the sea has spoken, +\q2 the fortress of the sea. He says, \q1 "I have not labored nor given birth, -\q1 nor have I raised young men nor brought up young women." +\q2 nor have I raised young men nor brought up young women." \q1 -\v 5 When the report comes to Egypt, they will be grieved concerning Tyre. +\v 5 When the report comes to Egypt, +\q2 they will be grieved concerning Tyre. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 Cross over to Tarshish; wail, you inhabitants of the coast. +\v 6 Cross over to Tarshish; +\q2 wail, you inhabitants of the coast. \q1 -\v 7 Has this happened to you, the joyful city, whose origin is from ancient times, -\q1 whose feet carried her far away to foreign places to settle? +\v 7 Has this happened to you, the joyful city, +\q2 whose origin is from ancient times, +\q1 whose feet carried her far away +\q2 to foreign places to settle? \s5 \q1 -\v 8 Who has planned this against Tyre, the giver of crowns, -\q1 whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the honored ones of the earth? +\v 8 Who has planned this against Tyre, +\q2 the giver of crowns, +\q1 whose merchants are princes, +\q2 whose traders are the honored ones of the earth? \q1 -\v 9 Yahweh of hosts has planned it to dishonor her pride -\q1 and all her glory, to shame all her honored ones of the earth. +\v 9 Yahweh of hosts has planned it +\q2 to dishonor her pride and all her glory, +\q2 to shame all her honored ones of the earth. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 Plow your land, as one plows the Nile, daughter of Tarshish. There is no longer a marketplace in Tyre. \f + \ft The Hebrew is difficult here. Instead of ULB, \fqa Plow your land \fqa* , some scholars have translated the Hebrew to mean \fqa Cross over your land \fqa* or \fqa Flood your land \fqa* . \f* +\v 10 Plow your land, as one plows the Nile, +\q2 daughter of Tarshish. +\q2 There is no longer a marketplace in Tyre. \f + \ft The Hebrew is difficult here. Instead of ULB, \fqa Plow your land \fqa* , some scholars have translated the Hebrew to mean \fqa Cross over your land \fqa* or \fqa Flood your land \fqa* . \f* \q1 -\v 11 Yahweh has reached out with his hand over the sea, and he has shaken the kingdoms; -\q1 he has given a command concerning Phoenicia, to destroy the strongholds. +\v 11 Yahweh has reached out with his hand over the sea, +\q2 and he has shaken the kingdoms; +\q1 he has given a command concerning Phoenicia, +\q2 to destroy the strongholds. \q1 -\v 12 He said, "You will not rejoice again, oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon; -\q1 arise, pass over to Cyprus; but neither there you will have rest." +\v 12 He said, "You will not rejoice again, +\q2 oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon; +\q1 arise, pass over to Cyprus; +\q2 but neither there you will have rest." \s5 \q1 -\v 13 See the land of the Chaldeans. This people has ceased to be; the Assyrians have made it a wilderness for wild animals. -\q1 They set up their siege towers; they demolished its palaces; they made it a heap of ruins. +\v 13 See the land of the Chaldeans. +\q2 This people has ceased to be; +\q1 the Assyrians have made it +\q2 a wilderness for wild animals. +\q1 They set up their siege towers; +\q2 they demolished its palaces; +\q2 they made it a heap of ruins. \p \q1 -\v 14 Wail, you ships of Tarshish; for your refuge has been destroyed. +\v 14 Wail, you ships of Tarshish; +\q2 for your refuge has been destroyed. \s5 \p \v 15 In that day, Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years, like the days of a king. After the end of seventy years there will happen in Tyre something like in the song of the prostitute. \p \q1 -\v 16 Take a harp, go about the city, you forgotten prostitute; -\q1 play it well, sing many songs, so that you may be remembered. +\v 16 Take a harp, go about the city, +\q2 you forgotten prostitute; +\q1 play it well, sing many songs, +\q2 so that you may be remembered. \s5 \p @@ -1823,500 +2345,639 @@ \c 24 \m \q1 -\v 1 Look, Yahweh is about to empty the earth, to devastate it, mar its surface, and scatter its inhabitants. +\v 1 Look, Yahweh is about to empty the earth, +\q2 to devastate it, mar its surface, and scatter its inhabitants. \q1 \v 2 It will come about that, as with the people, so with the priest; -\q1 as with the servant, so with his master; +\q2 as with the servant, so with his master; \q1 as with the servant girl, so with her mistress; -\q1 as with the buyer, so with the seller; +\q2 as with the buyer, so with the seller; \q1 as with the creditor, so with the debtor; -\q1 as with the receiver of interest, so with the giver of interest. +\q2 as with the receiver of interest, so with the giver of interest. \s5 \q1 \v 3 The earth will be completely devastated and completely plundered; -\q1 for Yahweh has spoken this word. +\q2 for Yahweh has spoken this word. \p \q1 \v 4 The earth mourns and withers, the world shrivels up and withers, -\q1 the prominent people of the earth waste away. +\q2 the prominent people of the earth waste away. \q1 \v 5 The earth is polluted by its inhabitants -\q1 because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, -\q1 and broken the everlasting covenant. +\q2 because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, +\q2 and broken the everlasting covenant. \s5 \q1 -\v 6 Therefore a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants are found guilty. -\q1 The inhabitants of the earth burn up, and few people are left. +\v 6 Therefore a curse devours the earth, +\q2 and its inhabitants are found guilty. +\q2 The inhabitants of the earth burn up, and few people are left. \q1 -\v 7 The new wine mourns, the vine wastes away, all the merry-hearted groan. +\v 7 The new wine mourns, the vine wastes away, +\q2 all the merry-hearted groan. \s5 \q1 -\v 8 The happy sound of the tambourines stops, and the revelry of those who rejoice; -\q1 the joy of the harp ceases. +\v 8 The happy sound of the tambourines stops, +\q2 and the revelry of those who rejoice; +\q2 the joy of the harp ceases. \q1 -\v 9 They no longer drink wine and sing, and the strong drink is bitter to those who drink it. +\v 9 They no longer drink wine and sing, +\q2 and the strong drink is bitter to those who drink it. \s5 \q1 -\v 10 The city of chaos has been broken down; every house is closed up and empty. +\v 10 The city of chaos has been broken down; +\q2 every house is closed up and empty. \q1 \v 11 There is a crying in the streets because of the wine; -\q1 all joy is darkened, the gladness of the land has disappeared. +\q2 all joy is darkened, the gladness of the land has disappeared. \s5 \q1 -\v 12 In the city is left a desolation, and the gate is broken into a ruin. +\v 12 In the city is left a desolation, +\q2 and the gate is broken into a ruin. \q1 -\v 13 For this is how it will be on the whole earth among the nations, -\q1 as when an olive tree is beaten, as the gleanings when the grape harvest is done. +\v 13 For this is how it will be on the whole earth +\q2 among the nations, +\q1 as when an olive tree is beaten, +\q2 as the gleanings when the grape harvest is done. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 14 They will lift up their voices and shout the majesty of Yahweh, -\q1 and will joyfully shout from the sea. +\v 14 They will lift up their voices +\q2 and shout the majesty of Yahweh, +\q2 and will joyfully shout from the sea. \q1 \v 15 Therefore in the east glorify Yahweh, -\q1 and in the isles of the sea give glory to the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. +\q2 and in the isles of the sea give glory +\q2 to the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel. \s5 \q1 \v 16 From the farthest part of the earth we have heard songs, -\q1 "Glory to the righteous one!" -\q1 But I said, "I have wasted away, I have wasted away, woe is me! +\q2 "Glory to the righteous one!" +\q1 But I said, "I have wasted away, +\q2 I have wasted away, woe is me! \q1 The treacherous have dealt treacherously; -\q1 yes, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously." +\q2 yes, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously." \s5 \q1 -\v 17 Terror, the pit, and the snare are upon you, inhabitants of the earth. +\v 17 Terror, the pit, and the snare +\q2 are upon you, inhabitants of the earth. \q1 -\v 18 He who flees from the sound of terror will fall into the pit, -\q1 and he who comes up out of the middle of the pit will be caught in the snare. -\q1 The windows of the heavens will be opened, and the foundations of the earth will shake. +\v 18 He who flees from the sound of terror +\q2 will fall into the pit, +\q1 and he who comes up out of the middle of the pit +\q2 will be caught in the snare. +\q1 The windows of the heavens will be opened, +\q2 and the foundations of the earth will shake. \s5 \q1 \v 19 The earth will be completely broken, the earth ripped apart; -\q1 the earth will be violently shaken. +\q2 the earth will be violently shaken. \q1 -\v 20 The earth will stagger like a drunkard, and it will sway back and forth like a hut. -\q1 Its sin will be heavy on it and it will fall and never rise again. +\v 20 The earth will stagger like a drunkard, +\q2 and it will sway back and forth like a hut. +\q1 Its sin will be heavy on it +\q2 and it will fall and never rise again. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 21 On that day Yahweh will punish the host of the heaven in the heavens, -\q1 and the kings of the earth on the earth. +\v 21 On that day Yahweh will punish +\q2 the host of the heaven in the heavens, +\q2 and the kings of the earth on the earth. \q1 -\v 22 They will be gathered together, prisoners in a pit, +\v 22 They will be gathered together, +\q2 prisoners in a pit, \q1 and will be shut up in a prison; -\q1 and after many days they will be punished. +\q2 and after many days they will be punished. \q1 -\v 23 Then the moon will be ashamed, and the sun disgraced, -\q1 for Yahweh of hosts will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, +\v 23 Then the moon will be ashamed, +\q2 and the sun disgraced, +\q1 for Yahweh of hosts will reign +\q2 on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, \q1 and before his elders in glory. \s5 \c 25 \m \q1 -\v 1 Yahweh, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; -\q1 for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in perfect faithfulness. +\v 1 Yahweh, you are my God; +\q2 I will exalt you, I will praise your name; +\q1 for you have done wonderful things, +\q2 things planned long ago, in perfect faithfulness. \q1 -\v 2 For you have made a city a heap, a fortified city a ruin; -\q1 a palace of foreigners is no longer a city; it will never be rebuilt. +\v 2 For you have made a city a heap, +\q2 a fortified city a ruin; +\q1 a palace of foreigners is no longer a city; +\q2 it will never be rebuilt. \q1 -\v 3 Therefore a strong people will glorify you; a city of ruthless nations will fear you. +\v 3 Therefore a strong people will glorify you; +\q2 a city of ruthless nations will fear you. \s5 \q1 -\v 4 For you have been a place of safety for the one who is poor, +\v 4 For you have been a place of safety +\q2 for the one who is poor, \q1 a shelter for the one who is needy in his distress— -\q1 a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. -\q1 When the breath of the ruthless was like a storm against a wall, +\q2 a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. +\q1 When the breath of the ruthless +\q2 was like a storm against a wall, \q1 \v 5 and like heat in a dry land, -\q1 you subdued the noise of foreigners, +\q2 you subdued the noise of foreigners, \q1 as the heat is subdued by the shade of a cloud, -\q1 so the song of the ruthless ones is answered. +\q2 so the song of the ruthless ones is answered. \s5 \p \p \q1 -\v 6 On this mountain Yahweh of hosts will make for all peoples -\q1 a feast of tender meats, +\v 6 On this mountain Yahweh of hosts +\q2 will make for all peoples a feast of tender meats, \q1 a feast of choice wines, -\q1 of tender meats filled with marrow, -\q1 of refined choice wines. +\q2 of tender meats filled with marrow, +\q2 of refined choice wines. \q1 -\v 7 He will destroy on this mountain the covering over all peoples, +\v 7 He will destroy on this mountain +\q2 the covering over all peoples, \q1 the web woven over all the nations. -\q1 +\q2 \v 8 He will swallow up death forever, -\q1 and the Lord Yahweh will wipe away tears from off all faces; -\q1 the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Yahweh has spoken it. +\q1 and the Lord Yahweh will wipe away tears +\q2 from off all faces; +\q1 the disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, +\q2 for Yahweh has spoken it. \s5 \m \p -\q1 -\v 9 It will be said on that day, "Look, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us. -\q1 This is Yahweh; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." +\v 9 It will be said on that day, +\q1 "Look, this is our God; +\q2 we have waited for him, and he will save us. +\q1 This is Yahweh; we have waited for him, +\q2 we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation." \p \q1 \v 10 For on this mountain the hand of Yahweh will rest; -\q1 and Moab will be trampled down in his place, even as straw is trampled down in a pit filled with manure. +\q2 and Moab will be trampled down in his place, +\q2 even as straw is trampled down in a pit filled with manure. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 They will spread their hands in the midst of it, as a swimmer spreads his hands to swim. -\q1 But Yahweh will bring down their pride in spite of the skill of their hands. +\v 11 They will spread their hands in the midst of it, +\q2 as a swimmer spreads his hands to swim. +\q1 But Yahweh will bring down their pride +\q2 in spite of the skill of their hands. \q1 \v 12 The stronghold of your fortress walls he will bring down, -\q1 he will abase, -\q1 he will cause to fall to the ground, to the dust. +\q2 he will abase, +\q2 he will cause to fall to the ground, to the dust. \s5 \c 26 \p \v 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: -\q1 We have a strong city; God has made salvation its walls and ramparts. +\q1 We have a strong city; +\q2 God has made salvation its walls and ramparts. \q1 -\v 2 Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. +\v 2 Open the gates, +\q2 that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 The mind that is stayed on you, you will keep him in perfect peace, for he trusts in you. +\v 3 The mind that is stayed on you, +\q2 you will keep him in perfect peace, for he trusts in you. \q1 -\v 4 Trust in Yahweh forever; for in Yah, Yahweh is an everlasting rock. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\v 4 Trust in Yahweh forever; +\q2 for in Yah, Yahweh is an everlasting rock. \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* \s5 \q1 -\v 5 For he will bring down those who live in the high place, -\q1 the lofty city. +\v 5 For he will bring down those +\q2 who live in the high place, the lofty city. \q1 He will abase it. -\q1 He will abase it to the ground; -\q1 he will cause it to fall to the dust. +\q2 He will abase it to the ground; +\q2 he will cause it to fall to the dust. \q1 -\v 6 It will be trampled down by the feet of the poor and the treading of the needy. +\v 6 It will be trampled down +\q2 by the feet of the poor and the treading of the needy. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 7 The path of the righteous is level, Righteous One; the path of the righteous you make straight. +\v 7 The path of the righteous is level, +\q2 Righteous One; the path of the righteous you make straight. \q1 -\v 8 Yes, in the path of your judgments, Yahweh, we wait for you; -\q1 your name and your reputation are our desire. +\v 8 Yes, in the path of your judgments, +\q2 Yahweh, we wait for you; +\q2 your name and your reputation are our desire. \q1 -\v 9 I have longed for you in the night; yes, my spirit within me seeks you earnestly. -\q1 For when your judgments come on the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn about righteousness. +\v 9 I have longed for you in the night; +\q2 yes, my spirit within me seeks you earnestly. +\q1 For when your judgments come on the earth, +\q2 the inhabitants of the world learn about righteousness. \s5 \q1 -\v 10 Let favor be shown to the wicked one, but he will not learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness he acts wickedly -\q1 and does not see the majesty of Yahweh. +\v 10 Let favor be shown to the wicked one, +\q2 but he will not learn righteousness. +\q1 In the land of uprightness he acts wickedly +\q2 and does not see the majesty of Yahweh. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, but they do not notice. -\q1 But they will see your zeal for the people and be put to shame, because fire of your adversaries will devour them. +\v 11 Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, +\q2 but they do not notice. +\q1 But they will see your zeal for the people and be put to shame, +\q2 because fire of your adversaries will devour them. \p \q1 -\v 12 Yahweh, you will ordain peace for us; for indeed, you have also performed all our works for us. +\v 12 Yahweh, you will ordain peace for us; +\q2 for indeed, you have also performed all our works for us. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Yahweh our God, other masters besides you have ruled over us; but we praise your name alone. +\v 13 Yahweh our God, other masters besides you have ruled over us; +\q2 but we praise your name alone. \q1 -\v 14 They are dead, they will not live; they are deceased, they will not arise. -\q1 Indeed, you came in judgment and destroyed them, and made every memory of them to perish. +\v 14 They are dead, they will not live; +\q2 they are deceased, they will not arise. +\q1 Indeed, you came in judgment and destroyed them, +\q2 and made every memory of them to perish. \s5 \q1 -\v 15 You have increased the nation, Yahweh, you have increased the nation; you are honored; -\q1 you have extended all the borders of the land. +\v 15 You have increased the nation, Yahweh, +\q2 you have increased the nation; you are honored; +\q2 you have extended all the borders of the land. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 16 Yahweh, in trouble have they looked to you; they whispered prayers when your discipline was on them. \f + \ft This is a difficult verse and is translated in several ways by different modern English translations. \f* +\v 16 Yahweh, in trouble have they looked to you; +\q2 they whispered prayers when your discipline was on them. \f + \ft This is a difficult verse and is translated in several ways by different modern English translations. \f* \q1 \v 17 As a pregnant woman nears the time for her to give birth, -\q1 when she is in pain and cries out in her labor pains, -\q1 so we have been before you, Lord. +\q2 when she is in pain and cries out in her labor pains, +\q2 so we have been before you, Lord. \s5 \q1 -\v 18 We have been pregnant, we have been in labor, but it is as if we have only given birth to wind. We have not brought salvation to the earth, -\q1 and the inhabitants of the world have not fallen. +\v 18 We have been pregnant, we have been in labor, +\q2 but it is as if we have only given birth to wind. +\q1 We have not brought salvation to the earth, +\q2 and the inhabitants of the world have not fallen. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 19 Your dead will live; their dead bodies will arise. Awake and sing for joy, you who live in the dust; -\q1 for your dew is the dew of light, and the earth will bring forth its dead. +\v 19 Your dead will live; their dead bodies will arise. +\q2 Awake and sing for joy, you who live in the dust; +\q1 for your dew is the dew of light, +\q2 and the earth will bring forth its dead. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 20 Go, my people, enter into your rooms and shut your doors behind you; -\q1 hide for a short time, until the indignation has passed by. +\v 20 Go, my people, enter into your rooms +\q2 and shut your doors behind you; +\q1 hide for a short time, +\q2 until the indignation has passed by. \q1 -\v 21 For, look, Yahweh is about to come out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; -\q1 the earth will uncover her bloodshed, and will no longer conceal those she killed. +\v 21 For, look, Yahweh is about to come out of his place +\q2 to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity; +\q1 the earth will uncover her bloodshed, +\q2 and will no longer conceal those she killed. \s5 \c 27 \m \p -\q1 -\v 1 On that day Yahweh with his hard, great and fierce sword -\q1 will punish Leviathan the slithering serpent, Leviathan the squirming serpent, -\q1 and he will kill the monster that is in the sea. +\v 1 On that day +\q1 Yahweh with his hard, great and fierce sword +\q2 will punish Leviathan the slithering serpent, +\q1 Leviathan the squirming serpent, +\q2 and he will kill the monster that is in the sea. \p -\q1 -\v 2 In that day: A vineyard of wine, sing of it. -\q1 -\v 3 "I, Yahweh, am its protector; I water it every moment. -\q1 I guard it night and day so no one will hurt it. +\v 2 In that day: +\q1 A vineyard of wine, sing of it. +\q2 +\v 3 "I, Yahweh, am its protector; +\q2 I water it every moment. +\q1 I guard it night and day +\q2 so no one will hurt it. \s5 +\q2 +\v 4 I am not angry, +\q1 Oh, that there were briers and thorns! +\q2 In battle I would march against them; +\q2 I would burn them all together; \q1 -\v 4 I am not angry, Oh, that there were briers and thorns! -\q1 In battle I would march against them; I would burn them all together; -\q1 -\v 5 unless they take hold of my refuge and make peace with me; let them make peace with me. +\v 5 unless they take hold of my refuge +\q2 and make peace with me; let them make peace with me. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 In the coming day, Jacob will take root; Israel will blossom and bud; -\q1 and they will fill the surface of the world with fruit." +\v 6 In the coming day, Jacob will take root; +\q2 Israel will blossom and bud; +\q2 and they will fill the surface of the world with fruit." \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 7 Has Yahweh attacked Jacob and Israel as he attacked those nations who attacked them? Have Jacob and Israel been killed as their killers were killed? +\v 7 Has Yahweh attacked Jacob and Israel +\q2 as he attacked those nations who attacked them? +\q1 Have Jacob and Israel been killed +\q2 as their killers were killed? \q1 -\v 8 In exact measure you have contended, sending Jacob and Israel away; he drove them away with his severe breath in the day of the east wind. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa In exact measure \fqa* , many modern translations have an idea similar to \fqa By driving them away \fqa* . \f* +\v 8 In exact measure you have contended, +\q2 sending Jacob and Israel away; +\q1 he drove them away with his severe breath +\q2 in the day of the east wind. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa In exact measure \fqa* , many modern translations have an idea similar to \fqa By driving them away \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q1 -\v 9 So in this way, the iniquity of Jacob will be atoned for, for this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: -\q1 when he will make all the altar stones as chalk and crushed to pieces, -\q1 and no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing. +\v 9 So in this way, the iniquity of Jacob will be atoned for, +\q2 for this will be the full fruit of the removal of his sin: +\q1 when he will make all the altar stones +\q2 as chalk and crushed to pieces, +\q1 and no Asherah poles or incense altars +\q2 will remain standing. \s5 \q1 -\v 10 For the fortified city is desolate, the habitation is deserted and abandoned like the wilderness. -\q1 There a calf feeds, and there he lies down and consumes its branches. +\v 10 For the fortified city is desolate, +\q2 the habitation is deserted and abandoned like the wilderness. +\q1 There a calf feeds, and there he lies down +\q2 and consumes its branches. \q1 -\v 11 When the boughs are withered, they will be broken off. Women will come and make fires with them, +\v 11 When the boughs are withered, they will be broken off. +\q2 Women will come and make fires with them, \q1 for this is not a people of understanding. -\q1 Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them, and he who made them will not be merciful to them. +\q2 Therefore their Maker will not have compassion on them, +\q2 and he who made them will not be merciful to them. \s5 \m \p -\q1 -\v 12 It will come about on that day -\q1 that Yahweh will thresh from the Euphrates River to the Brook of Egypt -\q1 and you, the people of Israel, will be gathered together one by one. -\q1 -\v 13 On that day a great ram's horn will be blown; -\q1 and the perishing ones in the land of Assyria will come, -\q1 and the outcasts in the land of Egypt. -\q1 They will worship Yahweh on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. +\v 12 It will come about on that day that Yahweh will thresh from the Euphrates River to the Brook of Egypt and you, the people of Israel, will be gathered together one by one. +\v 13 On that day a great ram's horn will be blown; and the perishing ones in the land of Assyria will come, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt. They will worship Yahweh on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. \s5 \c 28 \m \q1 -\v 1 Woe to the proud garland crown that is worn by each of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of its glorious beauty, -\q1 the garland that is set on the head of the lush Valley of those who are overcome with wine! +\v 1 Woe to the proud garland crown +\q2 that is worn by each of the drunkards of Ephraim, +\q1 and to the fading flower of its glorious beauty, +\q2 the garland that is set on the head of the lush Valley +\q2 of those who are overcome with wine! \q1 -\v 2 Behold, the Lord sends one who is mighty and strong; like a storm of hail and a destructive windstorm, +\v 2 Behold, the Lord sends one who is mighty and strong; +\q2 like a storm of hail and a destructive windstorm, \q1 like a driving rain and overflowing waters; -\q1 and he will throw each garland crown down to the ground. +\q2 and he will throw each garland crown down to the ground. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 The proud garland of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden underfoot. +\v 3 The proud garland of the drunkards of Ephraim +\q2 will be trodden underfoot. \q1 -\v 4 The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the rich valley, -\q1 will be as the first ripe fig before the summer, that, when someone sees it, -\q1 while it is yet in his hand, he swallows it down. +\v 4 The fading flower of his glorious beauty, +\q2 which is on the head of the rich valley, +\q1 will be as the first ripe fig before the summer, +\q2 that, when someone sees it, +\q2 while it is yet in his hand, he swallows it down. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 In that day Yahweh of hosts will become a beautiful crown and a diadem of beauty for the remainder of his people, +\v 5 In that day Yahweh of hosts will become a beautiful crown +\q2 and a diadem of beauty for the remainder of his people, \q1 -\v 6 a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, and strength for those who turn back their enemies at their gates. +\v 6 a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, +\q2 and strength for those who turn back their enemies at their gates. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 7 But even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. -\q1 The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, and they are swallowed up by wine. -\q1 They stagger with strong drink, staggering in vision and reeling in decision. +\v 7 But even these reel with wine, +\q2 and stagger with strong drink. +\q1 The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, +\q2 and they are swallowed up by wine. +\q1 They stagger with strong drink, +\q2 staggering in vision and reeling in decision. \q1 -\v 8 Truly, all tables are covered with filthy vomit, so that there is no clean place. +\v 8 Truly, all tables are covered with filthy vomit, +\q2 so that there is no clean place. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message? -\q1 To those who are weaned from milk or to those just taken from the breasts? +\v 9 To whom will he teach knowledge, +\q2 and to whom will he explain the message? +\q1 To those who are weaned from milk +\q2 or to those just taken from the breasts? \q1 -\v 10 For it is command upon command, command upon command; rule upon rule, rule upon rule; -\q1 here a little, there a little. +\v 10 For it is +\q2 command upon command, command upon command; +\q2 rule upon rule, rule upon rule; +\q2 here a little, there a little. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 11 Indeed, with mocking lips and a foreign tongue he will speak to this people. +\v 11 Indeed, with mocking lips and a foreign tongue +\q2 he will speak to this people. \q1 -\v 12 In the past he said to them "This is the rest, give rest to him who is weary; -\q1 and this is the refreshing," but they would not listen. +\v 12 In the past he said to them +\q2 "This is the rest, give rest to him who is weary; +\q1 and this is the refreshing," +\q2 but they would not listen. \s5 \q1 \v 13 So the word of Yahweh will be to them -\q1 command upon command, command upon command; rule upon rule, rule upon rule; -\q1 here a little, there a little; -\q1 so that they may go and fall backward, and be broken, ensnared, and captured. +\q2 command upon command, command upon command; +\q2 rule upon rule, rule upon rule; +\q2 here a little, there a little; +\q1 so that they may go and fall backward, +\q2 and be broken, ensnared, and captured. \s5 \m \p \q1 \v 14 So listen to the word of Yahweh, you who mock, -\q1 you who rule over this people who are in Jerusalem. +\q2 you who rule over this people who are in Jerusalem. \q1 -\v 15 This will happen because you said, "We have made a covenant with death, -\q1 and with Sheol we have reached an agreement. So when the overwhelming whip passes through, it will not reach us. -\q1 For we have made a lie our refuge, and taken shelter in falsehood." +\v 15 This will happen because you said, +\q2 "We have made a covenant with death, +\q2 and with Sheol we have reached an agreement. +\q1 So when the overwhelming whip passes through, +\q2 it will not reach us. +\q1 For we have made a lie our refuge, +\q2 and taken shelter in falsehood." \s5 \p \q1 \v 16 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, -\q1 "See, I will lay in Zion a foundation stone, a tried stone, -\q1 a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. He who believes will not be ashamed. +\q2 "See, I will lay in Zion a foundation stone, a tried stone, +\q1 a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. +\q2 He who believes will not be ashamed. \s5 \q1 -\v 17 I will make justice the measuring stick, and righteousness the plumbline. -\q1 Hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and the floodwaters will overwhelm the hiding place. +\v 17 I will make justice the measuring stick, +\q2 and righteousness the plumbline. +\q1 Hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, +\q2 and the floodwaters will overwhelm the hiding place. \s5 \q1 -\v 18 Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. -\q1 When the raging flood passes through, you will become its trampling place. +\v 18 Your covenant with death will be dissolved, +\q2 and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. +\q1 When the raging flood passes through, +\q2 you will become its trampling place. \q1 \v 19 Whenever it passes through, it will overwhelm you, -\q1 and morning by morning it will pass through and by day and night it will come. -\q1 When the message is understood, it will cause terror. +\q2 and morning by morning it will pass through +\q2 and by day and night it will come. +\q1 When the message is understood, +\q2 it will cause terror. \s5 \q1 -\v 20 For the bed is too short for a man to stretch out on, and the blanket too narrow for him to wrap himself in." +\v 20 For the bed is too short for a man to stretch out on, +\q2 and the blanket too narrow for him to wrap himself in." \q1 -\v 21 Yahweh will rise up as on Mount Perazim; he will rouse himself as in the Valley of Gibeon -\q1 to do his work, his strange work, and perform his strange deed. +\v 21 Yahweh will rise up as on Mount Perazim; +\q2 he will rouse himself as in the Valley of Gibeon +\q1 to do his work, his strange work, +\q2 and perform his strange deed. \s5 \q1 -\v 22 Now therefore do not mock, or your bonds will be tightened. -\q1 I have heard from the Lord Yahweh of hosts, a decree of destruction on the earth. +\v 22 Now therefore do not mock, +\q2 or your bonds will be tightened. +\q1 I have heard from the Lord Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 a decree of destruction on the earth. \s5 \m \p \q1 -\v 23 Pay attention and listen to my voice; be attentive and listen to my words. +\v 23 Pay attention and listen to my voice; +\q2 be attentive and listen to my words. \q1 -\v 24 Does a farmer who plows all day to sow, only plow the ground? Does he continually break up and harrow the field? +\v 24 Does a farmer who plows all day to sow, only plow the ground? +\q2 Does he continually break up and harrow the field? \s5 \q1 -\v 25 When he has prepared the ground, does he not scatter caraway seed, sow the cumin, -\q1 put in the wheat in rows and the barley in the right place, and the spelt at its edges? \f + \ft The identification of some of these spices is in doubt, so different translations may have a different list of spices than here. In addition, other modern translations give different meaning to the expressions translated in the ULB as \fqa in rows \fqa* and \fqa in the right place \fqa* , because these expressions are uncertain in Hebrew. \f* +\v 25 When he has prepared the ground, +\q2 does he not scatter caraway seed, sow the cumin, +\q1 put in the wheat in rows and the barley in the right place, +\q2 and the spelt at its edges? \f + \ft The identification of some of these spices is in doubt, so different translations may have a different list of spices than here. In addition, other modern translations give different meaning to the expressions translated in the ULB as \fqa in rows \fqa* and \fqa in the right place \fqa* , because these expressions are uncertain in Hebrew. \f* \q1 -\v 26 His God instructs him; he teaches him wisely. +\v 26 His God instructs him; +\q2 he teaches him wisely. \s5 \p \q1 \v 27 Moreover, the caraway seed is not threshed with a sledge, -\q1 nor is a cartwheel rolled over the cumin; -\q1 but caraway is beaten out with a stick, and cumin with a rod. +\q2 nor is a cartwheel rolled over the cumin; +\q1 but caraway is beaten out with a stick, +\q2 and cumin with a rod. \q1 -\v 28 Bread grain is crushed, but the one who grinds it does not thresh it forever. -\q1 The wheel of his cart and his horses would destroy it, so he does not continue to grind it. +\v 28 Bread grain is crushed, +\q2 but the one who grinds it does not thresh it forever. +\q1 The wheel of his cart and his horses would destroy it, +\q2 so he does not continue to grind it. \s5 \q1 \v 29 This too comes from Yahweh of hosts, -\q1 who gives wonderful counsel and whose sound wisdom is great. +\q2 who gives wonderful counsel +\q2 and whose sound wisdom is great. \s5 \c 29 \m \q1 -\v 1 Woe to Ariel, Ariel, the city where David encamped! -\q1 Add year to year; let the festivals come round. +\v 1 Woe to Ariel, Ariel, +\q2 the city where David encamped! +\q1 Add year to year; +\q2 let the festivals come round. \q1 -\v 2 But I will besiege Ariel, and she will be mourning and lamenting; -\q1 and she will be to me like Ariel. +\v 2 But I will besiege Ariel, +\q2 and she will be mourning and lamenting; +\q2 and she will be to me like Ariel. \s5 \q1 \v 3 I will encamp against you in a circle -\q1 and will lay siege against you with a garrison, and I will raise siege works against you. +\q2 and will lay siege against you with a garrison, +\q2 and I will raise siege works against you. \q1 -\v 4 You will be abased and will speak from the ground; your speech will be bowed down from the dust. -\q1 Your voice will sound like a spirit that speaks from the ground, and out of the dust your speech will whisper. +\v 4 You will be abased and will speak from the ground; +\q2 your speech will be bowed down from the dust. +\q1 Your voice will sound like a spirit that speaks from the ground, +\q2 and out of the dust your speech will whisper. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 The great number of your invaders will become like fine dust, and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff that passes away. -\q1 It will happen suddenly, in an instant. +\v 5 The great number of your invaders will become like fine dust, +\q2 and the multitude of the ruthless ones as chaff that passes away. +\q2 It will happen suddenly, in an instant. \q1 \v 6 Yahweh of hosts will come to you -\q1 with thunder, earthquake, great noise, with strong winds and violent storm, and the flames of a devouring fire. +\q2 with thunder, earthquake, great noise, +\q2 with strong winds and violent storm, and the flames of a devouring fire. \s5 \q1 \v 7 It will be like a dream, a vision of the night: -\q1 A horde of all the nations will fight against Ariel -\q1 and her stronghold. They will attack her and her fortifications to press upon her. +\q2 A horde of all the nations will fight against Ariel +\q1 and her stronghold. +\q2 They will attack her and her fortifications to press upon her. \q1 -\v 8 It will be like when a hungry man dreams he is eating, but when he awakes, his stomach is empty. -\q1 It will be like when a thirsty man dreams that he is drinking and he awakes faint, with his thirst not quenched. -\q1 Yes, so will be the great number of nations that fights against Mount Zion. +\v 8 It will be like when a hungry man dreams he is eating, +\q2 but when he awakes, his stomach is empty. +\q1 It will be like when a thirsty man dreams that he is drinking +\q2 and he awakes faint, with his thirst not quenched. +\q1 Yes, so will be the great number of nations +\q2 that fights against Mount Zion. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 Astonish yourselves and be astonished; blind yourselves and be blind! -\q1 Be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not with strong drink. +\v 9 Astonish yourselves and be astonished; +\q2 blind yourselves and be blind! +\q1 Be drunk, but not with wine; +\q2 stagger, but not with strong drink. \q1 \v 10 For Yahweh has poured out on you the spirit of deep sleep. -\q1 He has closed your eyes, the prophets, and has covered your heads, the seers. +\q2 He has closed your eyes, the prophets, +\q2 and has covered your heads, the seers. \s5 \p @@ -2325,327 +2986,404 @@ \s5 \p +\v 13 The Lord said, +\q1 "This people comes close to me with their mouths +\q2 and honors me with their lips, +\q2 but their heart is far from me. +\q1 Their honor for me +\q2 is only a commandment of men that has been taught. \q1 -\v 13 The Lord said, "This people comes close to me with their mouths -\q1 and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. -\q1 Their honor for me is only a commandment of men that has been taught. -\q1 -\v 14 Therefore, see, I will proceed to do a marvelous thing among this people, wonder after wonder. -\q1 The wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will disappear." +\v 14 Therefore, see, I will proceed to do a marvelous thing +\q2 among this people, wonder after wonder. +\q1 The wisdom of their wise men will perish, +\q2 and the understanding of their prudent men will disappear." \s5 \q1 \v 15 Woe to those who deeply hide their plans from Yahweh, -\q1 and whose deeds are in darkness. They say, "Who sees us, and who knows us?" +\q2 and whose deeds are in darkness. +\q2 They say, "Who sees us, and who knows us?" \s5 \q1 -\v 16 You turn things upside down! Should the potter be considered like clay, -\q1 so that the thing that is made should say about him who made it, "He did not make me," -\q1 or the thing formed say about him who formed it, "He does not understand"? +\v 16 You turn things upside down! +\q2 Should the potter be considered like clay, +\q1 so that the thing that is made should say about him who made it, +\q2 "He did not make me," +\q1 or the thing formed say about him who formed it, +\q2 "He does not understand"? \s5 \p \q1 \v 17 In just a little while, -\q1 Lebanon will be turned into a field, and the field will become a forest. +\q2 Lebanon will be turned into a field, +\q2 and the field will become a forest. \q1 \v 18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of a book, -\q1 and the eyes of the blind will see out of the deep darkness. +\q2 and the eyes of the blind will see out of the deep darkness. \q1 \v 19 The oppressed will again rejoice in Yahweh, -\q1 and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. +\q2 and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q1 -\v 20 For the ruthless will cease, and the mocker will vanish. All those who love to do evil will be eliminated, +\v 20 For the ruthless will cease, and the mocker will vanish. +\q2 All those who love to do evil will be eliminated, \q1 -\v 21 who by a word make a man out to be an offender. They lay a snare for him -\q1 who seeks justice at the gate and put the righteous down with empty lies. +\v 21 who by a word make a man out to be an offender. +\q2 They lay a snare for him who seeks justice at the gate +\q2 and put the righteous down with empty lies. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 22 Therefore this is what Yahweh says concerning the house of Jacob—Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham, -\q1 "Jacob will no longer be ashamed, nor will his face be pale. +\q1 "Jacob will no longer be ashamed, +\q2 nor will his face be pale. \q1 -\v 23 But when he sees his children, the work of my hands, they will make my name holy. -\q1 They will make holy the name of the Holy One of Jacob and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel. +\v 23 But when he sees his children, the work of my hands, +\q2 they will make my name holy. +\q1 They will make holy the name of the Holy One of Jacob +\q2 and they will stand in awe of the God of Israel. \q1 -\v 24 Those who err in spirit will gain understanding, and complainers will accept instruction." +\v 24 Those who err in spirit will gain understanding, +\q2 and complainers will accept instruction." \s5 \c 30 \m \q1 -\v 1 "Woe to the rebellious children—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q1 They make plans, but not from me; they make alliances with other nations, -\q1 but they were not directed by my Spirit, so they add sin to sin. +\v 1 "Woe to the rebellious children— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q1 They make plans, but not from me; +\q2 they make alliances with other nations, +\q1 but they were not directed by my Spirit, +\q2 so they add sin to sin. \q1 -\v 2 They set out to go down into Egypt, but have not asked for my direction. -\q1 They seek protection from Pharaoh and take refuge in the shadow of Egypt. +\v 2 They set out to go down into Egypt, +\q2 but have not asked for my direction. +\q1 They seek protection from Pharaoh +\q2 and take refuge in the shadow of Egypt. \s5 \q1 \v 3 Therefore Pharaoh's protection will be your shame, -\q1 and the refuge in Egypt's shade, your humiliation, +\q2 and the refuge in Egypt's shade, your humiliation, \q1 -\v 4 although their princes are at Zoan, and their messengers have come to Hanes. +\v 4 although their princes are at Zoan, +\q2 and their messengers have come to Hanes. \q1 -\v 5 They will all be ashamed because of a people who cannot help them, -\q1 who are neither help nor aid, but a shame, and even a disgrace." +\v 5 They will all be ashamed +\q2 because of a people who cannot help them, +\q1 who are neither help nor aid, +\q2 but a shame, and even a disgrace." +\b \s5 \p \v 6 A declaration about the animals of the Negev: -\q1 Through the land of trouble and anguish, of the lioness and the lion, -\q1 the viper and fiery flying serpent, +\q1 Through the land of trouble and anguish, +\q2 of the lioness and the lion, +\q2 the viper and fiery flying serpent, \q1 they carry their riches on the backs of donkeys, -\q1 and their treasures on the camels' humps, -\q1 to a people who cannot help them. +\q2 and their treasures on the camels' humps, +\q2 to a people who cannot help them. \q1 \v 7 For Egypt's help is vain and empty; -\q1 therefore I have called her Rahab, who sits still. +\q2 therefore I have called her Rahab, who sits still. +\b \s5 -\p \q1 -\v 8 Now go, write it in their presence on a tablet, and inscribe it on a scroll, -\q1 that it may be preserved for the time to come as a testimony. +\v 8 Now go, write it in their presence on a tablet, +\q2 and inscribe it on a scroll, +\q1 that it may be preserved +\q2 for the time to come as a testimony. \q1 \v 9 For these are a rebellious people, lying children, -\q1 children who will not hear the instruction of Yahweh. +\q2 children who will not hear the instruction of Yahweh. \s5 \q1 \v 10 They say to the seers, "Do not see;" -\q1 and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy the truth to us; -\q1 speak flattering words to us, prophesy illusions. +\q2 and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy the truth to us; +\q1 speak flattering words to us, +\q2 prophesy illusions. \v 11 Turn aside from the way, stray off the path; -\q1 cause the Holy One of Israel to cease speaking before our face." +\q2 cause the Holy One of Israel +\q2 to cease speaking before our face." +\b \s5 \p -\q1 \v 12 Therefore the Holy One of Israel says, \q1 "Because you reject this word -\q1 and trust in oppression and deceit and lean on it, +\q2 and trust in oppression and deceit and lean on it, \q1 \v 13 so this iniquity will be to you -\q1 like a broken part ready to fall, like a bulge in a high wall -\q1 whose fall will happen suddenly, in an instant." +\q2 like a broken part ready to fall, like a bulge in a high wall +\q2 whose fall will happen suddenly, in an instant." \s5 \q1 -\v 14 It will break as a potter's vessel is broken; he will not spare it, +\v 14 It will break as a potter's vessel is broken; +\q2 he will not spare it, \q1 so that there will not be found among its pieces a shard -\q1 with which to scrape fire from the hearth, or to scoop up water out of the cistern. +\q2 with which to scrape fire from the hearth, +\q2 or to scoop up water out of the cistern. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 15 For this is what the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel says, -\q1 "In returning and resting you will be saved; in quietness and in trust will be your strength. -\q1 But you were not willing. +\q1 "In returning and resting you will be saved; +\q2 in quietness and in trust will be your strength. +\q2 But you were not willing. \q1 -\v 16 You said, 'No, -\q1 for we will flee on horses,' so you will flee; -\q1 and, 'We will ride upon swift horses,' so those who pursue you will be swift. +\v 16 You said, 'No, for we will flee on horses,' +\q2 so you will flee; +\q1 and, 'We will ride upon swift horses,' +\q2 so those who pursue you will be swift. \s5 \q1 \v 17 One thousand will flee at the threat of one; -\q1 at the threat of five you will flee -\q1 until your remnant will be like a flagstaff on the top of a mountain, or like a signal flag on a hill." +\q2 at the threat of five you will flee +\q1 until your remnant will be +\q2 like a flagstaff on the top of a mountain, +\q2 or like a signal flag on a hill." +\b + +\s5 +\q1 +\v 18 Yet Yahweh is waiting to be gracious to you, +\q2 therefore he is ready to show you mercy. +\q1 For Yahweh is a God of justice; +\q2 blessed are all those who wait for him. +\p +\v 19 For a people will live in Zion, in Jerusalem, and you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When he hears it, he will answer you. + +\s5 +\v 20 Though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, even so, your teacher will not hide himself anymore, but you will see your teacher with your own eyes. +\v 21 Your ears will hear a word behind you saying, "This is the way, walk in it," when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. + +\s5 +\v 22 You will desecrate your carved figures overlaid with silver and your gold cast figures. You will throw them away like a menstrual rag. You will say to them, "Get out of here." \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 18 Yet Yahweh is waiting to be gracious to you, therefore he is ready to show you mercy. -\q1 For Yahweh is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him. -\p -\q1 -\v 19 For a people will live in Zion, in Jerusalem, and you will weep no more. -\q1 He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When he hears it, he will answer you. +\v 23 He will give the rain for your seed when you sow the ground, and bread with abundance from the ground, and the crops will be abundant. In that day your cattle will graze in broad pastures. +\v 24 The oxen and the donkeys, who plow the ground, will eat seasoned feed that has been winnowed with a shovel and a fork. + +\s5 +\v 25 On every high mountain and on every high hill, there will be flowing brooks and streams of waters, in the day of the great slaughter when the towers fall. +\v 26 The light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the sunlight of seven days. Yahweh will bind up the breaking of his people and heal the bruises of his wounding them. +\b \s5 \q1 -\v 20 Though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, -\q1 even so, your teacher will not hide himself anymore, but you will see your teacher with your own eyes. +\v 27 Look, the name of Yahweh comes from a distant place, +\q2 burning with his anger and in dense smoke. +\q1 His lips are full of fury, +\q2 and his tongue is like a devouring fire. \q1 -\v 21 Your ears will hear a word behind you saying, -\q1 "This is the way, walk in it," when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. +\v 28 His breath is like an overflowing torrent +\q2 that reaches up to the middle of the neck, +\q2 to sift the nations with the sieve of worthlessness. +\q1 His breath is a bridle in the jaws of the peoples +\q2 to cause them to wander away. \s5 \q1 -\v 22 You will desecrate your carved figures overlaid with silver and your gold cast figures. -\q1 You will throw them away like a menstrual rag. You will say to them, "Get out of here." - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 23 He will give the rain for your seed when you sow the ground, -\q1 and bread with abundance from the ground, and the crops will be abundant. -\q1 In that day your cattle will graze in broad pastures. -\q1 -\v 24 The oxen and the donkeys, who plow the ground, will eat seasoned feed -\q1 that has been winnowed with a shovel and a fork. +\v 29 You will have a song +\q2 as in the night when a holy feast is observed, +\q1 and gladness of heart, +\q2 as when one goes with a flute to the mountain of Yahweh, +\q2 to the Rock of Israel. \s5 \q1 -\v 25 On every high mountain and on every high hill, there will be flowing brooks and streams of waters, -\q1 in the day of the great slaughter when the towers fall. -\q1 -\v 26 The light of the moon will be like the light of the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter, like the sunlight of seven days. -\q1 Yahweh will bind up the breaking of his people and heal the bruises of his wounding them. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 27 Look, the name of Yahweh comes from a distant place, burning with his anger and in dense smoke. -\q1 His lips are full of fury, and his tongue is like a devouring fire. -\q1 -\v 28 His breath is like an overflowing torrent that reaches up to the middle of the neck, -\q1 to sift the nations with the sieve of worthlessness. His breath is a bridle in the jaws of the peoples to cause them to wander away. +\v 30 Yahweh will make the splendor of his voice heard +\q2 and show the motion of his arm +\q1 in raging anger and flames of fire, +\q2 with windstorm, rainstorm, and hailstones. \s5 \q1 -\v 29 You will have a song as in the night when a holy feast is observed, -\q1 and gladness of heart, as when one goes with a flute to the mountain of Yahweh, to the Rock of Israel. +\v 31 For at the voice of Yahweh, Assyria will be dismayed; +\q2 he will strike them with a staff. +\q1 +\v 32 Every stroke of the appointed rod +\q2 that Yahweh will lay on them +\q1 will be accompanied with the music of tambourines and harps +\q2 as he battles, waving his weapons, and fights with them. \s5 \q1 -\v 30 Yahweh will make the splendor of his voice heard and show the motion of his arm -\q1 in raging anger and flames of fire, with windstorm, rainstorm, and hailstones. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 31 For at the voice of Yahweh, Assyria will be dismayed; he will strike them with a staff. -\q1 -\v 32 Every stroke of the appointed rod that Yahweh will lay on them -\q1 will be accompanied with the music of tambourines and harps as he battles, waving his weapons, and fights with them. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 33 For a place of burning was prepared long ago. Indeed, it is prepared for the king, and God has made it deep and wide. -\q1 The pile is ready with a fire and much wood. -\q1 The breath of Yahweh, like a stream of sulfur, will set it on fire. +\v 33 For a place of burning was prepared long ago. +\q2 Indeed, it is prepared for the king, +\q1 and God has made it deep and wide. +\q2 The pile is ready with a fire and much wood. +\q1 The breath of Yahweh, like a stream of sulfur, +\q2 will set it on fire. \s5 \c 31 \m \q1 -\v 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and lean on horses, -\q1 and trust in chariots (for they are many) and in horsemen (for they are mighty). -\q1 But they are not concerned about the Holy One of Israel, nor do they seek Yahweh! +\v 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help +\q2 and lean on horses, +\q1 and trust in chariots (for they are many) +\q2 and in horsemen (for they are mighty). +\q1 But they are not concerned about the Holy One of Israel, +\q2 nor do they seek Yahweh! \q1 -\v 2 Yet he is wise, and he will bring disaster and will not retract his words. -\q1 He will arise against the evil house and against the helpers of those who behave wickedly. +\v 2 Yet he is wise, and he will bring disaster +\q2 and will not retract his words. +\q1 He will arise against the evil house +\q2 and against the helpers of those who behave wickedly. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 Egypt is a man and not God, their horses flesh and not spirit. -\q1 When Yahweh reaches out with his hand, both the one who helps will stumble, and the one who is helped will fall; both will perish together. +\v 3 Egypt is a man and not God, +\q2 their horses flesh and not spirit. +\q1 When Yahweh reaches out with his hand, +\q2 both the one who helps will stumble, +\q2 and the one who is helped will fall; both will perish together. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 4 This is what Yahweh says to me, \q1 "As a lion, even a young lion, growls over its torn prey, -\q1 when a group of shepherds is called out against it, -\q1 but it is not frightened by their voices, nor does it creep away from their sound; -\q1 thus Yahweh of hosts will descend to fight on Mount Zion, on that hill. +\q2 when a group of shepherds is called out against it, +\q1 but it is not frightened by their voices, +\q2 nor does it creep away from their sound; +\q1 thus Yahweh of hosts will descend +\q2 to fight on Mount Zion, on that hill. \s5 \q1 -\v 5 Like birds in flight, so Yahweh of hosts will protect Jerusalem; -\q1 he will protect and rescue as he passes over it and preserves it. +\v 5 Like birds in flight, +\q2 so Yahweh of hosts will protect Jerusalem; +\q1 he will protect and rescue +\q2 as he passes over it and preserves it. \p -\q1 \v 6 Return to him from whom you have deeply turned away, people of Israel. -\v 7 For in that day each one will throw away his idols of silver -\q1 and his idols of gold that your own hands have made as a sin. +\v 7 For in that day each one will throw away his idols of silver and his idols of gold that your own hands have made as a sin. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 Assyria will fall by the sword; a sword not wielded by man will consume him. -\q1 He will flee from the sword, and his young men will be forced to do hard labor. +\v 8 Assyria will fall by the sword; +\q2 a sword not wielded by man will consume him. +\q1 He will flee from the sword, +\q2 and his young men will be forced to do hard labor. \q1 -\v 9 They will lose all confidence because of terror, and his princes will be afraid at the sight of Yahweh's signal flag— +\v 9 They will lose all confidence because of terror, +\q2 and his princes will be afraid +\q2 at the sight of Yahweh's signal flag— \q1 this is the declaration of Yahweh— -\q1 whose fire is in Zion and whose firepot is in Jerusalem." +\q2 whose fire is in Zion and whose firepot is in Jerusalem." \s5 \c 32 \m \q1 -\v 1 Look, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. +\v 1 Look, a king will reign in righteousness, +\q2 and princes will rule in justice. \q1 -\v 2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, -\q1 like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a land of weariness. +\v 2 Each one will be like a shelter from the wind +\q2 and a refuge from the storm, +\q1 like streams of water in a dry place, +\q2 like the shade of a great rock in a land of weariness. \p \q1 -\v 3 Then the eyes of those who see will not be dim, and the ears of those who hear will hear attentively. +\v 3 Then the eyes of those who see will not be dim, +\q2 and the ears of those who hear will hear attentively. \s5 \q1 -\v 4 The rash will think carefully with understanding, and the stutterer will speak distinctly and with ease. +\v 4 The rash will think carefully with understanding, +\q2 and the stutterer will speak distinctly and with ease. \q1 -\v 5 The fool will no longer be called honorable, nor the deceiver called principled. +\v 5 The fool will no longer be called honorable, +\q2 nor the deceiver called principled. \q1 -\v 6 For the fool speaks folly, and his heart plans evil -\q1 and godless actions, and he speaks wrongly against Yahweh. -\q1 He makes the hungry empty, and the thirsty he causes to lack drink. +\v 6 For the fool speaks folly, +\q2 and his heart plans evil +\q1 and godless actions, +\q2 and he speaks wrongly against Yahweh. +\q1 He makes the hungry empty, +\q2 and the thirsty he causes to lack drink. \s5 \q1 -\v 7 The deceiver's methods are evil. He devises wicked schemes -\q1 to destroy the poor with deceitful words, even when the poor say what is right. +\v 7 The deceiver's methods are evil. +\q2 He devises wicked schemes +\q1 to destroy the poor with deceitful words, +\q2 even when the poor say what is right. \q1 -\v 8 But the honorable man makes honorable plans; and because of his honorable actions he will stand. +\v 8 But the honorable man makes honorable plans; +\q2 and because of his honorable actions he will stand. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 Rise up, you women who are at ease, and listen to my voice; -\q1 you carefree daughters, give ear to my word. +\v 9 Rise up, you women who are at ease, +\q2 and listen to my voice; +\q1 you carefree daughters, +\q2 give ear to my word. \q1 -\v 10 For in a little more than a year your confidence will be broken, -\q1 you carefree women, for the grape harvest will fail, the ingathering will not come. +\v 10 For in a little more than a year +\q2 your confidence will be broken, +\q2 you carefree women, +\q1 for the grape harvest will fail, +\q2 the ingathering will not come. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 Tremble, you women who are at ease; be troubled, you confident ones; -\q1 take off your fine clothes and make yourselves bare; gird your loins with sackcloth. +\v 11 Tremble, you women who are at ease; +\q2 be troubled, you confident ones; +\q1 take off your fine clothes and make yourselves bare; +\q2 gird your loins with sackcloth. \q1 -\v 12 You will wail for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines. +\v 12 You will wail for the pleasant fields, +\q2 for the fruitful vines. \q1 -\v 13 The land of my people will be overgrown with thorns and briers, -\q1 even in all the joyful houses in the jubilant city. +\v 13 The land of my people +\q2 will be overgrown with thorns and briers, +\q2 even in all the joyful houses in the jubilant city. \s5 \q1 -\v 14 For the palace will be abandoned, the crowded city will be deserted; +\v 14 For the palace will be abandoned, +\q2 the crowded city will be deserted; \q1 the hill and the watchtower will become caves forever, -\q1 a joy of wild donkeys, a pasture of flocks; +\q2 a joy of wild donkeys, a pasture of flocks; \q1 \v 15 until the Spirit is poured on us from on high, -\q1 and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is considered as a forest. +\q2 and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, +\q2 and the fruitful field is considered as a forest. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 Then justice will reside in the wilderness; and righteousness will live in the fruitful field. +\v 16 Then justice will reside in the wilderness; +\q2 and righteousness will live in the fruitful field. \q1 -\v 17 The work of righteousness will be peace; and the result of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. +\v 17 The work of righteousness will be peace; +\q2 and the result of righteousness, +\q2 quietness and confidence forever. \q1 -\v 18 My people will live in a peaceful habitation, in secure homes, and in quiet resting places. +\v 18 My people will live in a peaceful habitation, +\q2 in secure homes, and in quiet resting places. \s5 \q1 -\v 19 Though hail flattens the forest and the city is completely brought down, -\v 20 you will be blessed when you sow your seed beside every stream -\q1 and let the foot of the ox and donkey range free. +\v 19 Though hail flattens the forest +\q2 and the city is completely brought down, +\q1 +\v 20 you will be blessed +\q2 when you sow your seed beside every stream +\q2 and let the foot of the ox and donkey range free. \s5 \c 33 @@ -2660,220 +3398,291 @@ \p \q1 \v 2 Yahweh, be gracious to us; we wait for you; -\q1 be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. +\q2 be our arm every morning, +\q2 our salvation in the time of trouble. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 At the loud noise the peoples flee; when you arise, the nations are scattered. +\v 3 At the loud noise the peoples flee; +\q2 when you arise, the nations are scattered. \q1 -\v 4 Your plunder is gathered as the locusts gather; as locusts leap, men leap on it. +\v 4 Your plunder is gathered as the locusts gather; +\q2 as locusts leap, men leap on it. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 Yahweh is exalted. He lives in a high place. He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. +\v 5 Yahweh is exalted. He lives in a high place. +\q2 He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness. \q1 \v 6 He will be the stability in your times, -\q1 abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of Yahweh is his treasure. +\q2 abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; +\q2 the fear of Yahweh is his treasure. \s5 \p \p \q1 -\v 7 Look, their envoys cry in the streets; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly. +\v 7 Look, their envoys cry in the streets; +\q2 the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly. \q1 -\v 8 The highways are deserted; there are no more travelers. -\q1 Covenants are broken, witnesses are despised, and mankind is not respected. \f + \ft Some ancient Hebrew copies have the word for \fqa cities \fqa* , but this is seen by many scholars to be a corruption of the more likely Hebrew word for \fqa witnesses \fqa* , which is the ULB translation. \f* +\v 8 The highways are deserted; +\q2 there are no more travelers. +\q1 Covenants are broken, witnesses are despised, +\q2 and mankind is not respected. \f + \ft Some ancient Hebrew copies have the word for \fqa cities \fqa* , but this is seen by many scholars to be a corruption of the more likely Hebrew word for \fqa witnesses \fqa* , which is the ULB translation. \f* \s5 \q1 -\v 9 The land mourns and wastes away; Lebanon is ashamed and withers away; \f + \ft The word \fqa mourns \fqa* can be also be read as \fqa dries up \fqa* . The two Hebrew words are spelled the same. Isaiah 24:4 is similar, and the meaning there is clearly \fqa dries up \fqa* . \f* -\q1 Sharon is like a desert plain; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves. +\v 9 The land mourns and wastes away; +\q2 Lebanon is ashamed and withers away; \f + \ft The word \fqa mourns \fqa* can be also be read as \fqa dries up \fqa* . The two Hebrew words are spelled the same. Isaiah 24:4 is similar, and the meaning there is clearly \fqa dries up \fqa* . +\q1 Sharon is like a desert plain; +\q2 and Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 "Now will I arise," says Yahweh; "now I will be lifted up; now I will be elevated. +\v 10 "Now will I arise," says Yahweh; +\q2 "now I will be lifted up; now I will be elevated. \q1 -\v 11 You conceive chaff, and you give birth to stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you. +\v 11 You conceive chaff, and you give birth to stubble; +\q2 your breath is a fire that will consume you. \q1 -\v 12 The peoples will be burned to lime, as thornbushes are cut down and are burned. +\v 12 The peoples will be burned to lime, +\q2 as thornbushes are cut down and are burned. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 13 You who are far away, hear what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might." +\v 13 You who are far away, hear what I have done; +\q2 and, you who are near, acknowledge my might." \q1 -\v 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling has seized the godless ones. -\q1 Who among us can sojourn with a raging fire? Who among us can sojourn with everlasting burnings? +\v 14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; +\q2 trembling has seized the godless ones. +\q1 Who among us can sojourn with a raging fire? +\q2 Who among us can sojourn with everlasting burnings? \s5 \q1 \v 15 He who walks righteously and speaks honestly; -\q1 who despises the gain of oppression, +\q2 who despises the gain of oppression, \q1 who shakes his hand so that it will not accept a bribe, -\q1 who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed, -\q1 and who shuts his eyes from looking on evil— +\q2 who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed, +\q2 and who shuts his eyes from looking on evil— \q1 \v 16 this is the man who will dwell on the heights, -\q1 his stronghold will be the fortress among the cliffs, -\q1 his food will be given, and his water will be in steady supply. +\q2 his stronghold will be the fortress among the cliffs, +\q1 his food will be given, +\q2 and his water will be in steady supply. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty; they will see a land off in the distance. +\v 17 Your eyes will see the king in his beauty; +\q2 they will see a land off in the distance. \q1 -\v 18 Your heart will recall the terror; where is the scribe, where is he who weighed the money? Where is he who counted the towers? +\v 18 Your heart will recall the terror; +\q2 where is the scribe, +\q1 where is he who weighed the money? +\q2 Where is he who counted the towers? \q1 -\v 19 You will no longer see the defiant people, people who mock you in a language that you do not understand. +\v 19 You will no longer see the defiant people, +\q2 people who mock you +\q2 in a language that you do not understand. \s5 \p \q1 \v 20 Look at Zion, the city of our feasts; -\q1 your eyes will see Jerusalem as a quiet habitation, a tent that will not be removed, -\q1 whose stakes will never be pulled up nor will any of its cords be broken. +\q2 your eyes will see Jerusalem as a quiet habitation, +\q2 a tent that will not be removed, +\q1 whose stakes will never be pulled up +\q2 nor will any of its cords be broken. \q1 -\v 21 There Yahweh in majesty will be with us, in a place of broad rivers and streams, -\q1 where no warship with oars will travel, and no large ships will sail. +\v 21 There Yahweh in majesty will be with us, +\q2 in a place of broad rivers and streams, +\q1 where no warship with oars will travel, +\q2 and no large ships will sail. \s5 \q1 -\v 22 For Yahweh is our judge, Yahweh is our lawgiver, Yahweh is our king; he will save us. +\v 22 For Yahweh is our judge, Yahweh is our lawgiver, +\q2 Yahweh is our king; he will save us. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 23 Your riggings are slack; they cannot hold the mast in place; they cannot spread the sail; -\q1 when the plunder of abundant prey is divided, even the lame will take away booty. +\v 23 Your riggings are slack; +\q2 they cannot hold the mast in place; +\q2 they cannot spread the sail; +\q1 when the plunder of abundant prey is divided, +\q2 even the lame will take away booty. \q1 -\v 24 The inhabitants will not say, "I am sick;" the people who live there will be forgiven for their iniquity. +\v 24 The inhabitants will not say, "I am sick;" +\q2 the people who live there will be forgiven for their iniquity. \s5 \c 34 \m \q1 \v 1 Come near, you nations, and listen; -\q1 pay attention, you people! +\q2 pay attention, you people! \q1 The earth and all that fills it must listen, -\q1 the world and all its produce. +\q2 the world and all its produce. \q1 \v 2 For Yahweh is angry with all the nations, -\q1 and furious against all their armies; -\q1 he has completely destroyed them, he has handed them over to the slaughter. +\q2 and furious against all their armies; +\q1 he has completely destroyed them, +\q2 he has handed them over to the slaughter. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 The bodies of their dead will be thrown out. The stench of the dead bodies will be everywhere; -\q1 and the mountains will soak up their blood. +\v 3 The bodies of their dead will be thrown out. +\q2 The stench of the dead bodies will be everywhere; +\q2 and the mountains will soak up their blood. \q1 \v 4 All the host of heaven will waste away, -\q1 and the sky will be rolled up like a scroll; +\q2 and the sky will be rolled up like a scroll; \q1 and all their stars will fade away, -\q1 as the leaf fades from off the vine, -\q1 and as the overripe figs from the fig tree. +\q2 as the leaf fades from off the vine, +\q2 and as the overripe figs from the fig tree. \s5 \p \q1 \v 5 For when my sword will have drunk its fill in heaven; -\q1 look, it will now come down on Edom, on the people I am setting apart for destruction. +\q2 look, it will now come down on Edom, +\q2 on the people I am setting apart for destruction. \q1 -\v 6 The sword of Yahweh is dripping with blood and covered with fat, -\q1 dripping with the blood of lambs and goats, covered with the fat of the kidneys of rams. -\q1 For Yahweh has a sacrifice in Bozrah and a great slaughter in the land of Edom. +\v 6 The sword of Yahweh is dripping with blood +\q2 and covered with fat, +\q1 dripping with the blood of lambs and goats, +\q2 covered with the fat of the kidneys of rams. +\q1 For Yahweh has a sacrifice in Bozrah +\q2 and a great slaughter in the land of Edom. \s5 \q1 -\v 7 Wild oxen will fall with them, and young bulls with the mighty ones. -\q1 Their land will be drunk with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. +\v 7 Wild oxen will fall with them, +\q2 and young bulls with the mighty ones. +\q1 Their land will be drunk with blood, +\q2 and their dust made fat with fatness. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 For it will be a day of vengeance for Yahweh and a year when he will pay them back for the cause of Zion. +\v 8 For it will be a day of vengeance for Yahweh +\q2 and a year when he will pay them back for the cause of Zion. \q1 -\v 9 The streams of Edom will be turned into pitch, her dust into sulfur, -\q1 and her land will become burning pitch. +\v 9 The streams of Edom will be turned into pitch, +\q2 her dust into sulfur, +\q2 and her land will become burning pitch. \q1 -\v 10 It will burn night and day; its smoke will rise forever; -\q1 from generation to generation it will be a wasteland; no one will pass through it forever and ever. +\v 10 It will burn night and day; +\q2 its smoke will rise forever; +\q1 from generation to generation it will be a wasteland; +\q2 no one will pass through it forever and ever. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 But wild birds and animals will live there; the owl and the raven will make their nest in it. -\q1 He will stretch over it the measuring line of ruin and the plumbline of destruction. +\v 11 But wild birds and animals will live there; +\q2 the owl and the raven will make their nest in it. +\q1 He will stretch over it the measuring line of ruin +\q2 and the plumbline of destruction. \q1 -\v 12 Her nobles -\q1 will have nothing left to call a kingdom, and all her princes will be nothing. +\v 12 Her nobles will have nothing left to call a kingdom, +\q2 and all her princes will be nothing. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Thorns will overgrow her palaces, nettles and thistles her fortresses. -\q1 It will be a habitation of jackals, a place for ostriches. +\v 13 Thorns will overgrow her palaces, +\q2 nettles and thistles her fortresses. +\q1 It will be a habitation of jackals, +\q2 a place for ostriches. \q1 -\v 14 The wild animals of the desert and the hyenas will meet there, and the wild goats will cry to one another. -\q1 Nocturnal animals will settle there and find for themselves a resting place. +\v 14 The wild animals of the desert and the hyenas will meet there, +\q2 and the wild goats will cry to one another. +\q1 Nocturnal animals will settle there +\q2 and find for themselves a resting place. \q1 -\v 15 Owls will make nests, lay and hatch their eggs, hatch and protect their young. -\q1 Yes, there hawks will gather, each one with its mate. +\v 15 Owls will make nests, lay and hatch their eggs, +\q2 hatch and protect their young. +\q1 Yes, there hawks will gather, +\q2 each one with its mate. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 16 Search through the scroll of Yahweh; not one of these will be missing. -\q1 None will lack for a mate; for his mouth has commanded it, and his spirit has gathered them. +\v 16 Search through the scroll of Yahweh; +\q2 not one of these will be missing. +\q1 None will lack for a mate; for his mouth has commanded it, +\q2 and his spirit has gathered them. \q1 -\v 17 He has cast lots for their places, and his hand has measured it out for them by a cord. -\q1 They will possess it forever; from generation to generation they will live there. +\v 17 He has cast lots for their places, +\q2 and his hand has measured it out for them by a cord. +\q1 They will possess it forever; +\q2 from generation to generation they will live there. \s5 \c 35 \m \q1 -\v 1 The wilderness and the Arabah will be glad; and the desert will rejoice and blossom. +\v 1 The wilderness and the Arabah will be glad; +\q2 and the desert will rejoice and blossom. \q1 Like the rose, -\q1 -\v 2 it will blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and joyful shouting; -\q1 the glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; -\q1 they will see the glory of Yahweh, the splendor of our God. +\q2 +\v 2 it will blossom abundantly +\q2 and rejoice with joy and joyful shouting; +\q1 the glory of Lebanon will be given to it, +\q2 the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; +\q1 they will see the glory of Yahweh, +\q2 the splendor of our God. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make steady the knees that shake. +\v 3 Strengthen the weak hands, +\q2 and make steady the knees that shake. \q1 -\v 4 Say to those with a fearful heart, "Be strong, do not fear! +\v 4 Say to those with a fearful heart, +\q2 "Be strong, do not fear! \q1 Look, your God will come with vengeance, -\q1 with the recompense of God. He will come and save you." +\q2 with the recompense of God. He will come and save you." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 Then the eyes of the blind will see, and the ears of the deaf will hear. +\v 5 Then the eyes of the blind will see, +\q2 and the ears of the deaf will hear. \q1 -\v 6 Then the lame man will leap like a deer, and the mute tongue will shout for joy, -\q1 for water breaks out in the Arabah, and streams in the wilderness. +\v 6 Then the lame man will leap like a deer, +\q2 and the mute tongue will shout for joy, +\q1 for water breaks out in the Arabah, +\q2 and streams in the wilderness. \q1 -\v 7 The burning sand will become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; -\q1 in the place where jackals lived, in their resting place, will be grass with reeds and rushes. +\v 7 The burning sand will become a pool, +\q2 and the thirsty ground springs of water; +\q1 in the place where jackals lived, +\q2 in their resting place, will be grass with reeds and rushes. \s5 \p \q1 \v 8 A highway will be there called The Holy Way. -\q1 The unclean will not travel it. But it will be for him who walks in it. -\q1 No fool will go on it. +\q2 The unclean will not travel it. +\q1 But it will be for him who walks in it. +\q2 No fool will go on it. \q1 -\v 9 No lion will be there, no ferocious beast will be on it; they will not be found there, -\q1 but the redeemed will walk there. +\v 9 No lion will be there, no ferocious beast will be on it; +\q2 they will not be found there, +\q2 but the redeemed will walk there. \s5 \q1 \v 10 The ransomed of Yahweh will return -\q1 and come with singing to Zion, and everlasting joy will be on their heads; -\q1 gladness and joy will overtake them; sorrow and sighing will flee away. +\q2 and come with singing to Zion, +\q2 and everlasting joy will be on their heads; +\q1 gladness and joy will overtake them; +\q2 sorrow and sighing will flee away. \s5 \c 36 @@ -2969,69 +3778,87 @@ \v 21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent a message to Hezekiah, saying, "Yahweh, the God of Israel says, 'Because you have prayed to me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria, \v 22 this is the word that Yahweh has spoken about him: \q1 "The virgin daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; -\q1 the daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head at you. +\q2 the daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head at you. \q1 -\v 23 Whom have you defied and insulted? Against whom have you exalted your voice -\q1 and lifted up your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel. +\v 23 Whom have you defied and insulted? +\q2 Against whom have you exalted your voice +\q1 and lifted up your eyes in pride? +\q2 Against the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \q1 -\v 24 By your servants you have defied the Lord and have said, 'With the multitude of my chariots -\q1 I have gone up to the heights of the mountains, to the highest elevations of Lebanon. -\q1 I will cut down its tall cedars and choice cypress trees there, -\q1 and I will enter into its farthest high places, its most fruitful forest. +\v 24 By your servants you have defied the Lord +\q2 and have said, 'With the multitude of my chariots +\q1 I have gone up to the heights of the mountains, +\q2 to the highest elevations of Lebanon. +\q1 I will cut down its tall cedars +\q2 and choice cypress trees there, +\q1 and I will enter into its farthest high places, +\q2 its most fruitful forest. \q1 \v 25 I have dug wells and drunk water; \f + \ft Some ancient and modern translations have \fqa I have dug wells and drunk water in foreign lands \fqa* . \f* -\q1 I dried up all the rivers of Egypt under the soles of my feet.' +\q2 I dried up all the rivers of Egypt under the soles of my feet.' \s5 \p \p \q1 -\v 26 Have you not heard how I determined it long ago -\q1 and worked it out in ancient times? Now I am bringing it to pass. -\q1 You are here to reduce impregnable cities into heaps of ruins. +\v 26 Have you not heard +\q2 how I determined it long ago +\q1 and worked it out in ancient times? +\q2 Now I am bringing it to pass. +\q1 You are here to reduce impregnable cities +\q2 into heaps of ruins. \q1 -\v 27 Their inhabitants, of little strength, are dismayed and ashamed. +\v 27 Their inhabitants, of little strength, +\q2 are dismayed and ashamed. \q1 They are plants in the field, green grass, -\q1 the grass on the roof or in the field, -\q1 before the east wind. +\q2 the grass on the roof or in the field, +\q2 before the east wind. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 28 But I know your sitting down, your going out, your coming in, and your raging against me. +\v 28 But I know your sitting down, your going out, +\q2 your coming in, and your raging against me. \q1 -\v 29 Because of your raging against me, and because your arrogance has reached my ears, +\v 29 Because of your raging against me, +\q2 and because your arrogance has reached my ears, \q1 I will put my hook in your nose, and my bit in your mouth; -\q1 I will turn you back the way you came." +\q2 I will turn you back the way you came." \s5 \p -\q1 \v 30 This will be the sign for you: -\q1 This year you will eat what grows wild, and in the second year what grows from that. -\q1 But in the third year you must plant and harvest, plant vineyards and eat their fruit. +\q1 This year you will eat what grows wild, +\q2 and in the second year what grows from that. +\q1 But in the third year you must plant and harvest, +\q2 plant vineyards and eat their fruit. \s5 \q1 -\v 31 The remnant of the house of Judah that survives will again take root and bear fruit. +\v 31 The remnant of the house of Judah that survives +\q2 will again take root and bear fruit. \q1 -\v 32 For from Jerusalem a remnant will come out; from Mount Zion an escaped remnant will come. -\q1 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.'" +\v 32 For from Jerusalem a remnant will come out; +\q2 from Mount Zion an escaped remnant will come. +\q2 The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.'" \s5 \p -\q1 \v 33 Therefore Yahweh says this about the king of Assyria: -\q1 "He will not come into this city and he will not shoot an arrow here. -\q1 He will not come before it with shield or build up a siege ramp against it. +\q1 "He will not come into this city +\q2 and he will not shoot an arrow here. +\q1 He will not come before it with shield +\q2 or build up a siege ramp against it. \q1 -\v 34 The way by which he came will be the same way he will leave; he will not enter this city—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 34 The way by which he came will be the same way he will leave; +\q2 he will not enter this city—this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q1 -\v 35 For I will defend this city and rescue it for my own sake and for the sake of David my servant." +\v 35 For I will defend this city and rescue it +\q2 for my own sake and for the sake of David my servant." \s5 \p @@ -3063,52 +3890,68 @@ \p \q1 \v 10 "I said that halfway through my life -\q1 I will go through the gates of Sheol; I am sent there for the rest of my years. +\q2 I will go through the gates of Sheol; +\q2 I am sent there for the rest of my years. \q1 -\v 11 I said that I will no longer see Yah, Yah in the land of the living; \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* -\q1 I will no longer look on mankind or the inhabitants of the world. \f + \ft \fqa the inhabitants of the world \fqa* : \ft Most modern translations have this meaning. Ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa the inhabitants of the place of non-existence \fqa* (that is, brief existence). \f* +\v 11 I said that I will no longer see Yah, +\q2 Yah in the land of the living; \f + \ft Yah is a short form of the name Yahweh.\f* +\q1 I will no longer look on mankind +\q2 or the inhabitants of the world. \f + \ft \fqa the inhabitants of the world \fqa* : \ft Most modern translations have this meaning. Ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa the inhabitants of the place of non-existence \fqa* (that is, brief existence). \f* \s5 \q1 -\v 12 My dwelling place is removed and carried away from me like a shepherd's tent; -\q1 I have rolled up my life like a weaver; you are cutting me off from the loom; -\q1 between day and night you are ending my life. +\v 12 My dwelling place is removed +\q2 and carried away from me like a shepherd's tent; +\q1 I have rolled up my life like a weaver; +\q2 you are cutting me off from the loom; +\q2 between day and night you are ending my life. \q1 \v 13 I cried out \f + \ft The Hebrew could be read: \fqa I cried out \fqa* or \fqa I calmed myself \fqa* . \f* until the morning; -\q1 like a lion he breaks all my bones. -\q1 Between day and night you are ending my life. +\q2 like a lion he breaks all my bones. +\q2 Between day and night you are ending my life. \s5 \q1 -\v 14 Like a swallow I chirp; I coo like a dove; -\q1 my eyes grow tired with looking upward. Lord, I am oppressed; help me. +\v 14 Like a swallow I chirp; +\q2 I coo like a dove; +\q1 my eyes grow tired with looking upward. +\q2 Lord, I am oppressed; help me. \p \q1 -\v 15 What can I say? He has both spoken to me, and has done it; -\q1 I will walk slowly all my years because of the bitterness of my soul. +\v 15 What can I say? +\q2 He has both spoken to me, and has done it; +\q1 I will walk slowly all my years +\q2 because of the bitterness of my soul. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 Lord, the sufferings you send are good for me; may my life be given back to me; -\q1 you have restored my life and health. +\v 16 Lord, the sufferings you send are good for me; +\q2 may my life be given back to me; +\q2 you have restored my life and health. \q1 -\v 17 It was for my benefit that I experienced such bitterness. +\v 17 It was for my benefit +\q2 that I experienced such bitterness. \q1 You have rescued me from the pit of destruction; -\q1 for you have thrown all my sins behind your back. +\q2 for you have thrown all my sins behind your back. \s5 \q1 -\v 18 For Sheol does not thank you; death does not praise you; -\q1 those who go down into the pit do not hope in your trustworthiness. +\v 18 For Sheol does not thank you; +\q2 death does not praise you; +\q1 those who go down into the pit +\q2 do not hope in your trustworthiness. \q1 -\v 19 The living person, the living person, he is the one who gives you thanks, as I do this day; -\q1 a father makes known to children your trustworthiness. +\v 19 The living person, the living person, +\q2 he is the one who gives you thanks, as I do this day; +\q1 a father makes known to children +\q2 your trustworthiness. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 20 Yahweh is about to save me, and we will celebrate with music -\q1 all the days of our lives in the house of Yahweh." +\v 20 Yahweh is about to save me, +\q2 and we will celebrate with music +\q2 all the days of our lives in the house of Yahweh." \s5 \m @@ -3138,1844 +3981,2645 @@ \c 40 \m \q1 -\v 1 "Comfort, comfort my people," says your God. +\v 1 "Comfort, comfort my people," +\q2 says your God. \q1 -\v 2 "Speak tenderly to Jerusalem; and proclaim to her -\q1 that her warfare has ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, -\q1 that she has received double from Yahweh's hand for all her sins." +\v 2 "Speak tenderly to Jerusalem; +\q2 and proclaim to her +\q1 that her warfare has ended, +\q2 that her iniquity is pardoned, +\q1 that she has received double +\q2 from Yahweh's hand for all her sins." \s5 \p -\q1 \v 3 A voice cries out, \q1 "In the wilderness prepare the way of Yahweh; -\q1 make straight in the Arabah a highway for our God." \f + \ft Some older English translations have \fqa A voice cries out in the wilderness \fqa* which follows Matthew 3:3. \f* +\q2 make straight in the Arabah a highway for our God." \f + \ft Some older English translations have \fqa A voice cries out in the wilderness \fqa* which follows Matthew 3:3. \f* \q1 -\v 4 Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be brought low; -\q1 and the rugged land will be made level, and the rough places a plain; +\v 4 Every valley will be lifted up, +\q2 and every mountain and hill will be brought low; +\q1 and the rugged land will be made level, +\q2 and the rough places a plain; \q1 -\v 5 and the glory of Yahweh will be revealed, and all people will see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. +\v 5 and the glory of Yahweh will be revealed, +\q2 and all people will see it together; +\q2 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 A voice says, "Cry." Another answers, "What should I cry?" -\q1 "All flesh is grass, and all their covenant faithfulness is like the flower of the field. +\v 6 A voice says, "Cry." +\q2 Another answers, "What should I cry?" +\q1 "All flesh is grass, +\q2 and all their covenant faithfulness is like the flower of the field. \q1 -\v 7 The grass withers and the flower fades when the breath of Yahweh blows on it; surely humanity is grass. +\v 7 The grass withers and the flower fades +\q2 when the breath of Yahweh blows on it; +\q2 surely humanity is grass. \q1 -\v 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." +\v 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, +\q2 but the word of our God will stand forever." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa You who are bearing good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain \fqa* . \f* -\q1 Shout out loud, Jerusalem. You who bring good news, raise your voice, do not be afraid. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa Jerusalem, proclaimer of good news \fqa* . Some other modern translations have \fqa proclaim good news to Jerusalem \fqa* . \f* -\q1 Say to the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!" +\v 9 Go up on a high mountain, +\q2 Zion, bearer of good news. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Go up on a high mountain, Zion, bearer of good news \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa You who are bearing good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain \fqa* . \f* +\q1 Shout out loud, +\q2 Jerusalem. You who bring good news, raise your voice, do not be afraid. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa Jerusalem, proclaimer of good news \fqa* . Some other modern translations have \fqa proclaim good news to Jerusalem \fqa* . \f* +\q1 Say to the cities of Judah, +\q2 "Here is your God!" \q1 -\v 10 Look, the Lord Yahweh comes as a victorious warrior, and his strong arm rules for him. -\q1 See, his reward is with him, and his recompense goes before him. +\v 10 Look, the Lord Yahweh comes as a victorious warrior, +\q2 and his strong arm rules for him. +\q1 See, his reward is with him, +\q2 and his recompense goes before him. \s5 \q1 -\v 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather in his arm the lambs, +\v 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd, +\q2 he will gather in his arm the lambs, \q1 and carry them close to his heart, -\q1 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young. +\q2 and will gently lead the ewes nursing their young. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, measured the sky with the span of his hand, -\q1 held the dust of the earth in a basket, weighed the mountains in scales, -\q1 or the hills in a balance? +\v 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, +\q2 measured the sky with the span of his hand, +\q1 held the dust of the earth in a basket, +\q2 weighed the mountains in scales, +\q2 or the hills in a balance? \s5 \q1 -\v 13 Who has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, or instructed him as his counselor? +\v 13 Who has comprehended the mind of Yahweh, +\q2 or instructed him as his counselor? \q1 -\v 14 From whom did he ever receive instruction? Who taught him the correct way to do things, -\q1 and taught him knowledge, or showed to him the way of understanding? +\v 14 From whom did he ever receive instruction? +\q2 Who taught him the correct way to do things, +\q1 and taught him knowledge, +\q2 or showed to him the way of understanding? \s5 \p \q1 -\v 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded like the dust on the scales; -\q1 see, he weighs the isles as a speck. +\v 15 Look, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, +\q2 and are regarded like the dust on the scales; +\q2 see, he weighs the isles as a speck. \q1 \v 16 Lebanon is not sufficient fuel, -\q1 nor its wild animals sufficient for a burnt offering. +\q2 nor its wild animals sufficient for a burnt offering. \q1 -\v 17 All the nations are insufficient before him; they are regarded by him as nothing and emptiness. +\v 17 All the nations are insufficient before him; +\q2 they are regarded by him as nothing and emptiness. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 18 To whom then will you compare God? To what idol will you liken him? +\v 18 To whom then will you compare God? +\q2 To what idol will you liken him? \q1 -\v 19 An idol! A craftsman casts it: The goldsmith overlays it with gold -\q1 and forges silver chains for it. +\v 19 An idol! A craftsman casts it: +\q2 The goldsmith overlays it with gold +\q2 and forges silver chains for it. \q1 -\v 20 To make an offering one chooses a wood that will not rot; -\q1 he seeks a skillful artisan to make an idol that will not fall over. +\v 20 To make an offering +\q2 one chooses a wood that will not rot; +\q1 he seeks a skillful artisan +\q2 to make an idol that will not fall over. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 21 Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? -\q1 Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? +\v 21 Have you not known? +\q2 Have you not heard? +\q1 Has it not been told you from the beginning? +\q2 Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? \q1 -\v 22 He is the one who sits above the horizon of the earth; and the inhabitants are like grasshoppers before him. -\q1 He stretches out the heavens like a curtain and spreads them out as a tent to live in. +\v 22 He is the one who sits above the horizon of the earth; +\q2 and the inhabitants are like grasshoppers before him. +\q1 He stretches out the heavens like a curtain +\q2 and spreads them out as a tent to live in. \s5 \q1 -\v 23 He reduces rulers to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth emptiness. +\v 23 He reduces rulers to nothing +\q2 and makes the rulers of the earth emptiness. \q1 -\v 24 They are barely planted, barely sown, their stem has barely taken root in the earth, -\q1 when he blows upon them and they wither, and the wind carries them away like straw. +\v 24 They are barely planted, barely sown, +\q2 their stem has barely taken root in the earth, +\q1 when he blows upon them and they wither, +\q2 and the wind carries them away like straw. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 25 "To whom then will you compare me, whom do I resemble?" says the Holy One. +\v 25 "To whom then will you compare me, +\q2 whom do I resemble?" says the Holy One. \q1 -\v 26 Look up at the sky! Who has created all these stars? -\q1 He leads out their formations and calls them all by name. -\q1 By the greatness of his might and by the strength of his power, not one is missing. +\v 26 Look up at the sky! +\q2 Who has created all these stars? +\q1 He leads out their formations +\q2 and calls them all by name. +\q1 By the greatness of his might and by the strength of his power, +\q2 not one is missing. \s5 \p \q1 \v 27 Why do you say, Jacob, and declare, Israel, -\q1 "My way is hidden from Yahweh, and my God is not concerned about my vindication"? +\q2 "My way is hidden from Yahweh, +\q2 and my God is not concerned about my vindication"? \q1 -\v 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? -\q1 The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, -\q1 does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his understanding. +\v 28 Have you not known? +\q2 Have you not heard? +\q1 The everlasting God, Yahweh, +\q2 the Creator of the ends of the earth, +\q1 does not get tired or weary; +\q2 there is no limit to his understanding. \s5 \q1 -\v 29 He gives strength to the tired; and to the one who lacks might he gives power. +\v 29 He gives strength to the tired; +\q2 and to the one who lacks might he gives power. \q1 -\v 30 Even young people become tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall: +\v 30 Even young people become tired and weary, +\q2 and young men stumble and fall: \q1 -\v 31 but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength; they will soar with wings like eagles; -\q1 they will run and not be weary; they will walk and not faint. +\v 31 but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength; +\q2 they will soar with wings like eagles; +\q1 they will run and not be weary; +\q2 they will walk and not faint. \s5 \c 41 \m \q1 -\v 1 "Listen before me in silence, you coastlands; let the nations renew their strength; -\q1 let them come near and speak; let us come near together to argue a dispute. +\v 1 "Listen before me in silence, you coastlands; +\q2 let the nations renew their strength; +\q1 let them come near and speak; +\q2 let us come near together to argue a dispute. \p \q1 -\v 2 Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service? -\q1 He hands nations over to him and helps him subdue kings. -\q1 He turns them to dust with his sword, like windblown stubble with his bow. +\v 2 Who has stirred up one from the east, +\q2 calling him in righteousness to his service? +\q1 He hands nations over to him +\q2 and helps him subdue kings. +\q1 He turns them to dust with his sword, +\q2 like windblown stubble with his bow. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 He pursues them and passes by safely, by a swift path that his feet scarcely touch. +\v 3 He pursues them and passes by safely, +\q2 by a swift path that his feet scarcely touch. \q1 -\v 4 Who has performed and accomplished these deeds? Who has summoned the generations from the beginning? -\q1 I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last ones, I am he. +\v 4 Who has performed and accomplished these deeds? +\q2 Who has summoned the generations from the beginning? +\q2 I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last ones, I am he. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 5 The isles have seen and are afraid; the ends of the earth tremble; -\q1 they approach and come. +\v 5 The isles have seen and are afraid; +\q2 the ends of the earth tremble; +\q2 they approach and come. \q1 -\v 6 Everyone helps his neighbor, and every one says to one another, 'Be encouraged.' +\v 6 Everyone helps his neighbor, +\q2 and every one says to one another, 'Be encouraged.' \q1 -\v 7 So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith, and he who works with the hammer encourages him who works with an anvil, -\q1 saying of the welding, 'It is good.' They fasten it with nails so it will not topple over. +\v 7 So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith, +\q2 and he who works with the hammer +\q2 encourages him who works with an anvil, +\q1 saying of the welding, 'It is good.' +\q2 They fasten it with nails so it will not topple over. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, -\q1 the descendants of Abraham my friend, +\v 8 But you, Israel, my servant, +\q2 Jacob whom I have chosen, +\q2 the descendants of Abraham my friend, \q1 -\v 9 I took you from the ends of the earth and called you from the farthest places, -\q1 saying to you, 'You are my servant.' I have chosen you and I have not rejected you. +\v 9 I took you from the ends of the earth +\q2 and called you from the farthest places, +\q1 saying to you, 'You are my servant.' +\q2 I have chosen you and I have not rejected you. \s5 -\v 10 Do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. -\q1 I will strengthen you, and I will help you, and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. +\q1 +\v 10 Do not fear, for I am with you. +\q2 Do not be anxious, for I am your God. +\q1 I will strengthen you, and I will help you, +\q2 and I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 11 See, they will be ashamed and disgraced, all who have been angry with you; -\q1 they will be as nothing and will perish, those who oppose you. +\v 11 See, they will be ashamed and disgraced, +\q2 all who have been angry with you; +\q1 they will be as nothing and will perish, +\q2 those who oppose you. \s5 \q1 -\v 12 You will seek and will not find those who contended with you; -\q1 those who warred against you will be like nothing, absolutely nothing. +\v 12 You will seek and will not find +\q2 those who contended with you; +\q1 those who warred against you +\q2 will be like nothing, absolutely nothing. \q1 \v 13 For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, -\q1 saying to you, 'Do not fear; I am helping you.' +\q2 saying to you, 'Do not fear; I am helping you.' \s5 \q1 \v 14 Do not fear, Jacob you worm, and you men of Israel; -\q1 I will help you—this is the declaration of Yahweh, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. +\q2 I will help you—this is the declaration of Yahweh, +\q2 your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. \q1 -\v 15 Look, I am making you like a sharp threshing sledge, new and two-edged; -\q1 you will thresh the mountains and crush them; you will make the hills like chaff. +\v 15 Look, I am making you like a sharp threshing sledge, +\q2 new and two-edged; +\q1 you will thresh the mountains and crush them; +\q2 you will make the hills like chaff. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away; the wind will scatter them. -\q1 You will rejoice in Yahweh, you will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. +\v 16 You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away; +\q2 the wind will scatter them. +\q1 You will rejoice in Yahweh, +\q2 you will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 17 The oppressed and needy look for water, but there is none, and their tongues are parched for thirst; -\q1 I, Yahweh, will respond to their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them. +\v 17 The oppressed and needy look for water, but there is none, +\q2 and their tongues are parched for thirst; +\q1 I, Yahweh, will respond to their prayers; +\q2 I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them. \q1 -\v 18 I will make streams to flow down the slopes, and springs in the middle of the valleys; -\q1 I will make the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into springs of water. +\v 18 I will make streams to flow down the slopes, +\q2 and springs in the middle of the valleys; +\q1 I will make the desert into a pool of water, +\q2 and the dry land into springs of water. \s5 \q1 -\v 19 In the wilderness I will set the cedar, the acacia, and the myrtle, and the olive tree. -\q1 I will set the cypress in the desert plain, with the pines and the cypress box trees. +\v 19 In the wilderness I will set the cedar, +\q2 the acacia, and the myrtle, and the olive tree. +\q1 I will set the cypress in the desert plain, +\q2 with the pines and the cypress box trees. \q1 -\v 20 I will do this so that the people may see, learn, consider, and gain understanding together, -\q1 that the hand of Yahweh has done this, that the Holy One of Israel has created it. +\v 20 I will do this so that the people +\q2 may see, learn, consider, and gain understanding together, +\q1 that the hand of Yahweh has done this, +\q2 that the Holy One of Israel has created it. \s5 \p \q1 \v 21 'Present your case,' says Yahweh, -\q1 'present your best arguments for your idols,' says the King of Jacob. +\q2 'present your best arguments for your idols,' +\q2 says the King of Jacob. \q1 -\v 22 Let them bring us their own arguments; have them come forward and declare to us what will happen, -\q1 so we may know these things well. -\q1 Have them tell us of earlier predictive declarations, so we can reflect on them and know how they were fulfilled. +\v 22 Let them bring us their own arguments; +\q2 have them come forward and declare to us what will happen, +\q2 so we may know these things well. +\q1 Have them tell us of earlier predictive declarations, +\q2 so we can reflect on them and know how they were fulfilled. \s5 \q1 -\v 23 Tell things about the future, that we may know if you are gods; -\q1 do something good or evil, that we may be frightened and impressed. +\v 23 Tell things about the future, +\q2 that we may know if you are gods; +\q1 do something good or evil, +\q2 that we may be frightened and impressed. \q1 -\v 24 See, you idols are nothing and your deeds are nothing; the one who chooses you is detestable. +\v 24 See, you idols are nothing and your deeds are nothing; +\q2 the one who chooses you is detestable. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he comes; from the sun's rising I summon him who calls on my name, -\q1 and he will trample the rulers like mud, like a potter who is treading on the clay. +\v 25 I have raised up one from the north, and he comes; +\q2 from the sun's rising I summon him who calls on my name, +\q1 and he will trample the rulers like mud, +\q2 like a potter who is treading on the clay. \q1 -\v 26 Who announced this from the beginning, that we might know? Before this time, that we may say, 'He is in the right'? -\q1 Indeed none of them decreed it, yes, none heard your words. +\v 26 Who announced this from the beginning, that we might know? +\q2 Before this time, that we may say, 'He is in the right'? +\q1 Indeed none of them decreed it, +\q2 yes, none heard your words. \s5 \q1 -\v 27 I first said to Zion, 'Look here they are!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem. +\v 27 I first said to Zion, +\q2 'Look here they are!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem. \q1 -\v 28 When I look, there is no one, not one among them who can give good advice, -\q1 who, when I ask, can answer a word. +\v 28 When I look, there is no one, +\q2 not one among them who can give good advice, +\q2 who, when I ask, can answer a word. \q1 \v 29 Look, all of them are nothing, -\q1 and their deeds are nothing; their cast metal figures are wind and emptiness. +\q2 and their deeds are nothing; +\q2 their cast metal figures are wind and emptiness. \s5 \c 42 \m \q1 -\v 1 Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen one, in him I take delight. -\q1 I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring justice to the nations. +\v 1 Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; +\q2 my chosen one, in him I take delight. +\q1 I have put my Spirit upon him; +\q2 he will bring justice to the nations. \q1 -\v 2 He will not cry out nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the streets. +\v 2 He will not cry out nor shout, +\q2 nor make his voice heard in the streets. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 A crushed reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench: -\q1 he will faithfully execute justice. +\v 3 A crushed reed he will not break, +\q2 and a dimly burning wick he will not quench: +\q2 he will faithfully execute justice. \q1 \v 4 He will neither grow faint nor be crushed -\q1 until he has established justice on the earth; -\q1 and the coastlands wait for his law. +\q2 until he has established justice on the earth; +\q2 and the coastlands wait for his law. \s5 \p \q1 \v 5 This is what God Yahweh says— -\q1 the one who created the heavens and stretched them out, the one who made the earth and all its produce, -\q1 the one who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who live on it: +\q2 the one who created the heavens and stretched them out, +\q2 the one who made the earth and all its produce, +\q1 the one who gives breath to the people on it +\q2 and life to those who live on it: \q1 -\v 6 "I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness and will hold your hand. -\q1 I will keep you and set you as a covenant for the people, as a light for the Gentiles, +\v 6 "I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness +\q2 and will hold your hand. +\q1 I will keep you and set you as a covenant for the people, +\q2 as a light for the Gentiles, \s5 \q1 -\v 7 to open the eyes of the blind, to release the prisoners from the dungeon, -\q1 and from the house of imprisonment those who sit in darkness. +\v 7 to open the eyes of the blind, +\q2 to release the prisoners from the dungeon, +\q1 and from the house of imprisonment +\q2 those who sit in darkness. \s5 \p \q1 \v 8 I am Yahweh, that is my name; -\q1 and my glory I will not share with another nor my praise with carved idols. +\q2 and my glory I will not share with another +\q2 nor my praise with carved idols. \q1 \v 9 See, the previous things came to pass, -\q1 now I am about to declare new events. -\q1 Before they begin to occur I will tell you about them." +\q2 now I am about to declare new events. +\q2 Before they begin to occur I will tell you about them." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 10 Sing to Yahweh a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; -\q1 you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, the coastlands, and those who live there. +\v 10 Sing to Yahweh a new song, +\q2 and his praise from the end of the earth; +\q1 you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, +\q2 the coastlands, and those who live there. \q1 -\v 11 Let the desert and the cities cry out, the villages where Kedar lives, shout for joy! -\q1 Let the inhabitants of Sela sing; let them shout from the mountaintops. +\v 11 Let the desert and the cities cry out, +\q2 the villages where Kedar lives, shout for joy! +\q1 Let the inhabitants of Sela sing; +\q2 let them shout from the mountaintops. \s5 \q1 -\v 12 Let them give glory to Yahweh and declare his praise in the coastlands. +\v 12 Let them give glory to Yahweh +\q2 and declare his praise in the coastlands. \q1 -\v 13 Yahweh will go out as a warrior; as a man of war he will stir up his zeal. -\q1 He will shout, yes, he will roar his battle cries; he will show his enemies his power. +\v 13 Yahweh will go out as a warrior; +\q2 as a man of war he will stir up his zeal. +\q1 He will shout, yes, he will roar his battle cries; +\q2 he will show his enemies his power. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 14 I have kept quiet for a long time; I have been still and restrained myself; -\q1 now I will cry out like a woman in labor; I will gasp and pant. +\v 14 I have kept quiet for a long time; +\q2 I have been still and restrained myself; +\q1 now I will cry out like a woman in labor; +\q2 I will gasp and pant. \q1 -\v 15 I will lay waste mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; -\q1 and I will turn the rivers into islands and will dry up the marshes. +\v 15 I will lay waste mountains and hills +\q2 and dry up all their vegetation; +\q1 and I will turn the rivers into islands +\q2 and will dry up the marshes. \s5 \q1 -\v 16 I will bring the blind by a way that they do not know; in paths that they do not know I will lead them. -\q1 I will turn the darkness into light before them, and make the crooked places straight. -\q1 These things I will do, and I will not abandon them. +\v 16 I will bring the blind by a way that they do not know; +\q2 in paths that they do not know I will lead them. +\q1 I will turn the darkness into light before them, +\q2 and make the crooked places straight. +\q1 These things I will do, +\q2 and I will not abandon them. \s5 \q1 -\v 17 They will be turned back, they will be completely put to shame, those who trust in carved figures, -\q1 who say to cast metal figures, "You are our gods." +\v 17 They will be turned back, they will be completely put to shame, +\q2 those who trust in carved figures, +\q2 who say to cast metal figures, "You are our gods." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 18 Listen, you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see. +\v 18 Listen, you deaf; +\q2 and look, you blind, that you may see. \q1 -\v 19 Who is blind but my servant? Or deaf like my messenger I send? -\q1 Who is as blind as my covenant partner, or blind as Yahweh's servant? +\v 19 Who is blind but my servant? +\q2 Or deaf like my messenger I send? +\q1 Who is as blind as my covenant partner, +\q2 or blind as Yahweh's servant? \s5 \q1 -\v 20 You see many things, but do not comprehend; ears are open, but no one hears. +\v 20 You see many things, but do not comprehend; +\q2 ears are open, but no one hears. \q1 -\v 21 It pleased Yahweh to praise his justice and to make his law glorious. +\v 21 It pleased Yahweh to praise his justice +\q2 and to make his law glorious. \s5 \q1 \v 22 But this is a people robbed and plundered; -\q1 they are all trapped in pits, held captive in prisons; -\q1 they have become prey with no one to rescue them, and no one says, "Bring them back!" +\q2 they are all trapped in pits, held captive in prisons; +\q1 they have become prey with no one to rescue them, +\q2 and no one says, "Bring them back!" \s5 \p \q1 -\v 23 Who among you will listen to this? Who will listen and hear in the future? +\v 23 Who among you will listen to this? +\q2 Who will listen and hear in the future? \q1 -\v 24 Who gave Jacob over to the robber, and Israel to the looters? +\v 24 Who gave Jacob over to the robber, +\q2 and Israel to the looters? \q1 Was it not Yahweh, against whom we have sinned, -\q1 in whose ways they refused to walk, and whose law they refused to obey? +\q2 in whose ways they refused to walk, +\q2 and whose law they refused to obey? \s5 \q1 -\v 25 Therefore he poured out on them the heat of his anger and the violence of war, +\v 25 Therefore he poured out on them +\q2 the heat of his anger and the violence of war, \q1 Its flames encircled them, yet they did not understand; -\q1 it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. +\q2 it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. \s5 \c 43 \m \q1 -\v 1 But now this is what Yahweh says, he who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: -\q1 "Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are mine. +\v 1 But now this is what Yahweh says, +\q2 he who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: +\q1 "Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you; +\q2 I have called you by your name, you are mine. \s5 \q1 -\v 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. -\q1 When you walk through the fire you will not be burned, and the flames will not destroy you. +\v 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; +\q2 and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. +\q1 When you walk through the fire you will not be burned, +\q2 and the flames will not destroy you. \q1 -\v 3 For I am Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. -\q1 I have given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you. +\v 3 For I am Yahweh your God, +\q2 the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. +\q1 I have given Egypt as your ransom, +\q2 Cush and Seba in exchange for you. \s5 \q1 \v 4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, I love you; -\q1 therefore I will give people in exchange for you, and other peoples in exchange for your life. +\q2 therefore I will give people in exchange for you, +\q2 and other peoples in exchange for your life. \q1 \v 5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; -\q1 I will bring your offspring from the east, and gather you from the west. +\q2 I will bring your offspring from the east, +\q2 and gather you from the west. \s5 \q1 -\v 6 I will say to the north, 'Hand them over;' and to the south, 'Do not hold any back;' -\q1 Bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the remote regions of the earth, +\v 6 I will say to the north, 'Hand them over;' +\q2 and to the south, 'Do not hold any back;' +\q1 Bring my sons from afar, +\q2 and my daughters from the remote regions of the earth, \q1 -\v 7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made. +\v 7 everyone who is called by my name, +\q2 whom I have created for my glory, +\q2 whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, and the deaf, even though they have ears. +\v 8 Bring out the people who are blind, +\q2 even though they have eyes, +\q1 and the deaf, +\q2 even though they have ears. \q1 -\v 9 All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. -\q1 Who among them could have declared this and announced to us earlier events? -\q1 Let them bring their witnesses so they can be justified; let them listen and affirm, 'It is true.' +\v 9 All the nations gather together, +\q2 and the peoples assemble. +\q1 Who among them could have declared this +\q2 and announced to us earlier events? +\q1 Let them bring their witnesses so they can be justified; +\q2 let them listen and affirm, 'It is true.' \s5 \q1 -\v 10 You are my witnesses—this is Yahweh's declaration—and my servant whom I have chosen, -\q1 so that you may know and believe in me, and understand that I am he. -\q1 Before me there was no god formed, and there will be none after me. +\v 10 You are my witnesses—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 and my servant whom I have chosen, +\q1 so that you may know and believe in me, +\q2 and understand that I am he. +\q1 Before me there was no god formed, +\q2 and there will be none after me. \q1 -\v 11 I, I am Yahweh, and there is no savior but me. +\v 11 I, I am Yahweh, +\q2 and there is no savior but me. \s5 \q1 -\v 12 I have declared, saved, and proclaimed, and there is no other god among you. -\q1 You are my witnesses—this is Yahweh's declaration—I am God. +\v 12 I have declared, saved, and proclaimed, +\q2 and there is no other god among you. +\q1 You are my witnesses— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration—I am God. \q1 \v 13 From this day on I am he, -\q1 and no one can rescue anyone from my hand. I act, and who can turn it back?" +\q2 and no one can rescue anyone from my hand. +\q2 I act, and who can turn it back?" \s5 \p \q1 -\v 14 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: -\q1 "For your sake I send to Babylon and lead them all down as fugitives, -\q1 turning the Chaldeans' expressions of joy into songs of lamentation. +\v 14 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: +\q1 "For your sake I send to Babylon +\q2 and lead them all down as fugitives, +\q1 turning the Chaldeans' expressions of joy +\q2 into songs of lamentation. \q1 -\v 15 I am Yahweh, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King." +\v 15 I am Yahweh, your Holy One, +\q2 the Creator of Israel, your King." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 16 This is what Yahweh says (who opened a way through the sea and a path in the mighty waters, +\v 16 This is what Yahweh says +\q2 (who opened a way through the sea +\q2 and a path in the mighty waters, \q1 -\v 17 who led out the chariot and the horse, the army and the mighty man. They fell down together; -\q1 they will never rise again; they are extinguished, quenched like a burning wick.) +\v 17 who led out the chariot and the horse, +\q2 the army and the mighty man. They fell down together; +\q1 they will never rise again; +\q2 they are extinguished, quenched like a burning wick.) \s5 \q1 -\v 18 "Do not think about these former things, nor consider the things of long ago. +\v 18 "Do not think about these former things, +\q2 nor consider the things of long ago. \q1 -\v 19 Look, I am about to do a new thing; now it begins to happen; do you not know it? -\q1 I will make a road in the desert and streams of water in the wilderness. +\v 19 Look, I am about to do a new thing; +\q2 now it begins to happen; do you not know it? +\q1 I will make a road in the desert +\q2 and streams of water in the wilderness. \s5 \q1 -\v 20 The wild animals of the field will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, -\q1 because I give water in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, +\v 20 The wild animals of the field will honor me, +\q2 the jackals and the ostriches, +\q1 because I give water in the wilderness, +\q2 and rivers in the desert, \q1 for my chosen people to drink, -\q1 +\q2 \v 21 this people whom I formed for myself, -\q1 that they might recount my praises. +\q2 that they might recount my praises. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 22 But you have not called on me, Jacob; you have become tired of me, Israel. +\v 22 But you have not called on me, Jacob; +\q2 you have become tired of me, Israel. \q1 -\v 23 You have not brought me any of your sheep as burnt offerings, -\q1 or honored me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with grain offerings, nor wearied you with demands for incense. +\v 23 You have not brought me +\q2 any of your sheep as burnt offerings, +\q1 or honored me with your sacrifices. +\q2 I have not burdened you with grain offerings, +\q2 nor wearied you with demands for incense. \s5 \q1 -\v 24 You have bought me no sweet-smelling cane with money, neither have you poured out to me the fat of your sacrifices; -\q1 but you have burdened me with your sins, you have wearied me with your evil deeds. +\v 24 You have bought me no sweet-smelling cane with money, +\q2 neither have you poured out to me the fat of your sacrifices; +\q1 but you have burdened me with your sins, +\q2 you have wearied me with your evil deeds. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 25 I, yes, I, am he who blots out your offenses for my own sake; and I will not call to mind your sins any longer. +\v 25 I, yes, I, am he who blots out your offenses for my own sake; +\q2 and I will not call to mind your sins any longer. \q1 -\v 26 Remind me of what happened. Let us debate together; present your cause, that you may be proved to be in the right. +\v 26 Remind me of what happened. Let us debate together; +\q2 present your cause, that you may be proved to be in the right. \s5 \q1 -\v 27 Your first father sinned, and your teachers have transgressed against me. +\v 27 Your first father sinned, +\q2 and your teachers have transgressed against me. \q1 -\v 28 Therefore I will defile the holy officials; I will hand Jacob over to complete destruction, and Israel to abusive humiliation." +\v 28 Therefore I will defile the holy officials; +\q2 I will hand Jacob over to complete destruction, +\q2 and Israel to abusive humiliation." \s5 \c 44 \m \q1 -\v 1 Now listen, Jacob my servant, and Israel, whom I have chosen: +\v 1 Now listen, Jacob my servant, +\q2 and Israel, whom I have chosen: \q1 -\v 2 This is what Yahweh says, he who made you and formed you in the womb -\q1 and who will help you: "Do not fear, Jacob my servant; and you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. +\v 2 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 he who made you and formed you in the womb +\q1 and who will help you: "Do not fear, Jacob my servant; +\q2 and you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen. \s5 \q1 -\v 3 For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, and flowing streams on the dry ground; -\q1 I will pour my Spirit on your offspring and my blessing on your descendants. +\v 3 For I will pour water on the thirsty ground, +\q2 and flowing streams on the dry ground; +\q1 I will pour my Spirit on your offspring +\q2 and my blessing on your descendants. \q1 -\v 4 They will spring up among the grass, like willows by the streams of water. +\v 4 They will spring up among the grass, +\q2 like willows by the streams of water. \s5 \q1 -\v 5 One will say, 'I belong to Yahweh,' and another will call out the name of Jacob, -\q1 and another will write on his hand 'Belonging to Yahweh,' and name himself by the name of Israel." +\v 5 One will say, 'I belong to Yahweh,' +\q2 and another will call out the name of Jacob, +\q1 and another will write on his hand 'Belonging to Yahweh,' +\q2 and name himself by the name of Israel." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 6 This is what Yahweh says—the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: -\q1 "I am the first, and I am the last; and there is no God but me. +\v 6 This is what Yahweh says— +\q2 the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: +\q1 "I am the first, and I am the last; +\q2 and there is no God but me. \s5 \q1 \v 7 Who is like me? Let him announce it and explain to me -\q1 the events that occurred since I established my ancient people, and let them declare the events to come. +\q2 the events that occurred since I established my ancient people, +\q2 and let them declare the events to come. \s5 \q1 -\v 8 Do not fear or be afraid. Have I not declared to you long ago, and announced it? -\q1 You are my witnesses: Is there any God besides me? There is no other Rock; I know of none." +\v 8 Do not fear or be afraid. +\q2 Have I not declared to you long ago, and announced it? +\q1 You are my witnesses: Is there any God besides me? +\q2 There is no other Rock; I know of none." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 9 All who fashion idols are nothing; the things they delight in are worthless; -\q1 their witnesses cannot see or know anything, and they will be put to shame. +\v 9 All who fashion idols are nothing; +\q2 the things they delight in are worthless; +\q1 their witnesses cannot see or know anything, +\q2 and they will be put to shame. \q1 -\v 10 Who would form a god or cast an idol that is worthless? +\v 10 Who would form a god +\q2 or cast an idol that is worthless? \s5 \q1 -\v 11 Look, all his associates will be put to shame; the craftsmen are only men. -\q1 Let them assemble together; let them stand up; they will tremble and be put to shame. +\v 11 Look, all his associates will be put to shame; +\q2 the craftsmen are only men. +\q1 Let them assemble together; let them stand up; +\q2 they will tremble and be put to shame. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 12 The smith works with his tools, forming it, working over the coals. -\q1 He shapes it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. -\q1 He is hungry, and his strength wanes; he drinks no water and becomes faint. +\v 12 The smith works with his tools, +\q2 forming it, working over the coals. +\q1 He shapes it with hammers +\q2 and works it with his strong arm. +\q1 He is hungry, and his strength wanes; +\q2 he drinks no water and becomes faint. \s5 \q1 -\v 13 The carpenter measures the wood with a line, and marks it with a stylus. -\q1 He shapes it with his tools and marks it out with a compass. -\q1 He shapes it after the figure of a man, like a glorious human, so it may stay in a house. +\v 13 The carpenter measures the wood with a line, +\q2 and marks it with a stylus. +\q1 He shapes it with his tools +\q2 and marks it out with a compass. +\q1 He shapes it after the figure of a man, +\q2 like a glorious human, so it may stay in a house. \s5 \q1 -\v 14 He cuts down cedars, or chooses a cypress tree or an oak tree. -\q1 He makes it grow for himself among the trees in the forest. He plants a fir tree and the rain makes it grow. +\v 14 He cuts down cedars, +\q2 or chooses a cypress tree or an oak tree. +\q1 He makes it grow for himself among the trees in the forest. +\q2 He plants a fir tree and the rain makes it grow. \s5 \q1 -\v 15 Then a man uses it for a fire and warms himself. Yes, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. -\q1 Then he makes from it a god and bows down to it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. +\v 15 Then a man uses it for a fire and warms himself. +\q2 Yes, he kindles a fire and bakes bread. +\q1 Then he makes from it a god and bows down to it; +\q2 he makes an idol and bows down to it. \q1 -\v 16 He burns part of the wood for the fire, roasting his meat over it. He eats and is satisfied. -\q1 He warms himself and says, "Ah, I am warm, I have seen the fire." +\v 16 He burns part of the wood for the fire, +\q2 roasting his meat over it. He eats and is satisfied. +\q1 He warms himself and says, +\q2 "Ah, I am warm, I have seen the fire." \s5 \q1 -\v 17 With the rest of the wood he makes a god, his carved image; he bows down to it and reverences it, -\q1 and prays to it saying, "Rescue me, for you are my god." +\v 17 With the rest of the wood he makes a god, his carved image; +\q2 he bows down to it and reverences it, +\q2 and prays to it saying, "Rescue me, for you are my god." \s5 \q1 -\v 18 They do not know, nor do they understand, for their eyes are blind and cannot see, and their hearts cannot gain understanding. +\v 18 They do not know, nor do they understand, +\q2 for their eyes are blind and cannot see, +\q2 and their hearts cannot gain understanding. \s5 \q1 -\v 19 No one's heart remembers, and no one has the knowledge, no one has the understanding to say, -\q1 "I have burned part of the wood in the fire; yes, I have also baked bread upon its coals. I have roasted meat over its coals and eaten. -\q1 Now should I make the other part of the wood into an abomination? Should I bow down to a block of wood?" +\v 19 No one's heart remembers, and no one has the knowledge, +\q2 no one has the understanding to say, +\q1 "I have burned part of the wood in the fire; +\q2 yes, I have also baked bread upon its coals. +\q2 I have roasted meat over its coals and eaten. +\q1 Now should I make the other part +\q2 of the wood into an abomination? +\q2 Should I bow down to a block of wood?" \s5 \q1 -\v 20 It is as if he were eating ashes; his deceived heart misleads him. He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, "This thing in my right hand is a false god." +\v 20 It is as if he were eating ashes; his deceived heart misleads him. +\q2 He cannot rescue himself, nor does he say, +\q2 "This thing in my right hand is a false god." \s5 \p \q1 -\v 21 Think about these things, Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant: -\q1 I have formed you; you are my servant: Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. +\v 21 Think about these things, Jacob, +\q2 and Israel, for you are my servant: +\q1 I have formed you; you are my servant: +\q2 Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. \q1 -\v 22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your rebellious deeds, and like a cloud, your sins; -\q1 return to me, for I have redeemed you. +\v 22 I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your rebellious deeds, +\q2 and like a cloud, your sins; +\q1 return to me, +\q2 for I have redeemed you. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 23 Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done this; shout for joy, you depths of the earth. -\q1 Break out into a shout of joy, you mountains, you forest with every tree in it; -\q1 for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will show his glory in Israel. +\v 23 Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done this; +\q2 shout for joy, you depths of the earth. +\q1 Break out into a shout of joy, you mountains, +\q2 you forest with every tree in it; +\q1 for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, +\q2 and will show his glory in Israel. \s5 \p \q1 -\v 24 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, he who formed you from the womb: +\v 24 This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, +\q2 he who formed you from the womb: \q1 "I am Yahweh, who made everything, -\q1 who alone stretched out the heavens, who alone fashioned the earth. +\q2 who alone stretched out the heavens, +\q2 who alone fashioned the earth. \q1 -\v 25 I who frustrate the omens of the empty talkers and who disgrace those who interpret omens; -\q1 I who overturn the wisdom of the wise and make their advice foolish. +\v 25 I who frustrate the omens of the empty talkers +\q2 and who disgrace those who interpret omens; +\q1 I who overturn the wisdom of the wise +\q2 and make their advice foolish. \s5 \q1 -\v 26 I, Yahweh, who confirmed the words of his servant and brings to pass the predictions of his messengers, -\q1 who says of Jerusalem, 'She will be inhabited,' and of the towns of Judah, 'They will be built again, and I will raise up their ruins'; +\v 26 I, Yahweh, who confirmed the words of his servant +\q2 and brings to pass the predictions of his messengers, +\q1 who says of Jerusalem, 'She will be inhabited,' +\q2 and of the towns of Judah, +\q2 'They will be built again, and I will raise up their ruins'; \q1 -\v 27 who says to the deep sea, 'Be dry, and I will dry up your currents.' +\v 27 who says to the deep sea, +\q2 'Be dry, and I will dry up your currents.' \s5 \q1 -\v 28 Yahweh is the one who says of Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd, he will do my every wish; he will decree about Jerusalem, 'She will be rebuilt,' and about the temple, 'Let its foundations be laid.'" +\v 28 Yahweh is the one who says of Cyrus, +\q2 'He is my shepherd, he will do my every wish; +\q1 he will decree about Jerusalem, 'She will be rebuilt,' +\q2 and about the temple, 'Let its foundations be laid.'" \s5 \c 45 \m -\q1 -\v 1 This is what Yahweh says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold, -\q1 in order to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, -\q1 and to open the doors before him, so that gates remain open: +\q +\v 1 This is what Yahweh says to his anointed, +\q2 to Cyrus, whose right hand I hold, +\q in order to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, +\q2 and to open the doors before him, so that gates remain open: \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 "I will go before you and level the mountains; -\q1 I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut in pieces their iron bars, -\q1 -\v 3 and I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden away, -\q1 that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, I, the God of Israel. +\q +\v 2 "I will go before you +\q2 and level the mountains; +\q I will break in pieces the doors of bronze +\q2 and cut in pieces their iron bars, +\q +\v 3 and I will give you the treasures of darkness +\q2 and riches hidden away, +\q that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, who call you by your name, +\q2 I, the God of Israel. \s5 -\q1 -\v 4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel my chosen, -\q1 I have called you by your name, giving you a title of honor, though you have not known me. -\q1 -\v 5 I am Yahweh, and there is no other; there is no God but me. -\q1 I will gird you, though you have not known me; -\q1 -\v 6 that people may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is no god but me: -\q1 I am Yahweh, and there is no other. +\q +\v 4 For Jacob my servant's sake, +\q2 and Israel my chosen, +\q I have called you by your name, +\q2 giving you a title of honor, +\q2 though you have not known me. +\q +\v 5 I am Yahweh, and there is no other; +\q2 there is no God but me. +\q I will gird you, +\q2 though you have not known me; +\q +\v 6 that people may know +\q2 from the rising of the sun, and from the west, +\q that there is no god but me: +\q2 I am Yahweh, and there is no other. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 7 I form the light and create darkness; -\q1 I bring peace and create disaster; I am Yahweh, who does all these things. +\q2 I bring peace and create disaster; +\q2 I am Yahweh, who does all these things. \p -\q1 -\v 8 You heavens, rain down from above! Let the skies rain down righteousness. -\q1 Let the earth absorb it, that salvation may bear fruit, -\q1 and righteousness spring up together with it. I, Yahweh, have created them both. +\q +\v 8 You heavens, rain down from above! +\q2 Let the skies rain down righteousness. +\q Let the earth absorb it, +\q2 that salvation may bear fruit, +\q and righteousness spring up together with it. +\q2 I, Yahweh, have created them both. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 9 Woe to anyone who argues with the one who formed him, +\q2 to him who is like any other earthen pot +\q2 among all the earthen pots in the ground! +\q Does the clay say to the potter, +\q2 'What are you making?' +\q2 or 'Your work has no handles on it'? + +\s5 +\q +\v 10 Woe to him who says to a father, +\q2 What are you fathering?' +\q or to a woman, +\q2 'What are you giving birth to?' +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 11 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 the Holy One of Israel, his Maker: +\q 'Why do you ask questions about what I will do for my children? +\q2 Do you command me concerning the work of my hands?' + +\s5 +\q +\v 12 'I made the earth +\q2 and created man on it. +\q It was my hands that stretched out the heavens, +\q2 and I commanded all the stars to appear. + +\s5 +\q +\v 13 I stirred Cyrus up in righteousness, +\q2 and I will smooth out all his paths. +\q He will build my city; +\q2 he will let my exiled people go home, +\q and not for price nor bribe,'" +\q2 says Yahweh of hosts. +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 9 Woe to anyone who argues with the one who formed him, to him who is like any other earthen pot among all the earthen pots in the ground! -\q1 Does the clay say to the potter, 'What are you making?' or 'Your work has no handles on it'? - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 10 Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you fathering?' or to a woman, 'What are you giving birth to?' - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 11 This is what Yahweh says, the Holy One of Israel, his Maker: -\q1 'Why do you ask questions about what I will do for my children? Do you command me concerning the work of my hands?' - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 12 'I made the earth and created man on it. -\q1 It was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all the stars to appear. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 13 I stirred Cyrus up in righteousness, and I will smooth out all his paths. -\q1 He will build my city; he will let my exiled people go home, and not for price nor bribe,'" says Yahweh of hosts. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 14 This is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "The produce of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush with the Sabeans, men of tall stature, -\q1 will be brought to you. They will be yours. They will follow after you, coming in chains. -\q1 They will bow down to you and plead with you saying, -\q1 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other except him.'" -\p -\q1 -\v 15 Truly you are a God who hides yourself, God of Israel, Savior. +\b +\q +\q "The produce of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush +\q2 with the Sabeans, men of tall stature, +\q will be brought to you. +\q2 They will be yours. +\q They will follow after you, +\q2 coming in chains. +\q They will bow down to you +\q2 and plead with you saying, +\q 'Surely God is with you, +\q2 and there is no other except him.'" +\b + +\q +\v 15 Truly you are a God who hides yourself, +\q2 God of Israel, Savior. \s5 -\q1 -\v 16 They will all be ashamed and disgraced together; those who carve idols will walk in humiliation. -\q1 -\v 17 But Israel will be saved by Yahweh with an everlasting salvation; -\q1 you will never again be ashamed or humiliated. +\q +\v 16 They will all be ashamed and disgraced together; +\q2 those who carve idols will walk in humiliation. +\q +\v 17 But Israel will be saved by Yahweh +\q2 with an everlasting salvation; +\q2 you will never again be ashamed or humiliated. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 18 This is what Yahweh says, who created the heavens, the true God -\q1 who created the earth and made it, who established it. -\q1 He created it, not as a waste, but designed it to be inhabited: -\q1 "I am Yahweh, and there is no other. +\q +\v 18 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 who created the heavens, +\q2 the true God +\q who created the earth and made it, +\q2 who established it. +\q He created it, not as a waste, +\q2 but designed it to be inhabited: +\q "I am Yahweh, +\q2 and there is no other. \s5 -\q1 -\v 19 I have not spoken in secret, in some dark land; -\q1 I did not say to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain!' -\q1 I am Yahweh, who speaks what is right; I declare the things that are upright. +\q +\v 19 I have not spoken in secret, +\q2 in some dark land; +\q I did not say to Jacob's descendants, +\q2 'Seek me in vain!' +\q I am Yahweh, who speaks what is right; +\q2 I declare the things that are upright. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 20 Assemble yourselves and come! Gather together, you refugees from among the nations! -\q1 They have no knowledge, those who carry carved images and pray to gods that cannot save. +\q +\v 20 Assemble yourselves and come! +\q2 Gather together, you refugees from among the nations! +\q They have no knowledge, those who carry carved images +\q2 and pray to gods that cannot save. \s5 -\q1 -\v 21 Come close and declare it to me, bring the evidence! Let them conspire together. -\q1 Who has shown this from long ago? Who announced it? -\q1 Was it not I, Yahweh? There is no God except me, a just God and a Savior; there is no one besides me. +\q +\v 21 Come close and declare it to me, bring the evidence! +\q2 Let them conspire together. +\q Who has shown this from long ago? +\q2 Who announced it? +\q Was it not I, Yahweh? +\q2 There is no God except me, +\q a just God and a Savior; +\q2 there is no one besides me. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 22 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; -\q1 for I am God, and there is no other. -\q1 +\q +\v 22 Turn to me and be saved, +\q2 all the ends of the earth; +\q2 for I am God, and there is no other. +\q \v 23 By myself I swear, -\q1 speaking my just decree, and it will not turn back: -\q1 'To me every knee will bend, every tongue will swear. +\q2 speaking my just decree, +\q2 and it will not turn back: +\q 'To me every knee will bend, +\q2 every tongue will swear. \s5 -\q1 -\v 24 They will say of me, "In Yahweh alone are righteousness and strength."'" -\q1 They will all be ashamed who are angry at him. -\q1 -\v 25 In Yahweh all the descendants of Israel will be justified; they will take pride in him. +\q +\v 24 They will say of me, "In Yahweh alone +\q2 are righteousness and strength."'" +\q They will all be ashamed +\q2 who are angry at him. +\q +\v 25 In Yahweh all the descendants of Israel will be justified; +\q2 they will take pride in him. \s5 \c 46 \m -\q1 +\q \v 1 Bel bows down, Nebo stoops low. -\q1 Their idols weigh down the animals who carry them, -\q1 and you load your cattle with heaven burdens for weary animals. -\q1 -\v 2 Together they bend low, kneel down; they cannot rescue the images, -\q1 and they themselves have gone off into captivity. +\q2 Their idols weigh down the animals who carry them, +\q and you load your cattle with heavy burdens +\q2 for weary animals. +\q +\v 2 Together they bend low, kneel down; +\q2 they cannot rescue the images, +\q2 and they themselves have gone off into captivity. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 3 Listen to me, house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, -\q1 who have been carried by me from before your birth, carried from the womb. -\q1 -\v 4 Even to your old age I am he, and until your hair is gray I will carry you. -\q1 I made you and I will bear you; I will carry you and I will rescue you. +\q +\v 3 Listen to me, house of Jacob, +\q2 all the remnant of the house of Israel, +\q who have been carried by me from before your birth, +\q2 carried from the womb. +\q +\v 4 Even to your old age I am he, +\q2 and until your hair is gray I will carry you. +\q I made you and I will bear you; +\q2 I will carry you and I will rescue you. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 5 To whom will you compare me? Who do you think I resemble, so that we may be compared? -\q1 -\v 6 People pour out gold from the bag and weigh silver on the scale. -\q1 They hire a metalsmith, and he makes it into a god; they bow down and worship it. +\q +\v 5 To whom will you compare me? Who do you think I resemble, +\q2 so that we may be compared? +\q +\v 6 People pour out gold from the bag +\q2 and weigh silver on the scale. +\q They hire a metalsmith, and he makes it into a god; +\q2 they bow down and worship it. \s5 -\q1 -\v 7 They lift it on their shoulder and carry it; they set it in its place, and it stands in its place and does not move from it. -\q1 They cry out to it, but it cannot answer nor save anyone from his trouble. +\q +\v 7 They lift it on their shoulder and carry it; +\q2 they set it in its place, and it stands in its place +\q2 and does not move from it. +\q They cry out to it, but it cannot answer +\q2 nor save anyone from his trouble. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 Think about these things; never ignore them, you rebels! -\q1 +\q +\v 8 Think about these things; +\q2 never ignore them, you rebels! +\q \v 9 Think about the earlier things, those of times past, -\q1 for I am God, and there is no other, I am God, and there is no one like me. +\q2 for I am God, and there is no other, +\q2 I am God, and there is no one like me. \s5 -\q1 -\v 10 I announce the end from the beginning, and beforehand what has not yet happened; -\q1 I say, "My plan will happen, and I will do as I desire." -\q1 -\v 11 I call a bird of prey from the east, the man of my choice from a distant land; -\q1 yes, I have spoken; I will also accomplish it; I have purposed, I will also do it. +\q +\v 10 I announce the end from the beginning, +\q2 and beforehand what has not yet happened; +\q I say, "My plan will happen, +\q2 and I will do as I desire." +\q +\v 11 I call a bird of prey from the east, +\q2 the man of my choice from a distant land; +\q yes, I have spoken; I will also accomplish it; +\q2 I have purposed, I will also do it. \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Listen to me, you stubborn people, who are far from doing what is right. -\q1 -\v 13 I am bringing my righteousness near; it is not far away, and my salvation does not wait; -\q1 and I will give salvation to Zion and my beauty to Israel. +\q +\v 12 Listen to me, you stubborn people, +\q2 who are far from doing what is right. +\q +\v 13 I am bringing my righteousness near; +\q2 it is not far away, +\q2 and my salvation does not wait; +\q and I will give salvation to Zion +\q2 and my beauty to Israel. \s5 \c 47 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Come down and sit in the dust, virgin daughter of Babylon; -\q1 sit on the ground without a throne, daughter of the Chaldeans. -\q1 You will no longer be called dainty and delicate. -\q1 -\v 2 Take the millstone and grind flour; remove your veil, -\q1 strip off your flowing robe, uncover your legs, cross the streams. +\q +\v 1 Come down and sit in the dust, +\q2 virgin daughter of Babylon; +\q sit on the ground without a throne, +\q2 daughter of the Chaldeans. +\q You will no longer be called +\q2 dainty and delicate. +\q +\v 2 Take the millstone and grind flour; +\q2 remove your veil, +\q strip off your flowing robe, uncover your legs, +\q2 cross the streams. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 Your nakedness will be uncovered, yes, your shame will be seen: -\q1 I will take vengeance and will not spare a man. -\p -\q1 -\v 4 Our Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. -\p -\q1 -\v 5 Sit in silence and go into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans; -\q1 for you will no longer be called queen of kingdoms. +\q +\v 3 Your nakedness will be uncovered, +\q2 yes, your shame will be seen: +\q I will take vengeance +\q2 and will not spare a man. +\b + +\q +\v 4 Our Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts is his name, +\q2 the Holy One of Israel. +\b + +\q +\v 5 Sit in silence and go into darkness, +\q2 daughter of the Chaldeans; +\q for you will no longer be called +\q2 queen of kingdoms. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 I was angry with my people; I defiled my heritage -\q1 and gave them over into your hand, but you showed them no mercy; -\q1 you placed a very heavy yoke on the old people. -\q1 -\v 7 You said, "I will rule forever as sovereign queen." -\q1 You did not take these things to heart, nor did you consider how they would turn out. +\q +\v 6 I was angry with my people; +\q2 I defiled my heritage +\q and gave them over into your hand, +\q2 but you showed them no mercy; +\q you placed a very heavy yoke on the old people. +\q +\v 7 You said, "I will rule forever +\q2 as sovereign queen." +\q You did not take these things to heart, +\q2 nor did you consider how they would turn out. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 So now hear this, you who love pleasure and sit securely; -\q1 you who say in your heart, "I exist, and there is no one else like me; -\q1 I will never sit as a widow, nor will I ever experience loss of children." -\q1 -\v 9 But these two things will come to you in a moment in one day: -\q1 the loss of children and widowhood; in full force they will come on you, -\q1 despite your sorceries and your many incantations and amulets. +\q +\v 8 So now hear this, you who love pleasure +\q2 and sit securely; +\q you who say in your heart, +\q2 "I exist, and there is no one else like me; +\q I will never sit as a widow, +\q2 nor will I ever experience loss of children." +\q +\v 9 But these two things will come to you +\q2 in a moment in one day: +\q the loss of children and widowhood; +\q2 in full force they will come on you, +\q despite your sorceries +\q2 and your many incantations and amulets. \s5 -\q1 -\v 10 You have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, "No one sees me"; -\q1 your wisdom and your knowledge lead you astray, -\q1 but you say in your heart, "I exist, and there is no one else like me." -\q1 -\v 11 Disaster will overcome you; you will not be able to drive it away with your incantations. -\q1 Destruction will fall on you; you will not be able to ward it off. -\q1 Calamity will strike you suddenly, before you know it. +\q +\v 10 You have trusted in your wickedness; +\q2 you have said, "No one sees me"; +\q your wisdom and your knowledge lead you astray, +\q2 but you say in your heart, +\q2 "I exist, and there is no one else like me." +\q +\v 11 Disaster will overcome you; +\q2 you will not be able to drive it away with your incantations. +\q Destruction will fall on you; +\q2 you will not be able to ward it off. +\q Calamity will strike you suddenly, +\q2 before you know it. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 12 Persist in casting your spells and your many sorceries -\q1 which you have faithfully recited since your childhood; -\q1 perhaps you will profit from them, perhaps you will cause trembling. -\q1 -\v 13 You are tired out from so much counsel; let those men stand up -\q1 and save you—those who chart the heavens and prophesy by the stars, -\q1 those who declare the new moons—let them save you from what will happen to you. +\q +\v 12 Persist in casting your spells +\q2 and your many sorceries +\q2 which you have faithfully recited since your childhood; +\q perhaps you will profit from them, +\q2 perhaps you will cause trembling. +\q +\v 13 You are tired out from so much counsel; +\q2 let those men stand up and save you— +\q those who chart the heavens and prophesy by the stars, +\q2 those who declare the new moons— +\q2 let them save you from what will happen to you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 See, they will become like stubble. The fire will burn them up. -\q1 They will not save themselves from the hand of the flame. -\q1 There are no coals to warm them and no fire for them to sit by! -\q1 +\q +\v 14 See, they will become like stubble. +\q2 The fire will burn them up. +\q They will not save themselves +\q2 from the hand of the flame. +\q There are no coals to warm them +\q2 and no fire for them to sit by! +\q \v 15 This is what they have become to you— -\q1 those with whom you have worked, -\q1 and you have bought and sold with them since your youth— -\q1 they wandered about each one in his own direction; +\q2 those with whom you have worked, +\q2 and you have bought and sold with them since your youth— +\q they wandered about each one in his own direction; \q2 there is no one who can rescue you." \s5 \c 48 \m -\q1 +\q \v 1 Hear this, house of Jacob, -\q1 who are called by the name Israel and have come from the waters of Judah; -\q1 you who swear by the name of Yahweh and invoke the God of Israel, -\q1 but not sincerely nor in a righteous manner. -\q1 +\q2 who are called by the name Israel +\q2 and have come from the waters of Judah; +\q you who swear by the name of Yahweh +\q2 and invoke the God of Israel, +\q2 but not sincerely nor in a righteous manner. +\q \v 2 For they call themselves people of the holy city -\q1 and trust in the God of Israel. Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\q2 and trust in the God of Israel. +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 "I have declared the things from long ago; they came out from my mouth, and I made them known; -\q1 then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. -\q1 +\q +\v 3 "I have declared the things from long ago; +\q2 they came out from my mouth, and I made them known; +\q2 then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass. +\q \v 4 Because I knew that you were obstinate, -\q1 your neck muscles tight as iron, and your forehead like bronze, -\q1 -\v 5 therefore I declared these things to you beforehand; before they happened I informed you, -\q1 so you could not say, 'My idol has done them,' or 'My carved figure and my cast metal figure has ordained these things.' +\q2 your neck muscles tight as iron, +\q2 and your forehead like bronze, +\q +\v 5 therefore I declared these things to you beforehand; +\q2 before they happened I informed you, +\q so you could not say, +\q2 'My idol has done them,' +\q2 or 'My carved figure and my cast metal figure has ordained these things.' \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 You heard about these things; look at all this evidence; and you, will you not admit what I said is true? From now on, I am showing you new things, hidden things that you have not known. -\q1 -\v 7 Now, and not from previously, they come into being, and before today you have not heard about them, -\q1 so you will not be able to say, 'Yes, I knew about them.' +\q +\v 6 You heard about these things; look at all this evidence; +\q2 and you, will you not admit what I said is true? +\b +\q From now on, I am showing you new things, +\q2 hidden things that you have not known. +\q +\v 7 Now, and not from previously, they come into being, +\q2 and before today you have not heard about them, +\q so you will not be able to say, +\q2 'Yes, I knew about them.' \s5 -\q1 -\v 8 You never heard; you did not know; these things were not unfolded to your ears beforehand. -\q1 For I knew that you have been very deceitful, and that you have been a rebel from birth. +\q +\v 8 You never heard; you did not know; +\q2 these things were not unfolded to your ears beforehand. +\q For I knew that you have been very deceitful, +\q2 and that you have been a rebel from birth. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 For the sake of my name I will defer my anger, and for my honor I will hold back from destroying you. -\q1 -\v 10 Look, I refined you, but not as silver; I have purified you in the furnace of affliction. -\q1 -\v 11 For my own sake, for my own sake I will act; for how can I allow my name to be profaned? -\q1 I will not give my glory to anyone else. +\q +\v 9 For the sake of my name I will defer my anger, +\q2 and for my honor I will hold back from destroying you. +\q +\v 10 Look, I refined you, but not as silver; +\q2 I have purified you in the furnace of affliction. +\q +\v 11 For my own sake, for my own sake I will act; +\q2 for how can I allow my name to be profaned? +\q2 I will not give my glory to anyone else. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 12 Listen to me, Jacob, and Israel, whom I called: -\q1 I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. -\q1 -\v 13 Yes, my hand laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; -\q1 when I call to them, they stand up together. +\q +\v 12 Listen to me, Jacob, +\q2 and Israel, whom I called: +\q I am he; +\q2 I am the first, I also am the last. +\q +\v 13 Yes, my hand laid the foundation of the earth, +\q2 and my right hand spread out the heavens; +\q when I call to them, +\q2 they stand up together. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 14 Assemble yourselves, all of you, and listen! Who among you has announced these things? -\q1 Yahweh's ally will accomplish his purpose against Babylon. He will carry out Yahweh's will against the Chaldeans. -\q1 -\v 15 I, I have spoken, yes, I have summoned him, I have brought him, and he will succeed. +\q +\v 14 Assemble yourselves, all of you, and listen! +\q2 Who among you has announced these things? +\q Yahweh's ally will accomplish his purpose against Babylon. +\q2 He will carry out Yahweh's will against the Chaldeans. +\q +\v 15 I, I have spoken, +\q2 yes, I have summoned him, +\q I have brought him, +\q2 and he will succeed. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 16 Come near to me, listen to this: -\q1 From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there." -\q1 Now the Lord Yahweh has sent me, and his Spirit. +\q2 From the beginning I have not spoken in secret; when it happens, I am there." +\q2 Now the Lord Yahweh has sent me, and his Spirit. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 17 This is what Yahweh, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, -\q1 "I am Yahweh your God, who teaches you how to profit, -\q1 who leads you by the way that you should go. -\q1 +\q +\v 17 This is what Yahweh, +\q2 your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says, +\q "I am Yahweh your God, +\q2 who teaches you how to profit, +\q2 who leads you by the way that you should go. +\q \v 18 If only you had obeyed my commandments! -\q1 Then your peace and prosperity would have flowed like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea. +\q2 Then your peace and prosperity would have flowed like a river, +\q2 and your righteousness like the waves of the sea. \s5 -\q1 -\v 19 Your descendants would have been as numerous as the sand, and the offspring from your womb as numerous as the grains of sand; -\q1 their name would not have been cut off nor blotted out from before me. +\q +\v 19 Your descendants would have been as numerous as the sand, +\q2 and the offspring from your womb as numerous as the grains of sand; +\q their name would not have been cut off +\q2 nor blotted out from before me. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 20 Come out from Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! -\q1 With the sound of a ringing cry announce it! Make this known, make it go out to the ends of the earth! -\q1 Say, 'Yahweh has redeemed his servant Jacob.' +\q +\v 20 Come out from Babylon! +\q2 Flee from the Chaldeans! +\q With the sound of a ringing cry announce it! +\q2 Make this known, +\q make it go out to the ends of the earth! +\q2 Say, 'Yahweh has redeemed his servant Jacob.' \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 21 They did not thirst when he led them through the deserts; -\q1 he made the water to flow out of the rock for them; -\q1 he split open the rock, and the waters gushed out. -\p -\q1 +\q2 he made the water to flow out of the rock for them; +\q he split open the rock, +\q2 and the waters gushed out. +\b + +\q \v 22 There is no peace for the wicked—says Yahweh." \s5 \c 49 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Listen to me, you coastlands! Now pay attention, you distant peoples. -\q1 Yahweh has called me from birth by name, when my mother brought me into the world. -\q1 -\v 2 He has made my mouth like a sharp sword; he hid me in the shadow of his hand; -\q1 he has made me into a polished arrow; in his quiver he has hidden me. +\q +\v 1 Listen to me, you coastlands! +\q2 Now pay attention, you distant peoples. +\q Yahweh has called me from birth by name, +\q2 when my mother brought me into the world. +\q +\v 2 He has made my mouth like a sharp sword; +\q2 he hid me in the shadow of his hand; +\q he has made me into a polished arrow; +\q2 in his quiver he has hidden me. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, through whom I show my glory." -\q1 -\v 4 But I replied, "Though I thought I have labored in vain, I have spent my energy for nothing, -\q1 yet my justice is with Yahweh, and my reward is with my God." +\q +\v 3 He said to me, "You are my servant, +\q2 Israel, through whom I show my glory." +\q +\v 4 But I replied, "Though I thought I have labored in vain, +\q2 I have spent my energy for nothing, +\q yet my justice is with Yahweh, +\q2 and my reward is with my God." +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 5 Now Yahweh has spoken— +\q2 he who formed me from birth to be his servant, +\q to restore Jacob again to himself, +\q2 so that Israel would be gathered to him, +\q for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, +\q2 and my God has become my strength— +\q +\v 6 and he says, "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant +\q2 to reestablish the tribes of Jacob, +\q2 and to restore the survivors of Israel. +\q I will make you a light to the Gentiles, +\q2 that you may be my salvation to the ends of the earth." +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 7 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, +\q to the one whose life is despised, hated by the nations, +\q2 and a slave of rulers, +\q "Kings will see you and arise, +\q2 and princes will see you and bow down, +\q because of Yahweh who is faithful, +\q2 even the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you." +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 5 Now Yahweh has spoken—he who formed me from birth to be his servant, -\q1 to restore Jacob again to himself, so that Israel would be gathered to him, -\q1 for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength— -\q1 -\v 6 and he says, "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to reestablish the tribes of Jacob, -\q1 and to restore the survivors of Israel. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, -\q1 that you may be my salvation to the ends of the earth." - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 This is what Yahweh says, the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, -\q1 to the one whose life is despised, hated by the nations, and a slave of rulers, -\q1 "Kings will see you and arise, and princes will see you and bow down, -\q1 because of Yahweh who is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you." - -\s5 -\q1 \v 8 This is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "At a time I decide to show my favor I will answer you, and in a day of salvation I will help you; -\q1 I will protect you, and give you as a covenant for the people, -\q1 to rebuild the land, to reassign the desolate inheritance. +\q +\q "At a time I decide to show my favor I will answer you, +\q2 and in a day of salvation I will help you; +\q I will protect you, +\q2 and give you as a covenant for the people, +\q to rebuild the land, +\q2 to reassign the desolate inheritance. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 You will say to the prisoners, 'Come out;' to those in dark dungeons, 'Show yourselves.' -\q1 They will graze along the roads, and on all the bare slopes will be their pasture. +\q +\v 9 You will say to the prisoners, 'Come out;' +\q2 to those in dark dungeons, 'Show yourselves.' +\q They will graze along the roads, +\q2 and on all the bare slopes will be their pasture. +\b \s5 -\q1 -\v 10 They will not be hungry or thirsty; nor will the heat or sun beat on them, -\q1 for he who has mercy on them will lead them; he will guide them to springs of water. -\q1 -\v 11 Then I will make all my mountains into a road, and make my highways level." +\q +\v 10 They will not be hungry or thirsty; +\q2 nor will the heat or sun beat on them, +\q for he who has mercy on them will lead them; +\q2 he will guide them to springs of water. +\q +\v 11 Then I will make all my mountains into a road, +\q2 and make my highways level." \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Look, these will come from far away, some from the north and the west; and others from the land of Sinim. -\p -\q1 -\v 13 Sing, heavens, and be joyful, earth; break into joyful shouting, you mountains! -\q1 For Yahweh comforts his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted. +\q +\v 12 Look, these will come from far away, +\q2 some from the north and the west; +\q2 and others from the land of Sinim. +\b + +\q +\v 13 Sing, heavens, and be joyful, +\q2 earth; break into joyful shouting, you mountains! +\q For Yahweh comforts his people, +\q2 and will have compassion on his afflicted. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 14 But Zion said, "Yahweh has abandoned me, +\q2 and the Lord has forgotten me." +\b + +\q +\v 15 "Can a woman forget her baby, nursing at her breast, +\q2 so she does not have compassion on the son she has borne? +\q Yes, they may forget, +\q2 but I will not forget you. + +\s5 +\q +\v 16 Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; +\q2 your walls are continually before me. +\q +\v 17 Your children are hurrying back, +\q2 while those who destroyed you and made you desolate are going away. +\q +\v 18 Look around and see, +\q2 they are all gathering and coming to you. +\q As surely as I live—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 you will surely wear them like jewelry, +\q2 and you will put them on like a bride. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 19 Though you were a waste and desolate, +\q2 a land that was in ruins, +\q now you will be too small for the inhabitants, +\q2 and those who devoured you will be far away. +\q +\v 20 The children born during the time of your bereavement +\q2 will say in your hearing, +\q 'The place is too cramped for us, +\q2 make room for us, so we may live here.' + +\s5 +\q +\v 21 Then you will say in your heart, +\q2 'Who has borne these children for me? +\q I was bereaved and barren, +\q2 exiled and divorced. +\q2 Who has raised these children? +\q Look, I was left all alone; +\q2 where did these come from?'" +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 14 But Zion said, "Yahweh has abandoned me, and the Lord has forgotten me." -\p -\q1 -\v 15 "Can a woman forget her baby, nursing at her breast, so she does not have compassion on the son she has borne? -\q1 Yes, they may forget, but I will not forget you. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 16 Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; your walls are continually before me. -\q1 -\v 17 Your children are hurrying back, while those who destroyed you and made you desolate are going away. -\q1 -\v 18 Look around and see, they are all gathering and coming to you. -\q1 As surely as I live—this is Yahweh's declaration—you will surely wear them like jewelry, and you will put them on like a bride. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 19 Though you were a waste and desolate, a land that was in ruins, -\q1 now you will be too small for the inhabitants, and those who devoured you will be far away. -\q1 -\v 20 The children born during the time of your bereavement will say in your hearing, -\q1 'The place is too cramped for us, make room for us, so we may live here.' - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 21 Then you will say in your heart, 'Who has borne these children for me? -\q1 I was bereaved and barren, exiled and divorced. Who has raised these children? -\q1 Look, I was left all alone; where did these come from?'" - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 22 This is what the Lord Yahweh says, -\q1 "Look, I will raise my hand to the nations; I will raise my signal flag to the peoples. -\q1 They will bring your sons in their bosoms and carry your daughters on their shoulders. +\q +\q "Look, I will raise my hand to the nations; +\q2 I will raise my signal flag to the peoples. +\q They will bring your sons in their bosoms +\q2 and carry your daughters on their shoulders. \s5 -\q1 -\v 23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursemaids; -\q1 they will bow down to you with their faces to the earth and lick the dust of your feet; -\q1 and you will know that I am Yahweh; those who wait for me will not be put to shame." +\q +\v 23 Kings will be your foster fathers, +\q2 and their queens your nursemaids; +\q they will bow down to you with their faces to the earth +\q2 and lick the dust of your feet; +\q and you will know that I am Yahweh; +\q2 those who wait for me will not be put to shame." +\b \s5 +\q +\v 24 Can the booty be taken from the warrior, +\q2 or captives be rescued from the ruthless? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa from the ruthless \fqa* , the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa from the righteous \fqa* , but most modern translations correct it to \fqa from the ruthless \fqa* . \f* +\b + \p -\q1 -\v 24 Can the booty be taken from the warrior, or captives be rescued from the ruthless? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa from the ruthless \fqa* , the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa from the righteous \fqa* , but most modern translations correct it to \fqa from the ruthless \fqa* . \f* -\p -\q1 \v 25 But this is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "Yes, the captives will be taken away from the warrior, and booty will be rescued from the ruthless; -\q1 for I will oppose your adversary and save your children. +\q +\q "Yes, the captives will be taken away from the warrior, +\q2 and booty will be rescued from the ruthless; +\q for I will oppose your adversary +\q2 and save your children. \s5 -\q1 -\v 26 I will feed your oppressors with their own flesh; and they will get drunk on their own blood, as if it were wine. -\q1 Then all mankind will know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob." +\q +\v 26 I will feed your oppressors with their own flesh; +\q2 and they will get drunk on their own blood, as if it were wine. +\q Then all mankind will know +\q2 that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, +\q2 the Mighty One of Jacob." \s5 \c 50 \m \p -\q1 + \v 1 This is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "Where is the certificate of divorce with which I divorced your mother? -\q1 To which of my creditors did I sell you? -\q1 Look, you were sold because of your iniquities, and because of your rebellion your mother was sent away. +\q +\q "Where is the certificate of divorce +\q2 with which I divorced your mother? +\q To which of my creditors did I sell you? +\q Look, you were sold because of your iniquities, +\q2 and because of your rebellion your mother was sent away. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Why did I come but there was no one there? Why did I call but no one answered? -\q1 Was my hand too short to ransom you? Was there no power in me to rescue you? -\q1 Look, at my rebuke I dry up the sea; I make the rivers a desert; -\q1 their fish die for lack of water and rot. -\q1 -\v 3 I clothe the sky with darkness; I cover it with sackcloth." +\q +\v 2 Why did I come but there was no one there? +\q2 Why did I call but no one answered? +\q Was my hand too short to ransom you? +\q2 Was there no power in me to rescue you? +\q Look, at my rebuke I dry up the sea; +\q2 I make the rivers a desert; +\q their fish die for lack of water and rot. +\q +\v 3 I clothe the sky with darkness; +\q2 I cover it with sackcloth." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught, -\q1 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one; -\q1 he wakes me morning by morning; he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught. +\q2 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one; +\1 he wakes me morning by morning; +\q2 he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 5 The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear, -\q1 and I was not rebellious, nor did I turn away backward. -\q1 -\v 6 I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who plucked out my beard; -\q1 I did not hide my face from acts of shame and spitting. +\q2 and I was not rebellious, +\q2 nor did I turn away backward. +\q +\v 6 I gave my back to those who beat me, +\q2 and my cheeks to those who plucked out my beard; +\q I did not hide my face +\q2 from acts of shame and spitting. \s5 -\q1 -\v 7 For the Lord Yahweh will help me; therefore I am not disgraced; -\q1 so I have made my face like flint, for I know that I will not be put to shame. +\q +\v 7 For the Lord Yahweh will help me; +\q2 therefore I am not disgraced; +\q so I have made my face like flint, +\q2 for I know that I will not be put to shame. \s5 -\q1 -\v 8 He who will justify me is close by. Who will oppose me? Let us stand and confront one another. -\q1 Who is my accuser? Let him come near to me. -\q1 -\v 9 See, the Lord Yahweh will help me. Who will declare me guilty? -\q1 See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. +\q +\v 8 He who will justify me is close by. +\q2 Who will oppose me? +\q2 Let us stand and confront one another. +\q Who is my accuser? +\q2 Let him come near to me. +\q +\v 9 See, the Lord Yahweh will help me. +\q2 Who will declare me guilty? +\q See, they will all wear out like a garment; +\q2 the moth will eat them up. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 10 Who among you fears Yahweh? Who obeys the voice of his servant? -\q1 Who walks in deep darkness without light? -\q1 He should trust in the name of Yahweh and lean on his God. +\q +\v 10 Who among you fears Yahweh? +\q2 Who obeys the voice of his servant? +\q Who walks in deep darkness +\q2 without light? +\q He should trust in the name of Yahweh +\q2 and lean on his God. \s5 -\q1 -\v 11 Look, all you who light fires, who equip yourselves with torches: -\q1 walk in the light of your fire and in the flames that you have ignited. -\q1 This is what you have received from me: You will lie down in a place of pain. +\q +\v 11 Look, all you who light fires, +\q2 who equip yourselves with torches: +\q walk in the light of your fire +\q2 and in the flames that you have ignited. +\q This is what you have received from me: +\q2 You will lie down in a place of pain. \s5 \c 51 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek Yahweh: -\q1 look at the rock from which you were chiseled and to the quarry from which you were cut. +\q +\v 1 Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, +\q2 you who seek Yahweh: +\q look at the rock from which you were chiseled +\q2 and to the quarry from which you were cut. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Look at Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who bore you; for when he was a lone individual, -\q1 I called him. I blessed him and made him many. +\q +\v 2 Look at Abraham, your father, +\q2 and to Sarah, who bore you; +\q for when he was a lone individual, +\q2 I called him. I blessed him and made him many. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 Yes, Yahweh will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places; -\q1 her wilderness he made like Eden, and her desert plains beside the Jordan River valley like the garden of Yahweh; -\q1 joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving, and the sound of singing. +\q +\v 3 Yes, Yahweh will comfort Zion; +\q2 he will comfort all her waste places; +\q her wilderness he made like Eden, +\q2 and her desert plains beside the Jordan River valley like the garden of Yahweh; +\q joy and gladness will be found in her, +\q2 thanksgiving, and the sound of singing. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 4 "Be attentive to me, my people; and listen to me, my people! -\q1 For a law will go out from me, and I will make my justice to be a light for the nations. -\q1 -\v 5 My righteousness is near; my salvation will go out, and my arm will judge the nations; -\q1 the coastlands will wait for me; for my arm they will eagerly wait. +\q +\v 4 "Be attentive to me, my people; +\q2 and listen to me, my people! +\q For a law will go out from me, +\q2 and I will make my justice to be a light for the nations. +\q +\v 5 My righteousness is near; +\q2 my salvation will go out, +\q2 and my arm will judge the nations; +\q the coastlands will wait for me; +\q2 for my arm they will eagerly wait. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 Lift up your eyes to the sky, and look at the earth beneath, -\q1 for the heavens will vanish away like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants will die like flies. -\q1 But my salvation will continue forever, and my righteousness will never stop working. +\q +\v 6 Lift up your eyes to the sky, +\q2 and look at the earth beneath, +\q for the heavens will vanish away like smoke, +\q2 the earth will wear out like a garment, +\q2 and its inhabitants will die like flies. +\q But my salvation will continue forever, +\q2 and my righteousness will never stop working. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your heart: -\q1 Do not fear the scorn of men, nor be dismayed by their abuse. -\q1 -\v 8 For the moth will eat them up like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool; -\q1 but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations." +\q +\v 7 Listen to me, you who know what is right, +\q2 you people who have my law in your heart: +\q Do not fear the scorn of men, +\q2 nor be dismayed by their abuse. +\q +\v 8 For the moth will eat them up like a garment, +\q2 and the worm will eat them like wool; +\q but my righteousness will be forever, +\q2 and my salvation to all generations." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 9 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, arm of Yahweh. -\q1 Awake as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. -\q1 Is it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the sea monster? -\q1 -\v 10 Did you not dry up the sea, the waters of the great deep, -\q1 and make the depths of the sea into a way for the redeemed to pass through? +\q +\v 9 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, +\q2 arm of Yahweh. +\q Awake as in the days of old, +\q2 the generations of ancient times. +\q Is it not you who crushed Rahab, +\q2 you who pierced the sea monster? +\q +\v 10 Did you not dry up the sea, +\q2 the waters of the great deep, +\q and make the depths of the sea into a way +\q2 for the redeemed to pass through? \s5 -\q1 -\v 11 The ransomed of Yahweh will return and come to Zion with cries of joy -\q1 and with gladness forever on their heads; and gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and mourning will flee away. +\q +\v 11 The ransomed of Yahweh will return +\q2 and come to Zion with cries of joy +\q2 and with gladness forever on their heads; +\q and gladness and joy will overtake them, +\q2 and sorrow and mourning will flee away. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 12 "I, I, am he who comforts you. -\q1 Why are you afraid of men, who will die, the sons of mankind, who are made like grass? +\q2 Why are you afraid of men, who will die, +\q2 the sons of mankind, who are made like grass? \s5 -\q1 -\v 13 Why have you forgotten Yahweh your Maker, who stretched out the heavens -\q1 and laid the foundations of the earth? You are in constant dread every day -\q1 because of the hot fury of the oppressor when he decides to destroy. Where is the fury of the oppressor? +\q +\v 13 Why have you forgotten Yahweh your Maker, +\q2 who stretched out the heavens +\q2 and laid the foundations of the earth? +\q You are in constant dread every day +\q2 because of the hot fury of the oppressor +\q2 when he decides to destroy. +\q Where is the fury of the oppressor? \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 The one who is bent down, Yahweh will hurry to release; he will not die and go down to the pit, nor will he lack bread. -\q1 -\v 15 For I am Yahweh your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar—Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\q +\v 14 The one who is bent down, Yahweh will hurry to release; +\q2 he will not die and go down to the pit, nor will he lack bread. +\q +\v 15 For I am Yahweh your God, +\q2 who churns up the sea so that its waves roar— +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. \s5 -\q1 -\v 16 I have placed my words in your mouth, and I have covered you in the shadow of my hand, -\q1 that I may plant the heavens, lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, 'You are my people.'" +\q +\v 16 I have placed my words in your mouth, +\q2 and I have covered you in the shadow of my hand, +\q that I may plant the heavens, +\q2 lay the foundations of the earth, +\q2 and say to Zion, 'You are my people.'" +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 17 Awake, awake, stand up, Jerusalem, -\q1 you who have drunk out of the hand of Yahweh from the bowl of his anger; -\q1 you who have drunk out of the bowl, down to the dregs from the cup of staggering. -\q1 -\v 18 There is no one among all the sons she has born to guide her; -\q1 there is no one among all the sons that she has raised to take her by the hand. +\q +\v 17 Awake, awake, +\q2 stand up, Jerusalem, +\q you who have drunk out of the hand of Yahweh +\q2 from the bowl of his anger; +\q you who have drunk out of the bowl, +\q2 down to the dregs from the cup of staggering. +\q +\v 18 There is no one among all the sons she has born +\q2 to guide her; +\q there is no one among all the sons that she has raised +\q2 to take her by the hand. \s5 -\q1 -\v 19 These two troubles happened to you—who will grieve with you?— -\q1 desolation and destruction, and the famine and the sword. Who will comfort you? \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text and some modern translations have \fqa How will I comfort you? \fqa* , most modern translations correct this passage to \fqa Who will comfort you? \fqa* \f* -\q1 -\v 20 Your sons have fainted; they lie at every street corner, like an antelope in a net; -\q1 they are filled with the anger of Yahweh, the rebuke of your God. +\q +\v 19 These two troubles happened to you— +\q2 who will grieve with you?— +\q desolation and destruction, and the famine and the sword. +\q2 Who will comfort you? \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text and some modern translations have \fqa How will I comfort you? \fqa* , most modern translations correct this passage to \fqa Who will comfort you? \fqa* \f* +\q +\v 20 Your sons have fainted; +\q2 they lie at every street corner, +\q2 like an antelope in a net; +\q they are filled with the anger of Yahweh, +\q2 the rebuke of your God. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 21 But now hear this, you oppressed one and drunken one, but not drunk with wine: -\q1 -\v 22 Your Lord Yahweh, your God, who pleads the cause of his people, says this, -\q1 "See, I have taken the cup of staggering from your hand— -\q1 the bowl, which is the cup of my anger—so that you will not drink it again. +\q +\v 21 But now hear this, you oppressed one +\q2 and drunken one, but not drunk with wine: +\q +\v 22 Your Lord Yahweh, your God, +\q2 who pleads the cause of his people, says this, +\q "See, I have taken the cup of staggering from your hand— +\q2 the bowl, which is the cup of my anger— +\q2 so that you will not drink it again. \s5 -\q1 -\v 23 I will put it into the hand of your tormentors, those who have said to you, 'Lie down, that we may walk over you'; -\q1 you made your back like the ground and like the street for them to walk on." +\q +\v 23 I will put it into the hand of your tormentors, +\q2 those who have said to you, +\q2 'Lie down, that we may walk over you'; +\q you made your back like the ground +\q2 and like the street for them to walk on." \s5 \c 52 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Awake, awake, put on your strength, Zion; -\q1 put on your beautiful garments, Jerusalem, holy city; -\q1 for never again will the uncircumcised or the unclean enter you. +\q +\v 1 Awake, awake, +\q2 put on your strength, Zion; +\q put on your beautiful garments, +\q2 Jerusalem, holy city; +\q for never again will the uncircumcised +\q2 or the unclean enter you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Shake yourself off from the dust; arise and sit, Jerusalem; -\q1 take off the chain from your neck, captive, daughter of Zion. +\q +\v 2 Shake yourself off from the dust; +\q2 arise and sit, Jerusalem; +\q take off the chain from your neck, +\q2 captive, daughter of Zion. +\b + \p -\q1 -\v 3 For this is what Yahweh says, "You were sold for nothing, and you will be redeemed without money." +\v 3 For this is what Yahweh says, +\q +\q "You were sold for nothing, +\q2 and you will be redeemed without money." +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 4 For this is what the Lord Yahweh says, "In the beginning my people went down to live temporarily in Egypt; and Assyria has oppressed them for no good reason. +\v 4 For this is what the Lord Yahweh says, +\q +\q "In the beginning my people went down to live temporarily in Egypt; +\q2 and Assyria has oppressed them for no good reason. +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 5 Now what do I have here—this is Yahweh's declaration—seeing that my people are taken away for nothing? Those who rule over them mock—this is Yahweh's declaration—and my name is blasphemed continually all day long. \f + \ft Instead of the ULB \fqa mock \fqa* , which follows the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient Latin translation of the Hebrew copies; some ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa wail \fqa* . \f* -\q1 +\v 5 Now what do I have here—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q seeing that my people are taken away for nothing? +\q2 Those who rule over them mock—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q and my name is blasphemed continually +\q2 all day long. \f + \ft Instead of the ULB \fqa mock \fqa* , which follows the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient Latin translation of the Hebrew copies; some ancient Hebrew copies have \fqa wail \fqa* . \f* +\q \v 6 Therefore my people will know my name; -\q1 they will know in that day that I am the one who says, "Yes, it is I!" +\q2 they will know in that day that I am the one who says, +\q2 "Yes, it is I!" +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, -\q1 who announces peace, who bears good tidings, who announces salvation, -\q1 who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" -\q1 -\v 8 Listen, your watchmen raise their voices, together they shout for joy, -\q1 for they will see, every eye of theirs, Yahweh's return to Zion. +\q +\v 7 How beautiful on the mountains +\q2 are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, +\q who announces peace, +\q2 who bears good tidings, +\q2 who announces salvation, +\q who says to Zion, +\q2 "Your God reigns!" +\q +\v 8 Listen, your watchmen raise their voices, +\q2 together they shout for joy, +\q for they will see, every eye of theirs, +\q2 Yahweh's return to Zion. + +\s5 +\q +\v 9 Break out into joyful singing together, +\q2 you ruins of Jerusalem; +\q for Yahweh has comforted his people; +\q2 he has redeemed Jerusalem. +\q +\v 10 Yahweh has bared his holy arm +\q2 in the sight of all the nations; +\q all the earth will see +\q2 the salvation of our God. +\b \s5 \q1 -\v 9 Break out into joyful singing together, you ruins of Jerusalem; -\q1 for Yahweh has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem. -\q1 -\v 10 Yahweh has bared his holy arm in the sight of all the nations; -\q1 all the earth will see the salvation of our God. +\v 11 Leave, leave, go out from there; +\q2 touch nothing unclean; +\q leave from her midst; purify yourselves, +\q2 you who carry the vessels of Yahweh. +\q +\v 12 For you will not go out in a rush, +\q2 nor will you leave in a panic; +\q for Yahweh will go before you; +\q2 and the God of Israel will be your rearguard. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 11 Leave, leave, go out from there; touch nothing unclean; -\q1 leave from her midst; purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of Yahweh. -\q1 -\v 12 For you will not go out in a rush, nor will you leave in a panic; -\q1 for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearguard. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 13 Look, my servant will act wisely; -\q1 he will be high and lifted up, and he will be exalted. -\q1 +\q2 he will be high and lifted up, and he will be exalted. +\q \v 14 As many were horrified at you— -\q1 his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man, and his form no longer looked like anything human. +\q2 his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man, +\q2 and his form no longer looked like anything human. \s5 -\q1 -\v 15 Even so, my servant will sprinkle many nations and kings will shut their mouths because of him. -\q1 For that which they had not been told, they will see, and that which they had not heard, they will understand. +\q +\v 15 Even so, my servant will sprinkle many nations +\q2 and kings will shut their mouths because of him. +\q For that which they had not been told, they will see, +\q2 and that which they had not heard, they will understand. \s5 \c 53 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Who has believed our message, and to whom has the arm of Yahweh been revealed? -\q1 -\v 2 For he grew up before Yahweh like a sapling, and like a sprout out of parched earth; -\q1 he had no remarkable appearance or splendor; when we saw him, there was no beauty to attract us. +\q +\v 1 Who has believed our message, +\q2 and to whom has the arm of Yahweh been revealed? +\q +\v 2 For he grew up before Yahweh like a sapling, +\q2 and like a sprout out of parched earth; +\q he had no remarkable appearance or splendor; +\q2 when we saw him, there was no beauty to attract us. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 He was despised and rejected by people; a man of sorrows, and one familiar with pain. -\q1 Like one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised; and we considered him insignificant. +\q +\v 3 He was despised and rejected by people; +\q2 a man of sorrows, and one familiar with pain. +\q Like one from whom men hide their faces, +\q2 he was despised; and we considered him insignificant. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 4 But surely he has borne our sicknesses and carried our sorrows; -\q1 yet we thought he was being punished by God, struck by God, and afflicted. +\q +\v 4 But surely he has borne our sicknesses +\q2 and carried our sorrows; +\q yet we thought he was being punished by God, +\q2 struck by God, and afflicted. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 But he was pierced because of our rebellious deeds; he was crushed because of our iniquities. -\q1 The punishment for our peace was on him, and with his wounds we are healed. +\q +\v 5 But he was pierced because of our rebellious deeds; +\q2 he was crushed because of our iniquities. +\q The punishment for our peace was on him, +\q2 and with his wounds we are healed. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 We all like sheep have gone astray; we have each turned to his own way, -\q1 and Yahweh has placed on him the iniquity of us all. +\q +\v 6 We all like sheep have gone astray; +\q2 we have each turned to his own way, +\q and Yahweh has placed on him +\q2 the iniquity of us all. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 He was oppressed; yet when he humbled himself, he did not open his mouth; -\q1 as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, -\q1 so he did not open his mouth. +\q +\v 7 He was oppressed; yet when he humbled himself, +\q2 he did not open his mouth; +\q as a lamb that is led to the slaughter, +\q2 and as a sheep that before its shearers is silent, +\q2 so he did not open his mouth. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 8 By coercion and judgment he was taken away. -\q1 As for his generation, who thought that he was cut off from the land of the living, -\q1 or that he was punished for the transgression of my people? -\q1 -\v 9 They placed his grave with the criminals, with a rich man in his death, -\q1 although he had done no violence, nor had there been any deceit in his mouth. +\q2 As for his generation, who thought that he was cut off from the land of the living, +\q or that he was punished +\q2 for the transgression of my people? +\q +\v 9 They placed his grave with the criminals, +\q2 with a rich man in his death, +\q although he had done no violence, +\q2 nor had there been any deceit in his mouth. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 10 Yet it was Yahweh's will to crush him and make him ill. When he makes his life an offering for sin, -\q1 he will see his offspring, he will prolong his days, and Yahweh's purpose will be accomplished through him. -\q1 -\v 11 After the suffering of his life, he will see light and be satisfied by his knowledge. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa After the suffering of his life \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa From the suffering of his life he will see the result \fqa* . \f* -\q1 My righteous servant will justify many; he will bear their iniquities. \f + \ft Many modern translations supply \fqa light \fqa* . Some modern translations have \fqa By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many \fqa* . \f* +\q +\v 10 Yet it was Yahweh's will to crush him and make him ill. +\q2 When he makes his life an offering for sin, +\q he will see his offspring, he will prolong his days, +\q2 and Yahweh's purpose will be accomplished through him. +\q +\v 11 After the suffering of his life, +\q2 he will see light and be satisfied by his knowledge. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa After the suffering of his life \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa From the suffering of his life he will see the result \fqa* . \f* +\q My righteous servant will justify many; +\q2 he will bear their iniquities. \f + \ft Many modern translations supply \fqa light \fqa* . Some modern translations have \fqa By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many \fqa* . \f* \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Therefore will I give him his portion among the multitudes, and he will divide the plunder with the many, -\q1 because he exposed himself to death and was numbered with the transgressors. -\q1 He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. +\q +\v 12 Therefore will I give him his portion among the multitudes, +\q2 and he will divide the plunder with the many, +\q because he exposed himself to death +\q2 and was numbered with the transgressors. +\q He bore the sin of many +\q2 and made intercession for the transgressors. \s5 \c 54 \m -\q1 -\v 1 "Sing, you barren woman, you who have not given birth; break into joyful singing and cry aloud, you who have never been in birth labor. -\q1 For the children of the desolate one are more than the children of the married woman," says Yahweh. +\q +\v 1 "Sing, you barren woman, +\q2 you who have not given birth; +\q break into joyful singing and cry aloud, +\q2 you who have never been in birth labor. +\q For the children of the desolate one +\q2 are more than the children of the married woman," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 "Make your tent larger and spread your tent curtains farther out, unsparingly; -\q1 lengthen your ropes and strengthen your stakes. -\q1 +\q +\v 2 "Make your tent larger +\q2 and spread your tent curtains farther out, +\q2 unsparingly; +\q lengthen your ropes +\q2 and strengthen your stakes. +\q \v 3 For you will spread out to the right hand and to the left, -\q1 and your descendants will conquer nations and resettle desolate cities. +\q2 and your descendants will conquer nations +\q2 and resettle desolate cities. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 4 Do not fear for you will not be ashamed, -\q1 nor be discouraged for you will not be disgraced; -\q1 you will forget the shame of your youth -\q1 and you will remember no more the disgrace of your widowhood. +\q2 nor be discouraged for you will not be disgraced; +\q you will forget the shame of your youth +\q2 and you will remember no more the disgrace of your widowhood. \s5 -\v 5 For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of hosts is his name. -\q1 The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of the whole earth. -\q1 -\v 6 For Yahweh has called you back as a wife abandoned and grieved in spirit, -\q1 like a woman married young and rejected," says your God. +\q +\v 5 For your Maker is your husband; +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\q The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; +\q2 he is called the God of the whole earth. +\q +\v 6 For Yahweh has called you back +\q2 as a wife abandoned and grieved in spirit, +\q like a woman married young and rejected," +\q2 says your God. \s5 -\q1 -\v 7 "For a short time I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you. -\q1 -\v 8 In a flood of anger I hid my face from you for a moment; -\q1 but with everlasting covenant faithfulness I will have mercy on you— -\q1 says Yahweh, the one who rescues you. +\q +\v 7 "For a short time I abandoned you, +\q2 but with great compassion I will gather you. +\q +\v 8 In a flood of anger +\q2 I hid my face from you for a moment; +\q but with everlasting covenant faithfulness +\q2 I will have mercy on you— +\q2 says Yahweh, the one who rescues you. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 9 For this is like the waters of Noah to me: -\q1 as I swore that the waters of Noah would never again pass over the earth, -\q1 so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. -\q1 -\v 10 Though the mountains may fall and the hills be shaken, -\q1 yet my steadfast love will not turn away from you, nor will my covenant of peace be shaken— -\q1 says Yahweh, who has mercy on you. +\q2 as I swore that the waters of Noah would never again pass over the earth, +\q so have I sworn +\q2 that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. +\q +\v 10 Though the mountains may fall +\q2 and the hills be shaken, +\q yet my steadfast love will not turn away from you, +\q2 nor will my covenant of peace be shaken— +\q2 says Yahweh, who has mercy on you. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 11 Afflicted one, storm-driven and uncomforted one, -\q1 look, I will set your pavement in turquoise, and lay your foundations with sapphires. -\q1 -\v 12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies and your gates of sparkling stones, -\q1 and your outer wall of beautiful stones. +\q2 look, I will set your pavement in turquoise, +\q2 and lay your foundations with sapphires. +\q +\v 12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies +\q2 and your gates of sparkling stones, +\q2 and your outer wall of beautiful stones. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 13 Then all your children will be taught by Yahweh; -\q1 and the peace of your children will be great. -\q1 -\v 14 In righteousness you will be established, and you will be far from oppression, for you will not fear; and you will be far from terror, for it will not come near to you. +\q2 and the peace of your children will be great. +\q +\v 14 In righteousness you will be established, +\q2 and you will be far from oppression, +\q2 for you will not fear; +\q and you will be far from terror, +\q2 for it will not come near to you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 15 Look, if anyone stirs up trouble, it will not be from me; anyone who stirs up trouble with you will fall in defeat. -\p -\q1 -\v 16 See, I have created the craftsman, who blows the burning coals -\q1 and forges weapons as his work, and I have created the destroyer to destroy. +\q +\v 15 Look, if anyone stirs up trouble, it will not be from me; +\q2 anyone who stirs up trouble with you will fall in defeat. +\b + +\q +\v 16 See, I have created the craftsman, +\q2 who blows the burning coals +\q2 and forges weapons as his work, +\q and I have created the destroyer to destroy. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 17 No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; -\q1 and you will condemn everyone who accuses you. -\q1 This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their vindication from me—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 and you will condemn everyone who accuses you. +\q This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, +\q2 and their vindication from me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \c 55 \m -\q1 -\v 1 "Hey! Everyone who is thirsty, come to the water, -\q2 and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! -\q2 Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. +\q +\v 1 "Hey! Everyone who is thirsty, +\q2 come to the water, +\q and you who have no money, +\q2 come, buy and eat! +\q Come, buy wine and milk +\q2 without money and without cost. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Why do you weigh out silver for what is not bread, and why do you labor for what does not satisfy? -\q1 Listen carefully to me and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in fatness. +\q +\v 2 Why do you weigh out silver for what is not bread, +\q2 and why do you labor for what does not satisfy? +\q Listen carefully to me and eat what is good, +\q2 and delight yourselves in fatness. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 Turn your ears and come to me! Listen, that you may live! -\q1 I will make an everlasting covenant with you—my reliable, faithful love that I promised to David. -\q1 -\v 4 Look, I have placed him as a witness to the nations, as a leader and commander to the peoples. +\q +\v 3 Turn your ears and come to me! +\q2 Listen, that you may live! +\q I will make an everlasting covenant with you— +\q2 my reliable, faithful love that I promised to David. +\q +\v 4 Look, I have placed him as a witness to the nations, +\q2 as a leader and commander to the peoples. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 Look, you will call to a nation that you did not know; and a nation that did not know you will run to you -\q1 because of Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you." +\q +\v 5 Look, you will call to a nation that you did not know; +\q2 and a nation that did not know you will run to you +\q because of Yahweh your God, +\q2 the Holy One of Israel, +\q2 who has glorified you." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 6 Seek Yahweh while he may be found; call on him while he is nearby. -\q1 -\v 7 Let the wicked leave his path, and the man of sin his thoughts. -\q1 Let him return to Yahweh, and he will pity him, and to our God, who will abundantly forgive him. +\q +\v 6 Seek Yahweh while he may be found; +\q2 call on him while he is nearby. +\q +\v 7 Let the wicked leave his path, +\q2 and the man of sin his thoughts. +\q Let him return to Yahweh, and he will pity him, +\q2 and to our God, who will abundantly forgive him. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q1 -\v 9 for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. +\q +\v 8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, +\q2 nor are your ways my ways— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q +\v 9 for as the heavens are higher than the earth, +\q2 so are my ways higher than your ways, +\q2 and my thoughts than your thoughts. \s5 -\q1 -\v 10 For as the rain and snow come down from heaven -\q1 and do not return there unless they saturate the earth -\q1 and make it produce and sprout and give seed to the farmer who sows and bread to the eater, -\q1 -\v 11 so also my word will be that goes from my mouth—it will not return to me empty, -\q1 but it will achieve the purpose for which I sent it. +\q +\v 10 For as the rain and snow +\q2 come down from heaven +\q and do not return there +\q2 unless they saturate the earth +\q and make it produce and sprout +\q2 and give seed to the farmer who sows and bread to the eater, +\q +\v 11 so also my word will be that goes from my mouth— +\q2 it will not return to me empty, +\q but it will achieve the purpose +\q2 for which I sent it. \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 For you will go out in joy and be led along peacefully; -\q1 the mountains and the hills will break out in joyful shouts before you, and all the trees of the fields will clap their hands. -\q1 -\v 13 Instead of the thornbushes, the cypress will grow; and instead of the brier, the myrtle tree will grow, -\q1 and it will be for Yahweh, for his name, as an everlasting sign that will not be cut off." +\q +\v 12 For you will go out in joy +\q2 and be led along peacefully; +\q the mountains and the hills +\q2 will break out in joyful shouts before you, +\q and all the trees of the fields +\q2 will clap their hands. +\q +\v 13 Instead of the thornbushes, the cypress will grow; +\q2 and instead of the brier, the myrtle tree will grow, +\q and it will be for Yahweh, for his name, +\q2 as an everlasting sign +\q2 that will not be cut off." \s5 \c 56 \m \p -\q1 -\v 1 This is what Yahweh says, "Observe what is right, do what is just; -\q1 for my salvation is near, and my righteousness is about to be revealed. -\q1 -\v 2 Blessed is the man that does this, and who holds it tightly. -\q1 He observes the Sabbath, not defiling it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." +\q +\v 1 This is what Yahweh says, +\q2 "Observe what is right, do what is just; +\q for my salvation is near, +\q2 and my righteousness is about to be revealed. +\q +\v 2 Blessed is the man that does this, +\q2 and who holds it tightly. +\q He observes the Sabbath, not defiling it, +\q2 and keeps his hand from doing any evil." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 3 Let no foreigner who has become a follower of Yahweh say, -\q1 "Yahweh will certainly exclude me from his people." -\q1 The eunuch should not say, "See, I am a dry tree." +\q2 "Yahweh will certainly exclude me from his people." +\q The eunuch should not say, +\q2 "See, I am a dry tree." +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 4 For this is what Yahweh says, "To the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths -\q1 and choose what pleases me, and hold fast my covenant, -\q1 -\v 5 to them I will set up in my house and within my walls a monument that is better than having sons and of daughters. -\q1 I will give them an everlasting monument that will never be cut off. +\v 4 For this is what Yahweh says, +\b +\q +\q "To the eunuchs who observe my Sabbaths +\q2 and choose what pleases me, +\q2 and hold fast my covenant, +\q +\v 5 to them I will set up in my house and within my walls +\q2 a monument +\q2 that is better than having sons and of daughters. +\q I will give them an everlasting monument +\q2 that will never be cut off. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 6 Also foreigners who join themselves to Yahweh— -\q1 to serve him, and who love the name of Yahweh, to be his servants, -\q1 every one who observes the Sabbath and who keeps from defiling it, and who holds fast my covenant— -\q1 -\v 7 I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; -\q1 their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar. -\q1 For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, +\q2 to serve him, +\q and who love the name of Yahweh, +\q2 to be his servants, +\q every one who observes the Sabbath and who keeps from defiling it, +\q2 and who holds fast my covenant— +\q +\v 7 I will bring to my holy mountain +\q2 and make them joyful in my house of prayer; +\q their burnt offerings and their sacrifices +\q2 will be accepted on my altar. +\q For my house will be called +\q2 a house of prayer for all nations, \s5 -\q1 -\v 8 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh, who gathers the outcasts of Israel— -\q1 I will still gather others in addition to them." +\q +\v 8 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh, +\q2 who gathers the outcasts of Israel— +\q I will still gather others +\q2 in addition to them." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 9 All you wild beasts of the field, come and devour, all you beasts in the forest! -\q1 -\v 10 All their watchmen are blind, they do not understand. -\q1 They are all silent dogs who cannot bark. -\q1 They dream, and lying down they love to sleep. +\q +\v 9 All you wild beasts of the field, +\q2 come and devour, all you beasts in the forest! +\q +\v 10 All their watchmen are blind, +\q2 they do not understand. +\q They are all silent dogs +\q2 who cannot bark. +\q They dream, +\q2 and lying down they love to sleep. \s5 -\q1 -\v 11 The dogs have big appetites; they can never get enough; -\q1 they are shepherds without discernment; -\q1 they have all turned to their own way, each one covetous for unjust gain. -\q1 -\v 12 "Come," they say, "let us get wine and drink much strong drink. -\q1 Tomorrow will be like today, a day great beyond measure." +\q +\v 11 The dogs have big appetites; +\q2 they can never get enough; +\q they are shepherds without discernment; +\q2 they have all turned to their own way, +\q2 each one covetous for unjust gain. +\q +\v 12 "Come," they say, "let us get wine +\q2 and drink much strong drink. +\q Tomorrow will be like today, +\q2 a day great beyond measure." \s5 \c 57 \m -\q1 -\v 1 The righteous perish, but no one considers it, -\q1 and the people of covenant faithfulness are gathered away, but no one understands -\q1 that the righteous is gathered away from the evil. -\q1 +\q +\v 1 The righteous perish, +\q2 but no one considers it, +\q and the people of covenant faithfulness are gathered away, +\q2 but no one understands +\q that the righteous is gathered +\q2 away from the evil. +\q \v 2 He enters into peace; -\q1 they rest in their beds, those who walk in their uprightness. +\q2 they rest in their beds, +\q2 those who walk in their uprightness. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 3 But come here, you sons of the sorceress, -\q1 children of the adulterer and the woman who has prostituted herself. -\q1 +\q2 children of the adulterer and the woman who has prostituted herself. +\q \v 4 Whom are you merrily mocking? -\q1 Against whom are you opening the mouth and sticking out the tongue? -\q1 Are you not children of rebellion, children of deceit? +\q2 Against whom are you opening the mouth +\q2 and sticking out the tongue? +\q Are you not children of rebellion, +\q2 children of deceit? \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 You heat yourselves up sleeping together under the oaks, under every green tree, -\q1 you who kill your children in the dry riverbeds, under the rocky overhangs. +\q +\v 5 You heat yourselves up sleeping together under the oaks, +\q2 under every green tree, +\q you who kill your children in the dry riverbeds, +\q2 under the rocky overhangs. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 Among the smooth things of the river valley are the things that have been assigned to you. They are the object of your devotion. -\q1 You pour out your drink offering to them and raise up a grain offering. Concerning these things should I repent? +\q +\v 6 Among the smooth things of the river valley are the things that have been assigned to you. +\q2 They are the object of your devotion. +\q You pour out your drink offering to them +\q2 and raise up a grain offering. +\q2 Concerning these things should I repent? \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 7 You prepared your bed on a high mountain; -\q1 you also went up there to offer sacrifices. -\q1 -\v 8 Behind the door and the doorposts you set up your symbols; -\q1 you deserted me, made yourselves naked, and went up; you made your bed wide. -\q1 You made a covenant with them; you loved their beds; you saw their private parts. +\q2 you also went up there to offer sacrifices. +\q +\v 8 Behind the door and the doorposts +\q2 you set up your symbols; +\q you deserted me, made yourselves naked, and went up; +\q2 you made your bed wide. +\q You made a covenant with them; you loved their beds; +\q2 you saw their private parts. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 You went to Molech with oil and increased your perfumes. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa to Molech \fqa* , some scholars emend the Hebrew to read \fqa to the king \fqa* . \f* -\q1 You send your ambassadors far away; you went down to Sheol. -\q1 -\v 10 You were tired from your long journey, but you never said, "It is hopeless." -\q1 You found life in your hand; therefore you did not weaken. +\q +\v 9 You went to Molech with oil +\q2 and increased your perfumes. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa to Molech \fqa* , some scholars emend the Hebrew to read \fqa to the king \fqa* . \f* +\q You send your ambassadors far away; +\q2 you went down to Sheol. +\q +\v 10 You were tired from your long journey, +\q2 but you never said, "It is hopeless." +\q You found life in your hand; +\q2 therefore you did not weaken. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 11 "Whom are you worried about? Whom do you fear? -\q1 Is that the reason that you have acted deceitfully, -\q1 so that you do not remember me or think about me? -\q1 Is it because I was silent for so long that you are no longer afraid of me?" -\q1 +\q2 Is that the reason that you have acted deceitfully, +\q so that you do not remember me +\q2 or think about me? +\q Is it because I was silent for so long +\q2 that you are no longer afraid of me?" +\q \v 12 I will proclaim all your righteous acts and tell all that you have done, -\q1 but they will not help you. +\q2 but they will not help you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 13 When you cry out, let your collection of idols rescue you. -\q1 The wind will carry them all away, -\q1 a breath will carry them all away. -\q1 But he who takes refuge in me will inherit the land -\q1 and will possess my holy mountain. +\q +\v 13 When you cry out, +\q2 let your collection of idols rescue you. +\q The wind will carry them all away, +\q2 a breath will carry them all away. +\q But he who takes refuge in me +\q2 will inherit the land +\q2 and will possess my holy mountain. +\b \s5 -\q1 +p \v 14 He will say, -\q1 'Build, build! Clear a way! Remove all the stumbling blocks from the path of my people!'" -\q1 -\v 15 For this is what the high and elevated One says, who lives eternally, whose name is holy, -\q1 "I live in the exalted and holy place, with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, -\q1 to revive the spirit of the humble ones, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. +\b +\q +\q 'Build, build! Clear a way! +\q2 Remove all the stumbling blocks from the path of my people!'" +\q +\v 15 For this is what the high and elevated One says, +\q2 who lives eternally, whose name is holy, +\q "I live in the exalted and holy place, +\q2 with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, +\q to revive the spirit of the humble ones, +\q2 and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. \s5 -\q1 -\v 16 For I will not accuse forever, nor will I be angry forever, -\q1 for then man's spirit would faint before me, the lives that I have made. -\q1 -\v 17 Because of the sin of his violent gain, I was angry, and I punished him; I hid my face and was angry, -\q1 but he went backward in the way of his heart. +\q +\v 16 For I will not accuse forever, +\q2 nor will I be angry forever, +\q for then man's spirit would faint before me, +\q2 the lives that I have made. +\q +\v 17 Because of the sin of his violent gain, +\q2 I was angry, and I punished him; I hid my face and was angry, +\q2 but he went backward in the way of his heart. \s5 -\q1 -\v 18 I have seen his ways, -\q1 but I will heal him. I will lead him and comfort and console those who mourn for him, -\q1 -\v 19 and I create the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to those who are far off and to those who are near—says Yahweh—I will heal them. +\q +\v 18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him. +\q2 I will lead him and comfort and console those who mourn for him, +\q2 +\v 19 and I create the fruit of the lips. +\q Peace, peace, to those who are far off and to those who are near— +\q2 says Yahweh—I will heal them. \s5 -\q1 -\v 20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, -\q1 and its waters churn up mire and mud. -\q1 +\q +\v 20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, +\q2 which cannot rest, +\q2 and its waters churn up mire and mud. +\q \v 21 There is no peace for the wicked one—says God." \s5 \c 58 \m -\q1 -\v 1 "Cry loudly; do not hold back. Lift up your voice like a ram's horn. -\q1 Confront my people with their rebellion, and the house of Jacob with their sins. -\q1 -\v 2 Yet they seek me daily and delight in the knowledge of my ways, -\q1 like a nation that practiced righteousness and did not abandon the law of their God. -\q1 They ask me for righteous judgments; they take pleasure in the thought of God coming near. +\q +\v 1 "Cry loudly; do not hold back. +\q2 Lift up your voice like a ram's horn. +\q Confront my people with their rebellion, +\q2 and the house of Jacob with their sins. +\q +\v 2 Yet they seek me daily +\q2 and delight in the knowledge of my ways, +\q like a nation that practiced righteousness +\q2 and did not abandon the law of their God. +\q They ask me for righteous judgments; +\q2 they take pleasure in the thought of God coming near. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 'Why have we fasted,' they say, 'but you do not see it? Why have we humbled ourselves, but you do not notice?' -\q1 Look, on the day of your fast you find your own pleasure and oppress all your laborers. +\q +\v 3 'Why have we fasted,' they say, +\q2 'but you do not see it? +\q Why have we humbled ourselves, +\q2 but you do not notice?' +\b + +\q Look, on the day of your fast you find your own pleasure +\q2 and oppress all your laborers. \s5 -\q1 -\v 4 Look, you fast in quarreling and strife, and to hit with your fist of wickedness; -\q1 you do not fast today to make your voice heard above. -\q1 -\v 5 Is this really the kind of fast that I would want: A day for anybody to humble himself, -\q1 for him to bow down his head like a reed, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under himself? -\q1 Do you really call this a fast, a day that pleases Yahweh? +\q +\v 4 Look, you fast in quarreling and strife, +\q2 and to hit with your fist of wickedness; +\q you do not fast today +\q2 to make your voice heard above. +\q +\v 5 Is this really the kind of fast that I would want: +\q2 A day for anybody to humble himself, +\q for him to bow down his head like a reed, +\q2 and to spread sackcloth and ashes under himself? +\q Do you really call this a fast, +\q2 a day that pleases Yahweh? +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 6 Is not this the fast that I choose: -\q1 To release wicked bonds, to undo the ropes of the yoke, -\q1 to set the crushed ones free, and to break every yoke? -\q1 -\v 7 Is it not to break your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your house, -\q1 to cloth the naked when you see them, and not to hide yourself from your own relatives? +\q2 To release wicked bonds, +\q2 to undo the ropes of the yoke, +\q to set the crushed ones free, +\q2 and to break every yoke? +\q +\v 7 Is it not to break your bread with the hungry, +\q2 to bring the poor and homeless into your house, +\q to cloth the naked when you see them, +\q2 and not to hide yourself from your own relatives? \s5 -\q1 -\v 8 Then your light would be broken open like the sunrise, and your healing would quickly sprout up; -\q1 your righteousness would go before you, and the glory of Yahweh would be your rearguard. +\q +\v 8 Then your light would be broken open like the sunrise, +\q2 and your healing would quickly sprout up; +\q your righteousness would go before you, +\q2 and the glory of Yahweh would be your rearguard. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 Then you would call, and Yahweh would answer; you would cry out for help, and he would say, 'Here I am.' -\q1 If you take away from among yourselves the yoke, the accusing finger, and the speech of wickedness, -\q1 -\v 10 if you yourselves provide for the hungry and satisfy the need of the distressed; -\q1 then your light will rise in the darkness, and your darkness will be like the noonday. +\q +\v 9 Then you would call, and Yahweh would answer; +\q2 you would cry out for help, and he would say, 'Here I am.' +\b +\q If you take away from among yourselves the yoke, +\q2 the accusing finger, and the speech of wickedness, +\q +\v 10 if you yourselves provide for the hungry +\q2 and satisfy the need of the distressed; +\q then your light will rise in the darkness, +\q2 and your darkness will be like the noonday. \s5 -\q1 -\v 11 Then Yahweh will lead you continually and satisfy you in regions where there is no water, -\q1 and he will strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, -\q1 and like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. +\q +\v 11 Then Yahweh will lead you continually +\q2 and satisfy you in regions where there is no water, +\q2 and he will strengthen your bones. +\q You will be like a watered garden, +\q2 and like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the ruins of many generations; -\q1 you will be called 'The repairer of the wall,' 'The restorer of streets to live on.' +\q +\v 12 Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins; +\q2 you will raise up the ruins of many generations; +\q you will be called 'The repairer of the wall,' +\q2 'The restorer of streets to live on.' +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 13 Suppose that you turn back your feet from traveling on the Sabbath day, and from doing your own pleasure on my holy day. -\q1 Suppose that you call the Sabbath a delight, and that you call the matters of Yahweh holy and honored. -\q1 Suppose that you honor the Sabbath by leaving your own business, and by not finding your own pleasure and by not speaking your own words. +\q +\v 13 Suppose that you turn back your feet from traveling on the Sabbath day, +\q2 and from doing your own pleasure on my holy day. +\q Suppose that you call the Sabbath a delight, +\q2 and that you call the matters of Yahweh holy and honored. +\q Suppose that you honor the Sabbath by leaving your own business, +\q2 and by not finding your own pleasure and by not speaking your own words. \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 Then you will find delight in Yahweh; and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; -\q1 I will feed you from the inheritance of Jacob your father—for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken." +\q +\v 14 Then you will find delight in Yahweh; +\q2 and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; +\q I will feed you from the inheritance of Jacob your father— +\q2 for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken." \s5 \c 59 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Look, Yahweh's hand is not so short that it cannot save; nor his ear so dull, that it cannot hear. -\q1 -\v 2 Your iniquities, however, have separated you from your God, -\q1 and your sins have made him hide his face from you and from hearing you. +\q +\v 1 Look, Yahweh's hand is not so short that it cannot save; +\q2 nor his ear so dull, that it cannot hear. +\q +\v 2 Your iniquities, however, +\q2 have separated you from your God, +\q and your sins have made him hide his face from you +\q2 and from hearing you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 For your hands are stained with blood and your fingers with iniquity. -\q1 Your lips speak lies and your tongue speaks maliciously. -\q1 -\v 4 No one calls in righteousness, and none pleads his case in truth. -\q1 They trust in empty words, and tell lies; they conceive trouble and give birth to iniquity. +\q +\v 3 For your hands are stained with blood +\q2 and your fingers with iniquity. +\q Your lips speak lies +\q2 and your tongue speaks maliciously. +\q +\v 4 No one calls in righteousness, +\q2 and none pleads his case in truth. +\q They trust in empty words, and tell lies; +\q2 they conceive trouble and give birth to iniquity. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 They hatch eggs of an adder and weave a spider's web. -\q1 Whoever eats of their eggs dies, and if an egg is crushed, it hatches into a viper. -\q1 -\v 6 Their webs cannot be used for garments, nor can they cover themselves with their works. -\q1 Their works are works of sin, and deeds of violence are in their hands. +\q +\v 5 They hatch eggs of an adder +\q2 and weave a spider's web. +\q Whoever eats of their eggs dies, +\q2 and if an egg is crushed, it hatches into a viper. +\q +\v 6 Their webs cannot be used for garments, +\q2 nor can they cover themselves with their works. +\q Their works are works of sin, +\q2 and deeds of violence are in their hands. \s5 -\q1 -\v 7 Their feet run to evil, and they run to pour out innocent blood. -\q1 Their thoughts are thoughts of sin; violence and destruction are their roads. -\q1 -\v 8 The way of peace they do not know, and there is no justice in their paths. -\q1 They have made crooked paths; whoever travels these paths does not know peace. +\q +\v 7 Their feet run to evil, +\q2 and they run to pour out innocent blood. +\q Their thoughts are thoughts of sin; +\q2 violence and destruction are their roads. +\q +\v 8 The way of peace they do not know, +\q2 and there is no justice in their paths. +\q They have made crooked paths; +\q2 whoever travels these paths does not know peace. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 9 Therefore justice is far from us, nor does righteousness reach us. -\q1 We wait for light, but see darkness; we look for brightness, but we walk in darkness. -\q1 -\v 10 We grope for the wall like the blind, like those who cannot see. -\q1 We stumble at noonday as in the twilight; among the strong we are like dead men. +\q +\v 9 Therefore justice is far from us, +\q2 nor does righteousness reach us. +\q We wait for light, but see darkness; +\q2 we look for brightness, but we walk in darkness. +\q +\v 10 We grope for the wall like the blind, +\q2 like those who cannot see. +\q We stumble at noonday as in the twilight; +\q2 among the strong we are like dead men. \s5 -\q1 -\v 11 We growl like bears and moan like doves; -\q1 we wait for justice, but there is none; for rescue, but it is far from us. +\q +\v 11 We growl like bears +\q2 and moan like doves; +\q we wait for justice, but there is none; +\q2 for rescue, but it is far from us. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 12 For our many transgressions are before you, and our sins testify against us; -\q1 for our transgressions are with us, and we know our iniquities. -\q1 -\v 13 We have rebelled, denying Yahweh and turning away from following our God. -\q1 We have spoken extortion and turning aside, conceived complaining from the heart and words of lying. +\q +\v 12 For our many transgressions are before you, +\q2 and our sins testify against us; +\q for our transgressions are with us, +\q2 and we know our iniquities. +\q +\v 13 We have rebelled, denying Yahweh +\q2 and turning away from following our God. +\q We have spoken extortion and turning aside, +\q2 conceived complaining from the heart and words of lying. \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 Justice is driven back, and righteousness stands far off; -\q1 for truth stumbles in the public square, and uprightness cannot come near. -\q1 -\v 15 Trustworthiness has gone away, and he who turns away from evil makes himself prey. -\q1 Yahweh saw it and was displeased that there was no justice. +\q +\v 14 Justice is driven back, +\q2 and righteousness stands far off; +\q for truth stumbles in the public square, +\q2 and uprightness cannot come near. +\q +\v 15 Trustworthiness has gone away, +\q2 and he who turns away from evil makes himself prey. +\b + +\q Yahweh saw it and was displeased +\q2 that there was no justice. \s5 -\q1 -\v 16 He saw that there was no man, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene. -\q1 Therefore his own arm brought salvation for him, and his righteousness sustained him. +\q +\v 16 He saw that there was no man, +\q2 and was appalled that there was no one to intervene. +\q Therefore his own arm brought salvation for him, +\q2 and his righteousness sustained him. \s5 -\q1 -\v 17 He put on righteousness as a breastplate and a helmet of salvation upon his head. -\q1 He clothed himself with garments of vengeance and wore zeal as a mantle. -\q1 -\v 18 He repaid them for their deeds, wrath on his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; he repaid recompense to the islands. +\q +\v 17 He put on righteousness as a breastplate +\q2 and a helmet of salvation upon his head. +\q He clothed himself with garments of vengeance +\q2 and wore zeal as a mantle. +\q +\v 18 He repaid them for their deeds, +\q2 wrath on his adversaries, +\q recompense to his enemies; +\q2 he repaid recompense to the islands. \s5 -\q1 -\v 19 So they will fear the name of Yahweh from the west, and his glory from the sun's rising; for he will come as a rushing stream, driven by the breath of Yahweh. -\p -\q1 -\v 20 "A redeemer will come to Zion and to those who turn from their rebellious deeds in Jacob—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q +\v 19 So they will fear the name of Yahweh from the west, +\q2 and his glory from the sun's rising; +\q for he will come as a rushing stream, +\q2 driven by the breath of Yahweh. +\b + +\q +\v 20 "A redeemer will come to Zion +\q2 and to those who turn from their rebellious deeds in Jacob— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \p @@ -4984,558 +6628,808 @@ \s5 \c 60 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of Yahweh has risen on you. +\q +\v 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, +\q2 and the glory of Yahweh has risen on you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 2 Though darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the nations; -\q1 yet Yahweh will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen on you. -\q1 -\v 3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to your bright light that is rising. +\q +\v 2 Though darkness will cover the earth, +\q2 and thick darkness the nations; +\q yet Yahweh will arise upon you, +\q2 and his glory will be seen on you. +\q +\v 3 Nations will come to your light, +\q2 and kings to your bright light that is rising. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 4 Look all around and see. They all gather themselves together and come to you. -\q1 Your sons will come from far, and your daughters will be carried in their arms. -\q1 -\v 5 Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will rejoice and overflow, -\q1 because the abundance of the sea will be poured out to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you. +\q +\v 4 Look all around and see. +\q2 They all gather themselves together and come to you. +\q Your sons will come from far, +\q2 and your daughters will be carried in their arms. +\q +\v 5 Then you will look and be radiant, +\q2 and your heart will rejoice and overflow, +\q because the abundance of the sea will be poured out to you, +\q2 the wealth of the nations will come to you. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 Camel caravans will cover you, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; -\q1 all of them will come from Sheba; -\q1 they will bring gold and frankincense, and will bring the good news of the praises of Yahweh. -\q1 -\v 7 All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth will serve your needs; \q1 they will be acceptable offerings on my altar; and I will glorify my glorious house. +\q +\v 6 Camel caravans will cover you, +\q2 the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; +\q all of them will come from Sheba; +\q2 they will bring gold and frankincense, +\q2 and will bring the good news of the praises of Yahweh. +\q +\v 7 All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you, +\q2 the rams of Nebaioth will serve your needs; +\q they will be acceptable offerings on my altar; +\q2 and I will glorify my glorious house. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 Who are these who fly along like a cloud, and like the doves to their shelters? -\q1 -\v 9 The coastlands look for me, and the ships of Tarshish lead, -\q1 to bring your sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, -\q1 for the name of Yahweh your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has honored you. +\q +\v 8 Who are these who fly along like a cloud, +\q2 and like the doves to their shelters? +\q +\v 9 The coastlands look for me, +\q2 and the ships of Tarshish lead, +\q to bring your sons from far, +\q2 their silver and their gold with them, +\q for the name of Yahweh your God, +\q2 and for the Holy One of Israel, +\q2 because he has honored you. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 10 Sons of foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you; -\q1 though in my wrath I punished you, yet in my favor I will have compassion on you. -\q1 -\v 11 Your gates also will remain open continually; they will not be shut day or night, -\q1 so that the wealth of the nations may be brought, with their kings being led. +\q +\v 10 Sons of foreigners will rebuild your walls, +\q2 and their kings will serve you; +\q though in my wrath I punished you, +\q2 yet in my favor I will have compassion on you. +\q +\v 11 Your gates also will remain open continually; +\q2 they will not be shut day or night, +\q so that the wealth of the nations may be brought, +\q2 with their kings being led. \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Indeed, nations and kingdoms that will not serve you will perish; those nations will be completely ruined. -\p -\q1 -\v 13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you, the cypress tree, the fir, and the cypress box tree together, -\q1 to beautify my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place of my feet. +\q +\v 12 Indeed, nations and kingdoms that will not serve you will perish; +\q2 those nations will be completely ruined. +\b + +\q +\v 13 The glory of Lebanon will come to you, +\q2 the cypress tree, the fir, and the cypress box tree together, +\q to beautify my sanctuary; +\q2 and I will glorify the place of my feet. \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 They will come to you to bow down, the sons of those who humbled you; those who showed contempt for you will bow at the soles of your feet; -\q1 they will call you The City of Yahweh, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. +\q +\v 14 They will come to you to bow down, the sons of those who humbled you; +\q2 those who showed contempt for you will bow at the soles of your feet; +\q they will call you The City of Yahweh, +\q2 Zion of the Holy One of Israel. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 15 Instead of you remaining abandoned and hated, with no one passing through you, -\q1 I will make you a thing of pride forever, a joy from generation to generation. -\q1 -\v 16 You will also drink the milk of the nations, and will nurse at the breast of kings; -\q1 you will know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. +\q +\v 15 Instead of you remaining abandoned and hated, +\q2 with no one passing through you, +\q I will make you a thing of pride forever, +\q2 a joy from generation to generation. +\q +\v 16 You will also drink the milk of the nations, +\q2 and will nurse at the breast of kings; +\q you will know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, +\q2 the Mighty One of Jacob. \s5 -\v 17 Instead of bronze I will bring gold, instead of iron I will bring silver; -\q1 instead of wood, bronze, and instead of stones, iron. -\q1 I will appoint peace as your governors, and justice your rulers. -\q1 -\v 18 Violence will no longer be heard in your land, neither devastation nor crushing within your borders; -\q1 but you will call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise. +\q +\v 17 Instead of bronze I will bring gold, +\q2 instead of iron I will bring silver; +\q instead of wood, +\q2 bronze, and instead of stones, iron. +\q I will appoint peace as your governors, +\q2 and justice your rulers. +\q +\v 18 Violence will no longer be heard in your land, +\q2 neither devastation nor crushing within your borders; +\q but you will call your walls Salvation, +\q2 and your gates Praise. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 19 The sun will no longer be your light by day, -\q1 nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you; -\q1 but Yahweh will be your everlasting light, and your God your glory. -\q1 -\v 20 Your sun will no longer set, nor will your moon withdraw and disappear; -\q1 for Yahweh will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning will be ended. +\q2 nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you; +\q but Yahweh will be your everlasting light, +\q2 and your God your glory. +\q +\v 20 Your sun will no longer set, +\q2 nor will your moon withdraw and disappear; +\q for Yahweh will be your everlasting light, +\q2 and the days of your mourning will be ended. \s5 -\q1 -\v 21 All your people will be righteous; they will take possession of the land for all time, -\q1 the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. -\q1 -\v 22 The least of you will become a thousand, and the smallest one a mighty nation; -\q1 I, Yahweh, will swiftly accomplish these things when the time comes. +\q +\v 21 All your people will be righteous; +\q2 they will take possession of the land for all time, +\q the branch of my planting, +\q2 the work of my hands, +\q2 that I may be glorified. +\q +\v 22 The least of you will become a thousand, +\q2 and the smallest one a mighty nation; +\q I, Yahweh, will swiftly accomplish these things +\q2 when the time comes. \s5 \c 61 \m -\q1 -\v 1 The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me -\q1 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, -\q1 to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. +\q +\v 1 The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, +\q2 because Yahweh has anointed me +\q2 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. +\q He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, +\q2 to proclaim liberty to the captives, +\q2 and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 2 He has sent me to proclaim the year of Yahweh's favor, -\q1 the day of vengeance of our God, -\q1 and to comfort all who mourn. +\q2 the day of vengeance of our God, +\q2 and to comfort all who mourn. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 He has sent me—to give to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a turban instead of ashes, -\q1 oil of joy instead of mourning, a mantle of praise in place of a spirit of dullness, -\q1 to call them oaks of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified. +\q +\v 3 He has sent me—to give to those who mourn in Zion— +\q2 to give them a turban instead of ashes, +\q oil of joy +\q2 instead of mourning, +\q a mantle of praise +\q2 in place of a spirit of dullness, +\q to call them oaks of righteousness, +\q2 the planting of Yahweh, +\q2 that he may be glorified. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former desolations. -\q1 They will restore the ruined cities, the desolations from many former generations. -\q1 -\v 5 Foreigners will stand and feed your flocks, and sons of foreigners will be your farmers and vineyard workers. +\q +\v 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins; +\q2 they will restore the former desolations. +\q They will restore the ruined cities, +\q2 the desolations from many former generations. +\q +\v 5 Foreigners will stand and feed your flocks, +\q2 and sons of foreigners will be your farmers and vineyard workers. \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 You will be called the priests of Yahweh; they will call you servants of our God. -\q1 You will eat the wealth of the nations, and you will boast in their riches. -\p -\q1 -\v 7 Instead of your shame you will have double; and instead of dishonor they will rejoice over their share. -\q1 So they will have a double share of their land; everlasting joy will be theirs. +\q +\v 6 You will be called the priests of Yahweh; +\q2 they will call you servants of our God. +\q You will eat the wealth of the nations, +\q2 and you will boast in their riches. +\b + +\q +\v 7 Instead of your shame +\q2 you will have double; +\q and instead of dishonor +\q2 they will rejoice over their share. +\q So they will have a double share of their land; +\q2 everlasting joy will be theirs. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 For I, Yahweh, love justice, and I hate robbery and violent injustice. -\q1 I will faithfully repay them, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. -\q1 -\v 9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. -\q1 All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are the people whom Yahweh has blessed. +\q +\v 8 For I, Yahweh, love justice, +\q2 and I hate robbery and violent injustice. +\q I will faithfully repay them, +\q2 and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. +\q +\v 9 Their descendants will be known among the nations, +\q2 and their offspring among the peoples. +\q All who see them will acknowledge them, +\q2 that they are the people whom Yahweh has blessed. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 10 I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; in my God I will be very glad. -\q1 For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has clothed me with the robe of righteousness, -\q1 as a bridegroom adorns himself with a turban, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. -\q1 -\v 11 For as the earth produces its sprouting plants, and as the garden makes its planting grow, -\q1 so the Lord Yahweh will cause righteousness and praise to sprout up in front of all the nations. +\q +\v 10 I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh; +\q2 in my God I will be very glad. +\q For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; +\q2 he has clothed me with the robe of righteousness, +\q as a bridegroom adorns himself with a turban, +\q2 and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. +\q +\v 11 For as the earth produces its sprouting plants, +\q2 and as the garden makes its planting grow, +\q so the Lord Yahweh will cause righteousness +\q2 and praise to sprout up in front of all the nations. \s5 \c 62 \m -\q1 -\v 1 For Zion's sake I will not be silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, -\q1 until her righteousness proceeds brightly, and her salvation as a burning torch. -\q1 -\v 2 The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. -\q1 You will be called by a new name that Yahweh will choose. +\q +\v 1 For Zion's sake I will not be silent, +\q2 and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, +\q until her righteousness proceeds brightly, +\q2 and her salvation as a burning torch. +\q +\v 2 The nations will see your righteousness, +\q2 and all kings your glory. +\q You will be called by a new name +\q2 that Yahweh will choose. \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Yahweh, and a turban of kingship in the hand of your God. -\q1 -\v 4 It will no more be said of you, "Abandoned"; nor of your land any longer will it be said, "Desolate." -\q1 Indeed, you will be called "My delight is in her," and your land "Married," -\q1 for Yahweh delights in you, and your land will be married. +\q +\v 3 You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Yahweh, +\q2 and a turban of kingship in the hand of your God. +\q +\v 4 It will no more be said of you, "Abandoned"; +\q2 nor of your land any longer will it be said, "Desolate." +\q Indeed, you will be called "My delight is in her," +\q2 and your land "Married," +\q for Yahweh delights in you, +\q2 and your land will be married. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 Truly, as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you, -\q1 and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, your God will rejoice over you. +\q +\v 5 Truly, as a young man marries a young woman, +\q2 so your sons will marry you, +\q and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, +\q2 your God will rejoice over you. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 6 I have put watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; -\q1 they are not silent day or night. -\q1 You who keep reminding Yahweh, do not pause. -\q1 -\v 7 Do not allow him to rest until he reestablishes -\q1 Jerusalem and makes it a praise on earth. +\q2 they are not silent day or night. +\q You who keep reminding Yahweh, +\q2 do not pause. +\q +\v 7 Do not allow him to rest until he reestablishes Jerusalem +\q2 and makes it a praise on earth. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 8 Yahweh has sworn by his right hand and by the arm of his strength, -\q1 "Surely I will no longer give your grain as food for your enemies. -\q1 Foreigners will not drink your new wine, for which you have worked. -\q1 -\v 9 For those who harvest the grain will eat it and praise Yahweh, -\q1 and those who gather the grapes will drink the wine in the courts of my holy sanctuary." +\q +\v 8 Yahweh has sworn by his right hand +\q2 and by the arm of his strength, +\q "Surely I will no longer give your grain +\q2 as food for your enemies. +\q Foreigners will not drink your new wine, +\q2 for which you have worked. +\q +\v 9 For those who harvest the grain will eat it +\q2 and praise Yahweh, +\q and those who gather the grapes will drink the wine +\q2 in the courts of my holy sanctuary." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 10 Come through, come through the gates! Prepare the way for the people! -\q1 Build it, build the highway! Gather out the stones! -\q1 Raise up a signal flag for the nations! +\q +\v 10 Come through, come through the gates! +\q2 Prepare the way for the people! +\q Build it, build the highway! +\q Gather out the stones! +\q2 Raise up a signal flag for the nations! +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 11 Look, Yahweh announces to the ends of the earth, -\q1 "Say to the daughter of Zion: Look, your salvation is coming! -\q1 See, his reward is with him, and his recompense is going before him." -\q1 -\v 12 They will call you, "The holy people; the redeemed of Yahweh," and you will be called "Sought after; a city not abandoned." +\q +\v 11 Look, Yahweh announces +\q2 to the ends of the earth, +\q "Say to the daughter of Zion: +\q2 Look, your salvation is coming! +\q See, his reward is with him, +\q2 and his recompense is going before him." +\q +\v 12 They will call you, "The holy people; +\q2 the redeemed of Yahweh," +\q and you will be called "Sought after; +\q2 a city not abandoned." \s5 \c 63 \m -\q1 -\v 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, wearing red garments, from Bozrah? -\q1 Who is this, splendid in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? -\q1 "It is I, speaking in righteousness, and mighty to save." -\p -\q1 -\v 2 Why are your clothes red, and why do your garments look like you have been treading grapes in a winepress? +\q +\v 1 Who is this who comes from Edom, +\q2 wearing red garments, from Bozrah? +\q Who is this, splendid in his clothing, +\q2 marching in the greatness of his strength? +\q "It is I, speaking in righteousness, +\q2 and mighty to save." +\b + +\q +\v 2 Why are your clothes red, +\q2 and why do your garments look like you have been treading grapes in a winepress? +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 3 "I have trodden grapes in the winepress alone, and no one from the nations joined me. -\q1 I trod them in my anger and trampled them in my fury. -\q1 Their blood is spattered on my clothes and stained all my clothes. -\q1 -\v 4 For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and the year for my redemption had arrived. +\q +\v 3 "I have trodden grapes in the winepress alone, +\q2 and no one from the nations joined me. +\q I trod them in my anger +\q2 and trampled them in my fury. +\q Their blood is spattered on my clothes +\q2 and stained all my clothes. +\q +\v 4 For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, +\q2 and the year for my redemption had arrived. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 I looked, and there was no one to help. I was appalled that there was none to help, -\q1 but my own arm brought victory for me, and my strong anger drove me on. -\q1 -\v 6 I trampled down the peoples in my anger and made them drunk in my wrath, -\q1 and I poured out their blood on the earth." +\q +\v 5 I looked, and there was no one to help. +\q2 I was appalled that there was none to help, +\q but my own arm brought victory for me, +\q2 and my strong anger drove me on. +\q +\v 6 I trampled down the peoples in my anger +\q2 and made them drunk in my wrath, +\q2 and I poured out their blood on the earth." +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 I will tell of the acts of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness, the praises of Yahweh. -\q1 I will tell of all that Yahweh has done for us, and of his great goodness to the house of Israel. -\q1 This compassion he has shown us because of his mercy, and with many deeds of covenant faithfulness. -\q1 -\v 8 For he said, "For certain they are my people, children who are not disloyal." -\q1 He became their Savior. +\q +\v 7 I will tell of the acts of Yahweh's covenant faithfulness, +\q2 the praises of Yahweh. +\q I will tell of all that Yahweh has done for us, +\q2 and of his great goodness to the house of Israel. +\q This compassion he has shown us because of his mercy, +\q2 and with many deeds of covenant faithfulness. +\q +\v 8 For he said, "For certain they are my people, +\q2 children who are not disloyal." +\q2 He became their Savior. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 Through all their suffering, -\q1 he suffered too, and the angel from his presence saved them. -\q1 In his love and mercy he saved them, -\q1 and he lifted them up and carried them through all the ancient times. +\q +\v 9 Through all their suffering, he suffered too, +\q2 and the angel from his presence saved them. +\q In his love and mercy he saved them, +\q2 and he lifted them up and carried them +\q2 through all the ancient times. \s5 -\q1 -\v 10 But they rebelled and grieved his holy Spirit. -\q1 So he became their enemy and fought against them. +\q +\v 10 But they rebelled +\q2 and grieved his holy Spirit. +\q So he became their enemy +\q2 and fought against them. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 11 His people thought about the ancient times of Moses. -\q1 They said, "Where is God, who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? -\q1 Where is God, who put his holy Spirit among them? +\q2 They said, "Where is God, who brought them up out of the sea +\q2 with the shepherds of his flock? +\q Where is God, +\q2 who put his holy Spirit among them? \s5 -\q1 -\v 12 Where is God, who made his glorious power go with the right hand of Moses, -\q1 and divided the water before them, to make an everlasting name for himself? -\q1 -\v 13 Where is God, who led them through the deep water? Like a horse running in the wilderness, they did not stumble. +\q +\v 12 Where is God, +\q2 who made his glorious power go with the right hand of Moses, +\q and divided the water before them, +\q2 to make an everlasting name for himself? +\q +\v 13 Where is God, who led them through the deep water? +\q2 Like a horse running in the wilderness, +\q2 they did not stumble. \s5 -\q1 -\v 14 As the cattle that go down into the valley, the Spirit of Yahweh gave them rest. -\q1 So you led your people, to make yourself a glorious name. +\q +\v 14 As the cattle that go down into the valley, +\q2 the Spirit of Yahweh gave them rest. +\q So you led your people, +\q2 to make yourself a glorious name. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 15 Look down from heaven and take notice from your holy and glorious habitation. -\q1 Where are your zeal and your mighty acts? -\q1 Your pity and your compassionate actions are kept from us. -\q1 +\q +\v 15 Look down from heaven and take notice +\q2 from your holy and glorious habitation. +\q Where are your zeal and your mighty acts? +\q2 Your pity and your compassionate actions are kept from us. +\q \v 16 For you are our Father, -\q1 though Abraham does not know us, and Israel does not recognize us, -\q1 you, Yahweh, are our Father. 'Our Redeemer' has been your name from ancient times. +\q2 though Abraham does not know us, +\q2 and Israel does not recognize us, +\q you, Yahweh, are our Father. +\q2 'Our Redeemer' has been your name from ancient times. \s5 -\q1 -\v 17 Yahweh, why do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not fear you? -\q1 Return for your servants' sake, the tribes of your inheritance. +\q +\v 17 Yahweh, why do you make us wander from your ways +\q2 and harden our hearts so we do not fear you? +\q Return for your servants' sake, +\q2 the tribes of your inheritance. \s5 -\q1 -\v 18 Your holy people possessed your sanctuary for a short time, but then our enemies trampled it. -\q1 -\v 19 We have become like those over whom you never ruled, like those who were never called by your name." +\q +\v 18 Your holy people possessed your sanctuary for a short time, +\q2 but then our enemies trampled it. +\q +\v 19 We have become like those over whom you never ruled, +\q2 like those who were never called by your name." \s5 \c 64 \m -\q1 -\v 1 "Oh, if you had split open the heavens and come down! The mountains would have shaken at your presence, -\q1 -\v 2 as when fire kindles the brushwood, or the fire makes water boil. -\q1 Oh, that your name would be known by your adversaries, that the nations would tremble at your presence! +\q +\v 1 "Oh, if you had split open the heavens and come down! +\q2 The mountains would have shaken at your presence, +\q +\v 2 as when fire kindles the brushwood, +\q2 or the fire makes water boil. +\q Oh, that your name would be known by your adversaries, +\q2 that the nations would tremble at your presence! \s5 -\q1 -\v 3 Previously, when you did awesome things that we had not expected, you came down, and the mountains trembled at your presence. -\q1 +\q +\v 3 Previously, when you did awesome things that we had not expected, +\q2 you came down, and the mountains trembled at your presence. +\q \v 4 Since ancient times no one has heard or listened, -\q1 no eye has seen any God besides you, who takes action for the one who waits for him. +\q2 no eye has seen any God besides you, +\q2 who takes action for the one who waits for him. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 You come to help those who rejoice in doing what is right, those who remember you in your ways. -\q1 You became angry with us because we sinned for a long time. How will we be saved? +\q +\v 5 You come to help those who rejoice in doing what is right, +\q2 those who remember you in your ways. +\q You became angry with us because we sinned for a long time. +\q2 How will we be saved? \s5 -\q1 -\v 6 For we have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a menstrual rag. -\q1 We have all withered like leaves; our iniquities, like the wind, carry us away. -\q1 -\v 7 There are none who calls on your name, who makes an effort to take hold of you. -\q1 For you have hidden your face from us and made us waste away in the hand of our iniquities. +\q +\v 6 For we have all become like one who is unclean, +\q2 and all our righteous deeds are like a menstrual rag. +\q We have all withered like leaves; +\q2 our iniquities, like the wind, carry us away. +\q +\v 7 There are none who calls on your name, +\q2 who makes an effort to take hold of you. +\q For you have hidden your face from us +\q2 and made us waste away in the hand of our iniquities. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 8 Yet, Yahweh, you are our Father; -\q1 we are the clay. You are our potter; and we all are the work of your hand. -\q1 -\v 9 Be not too angry, Yahweh, nor remember our iniquity against us forever. -\q1 Please look at us all, your people. +\q2 we are the clay. You are our potter; +\q2 and we all are the work of your hand. +\q +\v 9 Be not too angry, Yahweh, +\q2 nor remember our iniquity against us forever. +\q Please look at us all, +\q2 your people. \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 10 Your holy cities have become a wilderness; -\q1 Zion has become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation. -\q1 +\q2 Zion has become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation. +\q \v 11 Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised you, -\q1 has been destroyed by fire, and all that was so dear is in ruins. -\q1 -\v 12 How can you still hold back, Yahweh? How can you remain silent and continue to humiliate us?" +\q2 has been destroyed by fire, and all that was so dear is in ruins. +\q +\v 12 How can you still hold back, Yahweh? +\q2 How can you remain silent and continue to humiliate us?" \s5 \c 65 \m -\q1 -\v 1 "I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek. -\q1 I said, 'Here I am! Here I am!' to a nation that did not call on my name. -\q1 -\v 2 I have spread out my hands all day to a stubborn people, -\q1 who walk in a way that is not good, who have walked after their own thoughts and plans! +\q +\v 1 "I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask; +\q2 I was ready to be found by those who did not seek. +\q I said, 'Here I am! Here I am!' +\q2 to a nation that did not call on my name. +\q +\v 2 I have spread out my hands all day +\q2 to a stubborn people, +\q who walk in a way that is not good, +\q2 who have walked after their own thoughts and plans! \s5 -\q1 +\q \v 3 They are a people who continually provoke me, -\q1 offering sacrifices in gardens, and burning incense on brick tiles. -\q1 -\v 4 They sit among the graves and keep watch all night, -\q1 and eat pork with the broth of foul meat in their dishes. +\q2 offering sacrifices in gardens, +\q2 and burning incense on brick tiles. +\q +\v 4 They sit among the graves +\q2 and keep watch all night, +\q2 and eat pork with the broth of foul meat in their dishes. \s5 -\q1 -\v 5 They say, 'Stand away, do not come near to me, for I am holier than you.' -\q1 These things are smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all day long. +\q +\v 5 They say, 'Stand away, do not come near to me, +\q2 for I am holier than you.' +\q These things are smoke in my nose, +\q2 a fire that burns all day long. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 +\q \v 6 Look, it is written before me: -\q1 I will not keep quiet, for I will pay them back; I will repay them into their laps, -\q1 -\v 7 for their iniquities and the iniquities of their fathers together," says Yahweh. -\q1 "I will repay them for burning incense on the mountains and for mocking me on the hills. -\q1 I will therefore measure out their past deeds into their laps." +\q2 I will not keep quiet, for I will pay them back; +\q2 I will repay them into their laps, +\q +\v 7 for their iniquities and the iniquities of their fathers together," +\q2 says Yahweh. +\q "I will repay them for burning incense on the mountains +\q2 and for mocking me on the hills. +\q I will therefore measure out their past deeds +\q2 into their laps." \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 8 This is what Yahweh says, "As when new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, -\q1 when one says, 'Do not ruin it, for there is good in it,' -\q1 this is what I will do for my servants' sake: I will not ruin them all. +\v 8 This is what Yahweh says, +\b +\q +\q "As when new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, +\q2 when one says, 'Do not ruin it, +\q2 for there is good in it,' +\q this is what I will do for my servants' sake: +\q2 I will not ruin them all. \s5 -\q1 -\v 9 I will bring descendants from Jacob, and from Judah ones who will possess my mountains. -\q1 My chosen ones will possess the land, and my servants will live there. -\q1 -\v 10 Sharon will become a pasture for the flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, -\q1 for my people who seek me. +\q +\v 9 I will bring descendants from Jacob, +\q2 and from Judah ones who will possess my mountains. +\q My chosen ones will possess the land, +\q2 and my servants will live there. +\q +\v 10 Sharon will become a pasture for the flocks, +\q2 and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, +\q2 for my people who seek me. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 11 But you who abandon Yahweh, +\q2 who forget my holy mountain, +\q who prepare a table for Fortune, +\q2 and fill wine glasses of mixed wine for Destiny. + +\s5 +\q +\v 12 I will appoint you for the sword, +\q2 and you will all bow down to the slaughter, +\q because when I called, you did not answer; +\q2 when I spoke, you did not listen. +\q But you did what was evil in my sight +\q2 and chose to do what displeases me." +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 11 But you who abandon Yahweh, who forget my holy mountain, -\q1 who prepare a table for Fortune, -\q1 and fill wine glasses of mixed wine for Destiny. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 12 I will appoint you for the sword, and you will all bow down to the slaughter, -\q1 because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen. -\q1 But you did what was evil in my sight and chose to do what displeases me." - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 13 This is what the Lord Yahweh says, -\q1 "Look, my servants will eat, but you will be hungry; -\q1 look, my servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; -\q1 look, my servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. -\q1 -\v 14 Look, my servants will shout with joy because of gladness of heart, -\q1 but you will cry because of the pain of the heart, and will wail because of the crushing of the spirit. +\b +\q +\q "Look, my servants will eat, +\q2 but you will be hungry; +\q look, my servants will drink, +\q2 but you will be thirsty; +\q look, my servants will rejoice, +\q2 but you will be put to shame. +\q +\v 14 Look, my servants will shout with joy +\q2 because of gladness of heart, +\q but you will cry because of the pain of the heart, +\q2 and will wail because of the crushing of the spirit. \s5 -\q1 -\v 15 You will leave behind your name as a curse for my chosen ones to speak; I, the Lord Yahweh, will kill you; -\q1 I will call my servants by another name. -\q1 -\v 16 Whoever pronounces a blessing on the earth will be blessed by me, the God of truth. -\q1 Whoever takes an oath on the earth will swear by me, the God of truth, -\q1 because the former troubles will be forgotten, for they will be hidden from my eyes. +\q +\v 15 You will leave behind your name +\q2 as a curse for my chosen ones to speak; +\q I, the Lord Yahweh, will kill you; +\q2 I will call my servants by another name. +\q +\v 16 Whoever pronounces a blessing on the earth +\q2 will be blessed by me, the God of truth. +\q Whoever takes an oath on the earth +\q2 will swear by me, the God of truth, +\q because the former troubles will be forgotten, +\q2 for they will be hidden from my eyes. +\b \s5 -\p -\v 17 For see, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; -\q1 and the former things will not be remembered or be brought to mind. -\q1 -\v 18 But you will be glad and rejoice forever in what I am about to create. See, I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and her people as a source of gladness. -\q1 -\v 19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem and be glad over my people; -\q1 the sounds of weeping and cries of distress will no longer be heard in her. +\v 17 For see, I am about to create +\q2 new heavens and a new earth; +\q and the former things will not be remembered +\q2 or be brought to mind. +\q +\v 18 But you will be glad and rejoice forever +\q2 in what I am about to create. +\q See, I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, +\q2 and her people as a source of gladness. +\q +\v 19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem +\q2 and be glad over my people; +\q the sounds of weeping and cries of distress +\q2 will no longer be heard in her. +\b \s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 20 Never again will an infant live there only a few days; -\q1 nor will an old man die before his time. -\q1 One who dies at one hundred years old will be considered a young person. -\q1 Anyone who fails to reach the age of one hundred years old will be considered cursed. -\q1 -\v 21 They will build houses and inhabit them, and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. +\q +\v 20 Never again will an infant live there +\q2 only a few days; +\q2 nor will an old man die before his time. +\q One who dies at one hundred years old +\q2 will be considered a young person. +\q Anyone who fails to reach the age of one hundred years old +\q2 will be considered cursed. +\q +\v 21 They will build houses and inhabit them, +\q2 and they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. \s5 -\q1 -\v 22 No longer will they build a house and another live in it; they will not plant, and another eat; -\q1 for as the days of trees will be the days of my people. My chosen will fully outlive the work of their hands. -\q1 -\v 23 They will not labor in vain, nor give birth to dismay. -\q1 For they are the children of those blessed by Yahweh, and their descendants with them. +\q +\v 22 No longer will they build a house and another live in it; +\q2 they will not plant, and another eat; +\q for as the days of trees +\q2 will be the days of my people. +\q My chosen will fully outlive +\q2 the work of their hands. +\q +\v 23 They will not labor in vain, +\q2 nor give birth to dismay. +\q For they are the children of those blessed by Yahweh, +\q2 and their descendants with them. \s5 -\q1 -\v 24 Before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. -\q1 -\v 25 The wolf and the lamb will graze together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox; -\q1 but dust will be the serpent's food. -\q1 They will no longer do evil or harm on all my holy mountain," says Yahweh. +\q +\v 24 Before they call, I will answer; +\q2 and while they are still speaking, I will hear. +\q +\v 25 The wolf and the lamb will graze together, +\q2 and the lion will eat straw like the ox; +\q2 but dust will be the serpent's food. +\q They will no longer do evil or harm +\q2 on all my holy mountain," +\q says Yahweh. \s5 \c 66 \m \p -\q1 \v 1 This is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I may rest? +\b +\q +\q "Heaven is my throne, +\q2 and the earth is my footstool. +\q Where then is the house you will build for me? +\q2 Where is the place where I may rest? + +\s5 +\q +\v 2 My hand has made all these things; +\q2 that is how these things came to be— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. +\b + +\q This is the man of whom I approve, +\q2 the broken and contrite in spirit, +\q2 and who trembles at my word. + +\s5 +\q +\v 3 He who slaughters an ox +\q2 also murders a man; +\q he who sacrifices a lamb +\q2 also breaks a dog's neck; +\q he who offers a grain offering +\q2 offers swine's blood; +\q he who offers a memorial of incense +\q2 also blesses wickedness. +\q They have chosen their own ways, +\q2 and they take pleasure in their abominations. + +\s5 +\q +\v 4 In the same way I will choose their own punishment; +\q2 I will bring on them what they fear, +\q because when I called, no one answered; +\q2 when I spoke, no one listened. +\q They did what was evil in my sight, +\q2 and chose to do what displeases me." +\b \s5 \q1 -\v 2 My hand has made all these things; that is how these things came to be—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q1 This is the man of whom I approve, the broken and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at my word. +\v 5 Hear the word of Yahweh, +\q2 you who tremble at his word, +\q "Your brothers who hate +\q2 and exclude you for my name's sake have said, +\q 'May Yahweh be glorified, +\q2 then we will see your joy,' +\q2 but they will be put to shame. + +\s5 +\q +\v 6 A sound of battle tumult comes from the city, +\q2 a sound from the temple, +\q the sound of Yahweh +\q2 giving recompense to his enemies. +\b \s5 \q1 -\v 3 He who slaughters an ox also murders a man; he who sacrifices a lamb also breaks a dog's neck; -\q1 he who offers a grain offering offers swine's blood; he who offers a memorial of incense also blesses wickedness. -\q1 They have chosen their own ways, and they take pleasure in their abominations. +\v 7 Before she goes into labor, +\q2 she gives birth; +\q before pain is upon her, +\q2 she gave birth to a son. +\q +\v 8 Who has heard of such a thing? +\q2 Who has seen such things? +\q Will a land be born in one day? +\q2 Can a nation be established in one moment? +\q Yet as soon as Zion goes into labor, +\q2 she gives birth to her children. \s5 -\q1 -\v 4 In the same way I will choose their own punishment; I will bring on them what they fear, -\q1 because when I called, no one answered; when I spoke, no one listened. -\q1 They did what was evil in my sight, and chose to do what displeases me." +\q +\v 9 Do I bring a baby to the birth opening +\q2 and not permit the child to be born?—asks Yahweh. +\q Or do I bring a child to moment of delivery +\q2 and then hold it back?—asks your God." + +\s5 +\q +\v 10 Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, +\q2 all you who love her; +\q rejoice with her, +\q2 all you who mourned over her! +\q +\v 11 For you will nurse and be satisfied; +\q2 with her breasts you will be comforted; +\q for you will drink them to the full +\q2 and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. +\b \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 5 Hear the word of Yahweh, you who tremble at his word, -\q1 "Your brothers who hate and exclude you for my name's sake have said, -\q1 'May Yahweh be glorified, then we will see your joy,' -\q1 but they will be put to shame. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 6 A sound of battle tumult comes from the city, a sound from the temple, -\q1 the sound of Yahweh giving recompense to his enemies. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 -\v 7 Before she goes into labor, she gives birth; -\q1 before pain is upon her, she gave birth to a son. -\q1 -\v 8 Who has heard of such a thing? Who has seen such things? -\q1 Will a land be born in one day? Can a nation be established in one moment? -\q1 Yet as soon as Zion goes into labor, she gives birth to her children. - -\s5 -\v 9 Do I bring a baby to the birth opening and not permit the child to be born?—asks Yahweh. -\q1 Or do I bring a child to moment of delivery and then hold it back?—asks your God." - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 10 Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her; -\q1 rejoice with her, all you who mourned over her! -\q1 -\v 11 For you will nurse and be satisfied; with her breasts you will be comforted; -\q1 for you will drink them to the full and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 12 This is what Yahweh says, -\q1 "I am about to spread prosperity over her like a river, -\q1 and the riches of the nations like an overflowing stream. -\q1 You will nurse at her side, be carried in her arms, and be dandled on her knees. -\q1 -\v 13 As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you, and you will be comforted in Jerusalem." +\b +\q +\q "I am about to spread prosperity over her like a river, +\q2 and the riches of the nations like an overflowing stream. +\q You will nurse at her side, be carried in her arms, +\q2 and be dandled on her knees. +\q +\v 13 As a mother comforts her child, +\q2 so I will comfort you, +\q2 and you will be comforted in Jerusalem." +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 14 You will see this, and your heart will rejoice, +\q2 and your bones will sprout like the tender grass. +\q The hand of Yahweh will be made known to his servants, +\q2 but he will show his anger against his enemies. + +\s5 +\q +\v 15 For look, Yahweh is coming with fire, +\q2 and his chariots are coming like the windstorm +\q to bring the heat of his anger +\q2 and his rebuke with flames of fire. +\q +\v 16 For Yahweh executes judgment on mankind +\q2 by fire and with his sword. +\q2 Those killed by Yahweh will be many. \s5 \p -\q1 -\v 14 You will see this, and your heart will rejoice, and your bones will sprout like the tender grass. -\q1 The hand of Yahweh will be made known to his servants, but he will show his anger against his enemies. - -\s5 -\q1 -\v 15 For look, Yahweh is coming with fire, and his chariots are coming like the windstorm -\q1 to bring the heat of his anger and his rebuke with flames of fire. -\q1 -\v 16 For Yahweh executes judgment on mankind by fire and with his sword. Those killed by Yahweh will be many. - -\s5 -\p -\q1 \v 17 They consecrate themselves and make themselves pure, so they may enter the gardens, following the one in the middle of those who -\q1 eat the flesh of pig and abominable things like mice. \f + \ft Modern translations provide various interpretations for this difficult verse. \f* -\q1 "They will come to an end—this is Yahweh's declaration. + eat the flesh of pig and abominable things like mice. \f + \ft Modern translations provide various interpretations for this difficult verse. \f* + "They will come to an end—this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \p @@ -5544,21 +7438,18 @@ \s5 \v 20 They will bring back all your brothers out of all the nations, as an offering to Yahweh. They will come on horses, and in chariots, in wagons, on mules, and on camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem—says Yahweh. For the people of Israel will bring a grain offering in a clean vessel into the house of Yahweh. -\q1 \v 21 Some of these I will even choose as priests and Levites—says Yahweh. \s5 \p -\q1 \v 22 For just as the new heavens and the new earth that I will make -\q1 will remain before me—this is Yahweh's declaration—so your descendants will remain, and your name will remain. -\q1 + will remain before me—this is Yahweh's declaration—so your descendants will remain, and your name will remain. \v 23 From one month to the next, and from one Sabbath to the next, -\q1 all people will come to bow down to me—says Yahweh. + all people will come to bow down to me—says Yahweh. \s5 -\q1 -\v 24 They will go out and see the dead bodies of the men who have rebelled against me, -\q1 for the worms that eat them will not die, and the fire that consumes them will not be quenched; -\q1 and it will be an abhorrence to all flesh." + +\v 24 They will go out and see the dead bodies of the men who have rebelled against me, + for the worms that eat them will not die, and the fire that consumes them will not be quenched; + and it will be an abhorrence to all flesh." diff --git a/24-JER.usfm b/24-JER.usfm index 0e01ee2a..e271d4be 100644 --- a/24-JER.usfm +++ b/24-JER.usfm @@ -14,41 +14,50 @@ \v 3 It also came in the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah, until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah, king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem were taken away as prisoners. \s5 -\q +\p \v 4 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, \q \v 5 "Before I formed you in the womb, I chose you; -\q before you came out from the womb I set you apart; I made you a prophet to the nations." +\q2 before you came out from the womb I set you apart; +\q2 I made you a prophet to the nations." \p \v 6 "Ah, Lord Yahweh!" I said, "I do not know how to speak, for I am too young." \s5 -\q -\v 7 But Yahweh said to me, -\q "Do not say, 'I am too young.' You must go everywhere I send you, -\q and you must say whatever I command you! -\q +\v 7 But Yahweh said to me, "Do not say, 'I am too young.' You must go everywhere I send you, and you must say whatever I command you! \v 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to rescue you—this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \v 9 Then Yahweh reached out with his hand, touched my mouth, and said to me, "Now, I have placed my word in your mouth. -\q -\v 10 I am appointing you today over nations and over kingdoms, -\q to uproot and break down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant." +\v 10 I am appointing you today over nations and over kingdoms, to uproot and break down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant." \s5 \p -\v 11 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "I see an almond branch." +\v 11 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" +\p I said, "I see an almond branch." + +\p \v 12 Yahweh said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to carry it out." \s5 \p -\v 13 The word of Yahweh came to me a second time, saying, "What do you see?" I said, "I see a heated pot, whose surface is churning, tipping away from the north." +\v 13 The word of Yahweh came to me a second time, saying, "What do you see?" +\p I said, "I see a heated pot, whose surface is churning, tipping away from the north." +\p \v 14 Yahweh said to me, "Disaster will be opened up out of the north on all who live in this land. \s5 -\v 15 For I am calling all the tribes of the northern kingdoms—this is Yahweh's declaration. They will come, and everyone will set his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, against all the walls that surround it, and against all the cities of Judah. -\v 16 I will pronounce sentence against them for all their evil in abandoning me, in burning incense to other gods, and in worshiping the works of their own hands. +\v 15 For I am calling all the tribes of the northern kingdoms—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\p +\q They will come, and everyone will set his throne +\q2 at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, +\q against all the walls that surround it, +\q2 and against all the cities of Judah. +\q +\v 16 I will pronounce sentence against them +\q2 for all their evil in abandoning me, +\q in burning incense to other gods, +\q2 and in worshiping the works of their own hands. \s5 \p @@ -60,157 +69,258 @@ \c 2 \p \v 1 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, -\q \v 2 "Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem. Say, 'Yahweh says this: -\q I have called to mind on your behalf the covenant faithfulness of your youth, your love at the time when we were engaged, -\q when you went after me in the wilderness, the land that was not sown. +\q I have called to mind on your behalf +\q2 the covenant faithfulness of your youth, +\q2 your love at the time when we were engaged, +\q when you went after me in the wilderness, +\q2 the land that was not sown. \q -\v 3 Israel was set apart to Yahweh, the firstfruits of his harvest! -\q All who ate from the firstfruits were held guilty; disaster came upon them—this is Yahweh's declaration.'" +\v 3 Israel was set apart to Yahweh, +\q2 the firstfruits of his harvest! +\q All who ate from the firstfruits were held guilty; +\q2 disaster came upon them— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration.'" +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 Hear the word of Yahweh, house of Jacob, all you clans of the house of Israel. +\v 4 Hear the word of Yahweh, house of Jacob, +\q2 all you clans of the house of Israel. +\p +\v 5 Yahweh says this, +\b +\q "What did your fathers find wrong with me, +\q2 that they went far from following me? +\q That they went after useless idols +\q2 and became useless themselves? \q -\v 5 Yahweh says this, "What did your fathers find wrong with me, that they went far from following me? -\q That they went after useless idols and became useless themselves? -\q -\v 6 They did not say, 'Where is Yahweh, who brought us up from the land of Egypt? -\q Where is Yahweh, who led us to the wilderness, into the land of the Arabah and pits, +\v 6 They did not say, +\q2 'Where is Yahweh, +\q2 who brought us up from the land of Egypt? +\q Where is Yahweh, +\q2 who led us to the wilderness, +\q2 into the land of the Arabah and pits, \q in a land of drought and utter darkness, -\q a land through which no one passes and where no one lives?' +\q2 a land through which no one passes and where no one lives?' \s5 \q -\v 7 But I brought you to the land of Carmel, to eat its fruit and other good things! -\q Yet when you came, you defiled my land, you made my inheritance an abomination! +\v 7 But I brought you to the land of Carmel, +\q2 to eat its fruit and other good things! +\q Yet when you came, +\q2 you defiled my land, +\q2 you made my inheritance an abomination! \q -\v 8 The priest did not say, 'Where is Yahweh?' and the experts in the law did not care about me! -\q The shepherds transgressed against me. The prophets prophesied for Baal and walked after unprofitable things. +\v 8 The priest did not say +\q2 'Where is Yahweh?' +\q2 and the experts in the law did not care about me! +\q The shepherds transgressed against me. +\q2 The prophets prophesied for Baal +\q2 and walked after unprofitable things. +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 So I will still accuse you—this is Yahweh's declaration—and I will accuse your sons' sons. +\v 9 So I will still accuse you— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 and I will accuse your sons' sons. \q -\v 10 For cross over to the coasts of Cyprus \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Kittim \fqa* . \f* and look. Send messengers out to Kedar and find out -\q and see if there has ever before been anything like this. +\v 10 For cross over to the coasts of Cyprus \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Kittim \fqa* . \f* and look. +\q2 Send messengers out to Kedar and find out +\q2 and see if there has ever before been anything like this. \q -\v 11 Has a nation exchanged gods, even though they were not gods? -\q But my people have exchanged their glory for what cannot help them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa their glory \fqa* , some ancient copies have \fqa my glory \fqa* . \f* +\v 11 Has a nation exchanged gods, +\q2 even though they were not gods? +\q But my people have exchanged their glory +\q2 for what cannot help them. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa their glory \fqa* , some ancient copies have \fqa my glory \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q -\v 12 Shudder, heavens, because of this! Be shocked and very desolate—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 12 Shudder, heavens, because of this +\q2 Be shocked and very desolate— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q -\v 13 For my people have committed two evils against me: They have abandoned the springs of living waters, +\v 13 For my people have committed two evils against me: +\q2 They have abandoned the springs of living waters, \q and they have dug out cisterns for themselves, -\q broken cisterns that cannot hold water. +\q2 broken cisterns that cannot hold water. \s5 \q -\v 14 Is Israel a slave? Was he born in his master's home? So why has he become plunder? +\v 14 Is Israel a slave? +\q2 Was he born in his master's home? +\q2 So why has he become plunder? \q -\v 15 Young lions roared against him. They made a lot of noise and made his land a horror. -\q His cities are destroyed without any inhabitants. +\v 15 Young lions roared against him. +\q2 They made a lot of noise +\q2 and made his land a horror. +\q His cities are destroyed +\q2 without any inhabitants. \q -\v 16 Also, the people of Memphis and Tahpanhes will shave your skull. +\v 16 Also, the people of Memphis and Tahpanhes +\q2 will shave your skull. \q \v 17 Did you not do this to yourselves -\q when you abandoned Yahweh your God, while he was leading you along the way? +\q2 when you abandoned Yahweh your God, +\q2 while he was leading you along the way? \s5 \q -\v 18 So now, why take the road to Egypt and drink the waters of Shihor? -\q Why take the road to Assyria and drink the waters of the Euphrates River? +\v 18 So now, why take the road to Egypt +\q2 and drink the waters of Shihor? +\q Why take the road to Assyria +\q2 and drink the waters of the Euphrates River? \q -\v 19 Your wickedness rebukes you, and your acts of apostasy punish you. So think about it and understand that it is wicked and bitter -\q when you abandon Yahweh your God, and have no fear of me—this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts. +\v 19 Your wickedness rebukes you, +\q2 and your acts of apostasy punish you. +\q So think about it and understand +\q2 that it is wicked and bitter +\q when you abandon Yahweh your God, +\q2 and have no fear of me— +\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts. +\b \s5 \q -\v 20 For in ancient days I broke your yoke; I tore your fetters off you. Still you said, -\q 'I will not serve!' On every high hill and beneath every leafy tree you lay down as a prostitute. +\v 20 For in ancient days I broke your yoke; +\q2 I tore your fetters off you. +\q Still you said, +\q2 'I will not serve!' +\q On every high hill and beneath every leafy tree +\q2 you lay down as a prostitute. \q -\v 21 I planted you as a choice vine, completely from pure seed. -\q How then have you have changed yourself into a corrupt, worthless vine? +\v 21 I planted you as a choice vine, +\q2 completely from pure seed. +\q How then have you have changed yourself +\q2 into a corrupt, worthless vine? \q -\v 22 For even if you clean yourself in the river or wash with strong soap, -\q your iniquity is a stain before me—this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh. +\v 22 For even if you clean yourself in the river +\q2 or wash with strong soap, +\q your iniquity is a stain before me— +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh. \s5 \q -\v 23 How can you say, 'I am not defiled! I have not walked after the Baals'? -\q Look at what you did in the valleys! Consider what you have done—you are a swift female camel running here and there, +\v 23 How can you say, +\q2 'I am not defiled! +\q2 I have not walked after the Baals'? +\q Look at what you did in the valleys! +\q2 Consider what you have done— +\q you are a swift female camel +\q2 running here and there, \q -\v 24 a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, in her heat sniffing the wind! -\q Who can restrain her lust? None of the males need wear themselves out pursuing her; in her month they will find her. +\v 24 a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness, +\q2 in her heat sniffing the wind! +\q Who can restrain her lust? +\q2 None of the males need wear themselves out pursuing her; +\q2 in her month they will find her. \q -\v 25 You must restrain your feet from becoming bare and your throat from being thirsty! -\q But you have said, 'It is hopeless! No, I love strangers and go after them!' +\v 25 You must restrain your feet from becoming bare +\q2 and your throat from being thirsty! +\q But you have said, 'It is hopeless! +\q2 No, I love strangers and go after them!' \s5 \q -\v 26 Like the shame of a thief when he is found, so the house of Israel will be ashamed— -\q they, their kings, their princes, and their priests and prophets! +\v 26 Like the shame of a thief when he is found, +\q2 so the house of Israel will be ashamed— +\q2 they, their kings, their princes, and their priests and prophets! \q -\v 27 These are the ones who say to the tree, 'You are my father,' and to the stone, 'You gave birth to me.' -\q For their back faces me and not their faces. Nevertheless, they say in the time of troubles, 'Arise and save us!' +\v 27 These are the ones who say to the tree, +\q2 'You are my father,' +\q2 and to the stone, 'You gave birth to me.' +\q For their back faces me and not their faces. +\q2 Nevertheless, they say in the time of troubles, +\q2 'Arise and save us!' \q -\v 28 Yet where are the gods that you made for yourselves? Let them arise if they wish to save you in your time of troubles, -\q for your idols equal your cities in number, Judah! +\v 28 Yet where are the gods that you made for yourselves? +\q2 Let them arise if they wish to save you in your time of troubles, +\q2 for your idols equal your cities in number, Judah! +\b \s5 \q -\v 29 So why do you accuse me of doing wrong? All of you have sinned against me—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 29 So why do you accuse me of doing wrong? +\q2 All of you have sinned against me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q -\v 30 I have punished your people in vain. They would not accept discipline. -\q Your sword has devoured your prophets like a destructive lion! -\q -\v 31 You who belong to this generation! Pay attention to my word, the word of Yahweh! Have I been a wilderness to Israel? -\q Or a land of deep darkness? Why would my people say, 'Let us wander around, we will not go to you anymore'? +\v 30 I have punished your people in vain. +\q2 They would not accept discipline. +\q Your sword has devoured your prophets +\q2 like a destructive lion! +\p +\v 31 You who belong to this generation! Pay attention to my word, the word of Yahweh! +\q Have I been a wilderness to Israel? +\q2 Or a land of deep darkness? +\q Why would my people say, +\q2 'Let us wander around, we will not go to you anymore'? \s5 \q -\v 32 Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her sash? -\q Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number! +\v 32 Will a virgin forget her jewelry, +\q2 a bride her sash? +\q Yet my people have forgotten me +\q2 for days without number! \q \v 33 How well you make your way to look for love. -\q You have even taught your ways to wicked women. +\q2 You have even taught your ways to wicked women. \q -\v 34 The blood that was the life of innocent, poor people has been found on your clothes. -\q These people were not discovered in acts of burglary. +\v 34 The blood that was the life of innocent, poor people +\q2 has been found on your clothes. +\q These people were not discovered +\q2 in acts of burglary. \s5 \q -\v 35 Yet you say, 'I am innocent; surely his anger has turned away from me.' -\q But look! I will bring down judgment on you because you say, 'I have not sinned.' +\v 35 Yet you say, +\q2 'I am innocent; +\q2 surely his anger has turned away from me.' +\q But look! I will bring down judgment on you +\q2 because you say, 'I have not sinned.' \q -\v 36 Why do you treat so very lightly this change in your ways? -\q You will also be disappointed by Egypt, just as you were by Assyria. +\v 36 Why do you treat so very lightly +\q2 this change in your ways? +\q You will also be disappointed by Egypt, +\q2 just as you were by Assyria. \q -\v 37 You will also go out from there dejected, with your hands on your head, -\q for Yahweh has rejected the ones whom you trusted, so you will not be helped by them." +\v 37 You will also go out from there dejected, +\q2 with your hands on your head, +\q for Yahweh has rejected the ones whom you trusted, +\q2 so you will not be helped by them." \s5 \c 3 \q -\v 1 "If a man divorces his wife and she goes from him and becomes another man's wife, -\q will he return to her again? Would that land not be greatly polluted? -\q You have lived as a prostitute who has many lovers; and would you return to me?—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 1 "If a man divorces his wife and she goes from him +\q2 and becomes another man's wife, +\q1 will he return to her again? +\q2 Would that land not be greatly polluted? +\q You have lived as a prostitute who has many lovers; +\q2 and would you return to me?— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q -\v 2 Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and look! Is there any place where you have not had illicit sex? -\q By the roadsides you sat waiting for your lovers, as an Arab in the wilderness. -\q You have polluted the land with your prostitution and wickedness. +\v 2 Lift up your eyes to the barren heights and look! +\q2 Is there any place where you have not had illicit sex? +\q By the roadsides you sat waiting for your lovers, +\q2 as an Arab in the wilderness. +\q You have polluted the land +\q2 with your prostitution and wickedness. \s5 \q -\v 3 So the showers have been withheld and the spring rains have not come; -\q yet you have the forehead of a prostitute; you refuse to be ashamed. +\v 3 So the showers have been withheld +\q2 and the spring rains have not come; +\q yet you have the forehead of a prostitute; +\q2 you refuse to be ashamed. \q -\v 4 Have you not just now called to me: 'My Father! My closest friend even from my youth! +\v 4 Have you not just now called to me: 'My Father! +\q2 My closest friend even from my youth! \q -\v 5 Will he always be angry? Will he always keep his wrath to the end?' -\q Look! This is what you have said, but you do all the evil you can!" +\v 5 Will he always be angry? +\q2 Will he always keep his wrath to the end?' +\q Look! This is what you have said, +\q2 but you do all the evil you can!" \s5 \p @@ -226,17 +336,24 @@ \p \v 11 Then Yahweh said to me, "Apostate Israel has been more righteous than faithless Judah! \v 12 Go and proclaim these words to the north. Say, -\q 'Return, apostate Israel!—this is Yahweh's declaration—I will not always be angry with you. -\q Since I am faithful—this is Yahweh's declaration—I will not stay angry forever. +\p +\q 'Return, apostate Israel!— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 I will not always be angry with you. +\q Since I am faithful— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 I will not stay angry forever. \s5 \q -\v 13 Acknowledge your iniquity, for you have transgressed against Yahweh your God; -\q you have shared your ways with strangers under every leafy tree! -\q For you have not listened to my voice!—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q -\v 14 Return, faithless people!—this is Yawheh's declaration—I am your husband! -\q I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion! +\v 13 Acknowledge your iniquity, +\q2 for you have transgressed against Yahweh your God; +\q you have shared your ways with strangers +\q2 under every leafy tree! +\q For you have not listened to my voice!— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. +\p +\v 14 Return, faithless people!—this is Yawheh's declaration—I am your husband! I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion! \v 15 I will give you shepherds after my heart, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and insight. \s5 @@ -244,80 +361,114 @@ \s5 \v 17 In that time they will proclaim about Jerusalem, 'This is Yahweh's throne,' and all the other nations will gather at Jerusalem in Yahweh's name. They will no longer walk in the stubbornness of their wicked hearts. -\p \v 18 In those days, the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel. They will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave your ancestors as an inheritance. \s5 \q -\v 19 As for me, I said, 'How I want to treat you as my son and give you a delightful land, -\q an inheritance more beautiful than what is in any other nation!' I would have said, 'You will call me "my Father".' -\q I would have said that you would not turn from following me. +\v 19 As for me, I said, +\q2 'How I want to treat you as my son +\q2 and give you a delightful land, +\q an inheritance more beautiful +\q2 than what is in any other nation!' +\q2 I would have said, 'You will call me "my Father".' +\q I would have said +\q2 that you would not turn from following me. \q \v 20 But like a woman faithless to her husband, -\q you have betrayed me, house of Israel—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 you have betrayed me, house of Israel— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \q -\v 21 A voice is heard on the plains, the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel! -\q For they have changed their ways; they have forgotten Yahweh their God. +\v 21 A voice is heard on the plains, +\q2 the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel! +\q For they have changed their ways; +\q2 they have forgotten Yahweh their God. +\b \q -\v 22 "Return, faithless people! I will heal you of your apostasy!" -\q "Behold! We will come to you, for you are Yahweh our God! +\v 22 "Return, faithless people! +\q2 I will heal you of your apostasy!" +\q "Behold! We will come to you, +\q2 for you are Yahweh our God! \s5 -\v 23 Surely lies come from the hills, a confusing noise from the mountains; -\q surely Yahweh our God is the salvation of Israel. \q -\v 24 Yet since our youth shameful idols have consumed the labor of our ancestors— -\q their flocks and herds, their sons and daughters! +\v 23 Surely lies come from the hills, +\q2 a confusing noise from the mountains; +\q surely Yahweh our God +\q2 is the salvation of Israel. \q -\v 25 Let us lie down in shame. May our shame cover us, for we have sinned against Yahweh our God! -\q We ourselves and our ancestors, from the time of our youth to this present day, have not listened to the voice of Yahweh our God!" +\v 24 Yet since our youth shameful idols +\q2 have consumed the labor of our ancestors— +\q2 their flocks and herds, their sons and daughters! +\q +\v 25 Let us lie down in shame. +\q2 May our shame cover us, +\q2 for we have sinned against Yahweh our God! +\q We ourselves and our ancestors, +\q2 from the time of our youth to this present day, +\q2 have not listened to the voice of Yahweh our God!" \s5 \c 4 \q -\v 1 "If you return, Israel—this is Yahweh's declaration—then it should be to me that you return. -\q If you remove your detestable things from before me and do not wander from me again, -\q -\v 2 You must be truthful, just, and righteous when you swear, 'As Yahweh lives.' -\q Then the nations will bless themselves in him, and in him they will glory." +\v 1 "If you return, Israel— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 then it should be to me that you return. +\q If you remove your detestable things from before me +\q2 and do not wander from me again, \q +\v 2 and if you are truthful, just, and righteous +\q2 when you swear, 'As Yahweh lives,' +\q then the nations will bless themselves in him, +\q2 and in him they will glory." +\p \v 3 For Yahweh says this to each person in Judah and Jerusalem: +\p \q 'Plow your own ground, -\q and do not sow among thorns. +\q2 and do not sow among thorns. \s5 -\p +\q \v 4 Circumcise yourselves to Yahweh, -\q and remove the foreskins of your heart, -\q men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, or else my fury will break out like fire, -\q and burn with no one to quench it, -\q because of the wickedness of your practices. +\q2 and remove the foreskins of your heart, +\q2 men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, +\q or else my fury will break out like fire, +\q2 and burn with no one to quench it, +\q2 because of the wickedness of your practices. +\p \q \v 5 Report in Judah and let it be heard in Jerusalem. -\q Say, "Blow the ram's horn in the land." -\q Proclaim, "Gather together. Let us go to the fortified cities." +\q2 Say, "Blow the ram's horn in the land." +\q Proclaim, "Gather together. +\q2 Let us go to the fortified cities." \q \v 6 Lift up the signal flag and point it toward Zion, -\q and run for safety! +\q2 and run for safety! \q Do not stay, for I am bringing disaster -\q from the north and great crushing. +\q2 from the north and great crushing. +\b \s5 -\p +\q \v 7 A lion is coming out from his thicket -\q and someone who will destroy nations is setting out. +\q2 and someone who will destroy nations is setting out. \q He is leaving his place to bring horror to your land, -\q to turn your cities into ruins, where no one will live. +\q2 to turn your cities into ruins, where no one will live. \q -\v 8 Because of this, gird yourselves with sackcloth, lament and wail. -\q For the force of Yahweh's anger has not turned away from us. +\v 8 Because of this, gird yourselves with sackcloth, +\q2 lament and wail. +\q For the force of Yahweh's anger +\q2 has not turned away from us. +\b \s5 \q -\p -\v 9 Then it will happen in that day—this is Yahweh's declaration—that the hearts of the king and his officials will die. The priests will be appalled, and the prophets will be astounded.'" +\v 9 Then it will happen in that day— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 that the hearts of the king and his officials will die. +\q The priests will be appalled, +\q2 and the prophets will be astounded.'" \p \v 10 So I said, "Ah! Lord Yahweh. Surely you have completely deceived this people and Jerusalem by saying, 'There will be peace for you.' Yet the sword is striking against their life." @@ -327,111 +478,220 @@ \v 12 A wind far stronger than that will come at my command, and I will now pass sentence against them. \s5 -\p -\v 13 See, he comes up like clouds, and his chariots are like a storm. His horses are faster than eagles. Woe to us, for we will be devastated! -\v 14 Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem, so that you might be saved. How long will wicked thoughts lodge within you? -\v 15 For a voice is bringing news from Dan and a report of trouble from the mountains of Ephraim. +\q +\v 13 See, he comes up like clouds, +\q2 and his chariots are like a storm. +\q His horses are faster than eagles. +\q2 Woe to us, for we will be devastated! +\v 14 Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem, +\q2 so that you might be saved. +\q2 How long will wicked thoughts lodge within you? +\v 15 For a voice is bringing news from Dan +\q2 and a report of trouble from the mountains of Ephraim. \s5 -\v 16 Make the nations think about this: See, announce to Jerusalem that besiegers are coming from a distant land to shout in battle against the cities of Judah. -\v 17 They will be like the watchmen of a cultivated field against her all around, since she has been rebellious against me—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\v 18 and your conduct and your deeds have done these things to you. This will be your punishment. How bitter it will be! It will strike your very heart. +\v 16 Make the nations think about this: +\q2 See, announce to Jerusalem +\q that besiegers are coming from a distant land +\q2 to shout in battle against the cities of Judah. +\v 17 They will be like the watchmen +\q2 of a cultivated field against her all around, +\q2 since she has been rebellious against me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q +\v 18 and your conduct and your deeds +\q2 have done these things to you. +\q This will be your punishment. +\q2 How bitter it will be! +\q2 It will strike your very heart. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 19 My heart! My heart! +\q2 I am in anguish in my heart. +\q My heart is turbulent within me. +\q2 I cannot keep quiet for I hear the sound of the horn, +\q2 an alarm for battle. +\v 20 Disaster follows after disaster; +\q2 for all the land lies in ruins. +\q Suddenly my tents are destroyed, +\q2 my curtains in a moment. + +\s5 +\v 21 How long will I see the signal flag? +\q2 Will I hear the sound of the horn? +\b +\q +\v 22 For the foolishness of my people— +\q2 they do not know me. +\q They are stupid children, +\q2 and they have no understanding. +\q They are skilled at doing evil, +\q2 but they do not know how to do good. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 23 I saw the land. Behold! +\q2 It was formless and empty. +\q2 For there was no light for the heavens. +\q +\v 24 I looked at the mountains. +\q2 Behold, they were trembling, +\q2 and all the hills were shaking about. +\q +\v 25 I looked. Behold, there was no one, +\q2 and all the birds of the heavens had fled. +\q +\v 26 I looked. Behold, the productive land was a wilderness +\q2 and all the cities had been pulled down before Yahweh, +\q2 before the fury of his wrath." \s5 \p -\v 19 My heart! My heart! I am in anguish in my heart. My heart is turbulent within me. I cannot keep quiet for I hear the sound of the horn, an alarm for battle. -\v 20 Disaster follows after disaster; for all the land lies in ruins. Suddenly my tents are destroyed, my curtains in a moment. - -\s5 -\v 21 How long will I see the signal flag? Will I hear the sound of the horn? -\p -\v 22 For the foolishness of my people—they do not know me. They are stupid children, and they have no understanding. They are skilled at doing evil, but they do not know how to do good. - -\s5 -\p -\v 23 I saw the land. Behold! It was formless and empty. For there was no light for the heavens. -\v 24 I looked at the mountains. Behold, they were trembling, and all the hills were shaking about. -\v 25 I looked. Behold, there was no one, and all the birds of the heavens had fled. -\v 26 I looked. Behold, the productive land was a wilderness and all the cities had been pulled down before Yahweh, before the fury of his wrath." - -\s5 -\p -\v 27 This is what Yahweh says, "All the land will become a devastation, but I will not completely destroy it. -\v 28 For this reason, the land will mourn, and the heavens above will darken. For I have declared my intentions; I will not hold back; I will not turn from carrying them out. -\p -\v 29 Every city will flee from the noise of the horseman and the archer with a bow; they will run into the forests. Every city will climb up into the rocky places. The cities will be abandoned, for there will be no one to inhabit them. +\v 27 This is what Yahweh says, +\b +\q "All the land will become a devastation, +\q2 but I will not completely destroy it +\q +\v 28 For this reason, the land will mourn, +\q2 and the heavens above will darken. +\q For I have declared my intentions; +\q2 I will not hold back; +\q2 I will not turn from carrying them out. +\b +\q +\v 29 Every city will flee from the noise of the horseman +\q2 and the archer with a bow; +\q2 they will run into the forests. +\q2 +\q Every city will climb up into the rocky places. +\q2 The cities will be abandoned, +\q2 for there will be no one to inhabit them. \s5 \p \v 30 Now that you have been devastated, what will you do? For though you are clothed in scarlet, and though you adorn yourself with gold jewelry, and though you make your eyes look bigger with paint, you are making yourself beautiful in vain. The men who lusted for you now reject you. They are trying to take away your life. -\p -\v 31 So I hear the sound of anguish, distress as in the birth of a firstborn child, the sound of the daughter of Zion. She is gasping for breath. She spreads out her hands, 'Woe to me! I am fainting because of these murderers.'" +\q +\v 31 So I hear the sound of anguish, +\q2 distress as in the birth of a firstborn child, +\q2 the sound of the daughter of Zion. +\q She is gasping for breath. +\q2 She spreads out her hands, +\q2 'Woe to me! I am fainting because of these murderers.'" \s5 \c 5 \q -\v 1 "Rush about through the streets of Jerusalem; search in her city squares, too. Then look and think about this: -\q If you can find a man or anyone who is acting justly and trying to act faithfully, -\q then I will forgive Jerusalem. +\v 1 "Rush about through the streets of Jerusalem; +\q2 search in her city squares, too. +\q2 Then look and think about this: +\q If you can find a man or anyone who is acting justly +\q2 and trying to act faithfully, +\q2 then I will forgive Jerusalem. \q -\v 2 Although they say, 'As Yahweh lives,' yet they are swearing falsely." +\v 2 Although they say, 'As Yahweh lives,' +\q2 yet they are swearing falsely." +\p \q -\v 3 Yahweh, do your eyes not look for faithfulness? You struck the people, but they do not feel pain. -\q You have completely defeated them, but they still refuse to receive discipline. They make their faces harder than rock, for they refuse to repent. +\v 3 Yahweh, do your eyes not look for faithfulness? +\q2 You struck the people, but they do not feel pain. +\q You have completely defeated them, +\q2 but they still refuse to receive discipline. +\q They make their faces harder than rock, +\q2 for they refuse to repent. \s5 \q -\v 4 So I said, "Surely these are only poor people. -\q They are foolish, for they do not know Yahweh's ways, nor their God's decrees. +\v 4 So I said, +\q2 "Surely these are only poor people. +\q2 They are foolish, for they do not know Yahweh's ways +\q2 nor their God's decrees. \q -\v 5 I will go to the important people and declare God's messages to them, for they at least know Yahweh's ways, the decrees of their God." -\q But they all broke their yoke together; they all tore apart the chains that bound them to God. +\v 5 I will go to the important people +\q2 and declare God's messages to them, +\q for they at least know Yahweh's ways, +\q2 the decrees of their God." +\q But they all broke their yoke together; +\q2 they all tore apart the chains that bound them to God. \q -\v 6 So a lion from a thicket will attack them. A wolf from the Arabah will devastate them. -\q A leopard is watching their cities. Anyone who goes outside his city will be torn apart. -\q For their transgressions increase. Their acts of apostasy are numerous. +\v 6 So a lion from a thicket will attack them. +\q2 A wolf from the Arabah will devastate them. +\q A leopard is watching their cities +\q2 Anyone who goes outside his city will be torn apart. +\q For their transgressions increase. +\q2 Their acts of apostasy are numerous. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 Why should I pardon these people? -\q Your sons have abandoned me and have made oaths by what are not gods. -\q I fed them fully, but they committed adultery and walked in great numbers to the houses of prostitutes. +\q2 Your sons have abandoned me +\q2 and have made oaths by what are not gods. +\q I fed them fully +\q2 but they committed adultery +\q2 and walked in great number to the houses of prostitutes. \q -\v 8 They were horses in heat. They roamed about wanting to mate. Each man neighed to his neighbor's wife. +\v 8 They were horses in heat. +\q2 They roamed about wanting to mate. +\q2 Each man neighed to his neighbor's wife. \q -\v 9 So should I not punish them—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and should I not avenge myself on a nation that is like this? +\v 9 So should I not punish them— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q and should I not avenge myself +\q2 on a nation that is like this? +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 Go up onto her vineyards' terraces and destroy. But do not bring complete destruction to them. -\q Trim their vines, since those vines do not come from Yahweh. +\v 10 Go up onto her vineyards' terraces and destroy. +\q2 But do not bring complete destruction to them. +\q Trim their vines, +\q2 since those vines do not come from Yahweh. \q -\v 11 For the houses of Israel and Judah have completely betrayed me—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 11 For the houses of Israel and Judah +\q2 have completely betrayed me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. +\b \q -\v 12 They have spoken falsely about Yahweh and they said, "He will do nothing; -\q no harm will come upon us, and we will not see sword or famine. +\v 12 They have spoken falsely about Yahweh +\q2 and they said, "He will do nothing; +\q no harm will come upon us, +\q2 and we will not see sword or famine. \q -\v 13 The prophets will become wind, the word is not in them, so let what they say be done to them." +\v 13 The prophets will become wind, +\q2 the word is not in them, +\q2 so let what they say be done to them." + +\s5 +\p +\v 14 So Yahweh, the God of hosts says this, +\b +\q "Because you have said this, see, +\q2 I am about to place my word in your mouth. +\q It will be like a fire, +\q2 and this people will be like wood! +\q2 For it will consume them. +\q +\v 15 Behold! I am about to bring a nation +\q2 against you from far away, house of Israel— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q it is a lasting nation, an ancient nation! +\q2 It is a nation whose language you do not know, +\q2 nor will you understand what they say. \s5 \q -\v 14 So Yahweh, the God of hosts says this, "Because you have said this, see, -\q I am about to place my word in your mouth. It will be like a fire, and this people will be like wood! For it will consume them. -\q -\v 15 Behold! I am about to bring a nation against you from far away, house of Israel—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q it is a lasting nation, an ancient nation! It is a nation whose language you do not know, -\q nor will you understand what they say. - -\s5 -\q -\v 16 Its quiver is like an open tomb. They are all soldiers. +\v 16 Its quiver is like an open tomb. +\q2 They are all soldiers. \q \v 17 They will eat up your harvest and your food. -\q They will devour your sons and daughters. +\q2 They will devour your sons and daughters. \q They will devour your flocks and herds. -\q They will devour your vines and fig trees. -\q They will beat down with a sword your fortified cities in which you put your trust. +\q2 They will devour your vines and fig trees. +\q They will beat down with a sword +\q2 your fortified cities in which you put your trust. \s5 \p @@ -440,159 +700,244 @@ \s5 \q -\v 20 Report this to the house of Jacob and let it be heard in Judah. Say, +\v 20 Report this to the house of Jacob +\q2 and let it be heard in Judah. Say, \q -\v 21 'Hear this, you foolish people who have no understanding; -\q who have eyes but you cannot see, and you have ears but you cannot hear. +\v 21 'Hear this, you foolish people +\q2 who have no understanding; +\q you have eyes but you cannot see, +\q2 and you have ears but you cannot hear. \q -\v 22 Do you not fear me—this is Yahweh's declaration—or tremble before my face? -\q I have placed a border of sand against the sea, an ongoing decree that it does not violate— -\q even though the sea rises and falls, still it does not violate it. Even though its waves roar, they do not cross it. +\v 22 Do you not fear me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 or tremble before my face? +\q I have placed a border of sand against the sea +\q2 an ongoing decree that it does not violate— +\q even though the sea rises and falls, +\q2 still it does not violate it. +\q Even though its waves roar, +\q2 they do not cross it. \s5 \q -\v 23 But this people has a stubborn and rebellious heart. They have turned aside and gone away. +\v 23 But this people has a stubborn and rebellious heart. +\q2 They have turned aside and gone away. \q -\v 24 For they do not say in their hearts, "Let us fear Yahweh our God, the one who brings the rain— -\q the early rain and the late rains—in their right time, keeping the appointed weeks of the harvest for us." +\v 24 For they do not say in their hearts, +\q2 "Let us fear Yahweh our God, +\q2 the one who brings the rain— +\q the early rain and the late rains— +\q2 in their right time, +\q2 keeping the appointed weeks of the harvest for us." \q -\v 25 Your iniquities kept these things from happening. Your sins have stopped good from coming to you. +\v 25 Your iniquities kept these things from happening. +\q2 Your sins have stopped good from coming to you. +\b \s5 \q -\v 26 For wicked men are found with my people. They watch as someone crouches to capture birds; -\q they set a trap and catch people. +\v 26 For wicked men are found with my people. +\q2 They watch as someone crouches to capture birds; +\q2 they set a trap and catch people. \q -\v 27 Like a cage full of birds, their houses are full of deceit. -\q So they grow large and become rich. +\v 27 Like a cage full of birds, +\q2 their houses are full of deceit. +\q2 So they grow large and become rich. \q -\v 28 They have become fat; they shine with well-being. They crossed over all bounds of wickedness. They do not plead the cause of the people, -\q or the cause of the orphan. They prosper even though they have not given justice to the needy. +\v 28 They have become fat; +\q2 they shine with well-being. +\q They crossed over all bounds of wickedness. +\q2 They do not plead the cause of the people, +\q2 or the cause of the orphan. +\q They prosper even though they have not +\q2 given justice to the needy. \q -\v 29 Should I not punish them for these things—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and will I not take vengeance for myself on a nation like this? +\v 29 Should I not punish them for these things— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q and will I not take vengeance for myself +\q2 on a nation like this? \s5 \q -\v 30 An appalling and horrifying thing has occurred in the land. +\v 30 An appalling and horrifying thing +\q2 has occurred in the land. \q -\v 31 The prophets prophesy with deceit, and the priests rule with their own power. -\q My people love it this way, but what will happen in the end?'" +\v 31 The prophets prophesy with deceit, +\q2 and the priests rule with their own power. +\q My people love it this way, +\q2 but what will happen in the end?'" \s5 \c 6 -\p -\v 1 Find safety, people of Benjamin, by leaving Jerusalem. Blow a ram's horn in Tekoa. -\q Raise up over Beth Hakkerem a signal, since wickedness is appearing from the north; a great crushing is coming. \q -\v 2 The daughter of Zion, the beautiful and delicate woman, will be destroyed. +\v 1 Find safety, people of Benjamin, by leaving Jerusalem. +\q2 Blow a ram's horn in Tekoa. +\q Raise up over Beth Hakkerem a signal, +\q2 since wickedness is appearing from the north; +\q2 a great crushing is coming. +\q +\v 2 The daughter of Zion, +\q2 the beautiful and delicate woman, will be destroyed. \q \v 3 The shepherds and their flocks will go to them; -\q they will set up tents against her all around; each man will shepherd with his own hand. +\q2 they will set up tents against her all around; +\q2 each man will shepherd with his own hand. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 "Dedicate yourselves to the gods for the battle. Arise, let us attack at noon. -\q Woe to us! For the daylight is fading away and the evening shadows are falling. +\v 4 "Dedicate yourselves to the gods for the battle. +\q2 Arise, let us attack at noon. +\q Woe to us! For the daylight is fading away +\q2 and the evening shadows are falling. \q -\v 5 But let us attack at night and destroy her fortresses." +\v 5 But let us attack at night +\q2 and destroy her fortresses." + +\s5 +\p +\v 6 For Yahweh of hosts says this: +\q Cut her trees, +\q2 and heap up siege works against Jerusalem. +\q This is the right city to attack, +\q2 because it is filled with oppression. +\q +\v 7 As a well pours out fresh water, +\q2 so this city keeps producing wickedness. +\q Violence and devastation are heard within her; +\q2 sickness and wounds are continually before my face. +\q +\v 8 Accept discipline, Jerusalem, +\q2 or I will turn away from you +\q2 and make you into a ruin, an uninhabited land.'" + +\s5 +\p +\v 9 Yahweh of hosts says this, +\q "They will certainly glean the remnant of Israel like a vineyard. +\q2 Reach out again with your hand to pick grapes from the vines. +\b +\q +\v 10 To whom should I declare and warn +\q2 so they will listen? +\q Look! Their ears are uncircumcised; +\q2 they are not able to pay attention! +\q Look! The word of Yahweh has come to them to correct them, +\q2 but they do not want it." \s5 \q -\v 6 For Yahweh of hosts says this: Cut her trees, and heap up siege works against Jerusalem. -\q This is the right city to attack, because it is filled with oppression. +\v 11 But I am filled with Yahweh's fury. +\q2 I am tired of holding it in. +\q He said, to me, +\q2 "Pour it out on the children in the streets +\q2 and on the groups of young men. +\q For every man will be taken away with his wife; +\q2 and every old person heavy with years. \q -\v 7 As a well pours out fresh water, so this city keeps producing wickedness. -\q Violence and devastation are heard within her; sickness and wounds are continually before my face. -\q -\v 8 Accept discipline, Jerusalem, or I will turn away from you -\q and make you into a ruin, an uninhabited land.'" +\v 12 Their houses will be turned over to others, +\q2 both their fields and their wives together. +\q For I will attack the inhabitants of the land with my hand— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 9 Yahweh of hosts says this, "They will certainly glean the remnant of Israel like a vineyard. -\q Reach out again with your hand to pick grapes from the vines. -\q -\v 10 To whom should I declare and warn so they will listen? -\q Look! Their ears are uncircumcised; they are not able to pay attention! -\q Look! The word of Yahweh has come to them to correct them, but they do not want it." - -\s5 -\q -\v 11 But I am filled with Yahweh's fury. I am tired of holding it in. He said, to me, "Pour it out on the children in the streets -\q and on the groups of young men. For every man will be taken away with his wife; -\q and every old person heavy with years. -\q -\v 12 Their houses will be turned over to others, both their fields and their wives together. -\q For I will attack the inhabitants of the land with my hand—this is Yahweh's declaration. - -\s5 -\q -\v 13 Yahweh declares that from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. -\q From the prophet to the priest, all of them practice deceit. +\v 13 Yahweh declares that from the least to the greatest, +\q2 all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. +\q From the prophet to the priest, +\q2 all of them practice deceit. \q \v 14 They have healed the brokenness of my people lightly, -\q saying, 'Peace, Peace,' when there is no peace. +\q2 saying, 'Peace, Peace,' when there is no peace. \q -\v 15 Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations? They were not ashamed; they did not know how to blush! -\q So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when they are punished, says Yahweh. +\v 15 Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations? +\q2 They were not ashamed; +\q2 they did not know how to blush! +\q So they will fall among the fallen; +\q2 they will be brought down +\q2 when they are punished, says Yahweh. \s5 -\q -\v 16 Yahweh says this, "Stand at the road crossing and look; ask for the ancient pathways. -\q 'Where is this good way?' Then go on it and find a resting place for yourselves. -\q But the people say, 'We will not go.' +\p +\v 16 Yahweh says this, +\q "Stand at the road crossing and look; +\q2 ask for the ancient pathways. +\q 'Where is this good way?' +\q2 Then go on it and find a resting place for yourselves. +\q But the people say, +\q2 'We will not go.' \q \v 17 I appointed for you watchmen to listen for the ram's horn. -\q But they said, 'We will not listen.' +\q2 But they said, 'We will not listen.' \q -\v 18 Therefore, nations, listen! See, you witnesses, what will happen to them. +\v 18 Therefore, nations, listen! +\q2 See, you witnesses, what will happen to them. \q -\v 19 Hear, earth! See, I am about to bring disaster to this people, the fruit of their thoughts, -\q because they paid no attention to my word and they have rejected my law. +\v 19 Hear, earth! +\q2 See, I am about to bring disaster to this people, +\q2 the fruit of their thoughts, +\q because they paid no attention to my word +\q2 and they have rejected my law. \s5 \q -\v 20 What does this frankincense going up from Sheba mean to me? Or these sweet smells from a distant land? -\q Your burnt offerings are not acceptable to me, nor are your sacrifices. -\q -\v 21 So Yahweh says this, 'See, I am about to place a stumbling block against this people. -\q They will stumble over it—fathers and sons together. Inhabitants and their neighbors will also perish.' -\q -\v 22 Yahweh says this, 'See, a people is coming from the land of the north, -\q a great nation is being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth. +\v 20 What does this frankincense going up from Sheba mean to me +\q2 or these sweet smells from a distant land? +\q Your burnt offerings are not acceptable to me, +\q2 nor are your sacrifices. +\p +\v 21 So Yahweh says this, +\q 'See, I am about to place a stumbling block against this people. +\q2 They will stumble over it-fathers and sons together. +\q2 Inhabitants and their neighbors will also perish.' +\p +\v 22 Yahweh says this, +\q 'See, a people is coming from the land of the north, +\q2 a great nation is being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth. \s5 \q -\v 23 They will pick up bows and spears. They are cruel and have no compassion. +\v 23 They will pick up bows and spears. +\q2 They are cruel and have no compassion. \q Their sound is like the sea roar, -\q and they are riding on horses, -\q set out in order as men for battle, against you, -\q daughter of Zion.'" +\q2 and they are riding on horses, +\q set out in order as men for battle, +\q2 against you, daughter of Zion.'" +\b \q -\v 24 We have heard the reports about them and our hands fall limp in distress. -\q Anguish seizes us as a woman giving birth. +\v 24 We have heard the reports about them +\q2 and our hands fall limp in distress. +\q2 Anguish seizes us as a woman giving birth. \s5 \q -\v 25 Do not go out to the fields, and do not walk on the roads, -\q for the swords of the enemy and terror are all around. +\v 25 Do not go out to the fields, +\q2 and do not walk on the roads, +\q2 for the swords of the enemy and terror are all around. \q -\v 26 Daughter of my people, gird yourself with sackcloth and roll in ashes; +\v 26 Daughter of my people, +\q2 gird yourself with sackcloth and roll in ashes; \q mourn with painful sobs as for an only son, -\q for the destroyer will suddenly come upon us. +\q2 for the destroyer will suddenly come upon us. +\b \s5 \q -\v 27 "I have made you, Jeremiah, one who tests my people like one would test metal, so you will inspect and test their ways. +\v 27 "I have made you, Jeremiah, +\q2 one who tests my people like one would test metal, +\q2 so you will inspect and test their ways. \q -\v 28 They are all the most stubborn of people, who go about slandering others. -\q All of them are bronze and iron, acting corruptly. +\v 28 They are all the most stubborn of people, +\q2 who go about slandering others. +\q2 All of them are bronze and iron, acting corruptly. \q -\v 29 The bellows are scorched by the fire that is burning them; the lead is consumed in the flames. -\q The refining continues among them, but it is useless, because the evil is not removed. +\v 29 The bellows are scorched by the fire that is burning them; +\q2 the lead is consumed in the flames. +\q The refining continues among them, +\q2 but it is useless, because the evil is not removed. \q -\v 30 They will be called rejected silver, for Yahweh has rejected them." +\v 30 They will be called rejected silver, +\q2 for Yahweh has rejected them." \s5 \c 7 @@ -650,7 +995,7 @@ \v 28 Say to them: This is a nation that does not listen to the voice of Yahweh its God and does not receive discipline. Truth is destroyed and cut off from their mouths. \s5 -\q +\p \v 29 Cut off your hair and shave yourself, and throw away your hair. Sing a dirge over the open places. For Yahweh has rejected and abandoned this generation in his rage. \v 30 For the sons of Judah have done evil in my eye—this is Yahweh's declaration—they have set their detestable things in the house that is called by my name, in order to defile it. @@ -671,116 +1016,195 @@ \s5 \p -\v 4 So say to them, 'Yahweh says this: Does anyone fall and not get up? Does anyone get lost and not try to return? +\v 4 So say to them, 'Yahweh says this: +\q Does anyone fall and not get up? +\q2 Does anyone get lost and not try to return? \q -\v 5 Why has this people, Jerusalem, turned away in permanent apostasy? -\q They hold on to deceit and refuse to repent. +\v 5 Why has this people, Jerusalem, +\q2 turned away in permanent apostasy? +\q2They hold on to deceit +\q2 and refuse to repent. \s5 \q -\v 6 I paid attention and listened, but they did not speak right; no one repented of his wickedness, -\q no one who says, "What have I done?" All of them go where they wish, -\q like a horse rushing toward battle. +\v 6 I paid attention and listened, +\q2 but they did not speak right; +\q no one repented of his wickedness, +\q2 no one who says, "What have I done?" +\q2 All of them go where they wish, +\q2 like a horse rushing toward battle. \q -\v 7 Even the stork in heaven knows the right times; and the doves, swifts, and cranes. -\q They go on their migrations at the right time, but my people do not know Yahweh's decrees. +\v 7 Even the stork in heaven knows the right times; +\q2 and the doves, swifts, and cranes. +\q They go on their migrations at the right time, +\q2 but my people do not know Yahweh's decrees. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 How can you say, "We are wise, for the law of Yahweh is with us"? -\q Indeed, see! The deceitful pen of the scribes has created deceit. +\v 8 How can you say, +\q2 "We are wise, for the law of Yahweh is with us"? +\q Indeed, see! +\q2 The deceitful pen of the scribes has created deceit. \q -\v 9 The wise men will be ashamed. They are dismayed and trapped. -\q Behold! They reject Yahweh's word, so what use is their wisdom? +\v 9 The wise men will be ashamed. +\q2 They are dismayed and trapped. +\q Behold! They reject Yahweh's word, +\q2 so what use is their wisdom? \q -\v 10 So I will give their wives to others, and their fields to those who will possess them, -\q because from the least to the greatest, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain! From the prophet to the priest, all of them practice deceit. +\v 10 So I will give their wives to others, +\q2 and their fields to those who will possess them, +\q because from the least to the greatest, +\q2 all of them are greedy for dishonest gain! +\q From the prophet to the priest, +\q2 all of them practice deceit. \s5 \q \v 11 They have healed the brokenness of my people lightly, -\q saying, "Peace, Peace," when there is no peace. +\q2 saying, "Peace, Peace," when there is no peace. \q -\v 12 Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations? They were not ashamed; they did not know how to blush! So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when they are punished, says Yahweh. +\v 12 Were they ashamed when they practiced abominations? +\q2 They were not ashamed; +\q2 they did not know how to blush! +\q So they will fall among the fallen; +\q2 they will be brought down when they are punished, +\q2 says Yahweh. +\b \q -\v 13 I will remove them completely—this is Yahweh's declaration—there will be no grapes on the vine, nor will there be figs on the fig trees. For the leaf will wither, and what I have given to them will pass away. +\v 13 I will remove them completely— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q there will be no grapes on the vine, +\q2 nor will there be figs on the fig trees. +\q For the leaf will wither, +\q2 and what I have given to them will pass away. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 Why are we sitting here? Come together; let us go to the fortified cities, and we will become silent there in death. -\q For Yahweh our God will silence us. He will make us drink poison, since we have sinned against him. +\v 14 Why are we sitting here? +\q2 Come together; +\q let us go to the fortified cities, +\q2 and we will become silent there in death. +\q For Yahweh our God will silence us. +\q2 He will make us drink poison, +\q2 since we have sinned against him. \q -\v 15 We are hoping for peace, but there will be nothing good. -\q We are hoping for a time of healing, but see, there will be terror. +\v 15 We are hoping for peace, +\q2 but there will be nothing good. +\q We are hoping for a time of healing, +\q2 but see, there will be terror. \s5 -\v 16 The snorting of his stallions is heard from Dan. The whole earth shakes at the sound of the neighing of his strong horses. -\q For they will come and consume the land and its wealth, the city and the ones living in it. +\v 16 The snorting of his stallions is heard from Dan. +\q2 The whole earth shakes +\q2 at the sound of the neighing of his strong horses. +\q For they will come +\q2 and consume the land and its wealth, +\q2 the city and the ones living in it. +\b \q -\v 17 For see, I am sending out snakes among you, adders that you cannot charm. -\q They will bite you—this is Yahweh's declaration.'" +\v 17 For see, I am sending out snakes among you, +\q2 adders that you cannot charm. +\q They will bite you— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration.'" +\b \s5 \q -\v 18 My sorrow has no end, and my heart is sick. +\v 18 My sorrow has no end +\q2 and my heart is sick. \q -\v 19 Behold! The cry for help of the daughter of my people from a land far away! Is Yahweh not in Zion? -\q Is her king no longer there? Why then do they provoke me to anger with their carved figures and their worthless foreign idols? +\v 19 Behold! The cry for help of the daughter of my people +\q2 from a land far away! +\q Is Yahweh not in Zion? +\q2 Is her king no longer there? +\b +\q Why then do they provoke me to anger with their carved figures +\q2 and their worthless foreign idols? +\b \s5 \q -\v 20 The harvest has passed on, summer is over. But we have not been saved. +\v 20 The harvest has passed on, summer is over. +\q2 But we have not been saved. +\b \q -\v 21 I am hurt because of the hurt of the daughter of my people. I mourn at the horrible things that have happened to her; I am dismayed. +\v 21 I am hurt because of the hurt of the daughter of my people. +\q2 I mourn at the horrible things that have happened to her; +\q2 I am dismayed. \q -\v 22 Is there no medicine in Gilead? Is there no healer there? -\q Why will the healing of the daughter of my people not happen? +\v 22 Is there no medicine in Gilead? +\q2 Is there no healer there? +\q2 Why will the healing of the daughter of my people not happen? \s5 \c 9 \q -\v 1 If only my head could produce water, and my eyes be a fountain of tears! -\q For I wish to weep day and night for those among the daughter of my people who have been killed. +\v 1 If only my head could produce water, +\q2 and my eyes be a fountain of tears! +\q For I wish to weep day and night for those +\q2 among the daughter of my people who have been killed. \q -\v 2 If only someone would give me a place for travelers in the wilderness to stay, where I could go to abandon my people. -\q If only I could leave them, since all of them are adulterers, a company of traitors! +\v 2 If only someone would give me a place for travelers in the wilderness to stay, +\q2 where I could go to abandon my people. +\q If only I could leave them, +\q2 since all of them are adulterers, a company of traitors! +\b \q \v 3 "They bend their tongues like their bows for lies, -\q and it is not because of any faithfulness of theirs that they grow strong on the earth. -\q For they go from one wicked act to another. They do not know me." This is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 and it is not because of any faithfulness of theirs +\q2 that they grow strong on the earth. +\q For they go from one wicked act to another. +\q2 They do not know me." This is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 4 Each of you, be on guard against your neighbor and do not trust in any brother. -\q For every brother is certainly a deceiver, and every neighbor walks in slander. +\v 4 Each of you, be on guard against your neighbor +\q2 and do not trust in any brother. +\q For every brother is certainly a deceiver, +\q2 and every neighbor walks in slander. \q -\v 5 Each man mocks his neighbor and does not speak the truth. -\q Their tongues teach deceitful things. They are exhausted from committing iniquity. +\v 5 Each man mocks his neighbor +\q2 and does not speak the truth. +\q Their tongues teach deceitful things. +\q2 They are exhausted from committing iniquity. \q -\v 6 Your dwelling is in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\v 6 Your dwelling is in the midst of deception; +\q2 in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 -\q -\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this, "See, I am about to refine them and test them, -\q for what else can I do, because of what my people have done? +\p +\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this, +\q "See, I am about to refine them and test them, +\q2 for what else can I do, because of what my people have done? \q \v 8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deceit. -\q With their mouths they proclaim peace with their neighbors, but with their hearts they lie in wait for them. +\q2 With their mouths they proclaim peace with their neighbors, +\q2 but with their hearts they lie in wait for them. \q -\v 9 Should I not punish them because of these things—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and should I not avenge myself on a nation that is like this? +\v 9 Should I not punish them because of these things— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 and should I not avenge myself on a nation that is like this? \s5 \q -\v 10 I will sing a song of mourning and wailing for the mountains, and a dirge will be sung for the meadows in the wilderness. -\q For they have been made desolate and no one can pass through them, and the lowing of the cattle is not heard. -\q The birds of the skies and the animals have all fled away. +\v 10 I will sing a song of mourning and wailing for the mountains, +\q2 and a dirge will be sung for the meadows in the wilderness. +\q For they have been made desolate +\q2 and no one can pass through them, +\q2 and the lowing of the cattle is not heard. +\q The birds of the skies and the animals +\q2 have all fled away. +\b \q -\v 11 So I will turn Jerusalem into piles of ruins, a hideout for jackals. -\q I will make Judah's cities ruined places without inhabitants." -\q -\v 12 What man is wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of Yahweh spoken, and he will declare it? -\q Why has the land perished and been made desolate like the wilderness that no one can pass through? +\v 11 So I will turn Jerusalem into piles of ruins, +\q2 a hideout for jackals. +\q I will make Judah's cities ruined places +\q2 without inhabitants." +\p +\v 12 What man is wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of Yahweh spoken, and he will declare it? Why has the land perished and been made desolate like the wilderness that no one can pass through? \s5 \p @@ -790,39 +1214,58 @@ \s5 \v 15 Therefore Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, says this, 'See, I am about to make this people eat wormwood and drink poisonous water. \v 16 Then I will scatter them among the nations that they have not known, neither they nor their ancestors. I will send out a sword after them until I have completely destroyed them.'" +\b \s5 -\q -\v 17 Yahweh of hosts says this, "Think about this: Summon -\q funeral singers; let them come. Send out for women skilled at lamenting; let them come. +\p +\v 17 Yahweh of hosts says this, +\q "Think about this: Summon +\q2 funeral singers; let them come. +\q Send out for women skilled at lamenting; +\q2 let them come. \q \v 18 Let them hurry and sing a mournful song over us, -\q so our eyes may run with tears and our eyelids flow with water. +\q2 so our eyes may run with tears and our eyelids flow with water. \s5 \q -\v 19 For the sound of wailing is heard in Zion, 'How we are devastated. -\q We are greatly ashamed, for we have abandoned the land since they tore down our houses.' +\v 19 For the sound of wailing is heard in Zion, +\q2 'How we are devastated. +\q We are greatly ashamed, +\q2 for we have abandoned the land +\q2 since they tore down our houses.' +\b \q -\v 20 So you women, hear Yahweh's word; pay attention to the messages that come from his mouth. -\q Then teach your daughters a mourning song, and each neighbor woman a dirge. +\v 20 So you women, hear Yahweh's word; +\q2 pay attention to the messages that come from his mouth. +\q Then teach your daughters a mourning song, +\q2 and each neighbor woman a dirge. \s5 \q -\v 21 For death has come through our windows; it goes into our palaces. -\q It destroys children from outside, and young men in the city squares. -\q -\v 22 Declare this, 'This is Yahweh's declaration—the corpses of men will fall like dung in the fields, -\q and like grain stalks after the reapers, and there will be no one to gather them.'" +\v 21 For death has come through our windows; +\q2 it goes into our palaces. +\q It destroys children from outside, +\q2 and young men in the city squares. +\p +\v 22 Declare this, 'This is Yahweh's declaration— +\q the corpses of men will fall like dung in the fields, +\q2 and like grain stalks after the reapers, +\q2 and there will be no one to gather them.'" \s5 +\p +\v 23 Yahweh says this, +\q "Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom, +\q2 or the warrior in his might. +\q2 Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches. \q -\v 23 Yahweh says this, "Do not let the wise man take pride in his wisdom, -\q or the warrior in his might. Do not let the wealthy man take pride in his riches. -\q -\v 24 For if a man takes pride in anything, let it be in this, that he has insight and knows me. -\q For I am Yahweh, who acts with covenant loyalty, justice and righteousness on earth. For it is in these that I take pleasure— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\v 24 For if a man takes pride in anything, +\q2 let it be in this, that he has insight and knows me. +\q For I am Yahweh, who acts with covenant loyalty, +\q2 justice and righteousness on earth. +\q2 For it is in these that I take pleasure— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \p @@ -831,92 +1274,132 @@ \s5 \c 10 -\q +\p \v 1 "Hear the word that Yahweh is announcing to you, house of Israel. -\q -\v 2 Yahweh says this, 'Do not learn the ways of the nations, -\q and do not be dismayed by the signs in the heavens, for the nations are dismayed by these. +\v 2 Yahweh says this, +\q 'Do not learn the ways of the nations, +\q2 and do not be dismayed by the signs in the heavens, +\q2 for the nations are dismayed by these. \s5 \q \v 3 For the customs of these people are worthless. -\q Someone cuts down a tree from the forest. -\q It is the work of the hands of a craftsman using an axe. +\q2 Someone cuts down a tree from the forest. +\q2 It is the work of the hands of a craftsman using an axe. \q -\v 4 Then they decorate it with silver and gold. They strengthen it with hammer and nails so it will not fall over. +\v 4 Then they decorate it with silver and gold. +\q2 They strengthen it with hammer and nails so it will not fall over. \q -\v 5 What they make with their hands is like scarecrows in a cucumber field, because they, too, can say nothing, and they have to be carried because they cannot walk. -\q Do not fear them, for they cannot bring about evil, nor are they able to do anything good.'" +\v 5 What they make with their hands is like scarecrows in a cucumber field, +\q2 because they, too, can say nothing, +\q2 and they have to be carried because they cannot walk. +\q Do not fear them, for they cannot bring about evil, +\q2 nor are they able to do anything good.'" \s5 \q -\v 6 There is no one like you, Yahweh. You are great, and your name is great in power. +\v 6 There is no one like you, Yahweh. +\q2 You are great, and your name is great in power. \q -\v 7 Who does not fear you, king of the nations? For this is what you deserve, -\q for there is no one like you among all the wise men of the nations or all their royal kingdoms. +\v 7 Who does not fear you, king of the nations? +\q2 For this is what you deserve, +\q for there is no one like you among all the wise men of the nations +\q2 or all their royal kingdoms. \s5 \q \v 8 They are both brutish and stupid. -\q Their vain discipline—it is nothing but wood. +\q2 Their vain discipline—it is nothing but wood. \q -\v 9 They bring hammered silver from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz made by artificers, -\q the hands of refiners. Their clothes are blue and purple cloth. Their skillful men made all of these things. +\v 9 They bring hammered silver from Tarshish, +\q2 and gold from Uphaz made by artificers, +\q2 the hands of refiners. +\q Their clothes are blue and purple cloth. +\q2 Their skillful men made all of these things. \q -\v 10 But Yahweh is the true God. He is the living God and eternal king. -\q The earth quakes at his anger, and the nations cannot endure his anger. +\v 10 But Yahweh is the true God. +\q2 He is the living God and eternal king. +\q The earth quakes at his anger, +\q2 and the nations cannot endure his anger. + +\s5 +\p +\v 11 You will speak to them like this, "The gods that did not make the heavens and earth will perish from the earth and from under these heavens." +\q +\v 12 But it was he who made the earth by his power, +\q2 and he established the world by his wisdom, +\q2 and by his understanding he stretched out the heavens. +\q +\v 13 His voice makes the roar of waters in the heavens, +\q2 and he brings up the mists from the ends of the earth. +\q He makes lightning for the rain +\q2 and sends out wind from his storehouse. \s5 \q -\v 11 You will speak to them like this, "The gods that did not make the heavens and earth -\q will perish from the earth and from under these heavens." +\v 14 Every man has become stupid, without knowledge. +\q2 Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols. +\q For his cast metal images are frauds; +\q2 there is no life in them. \q -\v 12 But it was he who made the earth by his power, and he established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he stretched out the heavens. +\v 15 They are useless, the work of mockers; +\q2 they will perish at the time of their punishment. \q -\v 13 His voice makes the roar of waters in the heavens, and he brings up the mists from the ends of the earth. -\q He makes lightning for the rain and sends out wind from his storehouse. +\v 16 But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, +\q2 for he is the molder of all things. +\q Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. \s5 \q -\v 14 Every man has become stupid, without knowledge. Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols. -\q For his cast metal images are frauds; there is no life in them. +\v 17 Gather your bundle and leave the land, +\q2 you people who have been living under the siege. \q -\v 15 They are useless, the work of mockers; they will perish at the time of their punishment. +\v 18 For Yahweh says this, +\q2 "See, I am about to throw the inhabitants of the land out this time. +\q I will cause them distress, +\q2 and they will find it to be so." + +\s5 +\b \q -\v 16 But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, for he is the molder of all things. -\q Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\v 19 Woe to me! +\q2 Because of my broken bones, my wound is infected. +\q So I said, +\q2 "Surely this is agony, but I must bear it." +\q +\v 20 My tent is devastated, +\q2 and all of my tent cords are cut in two. +\q They have taken my children away from me, +\q2 so they no longer exist. +\q There is no longer anyone to spread out my tent +\q2 or to raise up my tent curtains. \s5 \q -\v 17 Gather your bundle and leave the land, you people who have been living under the siege. +\v 21 For the shepherds are stupid +\q2 and they do not seek Yahweh; +\q so they have not prospered, +\q2 and all their flock has been scattered. \q -\v 18 For Yahweh says this, "See, I am about to throw the inhabitants of the land out this time. -\q I will cause them distress, and they will find it to be so." +\v 22 The report of news has arrived, "See! It is coming, +\q2 a great earthquake is coming from the land of the north +\q to make the cities of Judah into ruins, +\q2 hideouts for jackals." \s5 \q -\v 19 Woe to me! Because of my broken bones, my wound is infected. -\q So I said, "Surely this is agony, but I must bear it." +\v 23 I know, Yahweh, +\q2 that the way of a man does not come from himself. +\q2 No person walking directs his own steps. \q -\v 20 My tent is devastated, and all of my tent cords are cut in two. -\q They have taken my children away from me, so they no longer exist. There is no longer anyone to spread out my tent or to raise up my tent curtains. - -\s5 +\v 24 Discipline me, Yahweh, with justice, +\q2 not in your anger or you would destroy me. \q -\v 21 For the shepherds are stupid and they do not seek Yahweh; -\q so they have not prospered, and all their flock has been scattered. -\q -\v 22 The report of news has arrived, "See! It is coming, a great earthquake is coming from the land of the north -\q To make the cities of Judah into ruins, hideouts for jackals." - -\s5 -\q -\v 23 I know, Yahweh, that the way of a man does not come from himself. No person walking directs his own steps. -\q -\v 24 Discipline me, Yahweh, with justice, not in your anger or you would destroy me. -\q -\v 25 Pour your fury on the nations that do not know you and on the families that do not call on your name. -\q For they have devoured Jacob and consumed him so as to completely destroy him and demolish his habitation. +\v 25 Pour your fury on the nations that do not know you +\q2 and on the families that do not call on your name. +\q For they have devoured Jacob and consumed him +\q2 so as to completely destroy him and demolish his habitation. \s5 \c 11 @@ -949,11 +1432,17 @@ \p \v 14 So you yourself, Jeremiah, must not pray for this people. You must not cry for help or pray on their behalf. For I will not be listening when they call on me in their disaster. \q -\v 15 Why is my beloved one, the one who has had so many wicked intentions, in my house? -\q The meat of your sacrifices cannot help you. You rejoice because of your evil actions. +\v 15 Why is my beloved one +\q2 the one who has had so many wicked intentions, +\q2 in my house? +\q The meat of your sacrifices cannot help you. +\q2 You rejoice because of your evil actions. +\b \q -\v 16 In the past Yahweh called you a leafy olive tree, beautiful with lovely fruit. -\q But he will light a fire on it that will sound like the roar of a storm; its branches will be broken. +\v 16 In the past Yahweh called you a leafy olive tree, +\q2 beautiful with lovely fruit. +\q But he will light a fire on it that will sound like the roar of a storm; +\q2 its branches will be broken. \s5 \p @@ -962,14 +1451,18 @@ \s5 \p \v 18 Yahweh made me know these things, so I know them. You, Yahweh, made me see their deeds. -\v 19 I was like a gentle lamb being led to the slaughter. I did not know that they had formed plans against me, "Let us destroy the tree with its fruit! Let us cut him off from the land of the living so his name will be no longer remembered." +\v 19 I was like a gentle lamb being led to the slaughter. I did not know that they had formed plans against me, +\q "Let us destroy the tree with its fruit! +\q2 Let us cut him off from the land of the living +\q2 so his name will be no longer remembered." \q -\v 20 Yet Yahweh of hosts is the righteous judge who examines the heart and the mind. -\q I will witness your vengeance against them, for I have presented my case to you. +\v 20 Yet Yahweh of hosts is the righteous judge +\q2 who examines the heart and the mind. +\q I will witness your vengeance against them, +\q2 for I have presented my case to you. \s5 \p -\p \v 21 Therefore Yahweh says this concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life, "They say, 'You must not prophesy in the name of Yahweh, or you will die by our hand.' \v 22 Therefore Yahweh of hosts says this, 'See, I am about to punish them. Their vigorous young men will die by the sword. Their sons and their daughters will die by famine. \v 23 No remnant will be left for them, because I am bringing disaster against the people of Anathoth, a year of their punishment.'" @@ -978,53 +1471,85 @@ \c 12 \m \q -\v 1 You are righteous, Yahweh, whenever I bring disputes to you. -\q I must certainly tell you of my reason to complain: Why do the ways of the wicked succeed? All the treacherous are at ease. +\v 1 You are righteous, Yahweh, +\q2 whenever I bring disputes to you. +\q I must certainly tell you of my reason to complain: +\q2 Why do the ways of the wicked succeed? +\q2 All the treacherous are at ease. \q -\v 2 You planted them and they took root. They continue to produce fruit. -\q You are near to them in their mouths, but far away from their hearts. - -\s5 -\v 3 Yet you, Yahweh, know me. You see me and you test my heart toward you. -\q Take them away like sheep to the slaughter, and set them apart for the day of slaughter! -\q -\v 4 How long will the land mourn and the grass in the field be withered? Because those who live in it are wicked, the animals and the birds have been swept away, because the people said, "He will not see what happens to us." +\v 2 You planted them and they took root. +\q2 They continue to produce fruit. +\q You are near to them in their mouths, +\q2 but far away from their hearts. \s5 \q -\v 5 Yahweh said, "Indeed, if you, Jeremiah, have run with foot soldiers and they have tired you out, how can you compete against horses? -\q And if you are confident only in a peaceful land, how will you do in the majesty along the Jordan? +\v 3 Yet you, Yahweh, know me. +\q2 You see me and you test my heart toward you. +\q Take them away like sheep to the slaughter, +\q2 and set them apart for the day of slaughter! \q -\v 6 For even your brothers and your father's family have betrayed you and have raised their voice against you. -\q Do not trust in them, even if they say nice things to you. +\v 4 How long will the land mourn +\q2 and the grass in the field be withered? +\q Because those who live in it are wicked, +\q2 the animals and the birds have been swept away, +\q2 because the people said, +\q2 "He will not see what happens to us." +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 5 Yahweh said, "Indeed, if you, Jeremiah, +\q2 have run with foot soldiers and they have tired you out, +\q2 how can you compete against horses? +\q And if you are confident only in a peaceful land, +\q2 how will you do in the majesty along the Jordan? +\q +\v 6 For even your brothers and your father's family +\q2 have betrayed you and have raised their voice against you. +\q Do not trust in them, +\q2 even if they say nice things to you. +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 7 I have abandoned my house; +\q2 I have abandoned my inheritance. +\q2 I have given my beloved into the hands of her enemies. +\q +\v 8 My inheritance has become to me +\q2 like a lion in a thicket; +\q she sets herself against me with her own voice, +\q2 so I hate her. +\q +\v 9 Has not my prized possession become a speckled bird, +\q2 that other birds of prey go against her all around? +\q Go and gather all the wild beasts +\q2 and bring them to devour her. \s5 \q -\v 7 I have abandoned my house; I have abandoned my inheritance. -\q I have given my beloved into the hands of her enemies. +\v 10 Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard. +\q2 They have trampled on my portion of land; +\q they turned my delightful portion into a wilderness, +\q2 a desolation. \q -\v 8 My inheritance has become to me like a lion in a thicket; -\q she sets herself against me with her own voice, so I hate her. -\q -\v 9 Has not my prized possession become a speckled bird, that other birds of prey go against her all around? -\q Go and gather all the wild beasts and bring them to devour her. - -\s5 -\q -\v 10 Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard. They have trampled on my portion of land; -\q they turned my delightful portion into a wilderness, a desolation. -\q -\v 11 They have made her a desolation. I mourn for her; she is desolate. -\q All the land has been made desolate, for there is no one who takes it to heart. +\v 11 They have made her a desolation. +\q2 I mourn for her; she is desolate. +\q All the land has been made desolate, +\q2 for there is no one who takes it to heart. \s5 \q1 -\v 12 Destroyers have come against all the bare places in the wilderness, -\q1 for Yahweh's sword is devouring from one end of the land to the other. -\q2 There is no safety in the land for any living creature. -\q1 -\v 13 They have sown wheat but harvest thornbushes. They are exhausted from work but have gained nothing. -\q2 So be ashamed of your gain because of Yahweh's anger." +\v 12 Destroyers have come against all +\q2 the bare places in the wilderness, +\q for Yahweh's sword is devouring +\q2 from one end of the land to the other. +\q There is no safety in the land +\q2 for any living creature. +\q +\v 13 They have sown wheat but harvest thornbushes. +\q2 They are exhausted from work but have gained nothing. +\q So be ashamed of your gain +\q2 because of Yahweh's anger." \s5 \p @@ -1063,137 +1588,209 @@ \s5 \q -\v 15 Listen and pay attention. Do not be arrogant, for Yahweh had spoken. +\v 15 Listen and pay attention. +\q2 Do not be arrogant, for Yahweh had spoken. \q -\v 16 Give honor to Yahweh your God before he brings darkness, -\q and before he causes your feet to stumble on the mountains at twilight. +\v 16 Give honor to Yahweh your God +\q2 before he brings darkness, +\q and before he causes your feet to stumble +\q2 on the mountains at twilight. \q For you are hoping for light, -\q but he will turn it to deep darkness -\q and change it to deep gloom. +\q2 but he will turn it to deep darkness +\q2 and change it to deep gloom. \q -\v 17 So if you will not listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. -\q My eyes will certainly weep and flow with tears, for Yahweh's flock has been taken captive. +\v 17 So if you will not listen, +\q2 I will weep alone because of your pride. +\q My eyes will certainly weep and flow with tears, +\q2 for Yahweh's flock has been taken captive. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 18 "Say to the king and to the queen mother, +\q2 'Humble yourselves! Sit! +\q For your splendid crowns +\q2 have fallen from your heads.' +\q +\v 19 The cities in the Negev will be shut up, +\q2 with no one to open them. +\q All Judah will be taken captive, +\q2 completely taken captive. +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 20 Lift up your eyes +\q2 and look at the ones coming from the north. +\q Where is the flock he gave to you, +\q2 the flock that was so beautiful to you? +\q +\v 21 What will you say when God sets over you +\q2 those whom you yourself had trained +\q2 to be your special allies? +\q Are these not the beginnings of the labor pains +\q2 that will seize you just like a woman in childbirth? \s5 \q -\v 18 "Say to the king and to the queen mother, 'Humble yourselves! Sit! -\q For your splendid crowns have fallen from your heads.' +\v 22 Then you might say in your heart, +\q2 'Why are these things happening to me?' +\q It will be for the multitude of your iniquities +\q2 that your skirts are raised up +\q2 and you have been violated. \q -\v 19 The cities in the Negev will be shut up, with no one to open them. All Judah will be taken captive, completely taken captive. +\v 23 Can the people of Cush change their skin color, +\q2 or a leopard change its spots? +\q If so, then you yourself, +\q2 although accustomed to wickedness, +\q2 would be able to do good. +\b +\q +\v 24 So I will scatter them like chaff +\q2 that perishes in the desert wind. \s5 \q -\v 20 Lift up your eyes and look at the ones coming from the north. -\q Where is the flock he gave to you, the flock that was so beautiful to you? +\v 25 This is what I have given to you, +\q2 the portion I have decreed for you— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q because you have forgotten me +\q2 and trusted in deceit. \q -\v 21 What will you say when God sets over you those whom you yourself had trained to be your special allies? -\q Are these not the beginnings of the labor pains that will seize you just like a woman in childbirth? - -\s5 -\q -\v 22 Then you might say in your heart, 'Why are these things happening to me?' -\q It will be for the multitude of your iniquities that your skirts are raised up and you have been violated. -\q -\v 23 Can the people of Cush change their skin color, or a leopard change its spots? -\q If so, then you yourself, although accustomed to wickedness, would be able to do good. -\q -\v 24 So I will scatter them like chaff that perishes in the desert wind. - -\s5 -\q -\v 25 This is what I have given to you, the portion I have decreed for you—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q because you have forgotten me and trusted in deceit. -\q -\v 26 So also I myself will strip your skirts off you, and your nakedness will be seen. +\v 26 So also I myself will strip your skirts off you, +\q2 and your nakedness will be seen. \q \v 27 I have seen your adultery and neighing, -\q the wickedness of your prostitution on the hills and in the fields, -\q and I have seen these detestable things! -\q Woe to you, Jerusalem! How long until you are made clean again?" +\q2 the wickedness of your prostitution +\q2 on the hills and in the fields, +\q2 and I have seen these detestable things! +\q Woe to you, Jerusalem! +\q2 How long until you are made clean again?" \s5 \c 14 \p \v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah regarding the drought, \q -\v 2 "Let Judah mourn; let her gates waste away. They are wailing for the land; -\q their cries for Jerusalem are going up. +\v 2 "Let Judah mourn; +\q2 let her gates waste away. +\q They are wailing for the land; +\q2 their cries for Jerusalem are going up. \q \v 3 Their mighty ones send out their servants for water. -\q When they go to the trenches, they cannot find water. They all return with empty vessels; -\q they cover their heads ashamed and dishonored. +\q2 When they go to the trenches, +\q2 they cannot find water. +\q They all return with empty vessels; +\q2 they cover their heads ashamed and dishonored. \s5 \q -\v 4 Because of this the ground is cracked, for there is no rain in the land. -\q The plowmen are ashamed and cover their heads. +\v 4 Because of this the ground is cracked, +\q2 for there is no rain in the land. +\q The plowmen are ashamed +\q2 and cover their heads. \q -\v 5 For even the doe leaves her young in the fields and abandons them, for there is no grass. +\v 5 For even the doe leaves her young in the fields +\q2 and abandons them, for there is no grass. \q -\v 6 The wild donkeys stand on the bare plains and they pant in the wind like jackals. -\q Their eyes fail to work, for there is no vegetation." +\v 6 The wild donkeys stand on the bare plains +\q2 and they pant in the wind like jackals. +\q Their eyes fail to work, +\q2 for there is no vegetation." \s5 -\q2 \p -\v 7 Even though our iniquities testify against us, Yahweh, act for the sake of your name. -\q2 For our acts of apostasy increase; we have sinned against you. -\q2 -\v 8 You are the Hope of Israel, the one who saves him in the time of distress, -\q2 why will you be like a stranger in the land, like a foreign wanderer who stretches out and spends just one night? -\q2 -\v 9 Why are you like someone who is astounded, or like a warrior who has no power to rescue? -\q2 You are in our midst, Yahweh, and your name is called over us. Do not leave us! +\q +\v 7 Even though our iniquities testify against us +\q2 Yahweh, act for the sake of your name. +\q For our acts of apostasy increase; +\q2 we have sinned against you. +\q +\v 8 You are the Hope of Israel, +\q2 the one who saves him in the time of distress, +\q why will you be like a stranger in the land, +\q2 like a foreign wanderer who stretches out and spends just one night? +\q +\v 9 Why are you like someone who is astounded, +\q2 or like a warrior who has no power to rescue? +\q You are in our midst, Yahweh, +\q2 and your name is called over us. +\q2 Do not leave us! \s5 -\q -\v 10 Yahweh says this to this people: "Since they love to wander, they have not held back their feet from doing so." -\q Yahweh is not pleased with them. Now he calls to mind their iniquity and has punished their sins. +\p +\v 10 Yahweh says this to this people: +\q "Since they love to wander, +\q2 they have not held back their feet from doing so." +\q Yahweh is not pleased with them +\q2 Now he calls to mind their iniquity +\q2 and has punished their sins. \p \v 11 Yahweh said to me, "Do not pray for good on behalf of this people. \v 12 For if they fast, I will not listen to their outcry, and if they offer up burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not take pleasure in them. For I will put an end to them by sword, famine, and plague." \s5 \p -\v 13 Then I said, "Oh, Lord Yahweh! Behold! The prophets are saying to the people, 'You will not see the sword; there will be no famine for you, for I will give you true peace in this place.'" -\v 14 Yahweh said to me, "The prophets prophesy deceit in my name. I did not send them out, nor did I give them any command or speak to them. But deceitful visions and worthless divination and the deceitfulness of their hearts. That is what they are prophesying to you." +\v 13 Then I said, "Oh, Lord Yahweh! Behold! The prophets are saying to the people, 'You will not see the sword; there will be no famine for you, for I will give you true peace in this place.'" +\p +\v 14 Yahweh said to me, "The prophets prophesy deceit in my name. I did not send them out, nor did I give them any command or speak to them. But deceitful visions and worthless divination and the deceitfulness of their hearts—that is what they are prophesying to you." \s5 \v 15 Therefore Yahweh says this, "About the prophets prophesying in my name but whom I did not send out—those who say there will be no sword or famine in this land: These prophets will perish by sword and famine. \v 16 Then the people to whom they prophesied will be thrown out in the streets of Jerusalem because of famine and sword, for there will be no one to bury them—them, their wives, their sons, or their daughters—for I will pour out their wickedness on them. \s5 +\p +\v 17 Say this word to them: +\q 'Let my eyes flow with tears +\q2 night and day. +\q Do not let them stop, +\q2 for there will be a great collapse +\q2 of the virgin daughter of my people— +\q2 a great and incurable wound. \q -\v 17 Say this word to them: 'Let my eyes flow with tears, night and day. -\q Do not let them stop, for there will be a great collapse of the virgin daughter of my people— -\q a great and incurable wound. +\v 18 If I go out to the field, +\q2 there are the ones who were killed by the sword! +\q If I come to the city, +\q2 there are the diseases that are caused by famine. +\q Both the prophet and the priest wander about the land, +\q2 and they do not know.'" +\b +\s5 \q -\v 18 If I go out to the field, there are the ones who were killed by the sword! \q If I come to the city, there are the diseases that are caused by famine. -\q Both the prophet and the priest wander about the land, and they do not know.'" +\v 19 Have you completely rejected Judah? +\q2 Do you hate Zion? +\q Why will you afflict us when there is no healing for us? +\q2 We hoped for peace, but there was nothing good— +\q and for a time of healing, +\q2 but see, there is only terror. +\q +\v 20 We admit, Yahweh, our offenses, +\q2 the iniquity of our ancestors, +\q2 for we have sinned against you. \s5 \q -\v 19 Have you completely rejected Judah? Do you hate Zion? -\q Why will you afflict us when there is no healing for us? We hoped for peace, but there was nothing good— -\q and for a time of healing, but see, there is only terror. +\v 21 Do not reject us! +\q2 For the sake of your name, +\q2 do not make your glorious throne a disgrace. +\q Remember and do not break +\q2 your covenant with us. \q -\v 20 We admit, Yahweh, our offenses, the iniquity of our ancestors, for we have sinned against you. - -\s5 -\q -\v 21 Do not reject us! For the sake of your name, do not make your glorious throne a disgrace. -\q Remember and do not break your covenant with us. -\q -\v 22 Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Or can the skies themselves send down showers? -\q Are you not the one, Yahweh our God? We wait for you, for you are the one who does all these things. +\v 22 Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? +\q2 Or can the skies themselves send down showers? +\q Are you not the one, Yahweh our God? +\q2 We wait for you, for you are the one +\q2 who does all these things. \s5 \c 15 \p \v 1 Then Yahweh said to me, "Even if Moses or Samuel were standing in front of me, I would still not be in favor of this people. Send them out from before me, for them to go away. \v 2 It will happen that they will say to you, 'Where should we go?' Then you must say to them, 'Yahweh says this: -\q Those who are for death should go to death; those who are for the sword should go to the sword. -\q Those who are for famine should go to famine; and those who are for captivity should go to captivity.' +\q Those who are for death should go to death; +\q2 those who are for the sword should go to the sword. +\q Those who are for famine should go to famine; +\q2 and those who are for captivity should go to captivity.' \s5 \p @@ -1202,68 +1799,112 @@ \s5 \q -\v 5 For who will have compassion for you, Jerusalem? Who will grieve for you? +\v 5 For who will have compassion for you, Jerusalem? +\q2 Who will grieve for you? \q -\v 6 You have abandoned me—this is Yahweh's declaration—you have gone back from me. -\q So I will strike you with my hand and destroy you. I am tired of relenting. +\v 6 You have abandoned me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 you have gone back from me. +\q So I will strike you with my hand and destroy you. +\q2 I am tired of relenting. \q -\v 7 So I will winnow them with a pitchfork at the gates of the land. -\q I will bereave them. I will destroy my people since they will not turn from their ways. +\v 7 So I will winnow them with a pitchfork +\q2 at the gates of the land. +\q I will bereave them. +\q2 I will destroy my people +\q2 since they will not turn from their ways. \s5 \q -\v 8 I will make their widows more numerous than the sands of the seashore. Against the mothers of young men I will send -\q the destroyer at noonday. I will make horror and dismay suddenly fall on them. +\v 8 I will make their widows more numerous +\q2 than the sands of the seashore. +\q Against the mothers of young men I will send +\q2 the destroyer at noonday. +\q2 I will make horror and dismay suddenly fall on them. \q -\v 9 The mother who has borne seven children will waste away. She will gasp. Her sun will set while it is still day. -\q She will be ashamed and embarrassed, for I will give those who remain to the sword in the presence of their enemies— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\v 9 The mother who has borne seven children will waste away. +\q2 She will gasp. +\q2 Her sun will set while it is still day. +\q She will be ashamed and embarrassed, +\q2 for I will give those who remain to the sword +\q2 in the presence of their enemies— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 10 Woe to me, my mother! +\q2 For you have borne me, +\q2 I who am a man of strife and argument through all the land. +\q I have not lent, nor has anyone lent to me, +\q2 but they all curse me. +\p +\v 11 Yahweh said: +\q "Will I not rescue you for good? +\q2 I will certainly make your enemies beg for help +\q2 in the time of calamity and distress. +\b +\q +\v 12 Can one smash iron? +\q2 Especially iron from the north that is mixed with bronze? +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 13 I will give to your enemies +\q2 your wealth and treasures as free plunder. +\q I will do this because of all your sins +\q2 committed within all your borders. +\q +\v 14 Then I will make you serve your enemies +\q2 in a land that you do not know, +\q for a fire will ignite, +\q2 kindled in my wrath against you." \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Then I will make you serve your enemies \fqa* , some ancient copies have \fqa Then I will make your enemies take you \fqa* . \f* +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 15 Yahweh, you know +\q2 Remember me and help me +\q2 Bring vengeance for me +\q2 against those who persecute me. +\q You are patient, but do not allow them to take me away; +\q2 know that I have suffered insult for your sake. +\q +\v 16 Your words have been found, and I consumed them +\q2 Your words became to me a joy +\q2 and the delight of my heart, +\q for I bear your name, +\q2 Yahweh God of hosts. \s5 \q -\v 10 Woe to me, my mother! For you have borne me, I who am a man of strife and argument through all the land. -\q I have not lent, nor has anyone lent to me, but they all curse me. +\v 17 I did not sit in the circle +\q2 of those who celebrated or rejoiced. +\q I sat alone because of your powerful hand, +\q2 for you filled me with indignation. \q -\v 11 Yahweh said: "Will I not rescue you for good? -\q I will certainly make your enemies beg for help in the time of calamity and distress. -\q -\v 12 Can one smash iron? Especially iron from the north that is mixed with bronze? +\v 18 Why is my pain constant and my wound incurable, +\q2 refusing to be healed? +\q Will you be like deceitful waters to me, +\q2 waters that dry up? \s5 +\p +\v 19 Therefore Yahweh said this, +\q "If you repent, Jeremiah, +\q2 then I will restore you, +\q2 and you will stand before me and serve me. +\q For if you separate the foolish things from the precious things, +\q2 you will be like my mouth. +\q The people will come back to you, +\q2 but you yourself must not go back to them. \q -\v 13 I will give to your enemies your wealth and treasures as free plunder. -\q I will do this because of all your sins committed within all your borders. +\v 20 I will make you like an impenetrable bronze wall to this people, +\q2 and they will wage war against you. +\q But they will not defeat you, +\q2 for I am with you to save and rescue you— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— \q -\v 14 Then I will make you serve your enemies in a land that you do not know, -\q for a fire will ignite, kindled in my wrath against you." \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Then I will make you serve your enemies \fqa* , some ancient copies have \fqa Then I will make your enemies take you \fqa* . \f* - -\s5 -\q -\v 15 Yahweh, you know! Remember me and help me. Bring vengeance for me against those who persecute me. -\q You are patient, but do not allow them to take me away; know that I have suffered insult for your sake. -\q -\v 16 Your words have been found, and I consumed them. Your words became to me a joy -\q and the delight of my heart, -\q for I bear your name, Yahweh, God of hosts. - -\s5 -\q -\v 17 I did not sit in the circle of those who celebrated or rejoiced. -\q I sat alone because of your powerful hand, for you filled me with indignation. -\q -\v 18 Why is my pain constant and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? -\q Will you be like deceitful waters to me, waters that dry up? - -\s5 -\q -\v 19 Therefore Yahweh said this, "If you repent, Jeremiah, then I will restore you, and you will stand before me and serve me. -\q For if you separate the foolish things from the precious things, you will be like my mouth. The people will come back to you, -\q but you yourself must not go back to them. -\q -\v 20 I will make you like an impenetrable bronze wall to this people, and they will wage war against you. -\q But they will not defeat you, for I am with you to save and rescue you—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q -\v 21 for I will rescue you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the hand of the ruthless." +\v 21 for I will rescue you from the hand of the wicked +\q2 and redeem you from the hand of the ruthless." \s5 \c 16 @@ -1305,83 +1946,134 @@ \s5 \q -\v 19 Yahweh, you are my stronghold and my refuge, my place of safety in the day of distress. -\q The nations will go to you from the ends of the earth and say, "Surely our ancestors inherited deceit. -\q They are empty; there is no profit in them. +\v 19 Yahweh, you are my stronghold and my refuge, +\q2 my place of safety in the day of distress. +\q The nations will go to you from the ends of the earth and say, +\q2 "Surely our ancestors inherited deceit. +\q They are empty; +\q2 there is no profit in them. \q -\v 20 Do people make gods for themselves? But they are not gods." +\v 20 Do people make gods for themselves? +\q2 But they are not gods." +\b \q -\v 21 Therefore see! I will cause them to know in this time, I will cause them to know my hand and my power, -\q so they will know that Yahweh is my name. +\v 21 Therefore see! I will cause them to know in this time, +\q2 I will cause them to know my hand and my power, +\q2 so they will know that Yahweh is my name. \s5 \c 17 \q -\v 1 "The sin of Judah is written with an iron stylus having a diamond point. -\q It is engraved on the tablet of their hearts and on the horns of your altars. +\v 1 "The sin of Judah is written +\q2 with an iron stylus having a diamond point. +\q It is engraved on the tablet of their heart +\q2 and on the horns of your altars. \q -\v 2 Even their children remember their altars and their Asherah poles -\q that were beside the spreading trees and on the high hills. +\v 2 Even their children remember their altars +\q2 and their Asherah poles +\q2 that were beside the spreading trees +\q2 and on the high hills. \s5 \q \v 3 My mountain in the open country, -\q and your wealth and all your treasures I will give away as plunder, +\q2 and your wealth and all your treasures +\q2 I will give away as plunder, \q together with your high places, -\q because of the sin you committed in all your territories. +\q2 because of the sin you committed in all your territories. \q -\v 4 You will, by your own actions, let go of the inheritance that I gave to you. -\q I will enslave you to your enemies in a land that you do not know, -\q for you have ignited a fire in my wrath, which will burn forever." +\v 4 You will, by your own actions, +\q2 let go of the inheritance that I gave to you. +\q I will enslave you to your enemies +\q2 in a land that you do not know, +\q for you have ignited a fire in my wrath, +\q2 which will burn forever." + +\s5 +\p +\v 5 Yahweh says, +\q "The person who trusts in mankind is accursed; +\q2 he makes flesh his strength +\q2 but turns his heart away from Yahweh. +\q +\v 6 For he will be like a small bush in the Arabah +\q2 and will not see anything good coming. +\q He will stay in the stony places in the wilderness, +\q2 barren land without inhabitants. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 7 But the person who trusts in Yahweh is blessed, +\q2 for Yahweh is his reason for confidence. +\q +\v 8 For he will be like a tree planted by water, +\q2 its roots will spread out by the stream. +\q It will not fear the heat when it comes, +\q2 for its leaves are always green. +\q It is not anxious in a year of drought, +\q2 and it will not stop producing fruit. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 9 The heart is more deceitful than anything else. +\q2 It is sick; who can understand it? +\b +\q +\v 10 I am Yahweh, +\q2 the one who searches through the mind, +\q2 who tests the hearts. +\q I give to each person according to his ways, +\q2 according to the fruit of his deeds. +\b +\q +\v 11 A partridge hatches an egg that she did not lay. +\q2 Someone may become rich unjustly, +\q but when half his days are over, +\q2 those riches will abandon him, +\q2 and in the end he will be a fool." + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 12 "The place of our sanctuary is a glorious throne, +\q2 elevated from the beginning. +\q +\v 13 Yahweh is the hope of Israel. +\q2 All who abandon you will be put to shame; +\q2 those in the land who turn away from you +\q2 will be written in the earth, +\q for they have abandoned Yahweh, +\q2 the fountain of living waters. +\b +\q +\v 14 Heal me, Yahweh, and I will be healed! +\q2 Rescue me, and I will be rescued +\q2 For you are my song of praise. \s5 \q -\v 5 Yahweh says, "The person who trusts in mankind is accursed; -\q he makes flesh his strength but turns his heart away from Yahweh. +\v 15 See, they are saying to me, +\q2 'Where is the word of Yahweh? Let it come!' \q -\v 6 For he will be like a small bush in the Arabah and will not see anything good coming. -\q He will stay in the stony places in the wilderness, barren land without inhabitants. +\v 16 As for me, +\q2 I did not run from being a shepherd following you. +\q2 I did not long for the day of disaster. +\q You know the proclamations that came from my lips. +\q2 They were made in your presence. \s5 \q -\v 7 But the person who trusts in Yahweh is blessed, for Yahweh is his reason for confidence. +\v 17 Do not be a terror to me. +\q2 You are my refuge on the day of calamity. \q -\v 8 For he will be like a tree planted by water, its roots will spread out by the stream. -\q It will not fear the heat when it comes, for its leaves are always green. -\q It is not anxious in a year of drought, and it will not stop producing fruit. - -\s5 -\q -\v 9 The heart is more deceitful than anything else. It is sick; who can understand it? -\q -\v 10 I am Yahweh, the one who searches through the mind, who tests the hearts. -\q I give to each person according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds. -\q -\v 11 A partridge hatches an egg that she did not lay. Someone may become rich unjustly, -\q but when half his days are over, those riches will abandon him, and in the end he will be a fool." - -\s5 -\q -\v 12 "The place of our sanctuary is a glorious throne, elevated from the beginning. -\q -\v 13 Yahweh is the hope of Israel. All who abandon you will be put to shame; those in the land who turn away from you will be written in the earth, -\q for they have abandoned Yahweh, the fountain of living waters. -\q -\v 14 Heal me, Yahweh, and I will be healed! Rescue me, and I will be rescued. For you are my song of praise. - -\s5 -\q -\v 15 See, they are saying to me, 'Where is the word of Yahweh? Let it come!' -\q -\v 16 As for me, I did not run from being a shepherd following you. I did not long for the day of disaster. -\q You know the proclamations that came from my lips. They were made in your presence. - -\s5 -\q -\v 17 Do not be a terror to me. You are my refuge on the day of calamity. -\q -\v 18 May my pursuers be ashamed, but do not let me be ashamed. May they be dismayed, but do not let me be dismayed. -\q Send the day of disaster against them and shatter them with a double share of destruction." +\v 18 May my pursuers be ashamed, +\q2 but do not let me be ashamed. +\q May they be dismayed, +\q2 but do not let me be dismayed. +\q Send the day of disaster against them +\q2 and shatter them with a double share of destruction." \s5 \p @@ -1427,43 +2119,67 @@ \v 12 But they will say, 'This is no use. We will act according to our own plans. Each one of us will do what his evil, stubborn heart desires.' \s5 +\p +\v 13 Therefore Yahweh says this, +\q 'Ask the nations, +\q2 who has ever heard of such a thing as this? +\q2 The virgin Israel has committed a horrible act. \q -\v 13 Therefore Yahweh says this, 'Ask the nations, who has ever heard of such a thing as this? -\q The virgin Israel has committed a horrible act. -\q -\v 14 Does the snow in Lebanon ever leave the rocky hills on its sides? -\q Are the mountain streams coming from far away ever destroyed, those cold streams? +\v 14 Does the snow in Lebanon +\q2 ever leave the rocky hills on its sides? +\q Are the mountain streams coming from far away +\q2 ever destroyed, those cold streams? \s5 \q -\v 15 Yet my people have forgotten me. They have made offerings to useless idols and been made to stumble in their paths; -\q they have left the ancient paths to walk lesser paths. +\v 15 Yet my people have forgotten me. +\q2 They have made offerings to useless idols +\q2 and been made to stumble in their paths; +\q they have left the ancient paths +\q2 to walk lesser paths. \q -\v 16 Their land will become a horror, an object of everlasting hissing. -\q Everyone who passes by her will be astonished and shake his head. +\v 16 Their land will become a horror, +\q2 an object of everlasting hissing. +\q Everyone who passes by her +\q2 will be astonished and shake his head. \q -\v 17 I will scatter them before their enemies like an eastern wind. I will show them my back, and not my face, on the day of their disaster.'" +\v 17 I will scatter them before their enemies +\q2 like an eastern wind. +\q I will show them my back, and not my face, +\q2 on the day of their disaster.'" \s5 \p \v 18 So the people said, "Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, since the law will never perish from the priests, or advice from the wise men, or words from the prophets. Come, let us attack him with our words and no longer pay attention to anything he proclaims." \q -\v 19 Pay attention to me, Yahweh, and listen to the voice of my enemies. +\v 19 Pay attention to me, Yahweh, +\q2 and listen to the voice of my enemies. \q -\v 20 Will disaster from them really be my reward for being good to them? For they have dug a pit for me. -\q Remember how I stood before you to speak for their welfare, to cause your fury to turn away from them. +\v 20 Will disaster from them really be my reward +\q2 for being good to them? +\q2 For they have dug a pit for me. +\q Remember how I stood before you to speak for their welfare, +\q2 to cause your fury to turn away from them. \s5 \q -\v 21 Therefore give their children over to famine, and give them to the hands of those who use the sword. -\q So let their women become bereaved and widows, and their men be killed, and their young men killed by the sword in battle. +\v 21 Therefore give their children over to famine, +\q2 and give them to the hands of those who use the sword. +\q So let their women become bereaved and widows, +\q2 and their men be killed, +\q2 and their young men killed by the sword in battle. \q -\v 22 Let a distressed shout be heard from their houses, as you suddenly bring raiders against them. -\q For they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden traps for my feet. +\v 22 Let a distressed shout be heard from their houses, +\q2 as you suddenly bring raiders against them. +\q For they have dug a pit to capture me +\q2 and have hidden traps for my feet. \q -\v 23 But you, Yahweh, you know all of their plans against me to kill me. -\q Do not forgive their iniquities. Do not wipe their sins away from you. -\q Let them be overthrown before you. Act against them in the time of your wrath. +\v 23 But you, Yahweh +\q2 you know all of their plans against me to kill me. +\q Do not forgive their iniquities. +\q2 Do not wipe their sins away from you. +\q Let them be overthrown before you. +\q2 Act against them in the time of your wrath. \s5 \c 19 @@ -1513,51 +2229,83 @@ \s5 \q -\v 7 "Yahweh, you deceived me, and I was deceived. You are stronger than I, and you overpowered me. -\q I have become a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. +\v 7 "Yahweh, you deceived me, and I was deceived. +\q2 You are stronger than I, +\q2 and you overpowered me. +\q I have become a laughingstock all day long; +\q2 everyone mocks me. \q -\v 8 For whenever I have spoken, I have called out and proclaimed, 'Violence and destruction.' -\q So the word of Yahweh has brought me insult and mocking all the day. +\v 8 For whenever I have spoken, +\q2 I have called out and proclaimed, +\q2 'Violence and destruction.' +\q So the word of Yahweh +\q2 has brought me insult and mocking all the day. \q -\v 9 If I say, 'I will not think about Yahweh anymore. I will not speak any longer in his name.' -\q Then it is like a burning fire in my heart, held within my bones. So I struggle to contain it but I cannot. +\v 9 If I say, 'I will not think about Yahweh anymore. +\q2 I will not speak any longer in his name.' +\q Then it is like a burning fire in my heart, +\q2 held within my bones. +\q2 So I struggle to contain it but I cannot. \s5 \q -\v 10 I have heard rumors of terror from many people all around. 'Report! We must report it!' -\q Every one of my men of peace watches to see if I will fall. 'Perhaps he can be tricked. -\q If so, we can overpower him and take our revenge on him.' +\v 10 I have heard rumors of terror +\q2 from many people all around. +\q2 'Report! We must report it!' +\q Every one of my men of peace +\q2 watches to see if I will fall. +\q2 'Perhaps he can be tricked. +\q If so, we can overpower him +\q2 and take our revenge on him.' +\b \q -\v 11 But Yahweh is with me like a terrifying warrior, so the ones pursuing me will stagger. -\q They will not defeat me. They will be greatly ashamed, because they will not succeed. -\q They will have unending shame, it will never be forgotten. +\v 11 But Yahweh is with me like a terrifying warrior, +\q2 so the ones pursuing me will stagger. +\q They will not defeat me. +\q2 They will be greatly ashamed, +\q2 because they will not succeed. +\q They will have unending shame, +\q2 it will never be forgotten. \s5 \q -\v 12 But Yahweh of hosts, you examine the righteous and see the mind and the heart. -\q Let me see your vengeance on them for I have committed my cause to you. +\v 12 But Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 you examine the righteous +\q2 and see the mind and the heart. +\q Let me see your vengeance on them +\q2 for I have committed my cause to you. +\b \q -\v 13 Sing to Yahweh! Praise Yahweh! -\q For he has rescued the lives of those who are oppressed from the hand of evildoers. +\v 13 Sing to Yahweh! +\q2 Praise Yahweh! +\q For he has rescued the lives of those +\q2 who are oppressed from the hand of evildoers. \s5 +\b \q \v 14 Let the day when I was born be cursed. -\q Do not let the day that my mother bore me be blessed. +\q2 Do not let the day that my mother bore me be blessed. \q -\v 15 Let the man who brought the joyful news to my father be cursed, -\q the one who said, 'A male child has been born to you,' causing great joy. +\v 15 Let the man who brought the joyful news +\q2 to my father be cursed, +\q2 the one who said, +\q2 'A male child has been born to you,' causing great joy. \s5 \q -\v 16 Let that man be like the cities that Yahweh overthrew and he did not have compassion on them. -\q Let him hear a cry for help in the dawn, a battle cry at noontime, +\v 16 Let that man be like the cities that Yahweh overthrew +\q2 and he did not have compassion on them. +\q Let him hear a cry for help in the dawn, +\q2 a battle cry at noontime, \q -\v 17 because he did not kill me in the womb, making my mother to be my tomb, -\q a womb that was pregnant forever. +\v 17 because he did not kill me in the womb, +\q2 making my mother to be my tomb, +\q2 a womb that was pregnant forever. \q -\v 18 Why is it that I came out from the womb to see troubles and agony, -\q so that my days are filled with shame?" +\v 18 Why is it that I came out from the womb +\q2 to see troubles and agony, +\q2 so that my days are filled with shame?" \s5 \c 21 @@ -1584,19 +2332,28 @@ \s5 \p \v 11 Concerning the house of the king of Judah, listen to the word of Yahweh. -\q -\v 12 House of David, Yahweh says, 'Bring about justice in the morning. -\q Rescue the one who has been robbed by the hand of the oppressor, +\v 12 House of David, Yahweh says, +\q 'Bring about justice in the morning. +\q Rescue the one who has been robbed +\q2 by the hand of the oppressor, \q or my fury will go out like fire and burn, -\q and there is no one who can quench it, because of the wickedness of your practices. +\q2 and there is no one who can quench it, +\q2 because of the wickedness of your practices. \s5 \q -\v 13 See, inhabitant of the valley! I am against you, rock of the plain—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q I am against anyone who is saying, "Who will come down to attack us?" or "Who will enter our houses?" +\v 13 See, inhabitant of the valley! +\q2 I am against you, rock of the plain— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q I am against anyone who is saying, +\q2 "Who will come down to attack us?" +\q2 or "Who will enter our houses?" \q -\v 14 I have assigned the fruit of your practices to come against you—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and I will light a fire in the thickets, and it will consume everything around it.'" +\v 14 I have assigned the fruit of your practices +\q2 to come against you— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q and I will light a fire in the thickets, +\q2 and it will consume everything around it.'" \s5 \c 22 @@ -1610,23 +2367,30 @@ \v 5 But if you do not listen to these words, then I have sworn by myself—this is Yahweh's declaration—that this royal house will become a ruin."' \s5 +\p \v 6 For Yahweh says this concerning the house of the king of Judah, -\q 'You are like Gilead, or like the summit of Lebanon to me. Yet I will turn you into a wilderness, -\q into cities with no inhabitants. +\q 'You are like Gilead, +\q2 or like the summit of Lebanon to me. +\q Yet I will turn you into a wilderness, +\q2 into cities with no inhabitants. \q -\v 7 For I have appointed destroyers to come against you! Men with their weapons -\q will cut off the best of your cedars and let them fall into the fire. +\v 7 For I have appointed destroyers to come against you! +\q Men with their weapons +\q2 will cut off the best of your cedars +\q2 and let them fall into the fire. \s5 \p \v 8 Then many nations will pass by this city. Each person will say to the next, "Why has Yahweh acted in this way toward this great city?" -\q \v 9 Then the other will answer, "Because they abandoned the covenant of Yahweh their God and bowed down to other gods and worshiped them." \s5 \q -\v 10 Do not weep for the one who is dead or mourn for him; but weep bitterly for him who is about to go away, -\q because he will never return and see the land of his birth again.' +\v 10 Do not weep for the one who is dead +\q2 or mourn for him; +\q but weep bitterly for him who is about to go away, +\q2 because he will never return +\q2 and see the land of his birth again.' \s5 \p @@ -1635,47 +2399,70 @@ \s5 \q -\v 13 Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice, -\q who makes his neighbor work for him for nothing, and he does not give him his wages; +\v 13 Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, +\q2 his upper rooms by injustice, +\q who makes his neighbor work for him for nothing, +\q2 and he does not give him his wages; \q -\v 14 he says, 'I will build for myself a large house with spacious upper rooms.' -\q So he cuts out large windows for it, and he panels it with cedar, and he paints it red. +\v 14 he says, 'I will build for myself a large house +\q2 with spacious upper rooms.' +\q So he cuts out large windows for it, +\q2 and he panels it with cedar, and he paints it red. \s5 -\p -\v 15 Is this what makes you a good king, that you wanted to have boards of cedar? -\q Did not your father also eat and drink, yet do justice and righteousness? Then things went well for him. +\b \q -\v 16 He judged in favor of the poor and needy. It was good then. Is this not what it means to know me?—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 15 Is this what makes you a good king, +\q2 that you wanted to have boards of cedar? +\q Did not your father also eat and drink, +\q2 yet do justice and righteousness? +\q Then things went well for him. +\q +\v 16 He judged in favor of the poor and needy. +\q2 It was good then. +\q2 Is this not what it means to know me? +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 -\v 17 But there is nothing in your eyes and heart except worry for your unjust profit and for pouring out innocent blood, -\q for producing oppression and crushing of others. +\v 17 But there is nothing in your eyes and heart +\q2 except worry for your unjust profit +\q2 and for pouring out innocent blood, +\q2 for producing oppression and crushing of others. \p \v 18 Therefore this is what Yahweh says about Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: \q They will not lament for him, saying, -\q 'Woe, my brother!' or 'Woe, my sister!' +\q2 'Woe, my brother!' or 'Woe, my sister!' \q They will not lament for him, saying, -\q 'Woe, master!' or 'Woe, majesty!' +\q2 'Woe, master!' or 'Woe, majesty!' \q \v 19 He will be buried with a donkey's burial, -\q dragged away and thrown out beyond the gates of Jerusalem. +\q2 dragged away and thrown out +\q2 beyond the gates of Jerusalem. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 20 Go up Lebanon's mountains and shout. +\q2 Lift your voice in Bashan. +\q Shout from the Abarim mountains, +\q2 for all of your friends will be destroyed. +\q +\v 21 I spoke to you when you were safe, +\q2 but you said, 'I will not listen.' +\q This was your custom since your youth, +\q2 for you have not listened to my voice. \s5 \q -\v 20 Go up Lebanon's mountains and shout. Lift your voice in Bashan. -\q Shout from the Abarim mountains, for all of your friends will be destroyed. +\v 22 The wind will shepherd away all your shepherds, +\q2 and your friends will go into captivity. +\q Then you will certainly be ashamed and humiliated +\q2 by all of your evil deeds. \q -\v 21 I spoke to you when you were safe, but you said, 'I will not listen.' -\q This was your custom since your youth, for you have not listened to my voice. - -\s5 -\q -\v 22 The wind will shepherd away all your shepherds, and your friends will go into captivity. -\q Then you will certainly be ashamed and humiliated by all of your evil deeds. -\q -\v 23 You who live in 'Lebanon,' who is nestled in cedar buildings, -\q how you will be pitied when the labor pains come upon you, pain like that of a woman in labor! +\v 23 You who live in 'Lebanon,' +\q2 who is nestled in cedar buildings, +\q how you will be pitied when the labor pains come upon you, +\q2 pain like that of a woman in labor! \s5 \p @@ -1686,16 +2473,24 @@ \s5 \v 27 About this land to which they will want to return, they will not come back here. \q -\v 28 Is this a despised and shattered vessel? Is this man Jehoiachin a pot that pleases no one? -\q Why have they thrown him and his descendants out, and have poured them out into a land that they did not know? +\v 28 Is this a despised and shattered vessel? +\q2 Is this man Jehoiachin a pot that pleases no one? +\q Why have they thrown him and his descendants out, +\q2 and have poured them out into a land that they did not know? \s5 \q -\v 29 Land, Land, Land! Hear the word of Yahweh! +\v 29 Land, Land, Land! +\q2 Hear the word of Yahweh! \q -\v 30 Yahweh says this, 'Write about this man Jehoiachin: He will be childless. -\q He will not prosper during his days, and no one among his descendants will achieve success -\q or ever again sit on David's throne and rule over Judah.'" +\v 30 Yahweh says this, +\q2 'Write about this man Jehoiachin: +\q2 He will be childless. +\q He will not prosper during his days, +\q2 and no one among his descendants +\q2 will achieve success +\q or ever again sit on David's throne +\q2 and rule over Judah.'" \s5 \c 23 @@ -1709,11 +2504,17 @@ \s5 \q -\v 5 See, the days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will raise up for David a righteous branch. -\q He will reign as king; he will act wisely and cause justice and righteousness in the land. +\v 5 See, the days are coming +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —when I will raise up for David a righteous branch. +\q He will reign as king; +\q2 he will act wisely +\q2 and cause justice and righteousness in the land. \q -\v 6 In his days Judah will be rescued, and Israel will live in security. -\q Then this is the name by which he will be called: Yahweh is our righteousness. +\v 6 In his days Judah will be rescued, +\q2 and Israel will live in security. +\q Then this is the name by which he will be called: +\q2 Yahweh is our righteousness. \s5 \p @@ -1721,67 +2522,111 @@ \v 8 Instead they will say, 'As Yahweh lives, who brought up and who led back the descendants of the house of Israel from the northern land and all the lands where I had driven them.' Then they will live in their own land." \s5 +\p +\v 9 Regarding the prophets, +\q my heart is broken in me, +\q2 and all of my bones tremble. +\q I have become like a drunk man, +\q2 like a man whom wine has overpowered, +\q2 because of Yahweh and his holy words. \q -\v 9 Regarding the prophets, my heart is broken in me, and all of my bones tremble. I have become like a drunk man, -\q like a man whom wine has overpowered, because of Yahweh and his holy words. -\q -\v 10 For the land is full of adulterers. Because of the curse the land mourns. -\q The meadows in the wilderness dry up. These prophets' paths are wicked; their power is not used in a right manner. +\v 10 For the land is full of adulterers. +\q2 Because of the curse the land mourns. +\q The meadows in the wilderness dry up. +\q2 These prophets' paths are wicked; +\q2 their power is not used in a right manner. \s5 +\b \q -\v 11 "For both the prophets and the priests are polluted. I even found their wickedness in my house!—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 11 "For both the prophets and the priests are polluted. +\q2 I even found their wickedness in my house! +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— \q -\v 12 therefore their way will be like a slippery place in the darkness. They will be pushed down. They will fall in it. -\q For I will send disaster against them in the year of their punishment—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 12 therefore their way will be +\q2 like a slippery place in the darkness. +\q They will be pushed down. +\q2 They will fall in it. +\q For I will send disaster against them +\q2 in the year of their punishment +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 +\b \q -\v 13 For I have seen the prophets in Samaria doing what is repulsive: -\q They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray. -\q -\v 14 Among the prophets in Jerusalem I have seen horrible things: -\q They commit adultery and walk in deceit. -\q They strengthen the hands of evildoers; no one turns back from his wickedness. -\q All of them have become like Sodom to me and its inhabitants like Gomorrah!" +\v 13 For I have seen the prophets in Samaria +\q2 doing what is repulsive: +\q They prophesied by Baal +\q2 and led my people Israel astray. \q +\v 14 Among the prophets in Jerusalem +\q2 I have seen horrible things: +\q2 They commit adultery and walk in deceit. +\q They strengthen the hands of evildoers; +\q2 no one turns back from his wickedness. +\q All of them have become like Sodom to me +\q2 and its inhabitants like Gomorrah!" +\p \v 15 Therefore Yahweh of hosts says this concerning the prophets, -\q "Look, I am about to make them eat wormwood and drink poisonous water, -\q for pollution has gone out from the prophets of Jerusalem to all the land." +\q "Look, I am about to make them eat wormwood +\q2 and drink poisonous water, +\q for pollution has gone out from the prophets of Jerusalem +\q2 to all the land." + +\s5 +\p +\v 16 Yahweh of hosts says this, +\q "Do not listen to the words of the prophets +\q2 who prophesy to you. +\q They are leading you into vanity! +\q They are announcing visions from their own minds, +\q2 not from Yahweh's mouth. +\q +\v 17 They are constantly saying to those who dishonor me, +\q2 'Yahweh declares there will be peace for you.' +\q For everyone walking +\q2 in the stubbornness of his own heart says, +\q2 'Disaster will not come upon you.' +\q +\v 18 Yet who has stood in Yahweh's council meeting? +\q2 Who sees and hears his word? +\q2 Who pays attention to his word and listens? \s5 \q -\v 16 Yahweh of hosts says this, "Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. -\q They are leading you into vanity! They are announcing visions from their own minds, not from Yahweh's mouth. +\v 19 See, there is a storm coming from Yahweh! +\q2 His fury is going out, and a tempest is whirling about. +\q2 It is whirling around the heads of the wicked. \q -\v 17 They are constantly saying to those who dishonor me, 'Yahweh declares there will be peace for you.' -\q For everyone walking in the stubbornness of his own heart says, 'Disaster will not come upon you.' -\q -\v 18 Yet who has stood in Yahweh's council meeting? Who sees and hears his word? -\q Who pays attention to his word and listens? +\v 20 Yahweh's wrath will not return +\q2 until it has carried out +\q2 and brought into being his heart's purposes. +\q In the final days, +\q2 you will understand it. \s5 \q -\v 19 See, there is a storm coming from Yahweh! His fury is going out, and a tempest is whirling about. -\q It is whirling around the heads of the wicked. +\v 21 I did not send out these prophets, +\q2 but they ran. +\q I did not proclaim anything to them, +\q2 but they have still prophesied. \q -\v 20 Yahweh's wrath will not return until it has carried out and brought into being his heart's purposes. -\q In the final days, you will understand it. +\v 22 For if they had stood in my council meeting, +\q2 they would have caused my people to hear my word; +\q they would have caused them to turn from their wicked words +\q2 and from the wickedness of their practices. \s5 +\b \q -\v 21 I did not send out these prophets, but they ran. -\q I did not proclaim anything to them, but they have still prophesied. +\v 23 Am I only a God nearby +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —and not also a God far away? \q -\v 22 For if they had stood in my council meeting, they would have caused my people to hear my word; -\q they would have caused them to turn from their wicked words and from the wickedness of their practices. - -\s5 -\q -\v 23 Am I only a God nearby—this is Yahweh's declaration—and not also a God far away? -\q -\v 24 Can anyone hide in a secret place so I cannot see him?—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and do I not fill the heavens and the earth?—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 24 Can anyone hide in a secret place so I cannot see him? +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 and do I not fill the heavens and the earth? +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \p @@ -1810,11 +2655,8 @@ \s5 \v 37 This is what you will say to the prophet, 'What answer did Yahweh give you?' or 'What did Yahweh say?' -\v 38 But if you say, 'The burden of Yahweh', this is what Yahweh says: -\q 'Because you have said these words, 'The burden of Yahweh,' when I sent to you, saying, 'You will not say, "The burden of Yahweh,"' -\q +\v 38 But if you say, 'The burden of Yahweh', this is what Yahweh says: 'Because you have said these words, 'The burden of Yahweh,' when I sent to you, saying, 'You will not say, "The burden of Yahweh,"' \v 39 therefore, behold, I am about to pick you up and throw you away from me, along with the city that I gave you and your ancestors. -\q \v 40 Then I will put everlasting disgrace and everlasting shame on you that will not be forgotten.'" \s5 @@ -1899,45 +2741,49 @@ \p \v 30 You must prophesy all these words against them, and say to them, \q 'Yahweh will roar from the heights -\q and he will shout with his voice from his holy dwelling, +\q2 and he will shout with his voice from his holy dwelling, \q and he will roar mightily against his fold; -\q and he will shout, like those who tread the grapes -\q against all those who live on the earth. +\q2 and he will shout, like those who tread the grapes +\q2 against all those who live on the earth. \q \v 31 The sound of battle will resound to the ends of the earth, -\q for Yahweh brings charges against the nations, +\q2 for Yahweh brings charges against the nations, \q and he brings judgment on all flesh, -\q and the wicked ones he will put to the sword—this is Yahweh's declaration.' +\q2 and the wicked ones he will put to the sword +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration.' \s5 -\q +\p \v 32 Yahweh of hosts says this, \q 'See, disaster is going out from nation to nation, -\q and a great storm is beginning from the farthest parts of the earth. -\q -\v 33 Then those killed by Yahweh will on that day extend from one end of the earth to the other; -\q they will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. -\q They will be like dung on the ground. +\q2 and a great storm is beginning +\q2 from the farthest parts of the earth. +\p +\v 33 Then those killed by Yahweh will on that day extend from one end of the earth to the other; they will not be mourned, gathered, or buried. They will be like dung on the ground. \s5 \q \v 34 Wail, shepherds, and shout for help! -\q Roll about in the dust, -\q you noblemen of the flock, -\q for the days of your slaughter have come; -\q you will be scattered when you fall like fine pottery. +\q Roll about in the dust, you noblemen of the flock, +\q2 for the days of your slaughter have come; +\q2 you will be scattered when you fall like fine pottery. \q -\v 35 There is no refuge for the shepherds, there will be no escape for the noblemen of the flock. +\v 35 There is no refuge for the shepherds, +\q2 there will be no escape for the noblemen of the flock. \q -\v 36 Hear the outcry of the shepherds and the wails of the noblemen of the flock, -\q for Yahweh is destroying their pastures. +\v 36 Hear the outcry of the shepherds +\q2 and the wails of the noblemen of the flock, +\q2 for Yahweh is destroying their pastures. \s5 \q -\v 37 So the peaceful pastures will be devastated because of Yahweh's fierce anger. +\v 37 So the peaceful pastures will be devastated +\q2 because of Yahweh's fierce anger. \q -\v 38 Like a young lion, he has left his den, for their land will become a horror because of the oppressor's anger, -\q because of his angry wrath.'" \f + \ft Instead of \fqa the oppressor's anger \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and some modern translations have \fqa the oppressor's sword \fqa* . \f* +\v 38 Like a young lion, he has left his den, +\q2 for their land will become a horror +\q2 because of the oppressor's anger, +\q2 because of his angry wrath.'" \f + \ft Instead of \fqa the oppressor's anger \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and some modern translations have \fqa the oppressor's sword \fqa* . \f* \s5 \c 26 @@ -1976,8 +2822,8 @@ \s5 \v 18 They said, "Micah of Moresheth was prophesying in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah. He spoke to all the people of Judah and said, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: \q Zion will become a plowed field, -\q Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, -\q and the hill of the temple will become a thicket.' +\q2 Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, +\q2 and the hill of the temple will become a thicket.' \p \v 19 Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all of Judah put him to death? Did he not fear Yahweh and appease the face of Yahweh so that Yahweh would relent concerning the disaster that he proclaimed to them? So will we do greater evil against our own lives?" @@ -2145,172 +2991,288 @@ \p \v 4 These are the words that Yahweh declared concerning Israel and Judah, \v 5 "For Yahweh says this, -\q 'We have heard a trembling voice of dread and not of peace. +\q 'We have heard a trembling voice +\q2 of dread and not of peace. \s5 \q \v 6 Ask and see if a man bears a child. -\q Why do I see every young man with his hand on his loins like a woman bearing a child? +\q Why do I see every young man with his hand on his loins +\q2 like a woman bearing a child? \q Why have all their faces become pale? \q -\v 7 Woe! For that day will be great, with none like it. -\q It will be a time of distress for Jacob, but he will be rescued from it. +\v 7 Woe! For that day will be great, +\q2 with none like it. +\q It will be a time of distress for Jacob, +\q2 but he will be rescued from it. +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 8 For it will be in that day +\q2 —this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts +\q2 —that I will break the yoke off your neck, +\q and I will shatter your chains, +\q2 so foreigners will no longer enslave you. +\q +\v 9 But they will worship Yahweh their God +\q2 and serve David their king, +\q2 whom I will make king over them. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 10 So you, my servant Jacob, do not fear +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —and do not be dismayed, Israel. +\q For see, I am about to deliver you from the faraway place, +\q2 and your descendants from the land of captivity. +\q Jacob will return and be at ease; +\q2 he will rest secure, +\q2 and there will be no more terror. +\q +\v 11 For I am with you +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —to save you. +\q Then I will bring a complete end +\q2 to all the nations where I have scattered you. +\q But I will certainly not put an end to you, +\q2 though I discipline you justly +\q2 and will certainly not leave you unpunished.' + +\s5 +\p +\v 12 For Yahweh says this, +\q 'Your injury is incurable; +\q2 your wound is infected. +\q +\v 13 There is no one to plead your case; +\q2 there is no remedy for your wound to heal you. \s5 \q -\v 8 For it will be in that day—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—that I will break the yoke off your neck, and I will shatter your chains, so foreigners will no longer enslave you. +\v 14 All of your lovers have forgotten you. +\q2 They will not look for you, +\q for I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy +\q2 and the discipline of a cruel master +\q2 because of your many iniquities +\q2 and your numerous sins. \q -\v 9 But they will worship Yahweh their God and serve David their king, whom I will make king over them. +\v 15 Why do you call for help for your injury? +\q2 Your pain is incurable. +\q Because of your many iniquities, +\q2 your numerous sins, +\q2 I have done these things to you. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 16 So everyone who consumes you +\q2 will be consumed, +\q2 and all of your adversaries will go into captivity. +\q For the ones who have plundered you +\q2 will become plunder, +\q2 and I will make all of the ones despoiling you a spoil. +\q +\v 17 For I will bring healing on you; +\q2 I will heal you of your wounds +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q I will do this because they called you: +\q2 Outcast. No one cares for this Zion.'" + +\s5 +\p +\v 18 Yahweh says this, +\q "See, I am about to bring back +\q2 the fortunes of Jacob's tents +\q2 and have compassion on his homes. +\q Then a city will be built on the heap of ruins, +\q2 and a stronghold will exist again where it used to be. +\q +\v 19 Then a song of praise and a sound of merriment +\q2 will go out from them, +\q for I will increase them and not diminish them; +\q2 I will honor them so they will not be humbled. \s5 \q -\v 10 So you, my servant Jacob, do not fear—this is Yahweh's declaration—and do not be dismayed, Israel. -\q For see, I am about to deliver you from the faraway place, and your descendants from the land of captivity. -\q Jacob will return and be at ease; he will rest secure, and there will be no more terror. +\v 20 Then their people will be like before, +\q2 and their assembly will be established before me +\q2 when I punish all the ones +\q2 who are now oppressing them. \q -\v 11 For I am with you—this is Yahweh's declaration—to save you. Then I will bring a complete end -\q to all the nations where I have scattered you. But I will certainly not put an end to you, -\q though I discipline you justly and will certainly not leave you unpunished.' +\v 21 Their ruler will come from among them. +\q He will emerge from their midst +\q2 when I draw him near and when he approaches me. +\q If I do not do this, +\q2 who would dare come close to me? +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q +\v 22 Then you will be my people, +\q2 and I will be your God. \s5 +\b \q -\v 12 For Yahweh says this, 'Your injury is incurable; your wound is infected. +\v 23 See, the tempest of Yahweh, +\q2 his fury, has gone out. +\q It is a continual tempest. +\q2 It will whirl on the heads of the wicked people. \q -\v 13 There is no one to plead your case; there is no remedy for your wound to heal you. - -\s5 -\q -\v 14 All of your lovers have forgotten you. They will not look for you, -\q for I have wounded you with the wound of an enemy and the discipline of a cruel master -\q because of your many iniquities and your numerous sins. -\q -\v 15 Why do you call for help for your injury? Your pain is incurable. -\q Because of your many iniquities, your numerous sins, I have done these things to you. - -\s5 -\q -\v 16 So everyone who consumes you will be consumed, and all of your adversaries will go into captivity. -\q For the ones who have plundered you will become plunder, and I will make all of the ones despoiling you a spoil. -\q -\v 17 For I will bring healing on you; I will heal you of your wounds—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q I will do this because they called you: Outcast. No one cares for this Zion.'" - -\s5 -\q -\v 18 Yahweh says this, "See, I am about to bring back the fortunes of Jacob's tents and have compassion on his homes. -\q Then a city will be built on the heap of ruins, and a stronghold will exist again where it used to be. -\q -\v 19 Then a song of praise and a sound of merriment will go out from them, -\q for I will increase them and not diminish them; I will honor them so they will not be humbled. - -\s5 -\q -\v 20 Then their people will be like before, and their assembly will be established before me -\q when I punish all the ones who are now oppressing them. -\q -\v 21 Their ruler will come from among them. He will emerge from their midst -\q when I draw him near and when he approaches me. -\q If I do not do this, who would dare come close to me?—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q -\v 22 Then you will be my people, and I will be your God. - -\s5 -\q -\v 23 See, the tempest of Yahweh, his fury, has gone out. It is a continual tempest. -\q It will whirl on the heads of the wicked people. -\q -\v 24 Yahweh's wrath will not return until it has carried out and brought into being his heart's purposes. -\q In the final days, you will understand it." +\v 24 Yahweh's wrath will not return +\q2 until it has carried out and brought into being +\q2 his heart's purposes. +\q In the final days, +\q2 you will understand it." \s5 \c 31 \p \v 1 "At that time—this is Yahweh's declaration—I will be the God of all the clans of Israel, and they will be my people." +\p \v 2 Yahweh says this, -\q "The people who have survived the sword have found favor in the wilderness; I will go out to give rest to Israel." -\q -\v 3 Yahweh appeared to me in the past and said, "I have loved you, Israel, with everlasting love. -\q So I have drawn you toward myself with covenant faithfulness. +\q "The people who have survived the sword +\q2 have found favor in the wilderness; +\q2 I will go out to give rest to Israel." +\p +\v 3 Yahweh appeared to me in the past and said, +\q "I have loved you, Israel, with everlasting love. +\q So I have drawn you toward myself +\q2 with covenant faithfulness. \s5 \q -\v 4 I will build you up again so you will be built, virgin Israel. -\q You will again pick up your tambourines and go out with happy dances. +\v 4 I will build you up again +\q2 so you will be built, virgin Israel. +\q You will again pick up your tambourine +\q2 and go out with happy dances. \q -\v 5 You will plant vineyards again on the mountains of Samaria; the farmers will plant and put the fruit to good use. +\v 5 You will plant vineyards again +\q2 on the mountains of Samaria; +\q2 the farmers will plant and put the fruit to good use. \q -\v 6 For a day will come when the watchmen in the mountains of Ephraim will proclaim, -\q 'Arise, let us go up to Zion to Yahweh our God.' +\v 6 For a day will come +\q2 when the watchmen in the mountains of Ephraim will proclaim, +\q2 'Arise, let us go up to Zion to Yahweh our God.' \s5 \p -\v 7 For Yahweh says this, "Shout for joy over Jacob! Shout in gladness for the chief people of the nations! Let praise be heard. Say, 'Yahweh has rescued his people, the remnant of Israel.' +\v 7 For Yahweh says this, +\q "Shout for joy over Jacob! +\q2 Shout in gladness for the chief people of the nations! +\q Let praise be heard. +\q2 Say, 'Yahweh has rescued his people, the remnant of Israel.' \s5 \q -\v 8 See, I am about to bring them from the northern lands. I will gather them from the farthest parts of the earth. +\v 8 See, I am about to bring them from the northern lands. +\q I will gather them from the farthest parts of the earth. \q The blind and lame will be among them; -\q pregnant women and those who are about to give birth will be with them. +\q2 pregnant women and those who are about to give birth +\q2 will be with them. \q A great assembly will return here. \q -\v 9 They will come weeping; I will lead them as they make their pleas. I will have them journey to streams of water -\q on a straight road. They will not stumble on it, for I will be a Father to Israel, -\q and Ephraim will be my firstborn. +\v 9 They will come weeping; +\q2 I will lead them as they make their pleas. +\q I will have them journey to streams of water +\q2 on a straight road. +\q They will not stumble on it, +\q2 for I will be a Father to Israel, +\q2 and Ephraim will be my firstborn. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 10 "Hear the word of Yahweh, nations. +\q Report along the coasts in the distance. +\q You nations must say, +\q2 'The one who scattered Israel is gathering her up +\q2 and keeping her as a shepherd keeps his sheep.' +\q +\v 11 For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob +\q2 and has redeemed him from the hand +\q2 that was too strong for him. \s5 \q -\v 10 "Hear the word of Yahweh, nations. Report along the coasts in the distance. -\q You nations must say, 'The one who scattered Israel is gathering her up and keeping her as a shepherd keeps his sheep.' -\q -\v 11 For Yahweh has ransomed Jacob and has redeemed him from the hand that was too strong for him. +\v 12 Then they will come and rejoice on the heights of Zion. +\q Their faces will shine because of Yahweh's goodness, +\q2 over the grain and the new wine, +\q2 over the oil and the offspring of the flocks and herds. +\q For their lives will become like a watered garden, +\q2 and they will never again feel any more sorrow. \s5 \q -\v 12 Then they will come and rejoice on the heights of Zion. Their faces will shine because of Yahweh's goodness, -\q over the grain and the new wine, over the oil and the offspring of the flocks and herds. -\q For their lives will become like a watered garden, and they will never again feel any more sorrow. +\v 13 Then virgins will rejoice with dancing, +\q2 and young and old men will be together. +\q For I will change their mourning into celebration. +\q I will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow. +\q +\v 14 Then I will saturate the lives of the priests +\q2 with abundance. +\q My people will fill themselves with my goodness +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 -\q -\v 13 Then virgins will rejoice with dancing, and young and old men will be together. -\q For I will change their mourning into celebration. I will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow. -\q -\v 14 Then I will saturate the lives of the priests with abundance. -\q My people will fill themselves with my goodness—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\p +\v 15 Yahweh says this +\q "A voice is heard in Ramah, +\q2 wailing and bitter weeping. +\q It is Rachel weeping for her children. +\q She refuses to be comforted over them, +\q2 for they live no longer." \s5 +\p +\v 16 Yahweh says this, +\q "Hold your voice back from weeping +\q2 and your eyes from tears; +\q there is a reward for your work +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —your children will return from the land of the enemy. \q -\v 15 Yahweh says this: "A voice is heard in Ramah, wailing and bitter weeping. -\q It is Rachel weeping for her children. She refuses to be comforted over them, for they live no longer." +\v 17 There is hope for your future +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —your descendants will return inside their borders. \s5 +\b \q -\v 16 Yahweh says this, "Hold your voice back from weeping and your eyes from tears; -\q there is a reward for your work—this is Yahweh's declaration—your children will return from the land of the enemy. +\v 18 "I have certainly heard Ephraim sorrowing, +\q2 'You punished me, +\q2 and I have been punished like an untrained calf. +\q Bring me back and I will be brought back, +\q2 for you are Yahweh my God. \q -\v 17 There is hope for your future—this is Yahweh's declaration—your descendants will return inside their borders. +\v 19 For after I turned back to you, I repented; +\q2 after I was trained, I slapped my thigh. +\q I was ashamed and humiliated, +\q2 for I have borne the disgrace of my youth.' +\q +\v 20 Is not Ephraim my precious child? +\q2 Is he not my dear, delightful son? +\q For whenever I speak against him, +\q2 I certainly still call him to my loving mind. +\q In this way my heart longs for him. +\q I will certainly have compassion on him +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 +\b \q -\v 18 "I have certainly heard Ephraim sorrowing, 'You punished me, and I have been punished like an untrained calf. -\q Bring me back and I will be brought back, for you are Yahweh my God. -\q -\v 19 For after I turned back to you, I repented; after I was trained, I slapped my thigh. -\q I was ashamed and humiliated, for I have borne the disgrace of my youth.' -\q -\v 20 Is not Ephraim my precious child? Is he not my dear, delightful son? -\q For whenever I speak against him, I certainly still call him to my loving mind. In this way my heart longs for him. -\q I will certainly have compassion on him—this is Yahweh's declaration." - -\s5 -\q -\v 21 Place road signs for yourself. Set up guideposts for yourself. Set your mind on the right path, -\q the way you should take. Come back, virgin Israel! Come back to these cities of yours. +\v 21 Place road signs for yourself. +\q Set up guideposts for yourself. +\q Set your mind on the right path, +\q2 the way you should take. +\q Come back, virgin Israel! +\q Come back to these cities of yours. \q \v 22 How long will you waver, faithless daughter? -\q For Yahweh has created something new on earth—a woman surrounds a strong man. +\q For Yahweh has created something new on earth +\q2 —a woman surrounds a strong man. \s5 +\b \p \v 23 Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, says this, "When I reverse their captivity, they will say this in the land of Judah and its cities, 'May Yahweh bless you, you righteous place where he lives, you holy mountain.' \v 24 For Judah and all its cities will live together there, as will farmers and those who set out with flocks. @@ -2324,7 +3286,8 @@ \s5 \v 29 In those days no one will say any longer, -\q 'Fathers have eaten sour grapes, but the children's teeth are dulled.' +\q 'Fathers have eaten sour grapes, +\q2 but the children's teeth are dulled.' \p \v 30 For each man will die in his own iniquity; everyone who eats sour grapes, his teeth will be dulled. @@ -2332,22 +3295,22 @@ \q \v 31 Look, the days are coming— \q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q when I will establish a new covenant +\q2 when I will establish a new covenant \q2 with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. \q \v 32 It will not be like the covenant \q2 that I established with their fathers in the days \q when I took them by their hand \q2 to bring them out from the land of Egypt, -\q because they broke my covenant, -\q2 although I was a husband for them— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 because they broke my covenant, +\q although I was a husband for them— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q \v 33 This is the covenant \q2 that I will establish with the house of Israel -\q after these days +\q2 after these days \q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \q I will place my law within them \q2 and will write it on their heart, @@ -2363,22 +3326,28 @@ \q2 and will no longer call their sins to mind." \s5 -\q +\p \v 35 Yahweh says this, -\q2 it is he who gives the sun for light by day -\q2 and the ordinance of the moon and stars for light by night. +\q it is he who gives the sun for light by day +\q2 and the ordinance of the moon and stars +\q2 for light by night. \q He is the one who sets the sea in motion \q2 so that its waves roar— -\q Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. \q -\v 36 "Only if these permanent things vanish from my sight—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q will Israel's descendants ever stop from forever being a nation before me." +\v 36 "Only if these permanent things vanish from my sight +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q will Israel's descendants ever stop +\q2 from forever being a nation before me." \s5 -\q -\v 37 Yahweh says this, "Only if the highest heavens can be measured, -\q and only if the earth's foundation below can be discovered, will I reject all of Israel's descendants -\q because of all that they have done—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\p +\v 37 Yahweh says this, +\q "Only if the highest heavens can be measured, +\q2 and only if the earth's foundation below can be discovered, +\q2 will I reject all of Israel's descendants +\q because of all that they have done +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \p @@ -2494,7 +3463,10 @@ \s5 \p \v 10 Yahweh says this, 'In this place about which you are now saying, "It is desolate, a place with neither man nor animal," in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem that are desolate, having neither man nor animal, there will be heard again -\v 11 the sound of joy and the sound of gladness, the sound of the groom and the sound of the bride, the sound of those who say, while they bring thank offerings to the house of Yahweh, "Give thanks to Yahweh of hosts, for Yahweh is good, and his unfailing love lasts forever!" For I will reverse the captivity of the land to what they were before,' says Yahweh. +\v 11 the sound of joy and the sound of gladness, the sound of the groom and the sound of the bride, the sound of those who say, while they bring thank offerings to the house of Yahweh, +\q "Give thanks to Yahweh of hosts, for Yahweh is good, +\q2 and his unfailing love lasts forever!" +\m For I will reverse the captivity of the land to what they were before,' says Yahweh. \s5 \p @@ -2504,9 +3476,15 @@ \s5 \p \v 14 'Look! Days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will do what I have promised for the house of Israel and the house of Judah. -\p -\v 15 In those days and in that time I will make a righteous branch to grow for David, and he will carry out justice and righteousness in the land. -\v 16 In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will live in security, for this is what she will be called, "Yahweh is our righteousness."' +\q +\v 15 In those days and in that time +\q2 I will make a righteous branch to grow for David, +\q2 and he will carry out justice and righteousness in the land. +\q +\v 16 In those days Judah will be saved, +\q2 and Jerusalem will live in security, +\q for this is what she will be called, +\q2 "Yahweh is our righteousness."' \s5 \p @@ -2768,12 +3746,14 @@ \s5 \v 20 Jeremiah said, "They will not give you over to them. Obey the message from Yahweh that I am telling you, so that things will go well for you, and so that you will live. -\v 21 But if you refuse to go out, this is what Yahweh has shown me. +\v 21 But if you refuse to go out, this is what Yahweh has shown me. +\v 22 Look! All the women who are left in your house, king of Judah, will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon. These women will say to you, \s5 -\v 22 Look! All the women who are left in your house, king of Judah, will be brought out to the officials of the king of Babylon. These women will say to you, -\q 'You have been deceived by your men of peace; they have ruined you. -\q Your feet are now sunk into the mud, and your friends will turn away from you.' +\q 'You have been deceived by your men of peace; +\q2 they have ruined you. +\q Your feet are now sunk into the mud, +\q2 and your friends will turn away from you.' \m \p \v 23 For all of your wives and children will be brought out to the Chaldeans, and you yourself will not escape from their hand. You will be captured by the hand of the king of Babylon, and this city will be burned." @@ -2855,7 +3835,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 13 Johanan son of Kareah and all the army commanders in the countryside came to Gedaliah at Mizpah. -\v 14 They said to him, "Do you realize that Baalis king of the people of Ammon sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to murder you?" But Gedaliah son of Ahikim did not believe them. +\v 14 They said to him, "Do you realize that Baalis king of the people of Ammon sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to murder you?" But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them. \s5 \v 15 So Johanan son of Kareah spoke privately to Gedaliah in Mizpah and said, "Allow me to go kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah. No one will suspect me. Why should he kill you? Why allow all of Judah that has been gathered to you to be scattered and the remnant of Judah destroyed?" @@ -3048,83 +4028,135 @@ \p \v 2 For Egypt: "This is about the army of Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt that was at Carchemish by the Euphrates River. This was the army that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah: \q -\v 3 Get the small shields and the large shields ready, and go forward to fight. +\v 3 Get the small shields and the large shields ready, +\q2 and go forward to fight. \q -\v 4 Put the harness on the horses; mount up on the horses and take your stand with your helmets on; -\q polish the spears and put on your armor. +\v 4 Put the harness on the horses; +\q2 mount up on the horses +\q2 and take your stand with your helmets on; +\q2 polish the spears and put on your armor. \s5 \q -\v 5 What am I seeing here? They are dismayed and are running away, for their soldiers have been completely destroyed. -\q They are fleeing for refuge and are not looking back. Terror is all around—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 5 What am I seeing here? +\q They are dismayed and are running away, +\q2 for their soldiers have been completely destroyed. +\q They are fleeing for refuge and are not looking back. +\q Terror is all around +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 +\v 6 the swift cannot run away, +\q2 and the soldiers cannot escape. +\q They stumble in the north +\q2 and fall beside the Euphrates River. + +\s5 +\b \q -\v 6 the swift cannot run away, and the soldiers cannot escape. -\q They stumble in the north and fall beside the Euphrates River. +\v 7 Who is this who rises like the Nile, +\q2 whose waters toss up and down like the rivers? +\q +\v 8 Egypt rises like the Nile, +\q2 like rivers of water that rise and fall. +\q Egypt says, 'I will go up and I will cover the earth. +\q2 I will destroy cities and their inhabitants. +\q +\v 9 Go up, horses. +\q2 Be angry, you chariots. +\q2 Let the soldiers go out, +\q Cush and Put, men skillful with a shield, and Lydia, +\q2 \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Lud \fqa* . \f* men skillful at bending their bows.' \s5 \q -\v 7 Who is this who rises like the Nile, whose waters toss up and down like the rivers? -\q -\v 8 Egypt rises like the Nile, like rivers of water that rise and fall. -\q Egypt says, 'I will go up and I will cover the earth. I will destroy cities and their inhabitants. -\q -\v 9 Go up, horses. Be angry, you chariots. Let the soldiers go out, -\q Cush and Put, men skillful with a shield, and Lydia, \f + \ft Some modern English translations read, \fqa Lud \fqa* . \f* men skillful at bending their bows.' +\v 10 That day will be the day of vengeance +\q2 for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 and he will avenge himself on his foes. +\q The sword will devour and be satisfied. +\q2 It will drink its fill of their blood. +\q For there will be a sacrifice +\q2 to the Lord Yahweh of hosts +\q2 in the northern land by the Euphrates River. \s5 +\b \q -\v 10 That day will be the day of vengeance for the Lord Yahweh of hosts, and he will avenge himself on his foes. -\q The sword will devour and be satisfied. It will drink its fill of their blood. For there will be a sacrifice -\q to the Lord Yahweh of hosts in the northern land by the Euphrates River. - -\s5 +\v 11 Go up to Gilead and obtain medicine, +\q2 virgin daughter of Egypt. +\q It is useless that you put much medicine on yourself. +\q2 There is no cure for you. \q -\v 11 Go up to Gilead and obtain medicine, virgin daughter of Egypt. -\q It is useless that you put much medicine on yourself. There is no cure for you. -\q -\v 12 The nations have heard of your disgrace. The earth is filled with your cry of distress, -\q for soldier stumbles against soldier; both of them fall together." +\v 12 The nations have heard of your disgrace. +\q The earth is filled with your cry of distress, +\q2 for soldier stumbles against soldier; +\q2 both of them fall together." \s5 \p \v 13 This is the word that Yahweh told Jeremiah the prophet when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came and attacked the land of Egypt: \q -\v 14 "Announce in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes. -\q 'Take your station and prepare yourself, for the sword will devour those around you.' +\v 14 "Announce in Egypt, +\q2 and proclaim it in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes. +\q 'Take your station and prepare yourself, +\q2 for the sword will devour those around you.' \s5 \q -\v 15 Why are your mighty ones facedown on the ground? They will not stand, because Yahweh has pushed them to the ground. +\v 15 Why are your mighty ones facedown on the ground? +\q They will not stand, +\q2 because Yahweh has pushed them to the ground. \q -\v 16 He increases the numbers of those who stumble. Each soldier falls against the next one. They are saying, 'Get up. Let us go home. -\q Let us go back to our own people, to the land of our birth, and away from the sword of the oppressor.' +\v 16 He increases the numbers of those who stumble. +\q Each soldier falls against the next one. +\q They are saying, 'Get up. Let us go home. +\q Let us go back to our own people, +\q2 to the land of our birth, +\q2 and away from the sword of the oppressor.' \q -\v 17 They proclaimed there, 'Pharaoh the king of Egypt is only a noise, one who has let his opportunity slip away.' +\v 17 They proclaimed there, +\q2 'Pharaoh the king of Egypt is only a noise, +\q2 one who has let his opportunity slip away.' \s5 +\b \q -\v 18 As I live—declares the King, whose name is Yahweh of hosts— -\q someone will come like Mount Tabor and Mount Carmel by the sea. +\v 18 As I live—declares the King, +\q2 whose name is Yahweh of hosts— +\q2 someone will come like Mount Tabor +\q2 and Mount Carmel by the sea. \q -\v 19 Pack for yourselves baggage to carry into exile, you who live in Egypt. -\q For Memphis will become a waste; it will be burned, and no one will live there. +\v 19 Pack for yourselves baggage to carry into exile, +\q2 you who live in Egypt. +\q For Memphis will become a waste; +\q2 it will be burned, and no one will live there. \s5 +\b \q -\v 20 Egypt is a very beautiful young cow, but a stinging insect is coming from the north. It is coming. +\v 20 Egypt is a very beautiful young cow, +\q2 but a stinging insect is coming from the north +\q2 It is coming. \q -\v 21 The hired soldiers in her midst are like a fattened bull, but they will also turn away and run away. -\q They will not stand together, for the day of their disaster is coming against them, the time of their punishment. +\v 21 The hired soldiers in her midst are like a fattened bull, +\q2 but they will also turn away and run away. +\q They will not stand together, +\q2 for the day of their disaster is coming against them, +\q2 the time of their punishment. \q -\v 22 Egypt hisses like a snake and crawls away, for her enemies are marching against her. +\v 22 Egypt hisses like a snake and crawls away, +\q2 for her enemies are marching against her. \q They are going toward her like woodcutters with axes. \s5 \q -\v 23 They will cut down the forests—this is Yahweh's declaration—although it is very dense. -\q For the enemies will be more numerous than locusts, unable to be counted. +\v 23 They will cut down the forests +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —although it is very dense. +\q For the enemies will be more numerous than locusts, +\q2 unable to be counted. \q -\v 24 The daughter of Egypt will be made ashamed. She will be given into the hand of people from the north." +\v 24 The daughter of Egypt will be made ashamed. +\q She will be given into the hand of people from the north." \s5 \m @@ -3133,243 +4165,413 @@ \v 26 I am giving them into the hand of the ones seeking their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and his servants. Then after this Egypt will be inhabited as in previous days—this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 -\p -\v 27 But you, my servant Jacob, do not fear. Do not be dismayed, Israel, for see, I am about to deliver you from the faraway place, and your descendants from the land of their captivity. Jacob will return and be at ease; he will rest secure, and there will be no more terror. -\v 28 You, my servant Jacob, do not fear—this is Yahweh's declaration—for I am with you, so I will bring complete destruction against all the nations where I scattered you. But I will not destroy you completely. Yet I will discipline you justly and will certainly not leave you unpunished." +\q +\v 27 But you, my servant Jacob, do not fear. +\q Do not be dismayed, Israel, for see, +\q2 I am about to deliver you from the faraway place, +\q2 and your descendants from the land of their captivity. +\q Jacob will return and be at ease; +\q2 he will rest secure, and there will be no more terror. +\q +\v 28 You, my servant Jacob, do not fear +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —for I am with you, +\q so I will bring complete destruction against all the nations +\q2 where I scattered you. +\q But I will not destroy you completely. +\q Yet I will discipline you justly +\q2 and will certainly not leave you unpunished." \s5 \c 47 \p \v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines. This word came to him before Pharaoh attacked Gaza. -\q -\v 2 "Yahweh says this: See, floods of water are rising in the north. They will be like an overflowing river! -\q Then they will overflow the land and everything in it, its cities and its inhabitants! So everyone will shout for help, -\q and all the inhabitants of the land will howl. +\p +\v 2 "Yahweh says this: +\q See, floods of water are rising in the north. +\q2 They will be like an overflowing river! +\q Then they will overflow the land and everything in it, +\q2 its cities and its inhabitants! +\q So everyone will shout for help, +\q2 and all the inhabitants of the land will howl. \s5 \q \v 3 At the sound of the stamping of their strong horses' hooves, -\q at the roar of their chariots and the noise of their wheels, -\q fathers will not help their children because of the weakness of their own hands. +\q2 at the roar of their chariots and the noise of their wheels, +\q2 fathers will not help their children +\q2 because of the weakness of their own hands. \q -\v 4 For the day is coming that will devastate all of the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon -\q every survivor who wants to help them. For Yahweh is devastating the Philistines, -\q those who remain from the island of Caphtor. +\v 4 For the day is coming that will devastate all of the Philistines, +\q2 to cut off from Tyre and Sidon +\q2 every survivor who wants to help them. +\q For Yahweh is devastating the Philistines, +\q2 those who remain from the island of Caphtor. \s5 -\v 5 Baldness will come upon Gaza. Ashkelon has been silenced. -\q You remnant in their valley, how long will you cut yourself? \q -\v 6 Woe, sword of Yahweh! How long will it be until you become silent? -\q Go back to your scabbard! Stop and be silent. +\v 5 Baldness will come upon Gaza. +\q Ashkelon has been silenced. +\q You remnant in their valley, +\q2 how long will you cut yourself? +\b +\q +\v 6 Woe, sword of Yahweh! +\q2 How long will it be until you become silent? +\q Go back to your scabbard! +\q2 Stop and be silent. \q \v 7 How can it rest when Yahweh has commanded it, -\q when he has appointed it to attack Ashkelon and the coastlands along the sea?" +\q2 when he has appointed it to attack Ashkelon +\q2 and the coastlands along the sea?" \s5 \c 48 \p \v 1 To Moab, Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel, says this, -\q "Woe to Nebo, for it has been devastated. Kiriathaim has been humiliated and captured. +\q "Woe to Nebo, for it has been devastated. +\q Kiriathaim has been humiliated and captured. \q Her fortress has been disgraced and crushed. \q -\v 2 The honor of Moab is no more. Their enemies in Heshbon plotted disaster against her. -\q They said, 'Come and let us destroy her as a nation. Madmen will also perish—a sword will go after you.' +\v 2 The honor of Moab is no more. +\q2 Their enemies in Heshbon plotted disaster against her. +\q They said, 'Come and let us destroy her as a nation. +\q2 Madmen will also perish +\q2 —a sword will go after you.' \s5 \q -\v 3 Listen! A sound of an outcry is coming from Horonaim, where there is ruin and great destruction. +\v 3 Listen! A sound of an outcry is coming from Horonaim, +\q2 where there is ruin and great destruction. \q -\v 4 Moab has been destroyed. Her children have made their cries heard. +\v 4 Moab has been destroyed. +\q2 Her children have made their cries heard. \q \v 5 They go up the hill of Luhith weeping, -\q for on the way down to Horonaim, screams are heard because of the destruction. +\q2 for on the way down to Horonaim, +\q2 screams are heard because of the destruction. \s5 \q -\v 6 Flee! Save your lives and become like a juniper bush in the wilderness. +\v 6 Flee! Save your lives +\q2 and become like a juniper bush in the wilderness. \q -\v 7 For because of your trust in your practices and your wealth, you also will be captured. -\q Then Chemosh will go away into captivity, together with his priests and leaders. +\v 7 For because of your trust in your practices +\q2 and your wealth +\q2 you also will be captured. +\q Then Chemosh will go away into captivity +\q2 together with his priests and leaders. \s5 \q -\v 8 For the destroyer will come to every city; no city will escape. -\q So the valley will perish and the plain will be devastated, as Yahweh has said. +\v 8 For the destroyer will come to every city; +\q2 no city will escape. +\q So the valley will perish +\q2 and the plain will be devastated, +\q2 as Yahweh has said. \q -\v 9 Give wings to Moab, for she must certainly fly away. -\q Her cities will become a wasteland, where there is no one to live in them. +\v 9 Give wings to Moab, +\q2 for she must certainly fly away. +\q Her cities will become a wasteland, +\q2 where there is no one to live in them. +\b \q -\v 10 May anyone who is lazy in doing Yahweh's work be cursed! May anyone who keeps his sword back from shedding blood be cursed! +\v 10 May anyone who is lazy in doing Yahweh's work +\q2 be cursed! +\q May anyone who keeps his sword back from shedding blood +\q2 be cursed! + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 11 Moab has rested secure since he was young. +\q He is like his wine that has never been poured from pot to pot. +\q He has never gone into captivity. +\q Therefore he tastes as good as ever; +\q2 his flavor remains unchanged. +\q +\v 12 So see, the days are coming +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —when I will send him those who will tip him over +\q2 and pour out all his pots and shatter his jars. \s5 \q -\v 11 Moab has rested secure since he was young. He is like his wine -\q that has never been poured from pot to pot. He has never gone into captivity. -\q Therefore he tastes as good as ever; his flavor remains unchanged. +\v 13 Then Moab will be ashamed of Chemosh +\q2 just as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, +\q2 their object of trust. +\b \q -\v 12 So see, the days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will send him those who will tip him over and pour out all his pots and shatter his jars. +\v 14 How can you say, +\q2 'We are soldiers, powerful fighting men'? \s5 \q -\v 13 Then Moab will be ashamed of Chemosh just as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel, their object of trust. +\v 15 Moab will be devastated and its cities attacked. +\q For its finest young men +\q2 have gone down to the place of slaughter. +\q This is the king's declaration! +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. \q -\v 14 How can you say, 'We are soldiers, powerful fighting men'? +\v 16 Moab's disaster is soon to happen; +\q2 calamity is hurrying quickly. +\q +\v 17 All you who are around Moab, wail; +\q2 and all you who know its fame, shout this, +\q2 'Woe, the strong staff, +\q2 the honored rod, has been broken.' \s5 +\b \q -\v 15 Moab will be devastated and its cities attacked. For its finest young men have gone down to the place of slaughter. This is the king's declaration! Yahweh of hosts is his name. -\q -\v 16 Moab's disaster is soon to happen; calamity is hurrying quickly. -\q -\v 17 All you who are around Moab, wail; and all you who know its fame, -\q shout this, 'Woe, the strong staff, the honored rod, has been broken.' - -\s5 -\q -\v 18 Come down from your honored place and sit on the dry ground, you daughter living in Dibon. +\v 18 Come down from your honored place +\q2 and sit on the dry ground, +\q2 you daughter living in Dibon. \q For the destroyer of Moab will come up against you, -\q he will ruin your strongholds. +\q2 he will ruin your strongholds. \q -\v 19 Stand on the road and watch, you people who live in Aroer. -\q Ask the ones who are fleeing and escaping. Say, 'What has happened?' +\v 19 Stand on the road and watch, +\q2 you people who live in Aroer. +\q Ask the ones who are fleeing and escaping. +\q2 Say, 'What has happened?' \q -\v 20 Moab has been shamed, for it has been shattered. -\q Howl and lament; shout for help. -\q Tell it to people by the Arnon River that Moab has been devastated. +\v 20 Moab has been shamed, +\q2 for it has been shattered. +\q Howl and lament; +\q2 shout for help. +\q Tell it to people by the Arnon River +\q2 that Moab has been devastated. \s5 \q \v 21 Now punishment has come to the hill country, -\q to Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath, -\q +\q2 to Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath, +\q2 \v 22 to Dibon, Nebo, and Beth Diblathaim, -\q +\q2 \v 23 to Kiriathaim, Beth Gamul, and Beth Meon, -\q +\q2 \v 24 To Kerioth and Bozrah, -\q and to all the cities in the land of Moab— -\q the farthest and the closest cities. +\q2 and to all the cities in the land of Moab— +\q2 the farthest and the closest cities. \q -\v 25 The horn of Moab has been hacked off; its arm has been broken—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 25 The horn of Moab has been hacked off; +\q2 its arm has been broken +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 -\p -\v 26 Make him drunk, because he acted proudly against Yahweh. Let Moab wallow in his vomit, and let him be an object of ridicule. -\v 27 For did not Israel become an object for laughter to you? Was he found among thieves, so that you shook your head at him as often as you spoke about him? +\b +\q +\v 26 Make him drunk, +\q2 because he acted proudly against Yahweh. +\q Let Moab wallow in his vomit, +\q2 and let him be an object of ridicule. +\q +\v 27 For did not Israel become an object for laughter to you? +\q Was he found among thieves, +\q2 so that you shook your head at him +\q2 as often as you spoke about him? \s5 \q -\v 28 Abandon the cities and camp on the cliffs, inhabitants of Moab. -\q Become like a dove that is nesting over the mouth of a hole in the rocks. +\v 28 Abandon the cities and camp on the cliffs, +\q2 inhabitants of Moab. +\q Become like a dove that is nesting +\q2 over the mouth of a hole in the rocks. +\b \q -\v 29 We have heard of Moab's pride—his arrogance, -\q his haughtiness, his pride, his self-glory and the conceit in his heart. +\v 29 We have heard of Moab's pride +\q2 —his arrogance, +\q2 his haughtiness, his pride, +\q2 his self-glory and the conceit in his heart. \s5 -\v 30 This is Yahweh's declaration—I myself know his arrogant speech, which amounts to nothing, like his deeds. \q -\v 31 So I will howl a lament for Moab, and I will shout in sorrow for all of Moab. +\v 30 This is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —I myself know his arrogant speech, +\q2 which amounts to nothing, like his deeds. +\q +\v 31 So I will howl a lament for Moab, +\q2 and I will shout in sorrow for all of Moab. \q I will lament for the people of Kir Hareseth. \q -\v 32 I will weep for you more than I did for Jazer, vine of Sibmah! Your branches passed across the Salt Sea and reached -\q as far as Jazer. The destroyer has attacked your summer fruit and your grapes. +\v 32 I will weep for you more than I did for Jazer, +\q2 vine of Sibmah! +\q Your branches passed across the Salt Sea +\q2 and reached as far as Jazer. +\q The destroyer has attacked +\q2 your summer fruit and your grapes. \s5 \q -\v 33 So celebration and rejoicing have been taken away from the fruit trees and the land of Moab. -\q I have put an end to the wine from their winepresses. They will not tread with joyful shouts. Any shouts will not be shouts of joy. +\v 33 So celebration and rejoicing have been taken away +\q2 from the fruit trees and the land of Moab. +\q I have put an end to the wine from their winepresses. +\q They will not tread with joyful shouts. +\q Any shouts will not be shouts of joy. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 34 From the shouts at Heshbon as far as Elealeh +\q2 their sound is heard at Jahaz, +\q2 from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath Shelishiyah, +\q2 since even the waters of Nimrim have become desolate. +\q +\v 35 For I will put an end to anyone in Moab +\q2 who makes sacrifices on the high places +\q2 and burns incense to his gods +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. + +\s5 +\q +\v 36 So my heart is lamenting for Moab like a flute. +\q My heart is lamenting like flutes +\q2 for the people of Kir Hareseth. +\q The riches they gained are gone. +\q +\v 37 For every head is bald and every beard shaved. +\q Incisions are on every hand, +\q2 and sackcloth is around their waists. + +\s5 +\q +\v 38 There is mourning everywhere, +\q2 on every flat roof of Moab and in Moab's plazas. +\q For I have destroyed Moab like pots that no one wants +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q +\v 39 How it has been shattered! +\q2 How they howl in their lamenting! +\q Moab turns its back in shame! +\q2 So Moab will become an object of derision +\q2 and a terror to all those who are around him." \s5 \p -\v 34 From the shouts at Heshbon as far as Elealeh, their sound is heard at Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath Shelishiyah, since even the waters of Nimrim have become desolate. -\v 35 For I will put an end to anyone in Moab who makes sacrifices on the high places and burns incense to his gods—this is Yahweh's declaration. - -\s5 -\v 36 So my heart is lamenting for Moab like a flute. My heart is lamenting like flutes for the people of Kir Hareseth. The riches they gained are gone. -\v 37 For every head is bald and every beard shaved. Incisions are on every hand, and sackcloth is around their waists. - -\s5 -\v 38 There is mourning everywhere, on every flat roof of Moab and in Moab's plazas. For I have destroyed Moab like pots that no one wants—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 40 For Yahweh says this, +\q "See, the enemy will come flying like an eagle, +\q2 spreading out his wings over Moab. \q -\v 39 How it has been shattered! How they howl in their lamenting! Moab turns its back in shame! So Moab will become an object of derision and a terror to all those who are around him." - -\s5 -\p -\v 40 For Yahweh says this, "See, the enemy will come flying like an eagle, spreading out his wings over Moab. -\q -\v 41 Kerioth has been captured, and its strongholds have been seized. -\q For in that day the hearts of Moab's soldiers will be like the hearts of women in birth labor. +\v 41 Kerioth has been captured, +\q2 and its strongholds have been seized. +\q For in that day the hearts of Moab's soldiers +\q2 will be like the hearts of women in birth labor. \s5 \q -\v 42 So Moab will be destroyed and be no longer a people, because he made himself to be great against Yahweh. +\v 42 So Moab will be destroyed and be no longer a people, +\q2 because he made himself to be great against Yahweh. \q -\v 43 Terror, the pit, and a trap are coming on you, inhabitant of Moab—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 43 Terror, the pit, and a trap are coming on you, +\q2 inhabitant of Moab +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \q \v 44 Anyone who flees because of terror will fall into the pit, -\q and anyone who climbs out of the pit will be caught in the trap, for I will bring this on them, the people of Moab, -\q in the year of my vengeance against them—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 and anyone who climbs out of the pit +\q2 will be caught in the trap +\q for I will bring this on them, the people of Moab, +\q2 in the year of my vengeance against them +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 45 The ones who flee will stand in the shadow of Heshbon +\q2 without any strength, +\q2 for fire will go out from Heshbon, +\q2 flame from the middle of Sihon. +\q It will devour the forehead of Moab +\q2 and the scalps of the boastful people. \s5 \q -\v 45 The ones who flee will stand in the shadow of Heshbon without any strength, for fire will go out from Heshbon, -\q flame from the middle of Sihon. It will devour the forehead of Moab and the scalps of the boastful people. - -\s5 +\v 46 Woe to you, Moab! +\q2 Chemosh's people are destroyed, +\q For your sons are taken as captives +\q2 and your daughters into captivity. +\b \q -\v 46 Woe to you, Moab! Chemosh's people are destroyed, -\q For your sons are taken as captives and your daughters into captivity. -\q -\v 47 But I will reverse the captivity of Moab in later days—this is Yahweh's declaration." -\q The judgment on Moab ends here. +\v 47 But I will reverse the captivity of Moab in later days +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." +\p The judgment on Moab ends here. \s5 \c 49 \m -\q +\p \v 1 About the people of Ammon, Yahweh says this, -\q "Does Israel have no children? Is there no one to inherit anything in Israel? -\q Why does Molech occupy Gad, and his people live in its cities? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Molech \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa their king \fqa* . \f* +\q "Does Israel have no children? +\q2 Is there no one to inherit anything in Israel? +\q Why does Molech occupy Gad, +\q2 and his people live in its cities? \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Molech \fqa* , some modern translations have \fqa their king \fqa* . \f* \q -\v 2 So look, the days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will cause a trumpet call for battle against Rabbah -\q to be heard among the people of Ammon, so it will become a deserted heap and its villages will be set on fire. -\q For Israel will possess those who possessed him," says Yahweh. +\v 2 So look, the days are coming +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —when I will cause a trumpet call +\q2 for battle against Rabbah +\q to be heard among the people of Ammon, +\q2 so it will become a deserted heap +\q2 and its villages will be set on fire. +\q For Israel will possess those who possessed him," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 \q -\v 3 "Howl in lament, Heshbon, for Ai will be devastated! Shout out, daughters of Rabbah! Gird yourselves with sackcloth. -\q Lament and run about in futility, for Molech is going into captivity, -\q together with his priests and leaders. +\v 3 "Howl in lament, Heshbon, +\q2 for Ai will be devastated! +\q Shout out, daughters of Rabbah! +\q2 Gird yourselves with sackcloth. +\q Lament and run about in futility, +\q2 for Molech is going into captivity, +\q2 together with his priests and leaders. \q -\v 4 Why do you brag about your valleys, your valleys that are so fruitful, faithless daughter? -\q you who trust in your wealth and say, 'Who will come against me?' +\v 4 Why do you brag about your valleys, +\q2 your valleys that are so fruitful, faithless daughter? +\q you who trust in your wealth and say, +\q2 'Who will come against me?' \s5 \q -\v 5 See, I am about to bring terror on you—this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts— -\q this terror will come from all those who surround you. Each one of you will be scattered before it. +\v 5 See, I am about to bring terror on you +\q2 —this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts— +\q2 this terror will come from all those who surround you. +\q Each one of you will be scattered before it. \q There will be no one to gather those running away. +\b \q -\v 6 But after this I will reverse the captivity of the people of Ammon—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\v 6 But after this I will reverse the captivity of the people of Ammon +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." + +\s5 +\p +\v 7 About Edom, Yahweh of hosts says this, +\q "Is there no longer any wisdom to be found in Teman? +\q Has good advice disappeared +\q2 from those who have understanding? +\q Has their wisdom become corrupted? +\q +\v 8 Flee! Turn back! +\q2 Stay in holes in the ground, inhabitants of Dedan. +\q For I am bringing the disaster of Esau on him +\q2 at the time that I punish him. \s5 \q -\v 7 About Edom, Yahweh of hosts says this, "Is there no longer any wisdom to be found in Teman? -\q Has good advice disappeared from those who have understanding? Has their wisdom become corrupted? +\v 9 If grape harvesters came to you, +\q2 would they not leave a little bit behind? +\q If thieves came in the night, +\q2 would they not spoil only as much as they wanted? \q -\v 8 Flee! Turn back! Stay in holes in the ground, inhabitants of Dedan. -\q For I am bringing the disaster of Esau on him at the time that I punish him. - -\s5 +\v 10 But I have stripped Esau bare. +\q2 I have revealed his hiding places. +\q So he will not be able to hide himself. +\q2 His children, his brothers, and his neighbors are destroyed, +\q2 and he is gone. \q -\v 9 If grape harvesters came to you, would they not leave a little bit behind? -\q If thieves came in the night, would they not spoil only as much as they wanted? -\q -\v 10 But I have stripped Esau bare. I have revealed his hiding places. -\q So he will not be able to hide himself. His children, his brothers, and his neighbors are destroyed, and he is gone. -\q -\v 11 Leave your orphans behind. I will take care of their lives, and your widows can trust in me." +\v 11 Leave your orphans behind. +\q2 I will take care of their lives, +\q2 and your widows can trust in me." \s5 \p @@ -3378,540 +4580,848 @@ \s5 \q -\v 14 I have heard news from Yahweh, and a messenger has been sent out to the nations, -\q 'Gather together and attack her. Get ready for battle.' +\v 14 I have heard news from Yahweh, +\q2 and a messenger has been sent out to the nations, +\q 'Gather together and attack her. +\q2 Get ready for battle.' +\b \q -\v 15 "For see, I have made you small compared to the other nations, despised by people. +\v 15 "For see, I have made you small compared to the other nations, +\q2 despised by people. \s5 \q -\v 16 As for your fearsomeness, your heart's pride has deceived you, inhabitants of places on the cliff, -\q you who have occupied the highest hills so that you may make your nest high like an eagle. -\q I will bring you down from there—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 16 As for your fearsomeness, +\q2 your heart's pride has deceived you, +\q2 inhabitants of places on the cliff, +\q you who have occupied the highest hills +\q2 so that you may make your nest high like an eagle. +\q I will bring you down from there +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q \v 17 Edom will become a horror to everyone passing by it. -\q Every such person will be appalled and hiss because of all of its disasters. +\q Every such person will be appalled +\q2 and hiss because of all of its disasters. \q -\v 18 Like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbors, says Yahweh, -\q and no one will live there; no person will stay there. +\v 18 Like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah +\q2 and their neighbors, says Yahweh, +\q and no one will live there; +\q2 no person will stay there. \s5 +\b \q -\v 19 See, he will go up like a lion from the majesty of the Jordan to the green pasturelands. -\q For I will quickly make Edom run from it, and I will put someone who will be chosen in charge of it. -\q For who is like me, and who will summon me? What shepherd is able to resist me? +\v 19 See, he will go up like a lion +\q2 from the majesty of the Jordan +\q2 to the green pasturelands. +\q For I will quickly make Edom run from it, +\q2 and I will put someone who will be chosen in charge of it. +\q For who is like me, +\q2 and who will summon me? +\q2 What shepherd is able to resist me? \s5 +\b \q \v 20 So listen to the plans that Yahweh has decided against Edom, -\q the plans that he has formed against the inhabitants of Teman. -\q They will certainly be dragged away, even the smallest flock. +\q2 the plans that he has formed +\q2 against the inhabitants of Teman. +\q They will certainly be dragged away, +\q2 even the smallest flock. \q Their pasturelands will be turned into ruined places. \s5 \q -\v 21 At the sound of their falling the earth shakes. The sound of cries of distress is heard at the Sea of Reeds. +\v 21 At the sound of their falling the earth shakes. +\q2 The sound of cries of distress is heard at the Sea of Reeds. \q -\v 22 See, someone will attack like an eagle, and swoop down and spread his wings over Bozrah. -\q Then on that day, the hearts of Edom's soldiers will become like the heart of a woman in birth labor." +\v 22 See, someone will attack like an eagle, +\q2 and swoop down and spread his wings over Bozrah. +\q Then on that day, the hearts of Edom's soldiers +\q2 will become like the heart of a woman in birth labor." \s5 +\p +\v 23 About Damascus: +\q "Hamath and Arpad will be ashamed, +\q2 for they have heard news of disaster. +\q They melt away! +\q2 Anxiety is in the sea. +\q2 It cannot stay calm. \q -\v 23 About Damascus: "Hamath and Arpad will be ashamed, for they have heard news of disaster. -\q They melt away! Anxiety is in the sea. It cannot stay calm. +\v 24 Damascus has become very weak. +\q2 It turns away to flee; +\q2 terror seizes it. +\q Distress and pain seize it, +\q2 like the pain of a woman giving birth. \q -\v 24 Damascus has become very weak. It turns away to flee; terror seizes it. -\q Distress and pain seize it, like the pain of a woman giving birth. -\q -\v 25 How has the city of praise not been abandoned, the town of my joy? +\v 25 How has the city of praise not been abandoned, +\q2 the town of my joy? \s5 \q \v 26 Therefore its young men will fall in its plazas, -\q and all the fighting men will perish on that day—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." +\q2 and all the fighting men will perish on that day +\q2 —this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." \q -\v 27 "For I will light a fire on the wall of Damascus, and it will devour the strongholds of Ben-Hadad." +\v 27 "For I will light a fire on the wall of Damascus, +\q2 and it will devour the strongholds of Ben-Hadad." \s5 \p \v 28 About Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, Yahweh says this to Nebuchadnezzar (now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon was going to attack these places): -\q "Arise and attack Kedar and destroy those people of the east. +\q "Arise and attack Kedar +\q2 and destroy those people of the east. \q \v 29 Their tents and their flocks will be taken, -\q along with their tent curtains and all of their equipment; -\q their camels will be led away from them, -\q and men will shout to them, "Terror is on every side!" +\q2 along with their tent curtains and all of their equipment; +\q2 their camels will be led away from them, +\q and men will shout to them, +\q2 "Terror is on every side!" + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 30 Flee! Wander far away! +\q Stay in holes in the ground, inhabitants of Hazor +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon +\q2 has devised a plan against you. +\q Flee! Turn back! +\b +\q +\v 31 Arise! Attack the nation at ease, +\q2 that lives in safety," says Yahweh. +\q "They have no gates or bars in them, +\q2 and its people live by themselves. \s5 \q -\v 30 Flee! Wander far away! Stay in holes in the ground, inhabitants of Hazor—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q for Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has devised a plan against you. Flee! Turn back! +\v 32 For their camels will become plunder, +\q2 and the abundance of their property +\q2 will become war plunder. +\q Then I will scatter to every wind +\q2 those who cut the hair on the sides of their heads very short, +\q and I will bring disaster on them from every side +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \q -\v 31 Arise! Attack the nation at ease, that lives in safety," says Yahweh. -\q "They have no gates or bars in them, and its people live by themselves. - -\s5 -\q -\v 32 For their camels will become plunder, and the abundance of their property will become war plunder. -\q Then I will scatter to every wind those who cut the hair on the sides of their heads very short, -\q and I will bring disaster on them from every side—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q -\v 33 Hazor will become a lair of jackals, a permanent wasteland. -\q No one will live there; no human being will stay there." +\v 33 Hazor will become a lair of jackals, +\q2 a permanent wasteland. +\q No one will live there; +\q2 no human being will stay there." \s5 \p \v 34 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah the prophet about Elam. This happened at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, and he said, \p -\v 35 "Yahweh of hosts says this: See, I am about to break the bowmen of Elam, the main part of their power. -\q -\v 36 For I will bring the four winds from the four corners of the heavens, -\q and I will scatter the people of Elam to all of those winds. There is no nation -\q to which those scattered from Elam will not go. +\v 35 "Yahweh of hosts says this: +\q See, I am about to break the bowmen of Elam, +\q2 the main part of their power. +\v 36 For I will bring the four winds +\q2 from the four corners of the heavens, +\q2 and I will scatter the people of Elam to all of those winds. +\q There is no nation +\q2 to which those scattered from Elam will not go. \s5 \q -\v 37 So I will shatter Elam before their enemies and before those who seek their lives. -\q for I will bring disaster against them, the fury of my wrath—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and I will send the sword after them until I have consumed them. +\v 37 So I will shatter Elam before their enemies +\q2 and before those who seek their lives. +\q for I will bring disaster against them, the fury of my wrath +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —and I will send the sword after them +\q2 until I have consumed them. \q -\v 38 Then I will put my throne in Elam and will destroy its king and leaders from there—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 38 Then I will put my throne in Elam +\q2 and will destroy its king and leaders from there +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\b \q -\v 39 and it will happen in later days that I will reverse the captivity of Elam—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\v 39 —and it will happen in later days +\q2 that I will reverse the captivity of Elam +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \c 50 \p \v 1 This is the word that Yahweh declared about Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans, by the hand of Jeremiah the prophet, \q -\v 2 "Report to the nations and cause them to listen. Lift up a signal and cause them to listen. Do not conceal it. -\q Say, 'Babylon is taken. Bel is made ashamed. Marduk is dismayed. Its idols are put to shame; its images are dismayed.' +\v 2 "Report to the nations and cause them to listen. +\q2 Lift up a signal and cause them to listen. +\q2 Do not conceal it. +\q Say, 'Babylon is taken. Bel is made ashamed. +\q2 Marduk is dismayed. +\q2 Its idols are put to shame; +\q2 its images are dismayed.' \s5 \q -\v 3 A nation from the north will arise against it, and make her land a desolation. -\q No one will live in it; both men and animals will flee away. +\v 3 A nation from the north will arise against it, +\q2 and make her land a desolation. +\q No one will live in it; +\q2 both men and animals will flee away. +\b \q -\v 4 In those days and at that time—this is Yahweh's declaration—the people of Israel and the people of Judah -\q will come together to go with weeping and seek Yahweh their God. +\v 4 In those days and at that time +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —the people of Israel and the people of Judah +\q will come together to go with weeping +\q2 and seek Yahweh their God. \q -\v 5 They will ask the way to Zion and will set off toward it, saying, -\q We will go and join ourselves to Yahweh in an everlasting covenant that will not be forgotten." +\v 5 They will ask the way to Zion +\q2 and will set off toward it, saying, +\q2 We will go and join ourselves to Yahweh +\q2 in an everlasting covenant that will not be forgotten." \s5 -\p -\v 6 My people have been a lost flock. Their shepherds have led them astray in the mountains; -\q they have turned them around from hill to hill. They went, they have forgotten their resting place. +\b \q -\v 7 Everyone who went out to them devoured them. Their adversaries said, 'We are not guilty, -\q because they sinned against Yahweh, their true home—Yahweh, the hope of their ancestors.' +\v 6 My people have been a lost flock. +\q Their shepherds have led them astray in the mountains; +\q2 they have turned them around from hill to hill. +\q They went, they have forgotten their resting place. +\q +\v 7 Everyone who went out to them devoured them. +\q Their adversaries said, 'We are not guilty, +\q2 because they sinned against Yahweh, +\q2 their true home—Yahweh, +\q2 the hope of their ancestors.' \s5 +\b \q -\v 8 Leave from the midst of Babylon; go out from the land of the Chaldeans; -\q be like male goats that leave before the rest of the flock does. +\v 8 Leave from the midst of Babylon; +\q2 go out from the land of the Chaldeans; +\q be like male goats +\q2 that leave before the rest of the flock does. \q -\v 9 For see, I am about to set in motion and raise up a group of great nations from the north against Babylon. -\q They will arrange themselves against her. Babylon will be captured from there. -\q Their arrows are like a skilled warrior who does not return empty-handed. +\v 9 For see, I am about to set in motion +\q2 and raise up a group of great nations +\q2 from the north against Babylon. +\q They will arrange themselves against her. +\q2 Babylon will be captured from there. +\q Their arrows are like a skilled warrior +\q2 who does not return empty-handed. \q -\v 10 Chaldea will become plunder. All those who plunder it will be satisfied—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 10 Chaldea will become plunder. +\q2 All those who plunder it will be satisfied +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 +\b \q \v 11 You rejoice, you celebrate the plundering of my inheritance; -\q you jump around like a calf stamping in its pasture; -\q you neigh like a powerful horse. +\q2 you jump around like a calf stamping in its pasture; +\q2 you neigh like a powerful horse. \q -\v 12 So your mother will be greatly ashamed; the one who bore you will be embarrassed. -\q See, she will be the least of nations, a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert. +\v 12 So your mother will be greatly ashamed; +\q2 the one who bore you will be embarrassed. +\q See, she will be the least of nations, +\q2 a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert. \q -\v 13 Because of Yahweh's anger, Babylon will not be inhabited, but will be a complete devastation. -\q Everyone who passes by will be appalled because of Babylon and will hiss because of all of its wounds. +\v 13 Because of Yahweh's anger, +\q2 Babylon will not be inhabited, +\q2 but will be a complete devastation. +\q Everyone who passes by will be appalled because of Babylon +\q2 and will hiss because of all of its wounds. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 14 Arrange yourselves against Babylon all around her. +\q Everyone who bends a bow must shoot at her. +\q Do not spare any of your arrows, +\q2 for she has sinned against Yahweh. +\q +\v 15 Raise a shout against her all around! +\q She has surrendered; +\q2 her towers have fallen; +\q her walls are torn down, +\q2 for this is Yahweh's vengeance. +\q Take vengeance on her! +\q2 Do to her just as she has done! \s5 \q -\v 14 Arrange yourselves against Babylon all around her. Everyone who bends a bow must shoot at her. -\q Do not spare any of your arrows, for she has sinned against Yahweh. -\q -\v 15 Raise a shout against her all around! She has surrendered; her towers have fallen; -\q her walls are torn down, for this is Yahweh's vengeance. -\q Take vengeance on her! Do to her just as she has done! +\v 16 Destroy both the farmer who sows seed +\q2 and the one who uses a sickle +\q2 at the time of harvest in Babylon. +\q Let each person turn back to his own people +\q2 from the oppressor's sword; +\q2 let them flee to their own land. \s5 +\b \q -\v 16 Destroy both the farmer who sows seed and the one who uses a sickle at the time of harvest in Babylon. -\q Let each person turn back to his own people from the oppressor's sword; let them flee to their own land. - -\s5 -\q -\v 17 Israel is a scattered flock driven away by lions. -\q First the king of Assyria devoured him; -\q then after this, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon broke his bones. +\v 17 Israel is a scattered flock +\q2 driven away by lions. +\q First the king of Assyria devoured him; then after this, +\q2 Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon broke his bones. \p -\v 18 Therefore Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, says this: See, I am about to punish the king of Babylon and his land, just as I punished the king of Assyria. +\v 18 Therefore Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, says this: +\q See, I am about to punish the king of Babylon and his land, +\q2 just as I punished the king of Assyria. \s5 \q -\v 19 I will restore Israel to his homeland; he will graze on Carmel and Bashan. -\q Then he will be satisfied in the hill country of Ephraim and Gilead. +\v 19 I will restore Israel to his homeland; +\q2 he will graze on Carmel and Bashan. +\q Then he will be satisfied +\q2 in the hill country of Ephraim and Gilead. \q -\v 20 In those days and at that time, says Yahweh, iniquity will be looked for in Israel, -\q but none will be found. I will inquire about the sins of Judah, but none will be found, for I will forgive the remnant that I spare. +\v 20 In those days and at that time, says Yahweh, +\q2 iniquity will be looked for in Israel, +\q2 but none will be found. +\q I will inquire about the sins of Judah, +\q2 but none will be found, +\q2 for I will forgive the remnant that I spare. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 21 "Arise against the land of Merathaim, +\q2 against it and the ones inhabiting Pekod. +\q Put them to the sword and completely destroy them +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —do everything that I am commanding you. +\q +\v 22 The sounds of battle and enormous destruction +\q2 are in the land. \s5 \q -\v 21 "Arise against the land of Merathaim, against it and the ones inhabiting Pekod. -\q Put them to the sword and completely destroy them—this is Yahweh's declaration—do everything that I am commanding you. +\v 23 How the hammer of all the lands +\q2 has been cut apart and destroyed. +\q How Babylon has become an object of horror +\q2 among the nations. \q -\v 22 The sounds of battle and enormous destruction are in the land. +\v 24 I have set a trap for you and you were taken, Babylon, +\q2 and you did not know it! +\q You were found and captured, +\q2 because you opposed Yahweh. \s5 \q -\v 23 How the hammer of all the lands has been cut apart and destroyed. -\q How Babylon has become an object of horror among the nations. +\v 25 Yahweh has opened his armory +\q2 and is bringing out the weapons +\q2 for carrying out his anger. +\q There is work for the Lord Yahweh of host +\q2 in the land of the Chaldeans. \q -\v 24 I have set a trap for you and you were taken, Babylon, and you did not know it! -\q You were found and captured, because you opposed Yahweh. +\v 26 Attack her from far away. +\q Open her granaries +\q2 and pile her up like heaps of grain. +\q Set her apart for destruction. +\q2 Leave no remnant of her. \s5 \q -\v 25 Yahweh has opened his armory and is bringing out the weapons for carrying out his anger. -\q There is work for the Lord Yahweh of hosts in the land of the Chaldeans. +\v 27 Kill all her bulls. +\q2 Send them down to the place of slaughter. +\q Woe to them, for their day has come +\q2 —the time for their punishment. \q -\v 26 Attack her from far away. Open her granaries and pile her up like heaps of grain. -\q Set her apart for destruction. Leave no remnant of her. +\v 28 There is the sound of those fleeing, +\q2 of those who are survivors, +\q2 from the land of Babylon. +\q These will report the vengeance of Yahweh our God for Zion, +\q2 and vengeance for his temple. \s5 +\b \q -\v 27 Kill all her bulls. Send them down to the place of slaughter. -\q Woe to them, for their day has come—the time for their punishment. -\q -\v 28 There is the sound of those fleeing, of those who are survivors, from the land of Babylon. -\q These will report the vengeance of Yahweh our God for Zion, and vengeance for his temple. - -\s5 -\q -\v 29 "Summon the archers against Babylon—all those who bend their bows. -\q Camp against her, and let no one escape. +\v 29 "Summon the archers against Babylon +\q2 —all those who bend their bows. +\q Camp against her, +\q2 and let no one escape. \q Repay her for what she has done. -\q Do to her by the measure she has used. -\q For she had acted arrogantly against Yahweh—against the Holy One of Israel. +\q2 Do to her by the measure she has used. +\q For she had acted arrogantly against Yahweh +\q2 —against the Holy One of Israel. \q \v 30 So her young men will fall in the city squares, -\q and all her fighting men will be destroyed on that day— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 and all her fighting men will be destroyed on that day +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \q -\v 31 "See, I am against you, proud one—this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts— -\q for your day has come, proud one, the time when I will punish you. +\v 31 "See, I am against you, proud one +\q2 —this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh of hosts +\q2 —for your day has come, proud one, +\q2 the time when I will punish you. \q -\v 32 So the proud ones will stumble and fall. No one will raise them up. -\q I will set fire to their cities; it will devour everything around him. +\v 32 So the proud ones will stumble and fall. +\q2 No one will raise them up. +\q I will set fire to their cities; +\q2 it will devour everything around him. + +\s5 +\p +\v 33 Yahweh of hosts says this: +\q The people of Israel are oppressed, +\q2 together with the people of Judah. +\q All the ones who captured them still hold them; +\q2 they refuse to let them go. +\q +\v 34 The one who rescues them is strong. +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\q He will truly plead their case, +\q2 in order to bring rest to the land, +\q2 and to bring strife to the ones inhabiting Babylon. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 35 A sword is against the Chaldeans +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —and against the inhabitants of Babylon, +\q2 her leaders, and her wise men. +\q +\v 36 A sword against those who say empty words! +\q2 They will become fools! +\q A sword against her soldiers! +\q2 They will be filled with terror. +\q +\v 37 A sword is coming against their horse their chariots +\q2 and all of the people who are in the midst of Babylon, +\q2 so they will become like women. +\q A sword is coming against her storerooms, +\q2 and they will be plundered. \s5 \q -\v 33 Yahweh of hosts says this: The people of Israel are oppressed, together with the people of Judah. -\q All the ones who captured them still hold them; they refuse to let them go. +\v 38 A drought is coming on her waters, +\q2 so they will become dry. +\q For she is a land of worthless idols, +\q2 and they act like people +\q2 made insane by their dreadful idols. +\b \q -\v 34 The one who rescues them is strong. Yahweh of hosts is his name. He will truly plead their case, -\q in order to bring rest to the land, and to bring strife to the ones inhabiting Babylon. - -\s5 -\q -\v 35 A sword is against the Chaldeans—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and against the inhabitants of Babylon, her leaders, and her wise men. -\q -\v 36 A sword against those who say empty words! They will become fools! -\q A sword against her soldiers! They will be filled with terror. -\q -\v 37 A sword is coming against their horses, their chariots and all of the people who are in the midst of Babylon, -\q so they will become like women. A sword is coming against her storerooms, and they will be plundered. - -\s5 -\q -\v 38 A drought is coming on her waters, so they will become dry. -\q For she is a land of worthless idols, and they act like people made insane by their dreadful idols. -\q -\v 39 So desert beasts with the jackals will inhabit there, and the young of ostriches will live in her. -\q For all time, she will no longer be inhabited. From generation to generation, she will not be lived in. -\q -\v 40 Just as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbors—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q no one will live there; no person will stay in her. +\v 39 So desert beasts with the jackals will inhabit there, +\q2 and the young of ostriches will live in her. +\q For all time, she will no longer be inhabited. +\q2 From generation to generation, she will not be lived in. +\q +\v 40 Just as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbors +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —no one will live there; +\q2 no person will stay in her. \s5 +\b \q \v 41 "See, a people is coming from the north; -\q a great nation and many kings -\q are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth. +\q2 a great nation and many kings +\q2 are being stirred up from the farthest parts of the earth. \q -\v 42 They will pick up bows and spears. They are cruel and have no compassion. +\v 42 They will pick up bows and spears. +\q They are cruel and have no compassion. \q Their sound is like the sea roar, -\q and they are riding on horses, -\q set out in order as men for battle, against you, -\q daughter of Babylon. +\q2 and they are riding on horses, +\q2 set out in order as men for battle, against you, +\q2 daughter of Babylon. \s5 \q -\v 43 The king of Babylon heard the reports about them and his hands fell limp in distress. -\q Anguish seized him like a woman giving birth. +\v 43 The king of Babylon heard the reports about them +\q2 and his hands fell limp in distress. +\q Anguish seized him +\q2 like a woman giving birth. \s5 \q -\v 44 Behold! He goes up like a lion from the majesty of the Jordan to the enduring grazing place -\q For I will quickly cause them to run from it, and I will put someone who will be chosen in charge of it. -\q For who is like me, and who will summon me? What shepherd is able to resist me? +\v 44 Behold! He goes up like a lion +\q2 from the majesty of the Jordan +\q2 to the enduring grazing place +\q For I will quickly cause them to run from it, +\q2 and I will put someone who will be chosen in charge of it. +\q For who is like me, +\q2 and who will summon me? +\q What shepherd is able to resist me? \s5 +\b \q \v 45 So listen to the plans that Yahweh has decided against Babylon, -\q the plans that he has planned against the land of the Chaldeans. They will certainly be dragged away, -\q even the smallest flock. Their pasturelands will be turned into ruined places. +\q2 the plans that he has planned +\q2 against the land of the Chaldeans. +\q They will certainly be dragged away, +\q2 even the smallest flock. +\q Their pasturelands will be turned into ruined places. \q -\v 46 At the sound of conquered Babylon the earth shakes, and their shout of distress is heard among the nations." +\v 46 At the sound of conquered Babylon the earth shakes, +\q2 and their shout of distress is heard among the nations." \s5 \c 51 \m +\p +\v 1 "Yahweh says this: +\q See, I am about to stir up a wind of destruction +\q2 against Babylon and against those +\q2 who live in Leb Kamai. \q -\v 1 "Yahweh says this: See, I am about to stir up a wind of destruction against Babylon -\q and against those who live in Leb Kamai. -\q -\v 2 I will send foreigners to Babylon. They will scatter her and devastate her land, -\q for they will come against her from all around on the day of disaster. +\v 2 I will send foreigners to Babylon. +\q They will scatter her and devastate her land, +\q2 for they will come against her +\q2 from all around on the day of disaster. \s5 \q -\v 3 Do not let the archers bend their bows; do not let them put on armor. -\q Do not spare her young men; set her whole army apart for destruction. +\v 3 Do not let the archers bend their bows; +\q2 do not let them put on armor. +\q Do not spare her young men; +\q2 set her whole army apart for destruction. \q -\v 4 For the wounded people will fall in the land of the Chaldeans; those who are thrust through will fall in her streets. +\v 4 For the wounded people +\q2 will fall in the land of the Chaldeans; +\q2 those who are thrust through will fall in her streets. \s5 \q -\v 5 For Israel and Judah are not abandoned by their God, by Yahweh of hosts, -\q although their land is filled with offenses committed against the Holy One of Israel. +\v 5 For Israel and Judah are not abandoned by their God, +\q2 by Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 although their land is filled with offenses +\q2 committed against the Holy One of Israel. +\b \q -\v 6 Flee from the midst of Babylon; let each man save himself. Do not perish in her iniquity. -\q For it is the time of Yahweh's vengeance. He will repay all of it to her. +\v 6 Flee from the midst of Babylon; +\q2 let each man save himself. +\q Do not perish in her iniquity. +\q For it is the time of Yahweh's vengeance. +\q He will repay all of it to her. \s5 \q -\v 7 Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh that made all the world drunk; -\q nations drank her wine and became insane. +\v 7 Babylon was a golden cup in the hand of Yahweh +\q2 that made all the world drunk; +\q2 nations drank her wine and became insane. \q \v 8 Babylon will fall suddenly and be destroyed. -\q Wail for her! Give her medicine for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. +\q Wail for her +\q2 Give her medicine for her pain; +\q2 perhaps she can be healed. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 9 'We wished to heal Babylon, +\q2 but she is not healed. +\q Let us all leave her and go away, +\q2 to our own land. +\q For her guilt reaches up to the heavens; +\q2 it is piled up to the clouds. +\b +\q +\v 10 Yahweh has brought about our vindication. +\q Come, let us give a full account in Zion +\q2 the deeds of Yahweh our God.' + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 11 Sharpen the arrows and take up the shields. +\q Yahweh is stirring up +\q2 the spirit of the king of the Medes +\q2 in a plan to destroy Babylon. +\q This is for Yahweh's vengeance, +\q2 vengeance for the destruction of his temple. +\q +\v 12 Lift up a signal flag over Babylon's walls; +\q2 make the watch strong; +\q2 set up watchmen; +\q2 prepare the ambushes; +\q for the LORD will do what he has said +\q2 concerning the inhabitants of Babylon. \s5 \q -\v 9 'We wished to heal Babylon, but she is not healed. Let us all leave her and go away, -\q to our own land. For her guilt reaches up to the heavens; it is piled up to the clouds. +\v 13 You people who live by many streams of water, +\q2 you people who are rich with treasures, +\q2 your end has come. +\q The thread of your life is now cut short. \q -\v 10 Yahweh has brought about our vindication. Come, let us give a full account in Zion -\q the deeds of Yahweh our God.' +\v 14 Yahweh of hosts has sworn by his own life, +\q2 'I will fill you with men, like a swarm of locusts, +\q2 and they will raise a battle cry against you.' \s5 +\b \q -\v 11 Sharpen the arrows and take up the shields. Yahweh is stirring up -\q the spirit of the king of the Medes in a plan to destroy Babylon. -\q This is for Yahweh's vengeance, vengeance for the destruction of his temple. -\q -\v 12 Lift up a signal flag over Babylon's walls; make the watch strong; set up watchmen; prepare the ambushes; -\q for the LORD will do what he has said concerning the inhabitants of Babylon. - -\s5 -\q -\v 13 You people who live by many streams of water, you people who are rich with treasures, -\q your end has come. The thread of your life is now cut short. -\q -\v 14 Yahweh of hosts has sworn by his own life, 'I will fill you with men, like a swarm of locusts, -\q and they will raise a battle cry against you.' - -\s5 -\q -\v 15 He has made the earth by his power; he set in place the world by his wisdom. +\v 15 He has made the earth by his power; +\q2 he set in place the world by his wisdom. \q By his understanding he stretched out the heavens. \q -\v 16 When he thunders, there is the roar of waters in the heavens, for he brings up the mist from the ends of the earth. -\q He makes lightning for rain and sends out wind from his storehouses. +\v 16 When he thunders, +\q2 there is the roar of waters in the heavens, +\q2 for he brings up the mist from the ends of the earth. +\q He makes lightning for rain +\q2 and sends out wind from his storehouses. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 17 Every man has become stupid, +\q2 without knowledge. +\q Every metalworker is put to shame +\q2 by his idols. +\q For his cast metal images are frauds, +\q2 and there is no life in them. +\q +\v 18 They are useless, the work of mockers; +\q2 they will perish at the time of their punishment. +\q +\v 19 But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, +\q2 for he is the molder of all things. +\q Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 20 You are my war hammer, +\q2 my weapon for battle. +\q With you I will smash nations +\q2 and destroy kingdoms. +\q +\v 21 With you I will smash horses and their riders; +\q2 with you I will smash chariots and their drivers. \s5 \q -\v 17 Every man has become stupid, without knowledge. Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols. -\q For his cast metal images are frauds, and there is no life in them. +\v 22 With you I will smash each man and woman; +\q2 with you I will smash the old and the young. +\q2 With you I will smash the young men and the virgin girls. \q -\v 18 They are useless, the work of mockers; they will perish at the time of their punishment. -\q -\v 19 But God, the portion of Jacob, is not like these, for he is the molder of all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; -\q Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\v 23 With you I will smash the shepherds and their flocks; +\q2 with you I will smash the plowmen and their teams. +\q2 With you I will smash the governors and officials. + +\s5 +\p +\v 24 For in your sight I will pay Babylon and all the inhabitants of Chaldea for all of the evil that they did in Zion—this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 20 You are my war hammer, my weapon for battle. -\q With you I will smash nations and destroy kingdoms. +\v 25 See, I am against you, mountain of destruction +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —which destroys the whole earth. +\q I will stretch out my hand against you, +\q2 and roll you down from the cliffs, +\q2 and make you a burned-out mountain. \q -\v 21 With you I will smash horses and their riders; with you I will smash chariots and their drivers. +\v 26 So they will not take from you any stone +\q2 to construct a building's corner or foundation; +\q2 for you will become an everlasting devastation +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 27 Lift up a signal flag over the earth. +\q Blow the ram's horn over the nations. +\q Call the nations to attack her: +\q2 the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. +\q Appoint a commander to attack her; +\q2 bring up horses like swarming locusts. +\q +\v 28 Prepare the nations to attack her: +\q2 The kings of the Medes and his governors, +\q2 all of his officials and all the lands under his rule. \s5 \q -\v 22 With you I will smash each man and woman; with you I will smash the old and the young. -\q With you I will smash the young men and the virgin girls. -\q -\v 23 With you I will smash the shepherds and their flocks; with you I will smash the plowmen and their teams. -\q With you I will smash the governors and officials. +\v 29 For the land will shake and be in anguish, +\q2 since Yahweh's plans continue against Babylon, +\q2 to make the land of Babylon a wasteland +\q2 where there is no inhabitant. \s5 \q -\v 24 For in your sight I will pay Babylon and all the inhabitants of Chaldea -\q for all of the evil that they did in Zion—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 30 The soldiers in Babylon have stopped fighting; +\q2 they stay in their strongholds. +\q Their strength has failed; +\q2 they have become women +\q2 —her homes are on fire, +\q2 the bars of her gates are broken. +\q +\v 31 A messenger runs to proclaim to another messenger, +\q2 and a runner tells another runner +\q2 to report to the king of Babylon +\q2 that his city has been taken from end to end. +\q +\v 32 So the fords over the river are seized; +\q2 the enemy is burning the reed marshes, +\q2 and Babylon's fighting men are confused. \s5 -\q -\v 25 See, I am against you, mountain of destruction—this is Yahweh's declaration—which destroys the whole earth. -\q I will stretch out my hand against you, and roll you down from the cliffs, -\q and make you a burned-out mountain. -\q -\v 26 So they will not take from you any stone to construct a building's corner or foundation; -\q for you will become an everlasting devastation—this is Yahweh's declaration. - -\s5 -\q -\v 27 Lift up a signal flag over the earth. Blow the ram's horn over the nations. Call the nations to attack her: -\q the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. -\q Appoint a commander to attack her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. -\q -\v 28 Prepare the nations to attack her: The kings of the Medes and his governors, -\q all of his officials and all the lands under his rule. - -\s5 -\q -\v 29 For the land will shake and be in anguish, since Yahweh's plans continue against Babylon, -\q to make the land of Babylon a wasteland where there is no inhabitant. - -\s5 -\q -\v 30 The soldiers in Babylon have stopped fighting; they stay in their strongholds. -\q Their strength has failed; they have become women—her homes are on fire, the bars of her gates are broken. -\q -\v 31 A messenger runs to proclaim to another messenger, and a runner tells another runner -\q to report to the king of Babylon that his city has been taken from end to end. -\q -\v 32 So the fords over the river are seized; the enemy is burning the reed marshes, -\q and Babylon's fighting men are confused. - -\s5 -\q -\v 33 For Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel, says this: The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor. -\q It is time to trample her down. In a little while the time of harvest will come to her. +\p +\v 33 For Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel, says this: +\q The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor. +\q2 It is time to trample her down. +\q2 In a little while the time of harvest will come to her. \s5 +\b \q \v 34 'Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon has devoured me, -\q he has driven me into confusion and has made me an empty pot. +\q2 he has driven me into confusion +\q2 and has made me an empty pot. \q Like a sea monster he has swallowed me, -\q he has filled his stomach with my delicious foods, -\q and then he has spit me out.' +\q2 he has filled his stomach with my delicious foods, +\q2 and then he has spit me out.' \q -\v 35 The one who lives in Zion will say, 'May the violence done to me and my flesh be on Babylon.' -\q Jerusalem will say, 'May my blood be on the inhabitants of Chaldea.' +\v 35 The one who lives in Zion will say, +\q2 'May the violence done to me and my flesh +\q2 be on Babylon.' +\q Jerusalem will say, +\q2 'May my blood be on the inhabitants of Chaldea.' + +\s5 +\p +\v 36 Therefore Yahweh says this: +\q See, I am about to plead your case +\q2 and bring about vengeance for you. +\q For I will dry up Babylon's water +\q2 and make her springs run dry. +\q +\v 37 Babylon will become heaps of rubble, +\q2 a den of jackals, a horror, +\q2 an object of hissing, +\q2 where there are no inhabitants. \s5 \q -\v 36 Therefore Yahweh says this: See, I am about to plead your case and bring about vengeance for you. -\q For I will dry up Babylon's waters and make her springs run dry. +\v 38 The Babylonians will roar together like young lions. +\q2 They will growl like lion cubs. \q -\v 37 Babylon will become heaps of rubble, a den of jackals, a horror, -\q an object of hissing, where there are no inhabitants. +\v 39 When they become hot with greed, +\q2 I will make a feast for them; +\q I will make them drunk so they become joyful +\q2 and then sleep an unending sleep and not wake up +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q +\v 40 I will send them down like lambs to the slaughter, +\q2 like rams with male goats. \s5 +\b \q -\v 38 The Babylonians will roar together like young lions. They will growl like lion cubs. -\q -\v 39 When they become hot with greed, I will make a feast for them; I will make them drunk so they become joyful -\q and then sleep an unending sleep and not wake up—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q -\v 40 I will send them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats. - -\s5 -\q -\v 41 How Babylon has been captured! So the praise of all the earth is seized. +\v 41 How Babylon has been captured! +\q So the praise of all the earth is seized. \q How Babylon has become a ruined place among the nations. \q -\v 42 The sea has come up over Babylon! She is covered with its roaring waves. +\v 42 The sea has come up over Babylon +\q2 She is covered with its roaring waves. \s5 \q -\v 43 Her cities have become a desolation, a dry land and a wilderness, -\q a land that no one inhabits, and no human being passes through. +\v 43 Her cities have become a desolation, +\q2 a dry land and a wilderness, +\q2 a land that no one inhabits, +\q2 and no human being passes through. \q -\v 44 So I will punish Bel in Babylon; I will bring out from his mouth what he swallowed, -\q and the nations will no longer flow to him with their offerings. The walls of Babylon will fall. +\v 44 So I will punish Bel in Babylon; +\q2 I will bring out from his mouth what he swallowed, +\q2 and the nations will no longer flow +\q2 to him with their offerings. +\q The walls of Babylon will fall. + +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 45 Go out from her midst, my people. +\q Let each of you save his own life +\q2 from the fury of my wrath. +\q +\v 46 Do not let your hearts be timid +\q2 or fear the news that is heard in the land, +\q2 for the news will come one year. +\q After it in the next year there will be news, +\q2 and violence will be in the land. +\q Ruler will be against ruler. \s5 \q -\v 45 Go out from her midst, my people. Let each of you save his own life from the fury of my wrath. +\v 47 Therefore, see, days are coming +\q2 when I will punish the carved idols of Babylon. +\q All of her land will be ashamed, +\q2 and all of her slaughtered ones will fall in her midst. \q -\v 46 Do not let your hearts be timid or fear the news that is heard in the land, -\q for the news will come one year. After it in the next year there will be news, -\q and violence will be in the land. Ruler will be against ruler. - -\s5 -\q -\v 47 Therefore, see, days are coming when I will punish the carved idols of Babylon. -\q All of her land will be ashamed, and all of her slaughtered ones will fall in her midst. -\q -\v 48 Then the heavens and the earth, and all that is in them will rejoice over Babylon. -\q For destroyers will come for her from the north—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 48 Then the heavens and the earth, +\q2 and all that is in them will rejoice over Babylon. +\q For destroyers will come for her from the north +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. +\b \q \v 49 As Babylon has made the killed of Israel fall, -\q so the killed of all her land will fall in Babylon. +\q2 so the killed of all her land will fall in Babylon. \s5 \q -\v 50 Survivors of the sword, go away! Do not stay still. -\q Call Yahweh to mind from far away; let Jerusalem come to mind. +\v 50 Survivors of the sword, go away! +\q2 Do not stay still. +\q Call Yahweh to mind from far away; +\q2 let Jerusalem come to mind. +\b \q -\v 51 We are ashamed, for we have been insulted; shame has covered our faces, -\q for foreigners have entered the holy places of the house of Yahweh. +\v 51 We are ashamed, for we have been insulted; +\q2 shame has covered our faces, +\q2 for foreigners have entered the holy places +\q2 of the house of Yahweh. \s5 +\b \q -\v 52 Therefore, see, days are coming—this is Yahweh's declaration—when I will punish her carved idols, -\q and the wounded people will groan in all of her land. +\v 52 Therefore, see, days are coming +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration +\q2 —when I will punish her carved idols, +\q2 and the wounded people will groan in all of her land. \q -\v 53 For even if Babylon went up to the heavens or fortified her highest fortresses, -\q destroyers would come from me to her—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 53 For even if Babylon went up to the heavens +\q2 or fortified her highest fortresses, +\q2 destroyers would come from me to her +\q2 —this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 +\b \q -\v 54 A cry of distress came from Babylon, great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans. +\v 54 A cry of distress came from Babylon, +\q2 great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans. \q -\v 55 For Yahweh is destroying Babylon. He is causing her loud voice to perish. -\q Their enemies roar like the waves of many waters; their noise becomes very strong. +\v 55 For Yahweh is destroying Babylon. +\q2 He is causing her loud voice to perish. +\q Their enemies roar like the waves of many waters; +\q2 their noise becomes very strong. \q -\v 56 For the destroyers have come against her—against Babylon!—and her warriors have been captured. -\q Their bows are shattered, for Yahweh is the God of vengeance; he will surely carry out this repayment. +\v 56 For the destroyers have come against her +\q2 —against Babylon! +\q2 —and her warriors have been captured. +\q Their bows are shattered, +\q2 for Yahweh is the God of vengeance; +\q2 he will surely carry out this repayment. \s5 \q \v 57 For I will make her princes and her wise men drunk, -\q as well as her governors, her officials, and her soldiers. -\q and they will sleep in an unending sleep and never wake up— -\q this is the King's declaration: Yahweh of hosts is his name. -\q -\v 58 Yahweh of hosts says this: The thick walls of Babylon will be completely demolished, -\q and her high gates will be burned. -\q Then the peoples coming to her aid will labor uselessly; everything that the nations try to do for her will be burned up." +\q2 as well as her governors, her officials, and her soldiers. +\q and they will sleep in an unending sleep +\q2 and never wake up +\q2 —this is the King's declaration: +\q2 Yahweh of hosts is his name. +\p +\v 58 Yahweh of hosts says this: +\q The thick walls of Babylon will be completely demolished, +\q2 and her high gates will be burned. +\q Then the peoples coming to her aid will labor uselessly; +\q2 everything that the nations try to do for her +\q2 will be burned up." \s5 -\q -\v 59 This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah son of Neriah -\q son of Mahseiah when he went with Zedekiah king of Judah to Babylon -\q in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was a chief officer. +\p +\v 59 This is the word that Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah son of Neriah son of Mahseiah when he went with Zedekiah king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was a chief officer. \v 60 For Jeremiah had written in a scroll about all the disaster that was going to come on Babylon—all these words that were written about Babylon. \s5 @@ -3978,11 +5488,14 @@ \s5 \p -\v 28 These were the people who Nebuchadnezzar exiled: In the seventh year, 3,023 Jews. -\p -\v 29 In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar he took 832 people from Jerusalem. -\p -\v 30 In the twenty-third year of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuzaradan, the commander of the king's bodyguards, exiled 745 Jewish people. All the exiled people totaled 4,600. +\v 28 These were the people who Nebuchadnezzar exiled: +\q In the seventh year, 3,023 Jews. +\v 29 In the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar +\q2 he took 832 people from Jerusalem. +\v 30 In the twenty-third year of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuzaradan, +\q2 the commander of the king's bodyguards, +\q2 exiled 745 Jewish people. +\q All the exiled people totaled 4,600. \s5 \p diff --git a/25-LAM.usfm b/25-LAM.usfm index 5abf9fc5..2f15ff5f 100644 --- a/25-LAM.usfm +++ b/25-LAM.usfm @@ -10,598 +10,868 @@ \c 1 \m \q -\v 1 The city that once was full of people is now sitting all alone. -\q She has become like a widow, though she was a mighty nation. -\q She was a princess among the nations, but is now forced into slavery. +\v 1 The city that once was full of people +\q2 is now sitting all alone. +\q She has become like a widow, +\q2 though she was a mighty nation. +\q She was a princess among the nations, +\q2 but is now forced into slavery. +\b \q -\v 2 She weeps bitterly in the night, and her tears cover her cheeks. +\v 2 She weeps bitterly in the night, +\q2 and her tears cover her cheeks. \q None of her lovers comfort her. -\q All her friends have betrayed her. They have become her enemies. - +\q2 All her friends have betrayed her. +\q2 They have become her enemies. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 Judah has gone into exile after affliction and great labor. -\q She lives among the nations and finds no rest. -\q All her pursuers overtook her in her desperation. - +\v 3 Judah has gone into exile +\q2 after affliction and great labor. +\q She lives among the nations +\q2 and finds no rest. +\q All her pursuers overtook her +\q2 in her desperation. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 The roads of Zion mourn because none come to the appointed feasts. -\q All her gates are desolate. Her priests groan. -\q Her virgins are afflicted, and as for her, it is bitter for her. +\v 4 The roads of Zion mourn +\q2 because none come to the appointed feasts. +\q All her gates are desolate. +\q2 Her priests groan. +\q Her virgins are afflicted, +\q2 and as for her, it is bitter for her. +\b \q -\v 5 Her adversaries have become her master; her enemies prosper. +\v 5 Her adversaries have become her master; +\q2 her enemies prosper. \q Yahweh has afflicted her for her many sins. -\q Her little children go into captivity to her adversary. - +\q2 Her little children go into captivity to her adversary. +\b \s5 \q -\v 6 Splendor has left the daughter of Zion. -\q Her princes have become like deer that cannot find pasture, -\q and they go without strength before their pursuer. - +\v 6 Splendor has left +\q2 the daughter of Zion. +\q Her princes have become like deer +\q2 that cannot find pasture, +\q and they go without strength +\q2 before their pursuer. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 In the days of her affliction and her homelessness, Jerusalem will call to mind -\q all her precious treasures that she had in former days. -\q When her people fell into the hand of the adversary, no one helped her. -\q The adversaries saw her and mocked at her destruction. - +\v 7 In the days of her affliction and her homelessness, +\q2 Jerusalem will call to mind all her precious treasures +\q2 that she had in former days. +\q When her people fell +\q2 into the hand of the adversary, +\q2 no one helped her. +\q The adversaries saw her +\q2 and mocked at her destruction. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 Jerusalem sinned greatly, therefore, she has become scorned as something that is filthy. -\q All who honored her now despise her since they have seen her nakedness. -\q She groans and tries to turn away. +\v 8 Jerusalem sinned greatly, +\q2 therefore, she has become scorned +\q2 as something that is filthy. +\q All who honored her now despise her +\q2 since they have seen her nakedness. +\q She groans +\q2 and tries to turn away. +\b \q -\v 9 She has become unclean beneath her skirts. She did not think about her future. -\q Her fall was astonishing. There was no one to comfort her. -\q She cried out, "Look at my affliction, Yahweh, for the enemy has become too great!" - +\v 9 She has become unclean beneath her skirts. +\q2 She did not think about her future. +\q Her fall was astonishing. +\q2 There was no one to comfort her. +\q She cried out, "Look at my affliction, Yahweh, +\q2 for the enemy has become too great!" +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 The adversary has put his hand on all our precious treasures. -\q She has seen the nations enter her sanctuary, -\q even though you had commanded that they must not enter into your assembly place. - +\v 10 The adversary has put his hand +\q2 on all our precious treasures. +\q She has seen the nations +\q2 enter her sanctuary, +\q even though you had commanded +\q2 that they must not enter into your assembly place. +\b \s5 \q -\v 11 All her people groan as they search for bread. -\q They have given their precious treasures for food to restore their lives. -\q Look, Yahweh, and consider me, for I have become worthless. +\v 11 All her people groan +\q2 as they search for bread. +\q They have given their precious treasures +\q2 for food to restore their lives. +\q Look, Yahweh, and consider me, +\q2 for I have become worthless. +\b \q \v 12 Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? -\q Look and see if there is anyone else's sorrow like the sorrow that is being inflicted on me, -\q since Yahweh has tormented me on the day of his fierce anger. - +\q2 Look and see +\q if there is anyone else's sorrow +\q2 like the sorrow that is being inflicted on me, +\q since Yahweh has tormented me +\q2 on the day of his fierce anger. +\b \s5 \q -\v 13 It is from on high that he has sent fire into my bones, and it has conquered them. +\v 13 It is from on high that he has sent fire into my bones, +\q2 and it has conquered them. \q He has spread a net for my feet and turned me back. -\q He has made me constantly desolate and weak. +\q2 He has made me constantly desolate and weak. +\b \q -\v 14 The yoke of my transgressions is bound together by his hand. -\q They are knit together and placed upon my neck. He has made my strength fail. -\q The Lord has given me over into their hands, and I am not able to stand. - +\v 14 The yoke of my transgressions +\q2 is bound together by his hand. +\q They are knit together and placed upon my neck. +\q2 He has made my strength fail. +\q The Lord has given me over into their hands, +\q2 and I am not able to stand. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 The Lord has tossed aside all my mighty men who defended me. -\q He has called an assembly against me to crush my vigorous men. -\q The Lord has trampled the virgin daughter of Judah in the winepress. - +\v 15 The Lord has tossed aside +\q2 all my mighty men who defended me. +\q He has called an assembly against me +\q2 to crush my vigorous men. +\q The Lord has trampled the virgin daughter of Judah +\q2 in the winepress. +\b \s5 \q -\v 16 For these things I weep, my eyes overflow with tears; -\q for a comforter is far from me, one who restores my life. -\q My children are desolate because the enemy has conquered me. +\v 16 For these things I weep, +\q2 my eyes overflow with tears; +\q for a comforter is far from me, +\q2 one who restores my life. +\q My children are desolate +\q2 because the enemy has conquered me. +\b \q -\v 17 Zion has spread her hands wide; there is none to comfort her. -\q Yahweh has commanded that those around Jacob should be his adversaries. +\v 17 Zion has spread her hands wide; +\q2 there is none to comfort her. +\q Yahweh has commanded +\q2 that those around Jacob should be his adversaries. \q Jerusalem is something unclean to them. - +\b \s5 \q -\v 18 Yahweh is righteous, for I have rebelled against his commandment. +\v 18 Yahweh is righteous, +\q2 for I have rebelled against his commandment. \q Hear, all you peoples, and see my sorrow. -\q My virgins and my vigorous men have gone into captivity. +\q2 My virgins and my vigorous men +\q2 have gone into captivity. +\b \q -\v 19 I called for my lovers, but they were treacherous toward me. +\v 19 I called for my lovers, +\q2 but they were treacherous toward me. \q My priests and my elders perished in the city, -\q while they sought food to restore their lives. - +\q2 while they sought food to restore their lives. +\b \s5 \q -\v 20 Look, Yahweh, for I am in distress; my stomach churns, -\q my heart is disturbed within me, for I have been very rebellious. -\q Outside, the sword bereaves; inside the house there is only death. - +\v 20 Look, Yahweh, for I am in distress; +\q2 my stomach churns, +\q my heart is disturbed within me, +\q2 for I have been very rebellious. +\q Outside, the sword bereaves; +\q2 inside the house there is only death. +\b \s5 \q -\v 21 They have heard my groaning, but there is no one to comfort me. -\q All my enemies have heard of my trouble, and they are glad that you have done it. -\q You have brought the day you proclaimed; now let them become like me. +\v 21 They have heard my groaning, +\q2 but there is no one to comfort me. +\q All my enemies have heard of my trouble, +\q2 and they are glad that you have done it. +\q You have brought the day you proclaimed; +\q2 now let them become like me. +\b \q \v 22 Let all their wickedness come before you. -\q deal with them as you have dealt with me because of all my transgressions. +\q2 deal with them as you have dealt with me +\q2 because of all my transgressions. \q My groans are many and my heart is faint. \s5 \c 2 \m \q -\v 1 The Lord has covered the daughter of Zion under the cloud of his anger. -\q He has thrown the splendor of Israel down from heaven to earth. -\q He has not remembered his footstool on the day of his anger. +\v 1 The Lord has covered the daughter of Zion +\q2 under the cloud of his anger. +\q He has thrown the splendor of Israel +\q2 down from heaven to earth. +\q He has not remembered his footstool +\q2 on the day of his anger. +\b \q -\v 2 The Lord has swallowed up and has had no compassion on all the towns of Jacob. -\q In the days of his anger he has thrown down the fortified cities of the daughter of Judah; -\q in dishonor he has brought down to the ground the kingdom and its rulers. - +\v 2 The Lord has swallowed up +\q2 and has had no compassion on +\q2 all the towns of Jacob. +\q In the days of his anger he has thrown down +\q2 the fortified cities +\q2 of the daughter of Judah; +\q in dishonor he has brought down to the ground +\q2 the kingdom and its rulers. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 With fierce anger he has cut off every horn of Israel. -\q He has withdrawn his right hand from before the enemy. -\q He has burned up Jacob like a blazing fire that devours everything around it. +\v 3 With fierce anger he has cut off +\q2 every horn of Israel. +\q He has withdrawn his right hand +\q2 from before the enemy. +\q He has burned up Jacob like a blazing fire +\q2 that devours everything around it. +\b \q \v 4 He has bent his bow toward us like an enemy, -\q he has set his right hand like an adversary. -\q He has slaughtered all who had been so pleasing to him in the tent of the daughter of Zion; -\q he has poured out his wrath like fire. - +\q2 he has set his right hand like an adversary. +\q He has slaughtered all +\q2 who had been so pleasing to him +\q in the tent of the daughter of Zion; +\q2 he has poured out his wrath like fire. +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 The Lord has become like an enemy. He has swallowed up Israel. -\q He has swallowed up all her palaces. He has destroyed her strongholds. -\q He has increased mourning and lamentation within the daughter of Judah. +\v 5 The Lord has become like an enemy. +\q2 He has swallowed up Israel. +\q He has swallowed up all her palaces. +\q2 He has destroyed her strongholds. +\q He has increased mourning and lamentation +\q2 within the daughter of Judah. +\b \q -\v 6 He has done violence to his tabernacle like a garden. He has destroyed the place of the solemn assembly. -\q Yahweh has caused both solemn assembly and Sabbath to be forgotten in Zion, -\q for he has despised both king and priest in the indignation of his anger. - +\v 6 He has done violence to his tabernacle like a garden. +\q2 He has destroyed the place of the solemn assembly. +\q Yahweh has caused both solemn assembly +\q2 and Sabbath to be forgotten in Zion, +\q for he has despised both king and priest +\q2 in the indignation of his anger. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 The Lord has rejected his altar and disowned his sanctuary. -\q He has given over the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. -\q They have raised a shout in the house of Yahweh, as on the day of an appointed feast. - +\v 7 The Lord has rejected his altar +\q2 and disowned his sanctuary. +\q He has given over the walls of her palaces +\q2 into the hand of the enemy. +\q They have raised a shout in the house of Yahweh, +\q2 as on the day of an appointed feast. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 Yahweh decided to destroy the city wall of the daughter of Zion. -\q He has stretched out the measuring line and has not withheld his hand from destroying the wall. -\q He has made the ramparts and wall to lament; together they wasted away. +\v 8 Yahweh decided to destroy the city wall +\q2 of the daughter of Zion. +\q He has stretched out the measuring line +\q2 and has not withheld his hand from destroying the wall. +\q He has made the ramparts and wall to lament; +\q2 together they wasted away. +\b \q -\v 9 Her gates have sunk into the ground; he has destroyed and broken the bars of her gate. -\q Her king and her princes are among the nations, the law is no more -\q and her prophets find no vision from Yahweh. - +\v 9 Her gates have sunk into the ground; +\q2 he has destroyed and broken the bars of her gate. +\q Her king and her princes +\q2 are among the nations, +\q the law is no more +\q2 and her prophets find no vision from Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 The elders of the daughter of Zion sit on the ground in silence. -\q They have thrown dust on their heads and girded themselves with sackcloth. -\q The virgins of Jerusalem have bowed their heads to the ground. - +\v 10 The elders of the daughter of Zion +\q2 sit on the ground in silence. +\q They have thrown dust on their heads +\q2 and girded themselves with sackcloth. +\q The virgins of Jerusalem +\q2 have bowed their heads to the ground. +\b \s5 \q -\v 11 My eyes have failed from their tears; my stomach churns; -\q my inner parts are poured out to the ground because of the destruction of the daughter of my people, -\q children and infants faint in the streets of the city. +\v 11 My eyes have failed from their tears; +\q2 my stomach churns; +\q my inner parts are poured out to the ground +\q2 because of the destruction of the daughter of my people; +\q children and infants faint +\q2 in the streets of the city. +\b \q -\v 12 They say to their mothers, "Where is grain and wine?" -\q as they faint like a wounded man in the streets of the city, -\q their lives are poured out on the bosom of their mothers. - +\v 12 They say to their mothers, +\q2 "Where is grain and wine?" +\q as they faint like a wounded man +\q2 in the streets of the city, +\q their lives are poured out +\q2 on the bosom of their mothers. +\b \s5 \q -\v 13 What will I testify for you? To what can I compare you, daughter of Jerusalem? -\q To what can I liken you, that I may comfort you, virgin daughter of Zion? -\q Your wound is as great as the sea. Who can heal you? +\v 13 What will I testify for you? To what can I compare you, +\q2 daughter of Jerusalem? +\q To what can I liken you, that I may comfort you, +\q2 virgin daughter of Zion? +\q Your wound is as great as the sea. +\q2 Who can heal you? +\b \q -\v 14 Your prophets have seen false and worthless visions for you. -\q They have not exposed your iniquity to reverse your captivity, -\q but for you they gave utterances that are false and misleading. - +\v 14 Your prophets have seen +\q2 false and worthless visions for you. +\q They have not exposed your iniquity +\q2 to reverse your captivity, +\q but for you they gave utterances +\q2 that are false and misleading. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 All those who pass along the road clap their hands at you. -\q They hiss and shake their heads against the daughter of Jerusalem and say, -\q "Is this the city that they called 'The Perfection of Beauty,' 'The Joy for All of Earth'?" +\v 15 All those who pass along the road +\q2 clap their hands at you. +\q They hiss and shake their heads +\q2 against the daughter of Jerusalem and say, +\q "Is this the city that they called 'The Perfection of Beauty,' +\q2 'The Joy for All of Earth'?" +\b \q -\v 16 All your enemies open their mouths against you. -\q They sneer and grind their teeth in rage and say, "We have swallowed her up! -\q This is the day we have waited for! We have lived to see it!" - +\v 16 All your enemies open +\q2 their mouths against you. +\q They sneer and grind their teeth in rage and say, +\q2 "We have swallowed her up! +\q This is the day we have waited for! +\q2 We have lived to see it!" +\b \s5 \q -\v 17 Yahweh has done what he planned to do. He has fulfilled his word, -\q which he commanded in former days. +\v 17 Yahweh has done +\q2 what he planned to do. +\q He has fulfilled his word, +\q2 which he commanded in former days. \q He has overthrown you without pity, -\q for he has permitted the enemy to rejoice over you; he has lifted up the horn of your enemies. - +\q2 for he has permitted the enemy to rejoice over you; +\q2 he has lifted up the horn of your enemies. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Their heart cried out to the Lord, -\q walls of the daughter of Zion! Make your tears flow down like a river day and night. -\q Give yourself no relief, your eyes no relief. +\q2 walls of the daughter of Zion! +\q Make your tears flow down like a river day and night. +\q2 Give yourself no relief, your eyes no relief. +\b \q -\v 19 Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the night watches! -\q Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord. -\q Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children who faint with hunger at the corner of every street." - +\v 19 Arise, cry out in the night, +\q2 at the beginning of the night watches! +\q Pour out your heart like water +\q2 before the face of the Lord. +\q Lift up your hands to him for the lives of your children +\q2 who faint with hunger at the corner of every street." +\b \s5 \q -\v 20 See, Yahweh, and consider those you have dealt in this way. -\q Should women eat the fruit of their wombs, the children whom they have cared for? -\q Should priest and prophet be slaughtered in the sanctuary of the Lord? - +\v 20 See, Yahweh, and consider +\q2 those you have dealt in this way. +\q Should women eat the fruit of their wombs, +\q2 the children whom they have cared for? +\q Should priest and prophet be slaughtered +\q2 in the sanctuary of the Lord? +\b \s5 \q -\v 21 Both the young and the old lie on the dust of the streets. -\q My virgins and my young men have fallen by the sword; -\q you have slaughtered them in the day of your anger without taking pity on them. +\v 21 Both the young and the old +\q2 lie on the dust of the streets. +\q My virgins and my young men +\q2 have fallen by the sword; +\q you have slaughtered them in the day of your anger +\q2 without taking pity on them. +\b \q -\v 22 You have summoned, as you would call the people to a feast day, my terrors on every side, on the day of the anger of Yahweh no one escaped or survived; +\v 22 You have summoned, +\q2 as you would call the people to a feast day, +\q2 my terrors on every side, +\q on the day of the anger of Yahweh +\q2 no one escaped or survived; \q those I cared for and raised, -\q my enemy has destroyed. - +\q2 my enemy has destroyed. \s5 \c 3 \m \q -\v 1 I am a man who has seen affliction under the rod of Yahweh's fury. +\v 1 I am a man who has seen affliction +\q2 under the rod of Yahweh's fury. \q -\v 2 He drove me away and caused me to walk in darkness rather than light. +\v 2 He drove me away and caused me to walk +\q2 in darkness rather than light. +\b \q -\v 3 Surely he turned his hand against me again and again, the whole day long. +\v 3 Surely he turned his hand against me again and again, +\q2 the whole day long. \q -\v 4 He made my flesh and my skin waste away; he broke my bones. - +\v 4 He made my flesh and my skin waste away; +\q2 he broke my bones. +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 He built up siege works against me, and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship. +\v 5 He built up siege works against me, +\q2 and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship. \q -\v 6 He made me live in dark places, like those who died long ago. +\v 6 He made me live in dark places, +\q2 like those who died long ago. +\b \q -\v 7 He built a wall around me and I cannot escape. He made my chains heavy +\v 7 He built a wall around me and I cannot escape. +\q2 He made my chains heavy \q -\v 8 and though I call out and cry for help, he shut out my prayer. - +\v 8 and though I call out and cry for help, +\q2 he shut out my prayer. +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 He blocked my path with a wall of hewn stone; he made my paths crooked. +\v 9 He blocked my path with a wall of hewn stone; +\q2 he made my paths crooked. \q -\v 10 He is like a bear waiting to ambush me, a lion in hiding; +\v 10 He is like a bear waiting to ambush me, +\q2 a lion in hiding; +\b \q -\v 11 he turned aside my paths, he has made me desolate. - +\v 11 he turned aside my paths, +\q2 he has made me desolate. \s5 \q -\v 12 He bent his bow and set me as a target for his arrow. +\v 12 He bent his bow and set me +\q2 as a target for his arrow. +\b \q -\v 13 He pierced my kidneys with the arrows of his quiver. +\v 13 He pierced my kidneys +\q2 with the arrows of his quiver. \q -\v 14 I became a laughingstock to all my people, their taunting song all day long. +\v 14 I became a laughingstock to all my people, +\q2 their taunting song all day long. +\b \q -\v 15 He filled me with bitter herbs and forced me to drink wormwood. - +\v 15 He filled me with bitter herbs +\q2 and forced me to drink wormwood. \s5 \q -\v 16 He has made my teeth grind with gravel, and he made me cower in the ashes. +\v 16 He has made my teeth grind with gravel, +\q2 and he made me cower in the ashes. +\b \q -\v 17 My soul is deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. +\v 17 My soul is deprived of peace; +\q2 I have forgotten what prosperity is. \q -\v 18 So I say, "My endurance has perished and so has my hope in Yahweh." - +\v 18 So I say, "My endurance has perished +\q2 and so has my hope in Yahweh." +\b \s5 \q -\v 19 Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and bitterness. +\v 19 Remember my affliction and my wanderings, +\q2 the wormwood and bitterness. \q -\v 20 I continually remember it and my soul is bowed down within me. +\v 20 I continually remember it +\q2 and my soul is bowed down within me. +\b \q -\v 21 But I call this to mind and therefore I have hope: - +\v 21 But I call this to mind +\q2 and therefore I have hope: \s5 \q -\v 22 The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases and his compassions never end, +\v 22 The steadfast love of Yahweh never ceases +\q2 and his compassions never end, +\b \q -\v 23 they are new every morning; your faithfulness is great. +\v 23 they are new every morning; +\q2 your faithfulness is great. \q -\v 24 "Yahweh is my inheritance," says my soul, therefore I will hope in him. - +\v 24 "Yahweh is my inheritance," says my soul, +\q2 therefore I will hope in him. +\b \s5 \q -\v 25 Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. +\v 25 Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, +\q2 to the soul who seeks him. \q -\v 26 It is good to wait silently for the salvation of Yahweh. +\v 26 It is good to wait silently +\q2 for the salvation of Yahweh. +\b \q -\v 27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. +\v 27 It is good for a man +\q2 that he bear the yoke in his youth. \q -\v 28 Let him sit alone in silence, when it is laid upon him. +\v 28 Let him sit alone in silence, +\q2 when it is laid upon him. +\b \q -\v 29 Let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope. - +\v 29 Let him put his mouth in the dust— +\q2 there may yet be hope. \s5 \q -\v 30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who strikes him, and let him be filled to the full with insults. +\v 30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who strikes him, +\q2 and let him be filled to the full with insults. +\b \q -\v 31 For the Lord will not reject us forever, +\v 31 For the Lord will not +\q2 reject us forever, \q -\v 32 but though he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love. +\v 32 but though he causes grief, he will have compassion +\q2 according to the abundance of his steadfast love. +\b \q -\v 33 For he does not afflict from his heart or torment the children of mankind. - +\v 33 For he does not afflict from his heart +\q2 or torment the children of mankind. \s5 \q -\v 34 To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the earth, +\v 34 To crush underfoot +\q2 all the prisoners of the earth, +\b \q -\v 35 to deny a man justice in the presence of the Most High, +\v 35 to deny a man justice +\q2 in the presence of the Most High, \q -\v 36 to deprive a person of justice in his lawsuit—the Lord would not approve such things! - +\v 36 to deprive a person of justice in his lawsuit— +\q2 the Lord would not approve such things! +\b \s5 \q -\v 37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord decreed it? +\v 37 Who has spoken and it came to pass, +\q2 unless the Lord decreed it? \q -\v 38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and the good come? +\v 38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High +\q2 that both calamities and the good come? +\b \q -\v 39 How can any person alive complain? How can a person complain about the punishment for his sins? - +\v 39 How can any person alive complain? +\q2 How can a person complain about the punishment for his sins? \s5 \q -\v 40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to Yahweh. +\v 40 Let us examine our ways and test them, +\q2 and let us return to Yahweh. +\b \q -\v 41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in the heavens: +\v 41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands +\q2 to God in the heavens: \q -\v 42 "We have transgressed and rebelled, and you have not forgiven. +\v 42 "We have transgressed and rebelled, +\q2 and you have not forgiven. +\b \q -\v 43 You have covered yourself with anger and pursued us, you have killed and you have not spared. - +\v 43 You have covered yourself with anger and pursued us, +\q2 you have killed and you have not spared. \s5 \q -\v 44 You have covered yourself with a cloud so that no prayer can pass through. +\v 44 You have covered yourself with a cloud +\q2 so that no prayer can pass through. +\b \q -\v 45 You have made us like filthy scum and refuse among the peoples. +\v 45 You have made us like filthy scum +\q2 and refuse among the peoples. \q -\v 46 All our enemies curse us, +\v 46 All our enemies +\q2 curse us, +\b \q -\v 47 panic and pitfall have come upon us, ruin and destruction. - +\v 47 panic and pitfall have come upon us, +\q2 ruin and destruction. \s5 \q -\v 48 My eyes flow with streams of tears because of the destruction my people. +\v 48 My eyes flow with streams of tears +\q2 because of the destruction my people. +\b \q -\v 49 My eyes will shed tears without ceasing, without relief, +\v 49 My eyes will shed tears +\q2 without ceasing, without relief, \q -\v 50 until Yahweh from heaven looks down and sees. - +\v 50 until Yahweh from heaven +\q2 looks down and sees. +\b \s5 \q -\v 51 My eyes cause grief to my soul because of all the daughters of my city. +\v 51 My eyes cause grief to my soul +\q2 because of all the daughters of my city. \q -\v 52 I have been hunted like a bird by those who were my enemies; they hunted me without a reason. +\v 52 I have been hunted like a bird +\q2 by those who were my enemies; +\q2 they hunted me without a reason. +\b \q -\v 53 They cut off my life in the pit, and they threw a stone on me, +\v 53 They cut off my life in the pit, +\q2 and they threw a stone on me, \q -\v 54 and they caused waters to overflow, covering my head. I said, 'I have been cut off!' - +\v 54 and they caused waters to overflow, covering my head. +\q2 I said, 'I have been cut off!' +\b \s5 \q -\v 55 I called on your name, Yahweh, from the depths of the pit. +\v 55 I called on your name, Yahweh, +\q2 from the depths of the pit. \q -\v 56 You heard my voice when I said, 'Do not close your ear to my cry for help.' +\v 56 You heard my voice when I said, +\q2 'Do not close your ear to my cry for help.' +\b \q -\v 57 You came near on the day I called on you; you said, 'Do not fear.' - +\v 57 You came near on the day I called on you; +\q2 you said, 'Do not fear.' \s5 \q -\v 58 Lord, you defended my soul's case, you redeemed my life! +\v 58 Lord, you defended my soul's case, +\q2 you redeemed my life! +\b \q -\v 59 Yahweh, you have seen the wrong they have done to me; judge my case. +\v 59 Yahweh, you have seen +\q2 the wrong they have done to me; +\q2 judge my case. \q -\v 60 You have seen all their vengeance, all their plots against me. +\v 60 You have seen all their vengeance, +\q2 all their plots against me. +\b \q -\v 61 You have heard their insults, Yahweh, and all their plots against me. - +\v 61 You have heard their insults, Yahweh, +\q2 and all their plots against me. \s5 \q -\v 62 The lips and the meditations of my enemies come against me all the day. +\v 62 The lips and the meditations of my enemies +\q2 come against me all the day. +\b \q -\v 63 Look at how they sit and then rise up; they mock me with their songs. - +\v 63 Look at how they sit and then rise up; +\q2 they mock me with their songs. \s5 \q -\v 64 Pay back to them what they deserve, Yahweh, according to the deeds of their hands. +\v 64 Pay back to them what they deserve, Yahweh, +\q2 according to the deeds of their hands. +\b \q -\v 65 You will let their hearts be shameless! May your condemnation be upon them! +\v 65 You will let their hearts be shameless! +\q2 May your condemnation be upon them! \q -\v 66 You pursue them in anger and destroy them from under the heavens, Yahweh!" - +\v 66 You pursue them in anger +\q2 and destroy them from under the heavens, Yahweh!" \s5 \c 4 \m \q -\v 1 The gold has become tarnished; how the purest gold has changed! -\q The holy stones are scattered at the corner of every street. +\v 1 The gold has become tarnished; +\q2 how the purest gold has changed! +\q The holy stones are scattered +\q2 at the corner of every street. +\b \q -\v 2 The precious sons of Zion were worth their weight in pure gold, -\q but now they are considered like clay jars, the work of the potter's hands! - +\v 2 The precious sons of Zion +\q2 were worth their weight in pure gold, +\q but now they are considered like clay jars, +\q2 the work of the potter's hands! +\s5 +\b +\q +\v 3 Even the jackals offer the breast +\q2 to nurse their cubs, +\q but the daughter of my people has become cruel, +\q2 like the ostriches in the desert. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 Even the jackals offer the breast to nurse their cubs, but -\q the daughter of my people has become cruel, like the ostriches in the desert. - +\v 4 The tongue of the nursing baby +\q2 sticks to the roof of his mouth by thirst; +\q the children ask for food, +\q2 but there is none for them. +\b +\q +\v 5 Those who used to eat delicacies +\q2 are now desolate in the streets. +\q Those who were brought up wearing scarlet clothing +\q2 now lie on piles of ashes. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 The tongue of the nursing baby sticks to the roof of his mouth by thirst; -\q the children ask for food, but there is none for them. -\q -\v 5 Those who used to eat delicacies are now desolate in the streets. -\q Those who were brought up wearing scarlet clothing now lie on piles of ashes. - +\v 6 The iniquity of the daughter of my people +\q2 is greater than the sin of Sodom, +\q which was overthrown in a moment +\q2 and no hands were wrung for her. +\b \s5 \q -\v 6 The iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, -\q which was overthrown in a moment and no hands were wrung for her. - -\s5 -\q -\v 7 Her princes were purer than snow, whiter than milk; -\q their bodies were more ruddy than coral, their form was like sapphire. +\v 7 Her princes were purer than snow, +\q2 whiter than milk; +\q their bodies were more ruddy than coral, +\q2 their form was like sapphire. +\b \q \v 8 Their appearance now is darker than soot; -\q they are not recognized in the streets. +\q2 they are not recognized in the streets. \q Their skin has shriveled on their bones; -\q it has become as dry as wood. - +\q2 it has become as dry as wood. +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 Those killed by the sword are better than those killed by hunger, -\q who wasted away, pierced by the lack of any harvest from the field. +\v 9 Those killed by the sword +\q2 are better than those killed by hunger, +\q who wasted away, +\q2 pierced by the lack of any harvest from the field. +\b \q -\v 10 The hands of compassionate women have boiled their own children; +\v 10 The hands of compassionate women +\q2 have boiled their own children; \q they became their food during the time -\q when the daughter of my people was being destroyed. - +\q2 when the daughter of my people was being destroyed. +\b \s5 \q -\v 11 Yahweh showed all his wrath; he poured out his fierce anger. -\q He kindled a fire in Zion that consumed her foundations. - +\v 11 Yahweh showed all his wrath; +\q2 he poured out his fierce anger. +\q He kindled a fire in Zion +\q2 that consumed her foundations. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 The kings of the earth did not believe, -\q nor did any of the inhabitants of the world believe, -\q that adversary or enemy could enter the gates of Jerusalem. +\q2 nor did any of the inhabitants of the world believe, +\q that adversary or enemy +\q2 could enter the gates of Jerusalem. +\b \q -\v 13 This happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests -\q who have shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. - +\v 13 This happened because of the sins of her prophets +\q2 and the iniquities of her priests +\q who have shed the blood of the righteous +\q2 in her midst. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 They wandered, blind, through the streets. -\q They were so defiled by that blood that no one could touch their clothes. +\v 14 They wandered, blind, +\q2 through the streets. +\q They were so defiled by that blood +\q2 that no one could touch their clothes. +\b \q -\v 15 "Away! Unclean!" people cried at them. "Away! Away! Do not touch!" -\q So they wandered about; people said among the nations, "They can stay here no longer." - +\v 15 "Away! Unclean!" people cried at them. +\q2 "Away! Away! Do not touch!" +\q So they wandered about; +\q2 people said among the nations, +\q2 "They can stay here no longer." +\b \s5 \q -\v 16 Yahweh himself scattered them; he does not watch over them anymore. +\v 16 Yahweh himself scattered them; +\q2 he does not watch over them anymore. \q They did not honor the priests, -\q and they did not show favor to the elders. - +\q2 and they did not show favor to the elders. +\b \s5 \q \v 17 Our eyes failed, looking in vain for help; -\q from our watchtowers we watched -\q for a nation that could not rescue us. +\q2 from our watchtowers we watched +\q for a nation +\q2 that could not rescue us. +\b \q \v 18 They followed our steps, -\q we could not walk in our streets. +\q2 we could not walk in our streets. \q Our end was near and our days were numbered, -\q our end had come. - +\q2 our end had come. +\b \s5 \q -\v 19 Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles in the sky. -\q They chased us to the mountains and lay in wait for us in the wilderness. +\v 19 Our pursuers were swifter +\q2 than the eagles in the sky. +\q They chased us to the mountains +\q2 and lay in wait for us in the wilderness. +\b \q -\v 20 The breath in our nostrils—Yahweh's anointed one—he was the one who was captured in their pits; -\q of whom it was said, "Under his shadow we will live among the nations." - +\v 20 The breath in our nostrils—Yahweh's anointed one— +\q2 he was the one who was captured in their pits; +\q of whom it was said, +\q2 "Under his shadow we will live among the nations." +\b \s5 \q \v 21 Rejoice and be glad, daughter of Edom, -\q you who live in the land of Uz. +\q2 you who live in the land of Uz. \q But to you also the cup will be passed; -\q you will be drunk and strip yourself naked. +\q2 you will be drunk and strip yourself naked. +\b \q -\v 22 Daughter of Zion, your punishment will come to an end; -\q he will not extend your exile. -\q But daughter of Edom, he will punish your iniquity; -\q he will uncover your sins. - +\v 22 Daughter of Zion, +\q2 your punishment will come to an end; +\q2 he will not extend your exile. +\q But daughter of Edom, +\q2 he will punish your iniquity; +\q2 he will uncover your sins. \s5 \c 5 \m \q \v 1 Remember, Yahweh, what has happened to us; -\q look and see our disgrace. +\q2 look and see our disgrace. \q \v 2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers; -\q our houses to foreigners. +\q2 our houses to foreigners. \q \v 3 We have become orphans, without a father, -\q and our mothers are like widows. +\q2 and our mothers are like widows. \q \v 4 We must pay silver for the water we drink, -\q and we must pay silver to get our own wood. - +\q2 and we must pay silver to get our own wood. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Those who are coming after us are close behind us; -\q we are weary and we can find no rest. +\q2 we are weary and we can find no rest. \q \v 6 We have given ourselves to Egypt and to Assyria -\q to get enough food. +\q2 to get enough food. +\b \q \v 7 Our fathers sinned, and they are no more, -\q and we bear their iniquities. - +\q2 and we bear their iniquities. \s5 \q \v 8 Slaves rule over us, -\q and there is no one to deliver us from their hand. +\q2 and there is no one to deliver us from their hand. +\b \q \v 9 We get our bread only by risking our lives, -\q because of the sword in the wilderness. +\q2 because of the sword in the wilderness. \q \v 10 Our skin has grown as hot as an oven -\q because of the burning heat of hunger. - +\q2 because of the burning heat of hunger. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Women are raped in Zion, -\q and virgins in the cities of Judah. +\q2 and virgins in the cities of Judah. \q \v 12 Princes are hung up by their own hands, -\q and no honor is shown to the elders. - +\q2 and no honor is shown to the elders. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Young men are forced to grind grain with a millstone, -\q and boys stagger under heavy loads of wood. +\q2 and boys stagger under heavy loads of wood. \q \v 14 The elders have left the city gate, -\q and the young men have left their music. - +\q2 and the young men have left their music. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 The joy of our heart has ceased -\q and our dancing has turned into mourning. +\q2 and our dancing has turned into mourning. \q \v 16 The crown has fallen from our head; -\q woe to us, for we have sinned! - +\q2 woe to us, for we have sinned! +\b \s5 \q \v 17 For this our heart has become sick, -\q for these things our eyes grow dim +\q2 for these things our eyes grow dim \q -\v 18 for Mount Zion lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it. - +\v 18 for Mount Zion lies desolate, +\q2 with jackals prowling over it. +\b \s5 \q \v 19 But you, Yahweh, reign forever, -\q and you will sit upon your throne from generation to generation. +\q2 and you will sit upon your throne +\q2 from generation to generation. \q \v 20 Why do you forget us forever? -\q Why do you abandon us for the length of your days? +\q2 Why do you abandon us +\q2 for the length of your days? +\b \q -\v 21 Restore us to yourself, Yahweh, and we will be restored. -\q Renew our days as they were long ago— +\v 21 Restore us to yourself, Yahweh, +\q2 and we will be restored. +\q Renew our days +\q2 as they were long ago— \q \v 22 unless you have utterly rejected us -\q and you are angry with us beyond measure. +\q2 and you are angry with us beyond measure. +\b \q - diff --git a/26-EZK.usfm b/26-EZK.usfm index 51d8eae2..60011229 100644 --- a/26-EZK.usfm +++ b/26-EZK.usfm @@ -248,23 +248,32 @@ \c 7 \p \v 1 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, -\v 2 "You, son of man—the Lord Yahweh says this to the land of Israel." -\q 'An end! An end has come to the four borders of the land. +\v 2 "You, son of man—the Lord Yahweh says this to the land of Israel. +\q 'An end! An end has come +\q2 to the four borders of the land. \s5 \q -\v 3 Now the end is upon you, for I am sending out my wrath on you, and I will judge you according to your ways; +\v 3 Now the end is upon you, +\q2 for I am sending out my wrath on you, +\q and I will judge you according to your ways; \q then I will bring all your abominations upon you. \q -\v 4 For my eye will not pity you, and I will not spare you. Instead, I will bring your ways upon you, -\q and your abominations will be in your midst. Then you will know that I am Yahweh. +\v 4 For my eye will not pity you, +\q2 and I will not spare you. +\q Instead, I will bring your ways upon you, +\q2 and your abominations will be in your midst. +\q Then you will know that I am Yahweh.' \s5 \p -\v 5 The Lord Yahweh says this: -\q Disaster! A unique disaster! Behold, it is coming. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Disaster! A unique disaster! \fqa* some ancient copies have \fqa Disaster after disaster! \fqa* \f* +\v 5 "The Lord Yahweh says this: +\q Disaster! A unique disaster! +\q2 Behold, it is coming. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa Disaster! A unique disaster! \fqa* some ancient copies have \fqa Disaster after disaster! \fqa* \f* \q -\v 6 An end is surely coming. The end has woken up against you. Behold, it is coming! +\v 6 An end is surely coming. +\q2 The end has woken up against you. +\q2 Behold, it is coming! \q \v 7 Your doom is coming to you who inhabit the land. \q The time has come; the day is near— @@ -272,79 +281,121 @@ \s5 \q -\v 8 Now before long I will pour out my fury against you and fill up my wrath upon you -\q when I judge you according to your ways and bring all your abominations upon you. +\v 8 Now before long I will pour out my fury against you +\q2 and fill up my wrath upon you +\q when I judge you according to your ways +\q2 and bring all your abominations upon you. \q -\v 9 For my eye will not look compassionately, and I will not spare you. As you have done, I will do to you; -\q and your abominations will be in your midst so you will know that I am Yahweh, the one punishing you. +\v 9 For my eye will not look compassionately, +\q2 and I will not spare you. +\q As you have done, I will do to you; +\q2 and your abominations will be in your midst +\q so you will know that I am Yahweh, the one punishing you. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 Behold, the day! Behold, it is coming! -\q Doom has gone out! The rod has blossomed, arrogance has budded! +\v 10 Behold, the day! +\q2 Behold, it is coming! +\q Doom has gone out! +\q2 The rod has blossomed, +\q2 arrogance has budded! \q \v 11 Violence has grown up into a rod of wickedness— -\q none of them, and none of their multitude, none of their wealth, and none of their importance will last! +\q2 none of them, and none of their multitude, +\q2 none of their wealth, and none of their importance will last! \s5 \q -\v 12 The time is coming; the day has come close. Do not let the buyer rejoice, -\q nor the seller mourn, since my anger is on the entire multitude! +\v 12 The time is coming; the day has come close. +\q2 Do not let the buyer rejoice, nor the seller mourn, +\q2 since my anger is on the entire multitude! \q \v 13 For the seller will not return to the land he sold as long as they both live, -\q because the vision concerning the entire multitude will not be reversed; -\q and because of their iniquity, none of them will be strengthened! +\q2 because the vision concerning the entire multitude will not be reversed; +\q2 and because of their iniquity, none of them will be strengthened! +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 They have blown the trumpet and made everything ready, but there is no one marching to battle; -\q since my anger is on the entire multitude. +\v 14 They have blown the trumpet +\q2 and made everything ready, +\q but there is no one marching to battle; +\q2 since my anger is on the entire multitude. \q -\v 15 The sword is on the outside, and plague and famine are inside the building. -\q Those who are in the field will die by the sword, while famine and plague will consume those in the city. +\v 15 The sword is on the outside, +\q2 and plague and famine are inside the building. +\q Those who are in the field will die by the sword, +\q2 while famine and plague will consume those in the city. \q -\v 16 But some survivors will escape from among them, and they will go to the mountains. -\q Like doves of the valleys, all of them will moan—each man for his iniquity. +\v 16 But some survivors will escape from among them, +\q2 and they will go to the mountains. +\q Like doves of the valleys, all of them will moan— +\q2 each man for his iniquity. \s5 \q -\v 17 Every hand will falter and every knee will be weak as water, +\v 17 Every hand will falter +\q2 and every knee will be weak as water, \q -\v 18 and they will gird themselves sackcloth, and trembling will cover them; -\q and shame will be on every face, and baldness on all of their heads. +\v 18 and they will gird themselves sackcloth, +\q2 and trembling will cover them; +\q and shame will be on every face, +\q2 and baldness on all of their heads. +\b \q -\v 19 They will throw their silver into the streets and their gold will be an impure thing. Their silver and their gold -\q will not be able to rescue them in the day of Yahweh's rage. Their lives will not be saved, -\q and their hunger will not be satisfied, because their iniquity has become a stumbling block. +\v 19 They will throw their silver into the streets +\q2 and their gold will be an impure thing. +\q Their silver and their gold will not be able to rescue them +\q2 in the day of Yahweh's rage. +\q Their lives will not be saved, +\q2 and their hunger will not be satisfied, +\q2 because their iniquity has become a stumbling block. \s5 \q -\v 20 In their pride they took the beauty of his jeweled ornaments, and with them they made their abominable images and their detestable idols. Therefore, I am turning these into an unclean thing to them. +\v 20 In their pride they took the beauty of his jeweled ornaments, +\q2 and with them they made their abominable images and their detestable idols. +\q2 Therefore, I am turning these into an unclean thing to them. \q -\v 21 Then I will give those things into the hand of strangers as plunder and to the wicked of the earth as plunder, -\q and they will defile them. +\v 21 Then I will give those things into the hand of strangers as plunder +\q2 and to the wicked of the earth as plunder, +\q2 and they will defile them. \q -\v 22 Then I will turn my face away from them when they defile my cherished place; -\q bandits will enter it and defile it. +\v 22 Then I will turn my face away from them +\q2 when they defile my cherished place; +\q2 bandits will enter it and defile it. +\b \s5 \q -\v 23 Make a chain, because the land is filled with the judgment of blood, -\q and the city is full of violence. +\v 23 Make a chain, +\q2 because the land is filled with the judgment of blood, +\q2 and the city is full of violence. \q -\v 24 So I will bring the most wicked of the nations, and they will possess their houses, -\q and I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty, for their holy places will be defiled! +\v 24 So I will bring the most wicked of the nations, +\q2 and they will possess their houses, +\q and I will bring an end to the pride of the mighty, +\q2 for their holy places will be defiled! \q -\v 25 Fear will come! They will seek peace, but there will be none. +\v 25 Fear will come! +\q2 They will seek peace, +\q2 but there will be none. \s5 \q -\v 26 Disaster upon disaster will come, and there will be rumor after rumor. -\q Then they will seek a vision from the prophet, but the law will perish from the priest and advice from the elders. +\v 26 Disaster upon disaster will come, +\q2 and there will be rumor after rumor. +\q Then they will seek a vision from the prophet, +\q2 but the law will perish from the priest +\q2 and advice from the elders. \q -\v 27 The king will mourn and the prince will be clothed in horror, -\q while the hands of the people of the land will tremble in fear. According to their own ways I will do this to them! -\q I will judge them with their own standards until they know that I am Yahweh.'" +\v 27 The king will mourn +\q2 and the prince will be clothed in horror, +\q2 while the hands of the people of the land will tremble in fear. +\q According to their own ways I will do this to them! +\q2 I will judge them with their own standards +\q until they know that I am Yahweh.'" \s5 \c 8 @@ -548,7 +599,7 @@ \v 18 "Son of man, eat your bread with trembling, and drink your water with shaking and anxiety. \s5 -\v 19 Then say to the people of the land, 'The Lord Yahweh says this concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel, "They will eat their bread with trembling and drink their water with horor, since the land will be stripped of its fullness because of the violence of all those who dwell there. +\v 19 Then say to the people of the land, 'The Lord Yahweh says this concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the land of Israel, "They will eat their bread with trembling and drink their water with horror, since the land will be stripped of its fullness because of the violence of all those who dwell there. \v 20 So the cities that were inhabited will be desolate, and the land will become a wasteland; so you will know that I am Yahweh."'" \s5 @@ -815,39 +866,23 @@ \p \v 1 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, \v 2 "Son of man, present a riddle and speak a parable to the house of Israel. -\v 3 Say, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: -\q A large eagle with large wings and long pinions, full of feathers, -\q and that was multicolored went to Lebanon and took hold of the top of a cedar tree. -\q -\v 4 It broke off the tips of the branches and took them to the land of Canaan; -\q he planted it in a city of merchants. +\v 3 Say, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: A large eagle with large wings and long pinions, full of feathers, and that was multicolored went to Lebanon and took hold of the top of a cedar tree. +\v 4 It broke off the tips of the branches and took them to the land of Canaan; he planted it in a city of merchants. \s5 -\q -\v 5 He also took some seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil. -\q He placed it beside a large body of water like a willow. -\q -\v 6 Then it sprouted and became a spreading vine low to the ground. -\q Its branches turned toward him, and its roots grew under it. -\q So it became a vine and produced branches and sent out shoots. +\p +\v 5 He also took some seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil. He placed it beside a large body of water like a willow. +\v 6 Then it sprouted and became a spreading vine low to the ground. Its branches turned toward him, and its roots grew under it. So it became a vine and produced branches and sent out shoots. \s5 -\q -\v 7 But there was another great eagle with large wings and many feathers. -\q Behold! This vine turned its roots toward the eagle, -\q and it spread out its branches toward the eagle from the place it had been planted so it would be watered. -\q -\v 8 It had been planted in good soil beside a large body of water -\q so it would produce branches and sprout fruit, to become a glorious vine.' +\p +\v 7 But there was another great eagle with large wings and many feathers. Behold! This vine turned its roots toward the eagle, and it spread out its branches toward the eagle from the place it had been planted so it would be watered. +\v 8 It had been planted in good soil beside a large body of water so it would produce branches and sprout fruit, to become a glorious vine.' \s5 -\q -\v 9 Say to the people, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: Will it prosper? -\q Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it withers, and all its fresh growth will wither? -\q No strong arm or many people will be needed to pull it out by its roots. -\q -\v 10 So behold! After it has been planted, will it grow? Will it not wither when the eastern wind touches it? -\q It will completely wither away in the garden plot where it sprouted.'" +\p +\v 9 Say to the people, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: Will it prosper? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it withers, and all its fresh growth will wither? No strong arm or many people will be needed to pull it out by its roots. +\v 10 So behold! After it has been planted, will it grow? Will it not wither when the eastern wind touches it? It will completely wither away in the garden plot where it sprouted.'" \s5 \p @@ -860,6 +895,7 @@ \s5 \v 15 But the king of Jerusalem rebelled against him by sending his ambassadors to Egypt to acquire horses and an army. Will he succeed? Will the one doing these things escape? If he breaks the covenant, will he escape? +\p \v 16 As I live!—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration—he will surely die in the land of the king who made him king, the king whose oath he despised, and whose covenant he broke. He will die in the middle of Babylon. \s5 @@ -867,6 +903,7 @@ \v 18 For the king despised his oath by breaking the covenant. Behold, he reached out with his hand to make a promise and yet he did all these things. He will not escape. \s5 +\p \v 19 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this: As I live, was it not my oath that he despised and my covenant that he broke? So I will bring his punishment on his head! \v 20 I will spread my net out over him, and he will be caught in my hunting net. Then I will bring him to Babylon and execute judgment on him there for his faithlessness that he committed when he betrayed me! \v 21 All of his refugees in his armies will fall by the sword, and the ones who remain will be scattered in every direction. Then you will know that I am Yahweh; I have declared this would happen." @@ -883,8 +920,7 @@ \c 18 \p \v 1 The word of Yahweh came to me again, saying, -\v 2 "What do you mean, you who use this proverb concerning the land of Israel and say, -\q 'Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are made blunt'? +\v 2 "What do you mean, you who use this proverb concerning the land of Israel and say, 'Fathers eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are made blunt'? \s5 \p @@ -963,50 +999,78 @@ \p \v 1 "Now you, take up a lamentation against the leaders of Israel \v 2 and say, -\q 'Who was your mother? A lioness, she lived with a lion's son; -\q in the midst of young lions, she nurtured her cubs. +\q 'Who was your mother? +\q2 A lioness, she lived with a lion's son; +\q2 in the midst of young lions, she nurtured her cubs. \q -\v 3 She is the one who raised up one of her cubs to become a young lion, a lion who learned to tear apart his prey, and then he devoured men. +\v 3 She is the one who raised up one of her cubs to become a young lion, +\q2 a lion who learned to tear apart his prey, +\q2 and then he devoured men. \q -\v 4 Then the nations heard about him. He was caught in their trap, and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. +\v 4 Then the nations heard about him. +\q2 He was caught in their trap, +\q2 and they brought him with hooks to the land of Egypt. +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 Then she saw that although she had waited for his return, her expectation was now gone, so she took another of her cubs and raised him to become a young lion. +\v 5 Then she saw that although she had waited for his return, +\q2 her expectation was now gone, +\q so she took another of her cubs +\q2 and raised him to become a young lion. \q -\v 6 This young lion roamed about in the midst of lions. He was a young lion and learned to tear his victims; he devoured men. +\v 6 This young lion roamed about in the midst of lions. +\q2 He was a young lion and learned to tear his victims; +\q2 he devoured men. \q -\v 7 He seized their widows and ruined their cities. -\q The land and its fullness were made desolate because of the sound of his roaring. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa He seized their widows \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and many modern translations have \fqa He destroyed their fortresses \fqa* . \f* +\v 7 He seized their widows +\q2 and ruined their cities. +\q The land and its fullness were made desolate +\q2 because of the sound of his roaring. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa He seized their widows \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and many modern translations have \fqa He destroyed their fortresses \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q -\v 8 But the nations came against him from the surrounding provinces; -\q they spread their nets over him. He was caught in their trap. +\v 8 But the nations came against him +\q2 from the surrounding provinces; +\q they spread their nets over him. +\q2 He was caught in their trap. \q -\v 9 With hooks they put him in a cage and then they brought him to the king of Babylon. -\q They brought him to the strongholds so that his voice would no longer be heard on the mountains of Israel. +\v 9 With hooks they put him in a cage +\q2 and then they brought him to the king of Babylon. +\q They brought him to the strongholds +\q2 so that his voice would no longer be heard +\q2 on the mountains of Israel. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 Your mother was like a vine planted in your blood beside the water. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa in your blood \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and many modern translations have \fqa in your vineyard \fqa* . \f* -\q it was fruitful and full of branches because of the abundance of water. +\v 10 Your mother was like a vine +\q2 planted in your blood beside the water. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa in your blood \fqa* , some ancient Hebrew copies and many modern translations have \fqa in your vineyard \fqa* . \f* +\q It was fruitful and full of branches +\q2 because of the abundance of water. \q \v 11 It had strong branches that were used for rulers' scepters, -\q and its size was exalted above the branches, -\q and its height was seen by the greatness of its foliage. +\q2 and its size was exalted above the branches, +\q2 and its height was seen by the greatness of its foliage. \s5 \q -\v 12 But the vine was uprooted in fury and thrown down to the earth, and an eastern wind dried out its fruit. -\q Its strong branches were broken off and withered and fire consumed them. +\v 12 But the vine was uprooted in fury +\q2 and thrown down to the earth, +\q2 and an eastern wind dried out its fruit. +\q Its strong branches were broken off and withered +\q2 and fire consumed them. \q -\v 13 So now it is planted in the wilderness, in a land of drought and thirst. +\v 13 So now it is planted in the wilderness, +\q2 in a land of drought and thirst. \s5 \q -\v 14 For fire went out from her large branches and consumed its fruit. -\q There is no strong branch on it, no scepter to rule.' This is a lamentation and will be sung as a lamentation." +\v 14 For fire went out from her large branches +\q2 and consumed its fruit. +\q There is no strong branch on it, +\q2 no scepter to rule.' +\p This is a lamentation and will be sung as a lamentation." \s5 \c 20 @@ -1126,35 +1190,57 @@ \p \v 8 Then the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, \v 9 "Son of man, prophesy and say, 'The Lord says this: -\q "Say: A sword! A sword! It will be sharpened and polished! +\q Say: A sword! A sword! +\q2 It will be sharpened and polished! \s5 \q -\v 10 It will be sharpened in order to engage in great slaughter! It will be polished in order to be like lightning! -\q Should we rejoice in my son's scepter? The coming sword hates every such rod! +\v 10 It will be sharpened in order to engage in great slaughter! +\q2 It will be polished in order to be like lightning! +\q Should we rejoice in my son's scepter? +\q2 The coming sword hates every such rod! \q -\v 11 So the sword will be given to be polished, and then to be grasped by the hand! -\q The sword is sharpened and it is polished and it is to be given into the hand of the one who kills!"'" +\v 11 So the sword will be given to be polished, +\q2 and then to be grasped by the hand! +\q The sword is sharpened and it is polished +\q2 and it is to be given into the hand of the one who kills!'" +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 Call for help and wail, son of man! For that sword has come against my people! It is against all the leaders of Israel. -\q They are thrown against the sword with my people. Therefore, slap your thigh! +\v 12 Call for help and wail, son of man! +\q2 For that sword has come against my people! +\q2 It is against all the leaders of Israel. +\q They are thrown against the sword with my people. +\q2 Therefore, slap your thigh! \q -\v 13 For there is a trial, but what if the scepter that despises does not last?—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. +\v 13 For there is a trial, +\q2 but what if the scepter that despises does not last? +\q —this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 Now you, son of man, prophesy and hit your two hands together, for the sword will attack even a third time! -\q A sword for the ones to be slaughtered! It is a sword for the many to be slaughtered, piercing them everywhere! +\v 14 Now you, son of man, prophesy +\q2 and hit your two hands together, +\q for the sword will attack even a third time! +\q2 A sword for the ones to be slaughtered! +\q It is a sword for the many to be slaughtered, +\q2 piercing them everywhere! \s5 \q -\v 15 In order to melt their hearts and to multiply their fallen, I have set the sword for slaughter at all their gates. Ah! It is made like lightning, it is grasped for slaughter. +\v 15 In order to melt their hearts and to multiply their fallen, +\q2 I have set the sword for slaughter at all their gates. +\q2 Ah! It is made like lightning, it is grasped for slaughter. \q -\v 16 Strike sharply to the righthand side! Strike to the lefthand side! Go wherever your face is turned. +\v 16 Strike sharply to the righthand side! +\q2 Strike to the lefthand side! +\q2 Go wherever your face is turned. \q -\v 17 For I will also hit my two hands together, and then I will bring my fury to rest! I, Yahweh, declare it!" +\v 17 For I will also hit my two hands together, +\q2 and then I will bring my fury to rest! +\q I, Yahweh, declare it!" \s5 \p @@ -1164,26 +1250,17 @@ \s5 \v 21 For the king of Babylon will stop at the crossroads, at the junction, in order to practice divination. He will shake some arrows and ask direction from some idols and he will examine a liver. -\q -\v 22 In his right hand will be a divination about Jerusalem, to set battering rams against it, to open his mouth to order the slaughter, -\q to sound a war cry, to set battering rams against the gates, -\q to build a ramp, and to erect siege towers. -\q -\v 23 It will seem to be a false divination in their eyes -\q those who had sworn an oath to the Babylonians! But the king will accuse them of iniquity in order to besiege them! +\v 22 In his right hand will be a divination about Jerusalem, to set battering rams against it, to open his mouth to order the slaughter, to sound a war cry, to set battering rams against the gates, to build a ramp, and to erect siege towers. +\v 23 It will seem to be a false divination in their eye, those who had sworn an oath to the Babylonians! But the king will accuse them of iniquity in order to besiege them! \s5 -\q -\v 24 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this: Because you have made your guilt to be remembered, -\q making your transgressions to be revealed, so that in all your actions your sins will be seen— -\q because you have done this you will be taken in hand. +\p +\v 24 Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this: Because you have made your guilt to be remembered, making your transgressions to be revealed, so that in all your actions your sins will be seen—because you have done this you will be taken in hand. \s5 \p \v 25 As for you, profane and wicked ruler of Israel, whose day of punishment has come, and whose time of committing iniquity has ended, -\q \v 26 the Lord Yahweh says this to you: Remove the turban and take off the crown! Things will no longer be the same! Exalt the lowly and humble the exalted! -\q \v 27 A ruin! A ruin! I will make it a ruin! It will not be restored until the one comes who is assigned to execute judgment. \s5 @@ -1293,35 +1370,20 @@ \v 17 Then the Babylonians came to her and to her bed of lust, and they made her unclean with their fornication. By what she had done she was made unclean, so she turned herself away from them in disgust. \s5 -\q -\v 18 When she displayed her acts of prostitution and uncovered her nakedness, -\q I turned away from her, just as I had turned away in disgust from her sister. -\q -\v 19 Then she increased her prostitution as she remembered the days of her youth, -\q when she was a prostitute in the land of Egypt. +\v 18 When she displayed her acts of prostitution and uncovered her nakedness, I turned away from her, just as I had turned away in disgust from her sister. +\v 19 Then she increased her prostitution as she remembered the days of her youth, when she was a prostitute in the land of Egypt. \s5 -\q -\v 20 So she lusted for her lovers, -\q whose private parts were like those of donkeys -\q and whose reproductive emissions were like those of horses. -\q +\v 20 So she lusted for her lovers, whose private parts were like those of donkeys and whose reproductive emissions were like those of horses. \v 21 This is how you committed shameful acts of your youth, when the Egyptians fondled your nipples and squeezed your young breasts. \s5 -\q -\v 22 Therefore, Oholibah, the Lord Yahweh says this, 'Behold! I will turn your lovers against you. -\q Those from whom you turned away, I will bring them against you from every side: -\q -\v 23 the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them, -\q strong, handsome men, governors and officials, all of them are officers and men of reputation, all of them riding on horses. +\p +\v 22 Therefore, Oholibah, the Lord Yahweh says this, 'Behold! I will turn your lovers against you. Those from whom you turned away, I will bring them against you from every side: +\v 23 the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them, strong, handsome men, governors and officials, all of them are officers and men of reputation, all of them riding on horses. \s5 -\q -\v 24 They will come against you with weapons, and with chariots and wagons, and with a great crowd of people. -\q They will set large shields, small shields, and helmets against you all around. -\q I will give them the opportunity to punish you, and they will judge you according to their judgments. -\q +\v 24 They will come against you with weapons, and with chariots and wagons, and with a great crowd of people. They will set large shields, small shields, and helmets against you all around. I will give them the opportunity to punish you, and they will judge you according to their judgments. \v 25 For I will set my jealous anger on you, and they will deal with you in fury. They will cut off your noses and your ears, and your survivors will fall by the sword. They will take away your sons and your daughters, and your survivors will be devoured by fire. \s5 @@ -1329,6 +1391,7 @@ \v 27 So I will remove your shameful behavior from you and your acts of prostitution from the land of Egypt. You will not lift up your eyes toward them with longing, and you will think of Egypt no longer.' \s5 +\p \v 28 For the Lord Yahweh says this, 'Behold! I will give you into the hand of the ones you hate, back into the hand of the ones from whom you had turned away. \v 29 They will deal with you hatefully; they will take all the products of your labor and abandon you naked and bare. The nakedness of your fornication will be uncovered—and your wicked deeds and your fornications. @@ -1337,18 +1400,23 @@ \v 31 You have walked in the way of your sister, so I will put her cup of punishment into your hand.' \s5 -\q -\v 32 The Lord Yahweh says this, 'You will drink your sister's cup that is deep and large. -\q You will become a laughingstock and a subject for derision—this cup contains a great amount. +\p +\v 32 The Lord Yahweh says this, +\q 'You will drink your sister's cup that is deep and large. +\q2 You will become a laughingstock and a subject for derision— +\q2 this cup contains a great amount. \s5 \q \v 33 You will be filled with drunkenness and sorrow, -\q the cup of horror and devastation; -\q the cup of your sister Samaria. +\q2 the cup of horror and devastation; +\q2 the cup of your sister Samaria. \q -\v 34 You will drink it and drain it empty; then you will shatter it and tear your breasts with the pieces. -\q For I have declared it—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.' +\v 34 You will drink it and drain it empty; +\q2 then you will shatter it +\q2 and tear your breasts with the pieces. +\q1 For I have declared it— +\q2 this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.' \s5 \p @@ -1392,13 +1460,17 @@ \s5 \v 3 So speak a proverb against this rebellious house, a parable. Say to them, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: -\q Place the cooking pot. Place it and pour water into it. +\q Place the cooking pot. +\q2 Place it and pour water into it. \q -\v 4 Gather pieces of food within it, every good piece—the thigh and shoulder— -\q and fill it with the best bones. +\v 4 Gather pieces of food within it, +\q2 every good piece—the thigh and shoulder— +\q2 and fill it with the best bones. \q -\v 5 Take the best of the flock and pile up the bones under it. -\q Bring it to a boil and cook the bones in it. +\v 5 Take the best of the flock, +\q2 and pile up the bones under it. +\q Bring it to a boil +\q2 and cook the bones in it. \s5 \p @@ -1524,11 +1596,17 @@ \s5 \v 17 They will lift up a lament for you and say to you, -\q How you, who were inhabited by sailors, have been destroyed. The famous city that was so strong—it is now gone from the sea. -\q The ones living in her once spread a terror about themselves upon everyone who lived near them. +\q How you, who were inhabited by sailors, +\q2 have been destroyed. +\q The famous city that was so strong— +\q2 it is now gone from the sea. +\q The ones living in her +\q2 once spread a terror about themselves +\q2 upon everyone who lived near them. \q \v 18 Now the coasts tremble on the day of your downfall. -\q The islands in the sea are terrified, because you are no longer in your place.' +\q2 The islands in the sea are terrified, +\q2 because you are no longer in your place.' \s5 \p @@ -1541,38 +1619,52 @@ \p \v 1 Again the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, \v 2 "Now you, son of man, begin a lamentation concerning Tyre, -\v 3 and say to Tyre, who lives within the gates of the sea, merchants of peoples to many islands, the Lord Yahweh says this to you: -\q Tyre, you have said, 'I am perfect in beauty.' +\v 3 and say to Tyre, who lives within the gates of the sea, merchants of peoples to many islands, 'The Lord Yahweh says this to you: +\b +\q Tyre, you have said, "I am perfect in beauty." \s5 \q -\v 4 Your borders are in the heart of the seas; your builders have perfected your beauty. +\v 4 Your borders are in the heart of the seas; +\q2 your builders have perfected your beauty. \q \v 5 They have made all your planks with cypress from Senir; -\q they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you. +\q2 they took a cedar from Lebanon to make a mast for you. \s5 \q \v 6 They made your oars from the oaks of Bashan; -\q they made your decks out of cypress wood from Cyprus, and they overlaid them with ivory. +\q2 they made your decks out of cypress wood from Cyprus, +\q2 and they overlaid them with ivory. \q -\v 7 Your sails were made from colorful linen from Egypt that served as your signal flag; -\q the colors of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah are used for the awning on your boat. +\v 7 Your sails were made from colorful linen from Egypt +\q2 that served as your signal flag; +\q the colors of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah +\q2 are used for the awning on your boat. \s5 \q \v 8 Those who were living in Sidon and Arvad were your rowers; -\q the wise men of Tyre were within you; they were your pilots. +\q2 the wise men of Tyre were within you; +\q2 they were your pilots. \q \v 9 The elders of Byblos filled your seams; -\q all the ships of the sea and their sailors among you were carrying your merchandise for trade. +\q2 all the ships of the sea and their sailors among you +\q2 were carrying your merchandise for trade. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 Persia, Lydia, and Libya were in your army, your men of war. -\q they hung shield and helmet within you; they showed your splendor. +\v 10 Persia, Lydia, and Libya were in your army, +\q2 your men of war. +\q They hung shield and helmet within you; +\q2 they showed your splendor. \q -\v 11 The men of Arvad and Helek in your army were on your walls surrounding you, and the people of Gammad were in your towers. They hung up their shields on your walls all around you! They completed your beauty. +\v 11 The men of Arvad and Helek in your army +\q2 were on your walls surrounding you, +\q2 and the people of Gammad were in your towers. +\q They hung up their shields on your walls all around you! +\q2 They completed your beauty. \s5 \p @@ -1599,50 +1691,66 @@ \s5 \v 24 These were your dealers in ornate robes of violet cloths with woven colors, and in blankets of multicolored, embroidered, and well-woven cloth in your marketplaces. -\p -\v 25 The ships of Tarshish were the transporters of your merchandise! -\q So you were filled up, heavily laden with cargo in the heart of the seas! +\q +\v 25 The ships of Tarshish +\q2 were the transporters of your merchandise! +\q So you were filled up, +\q2 heavily laden with cargo in the heart of the seas! \s5 \q \v 26 Your rowers have brought you into vast seas; -\q the eastern wind has broken you in the middle of them. +\q2 the eastern wind has broken you in the middle of them. \q -\v 27 Your wealth, merchandise, and trade goods; your sailors and pilots, and ship builders; your traders of merchandise and all the men of war who are in you, and all your company—they will sink into the depths of the sea on the day of your overthrow. +\v 27 Your wealth, merchandise, and trade goods; +\q2 your sailors and pilots, and ship builders; +\q your traders of merchandise and all the men of war who are in you, +\q2 and all your company— +\q they will sink into the depths of the sea +\q2 on the day of your overthrow. \s5 \q -\v 28 Cities at the sea will tremble at the sound of your pilots' cry; +\v 28 Cities at the sea will tremble +\q2 at the sound of your pilots' cry. \q \v 29 All those who handle oars will come down from their ships; -\q mariners and all the pilots on the sea will stand on the land. +\q2 mariners and all the pilots on the sea will stand on the land. \q \v 30 Then they will make their voices heard over you -\q and they will cry aloud bitterly; +\q2 and they will cry aloud bitterly; \q they will cast dust up on their heads. -\q They will roll about in ashes. +\q2 They will roll about in ashes. \s5 \q -\v 31 They will shave their heads bald for you and bind themselves with sackcloth, -\q and they will weep bitterly over you and they will cry out. +\v 31 They will shave their heads bald for you +\q2 and bind themselves with sackcloth, +\q and they will weep bitterly over you +\q2 and they will cry out. \q -\v 32 They will lift up their wails of lamentation for you and sing dirges over you, -\q Who is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence in the middle of the sea? +\v 32 They will lift up their wails of lamentation for you +\q2 and sing dirges over you, +\q Who is like Tyre, who has now been brought to silence +\q2 in the middle of the sea? \q -\v 33 When your merchandise went ashore from the sea, it satisfied many peoples; -\q you enriched the kings of the earth with your great wealth and merchandise! +\v 33 When your merchandise went ashore from the sea, +\q2 it satisfied many peoples; +\q you enriched the kings of the earth +\q2 with your great wealth and merchandise! \s5 \q \v 34 But when you were shattered by the seas, by deep waters, -\q your merchandise and all your company sank! +\q2 your merchandise and all your company sank! \q \v 35 All the inhabitants of the coasts were appalled at you, -\q and their kings bristled in horror! Their faces trembled! +\q2 and their kings bristled in horror! +\q2 Their faces trembled! \q \v 36 The traders among the people hiss at you; -\q you have become a horror, and you will be no more forever." +\q2 you have become a horror, +\q2 and you will be no more forever.'" \s5 \c 28 @@ -1692,7 +1800,7 @@ \s5 \v 23 I will send out a plague in her and blood in her streets, and those who are fatally wounded will fall in the midst of her. When the sword comes against her from all around, then they will know that I am Yahweh. \p -\v 24 Then there will no longer be pricking briars and painful thorns for the house of Israel from all those around them who despise them, so they will know that I am the Lord Yahweh!' +\v 24 Then there will no longer be pricking briers and painful thorns for the house of Israel from all those around them who despise them, so they will know that I am the Lord Yahweh!' \s5 \p @@ -1706,23 +1814,35 @@ \v 2 "Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh, the king of Egypt; prophesy against him and against all of Egypt. \v 3 Declare and say, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: \q Behold! I am against you, Pharaoh, king of Egypt. -\q You, the great sea monster that lurks in the midst of the river, -\q that says, "My river is my own. I have made it for myself." - -\s5 -\v 4 For I will place hooks in your jaw, and the fish of your Nile will cling to your scales; I will lift you up from the middle of your river along with all the fish of the river that cling to your scales. -\q -\v 5 I will throw you down into the wilderness, you and all the fish from your river. -\q You will fall on the open field; you will not gather together or assemble. -\q I will give you as food to the living things of the earth and to the birds of the heavens. +\q2 You, the great sea monster that lurks in the midst of the river, +\q2 that says, "My river is my own. I have made it for myself." \s5 \q -\v 6 Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know that I am Yahweh, -\q because they have been a walking stick made of a reed to the house of Israel. +\v 4 For I will place hooks in your jaw, +\q2 and the fish of your Nile will cling to your scales; +\q I will lift you up from the middle of your river +\q2 along with all the fish of the river that cling to your scales. \q -\v 7 When they took hold of you in their hand, you broke and tore open their shoulder; -\q and when they leaned on you, you were broken, and you caused their legs to be unsteady. +\v 5 I will throw you down into the wilderness, +\q2 you and all the fish from your river. +\q You will fall on the open field; +\q2 you will not gather together or assemble. +\q I will give you as food to the living things of the earth +\q2 and to the birds of the heavens. + +\s5 +\q +\v 6 Then all the inhabitants of Egypt will know +\q2 that I am Yahweh, +\q because they have been a walking stick +\q2 made of a reed to the house of Israel. +\q +\v 7 When they took hold of you in their hand, +\q2 you broke and tore open their shoulder; +\q and when they leaned on you, +\q2 you were broken, +\q2 and you caused their legs to be unsteady. \s5 \p @@ -1753,7 +1873,7 @@ \v 20 I have given him the land of Egypt as the wages for the work they did for me—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. \s5 -\v 21 On that day I will make a horn sprout up for the house of Israel, and I make you speak in their midst, so that they will know that I am Yahweh.'" +\v 21 On that day I will make a horn sprout up for the house of Israel, and I will make you speak in their midst, so that they will know that I am Yahweh.'" \s5 \c 30 @@ -1761,26 +1881,38 @@ \v 1 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, \v 2 "Son of man, prophesy and say, 'The Lord Yahweh says this: \q Wail, "Woe is the coming day." -\q -\v 3 The day is near. The day is near for Yahweh. It will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for nations. +\q2 +\v 3 The day is near. +\q2 The day is near for Yahweh. +\q It will be a day of clouds +\q2 a time of doom for nations. \s5 \q -\v 4 Then a sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the killed people fall in Egypt— -\q when they take her wealth, and when her foundations are ruined. +\v 4 Then a sword will come against Egypt, +\q2 and there will be anguish in Cush +\q when the killed people fall in Egypt— +\q2 when they take her wealth, +\q2 and when her foundations are ruined. \p \v 5 Cush and Put, Lydia and all Arabia, and Libya, together with the people belonging to the covenant—they will all fall by the sword. \s5 \p \v 6 Yahweh says this: -\q So the ones who support Egypt will fall, and the pride of her strength will go down. -\q From Migdol to Syene their soldiers will fall by the sword—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. -\m -\v 7 They will be appalled in the midst of the abandoned lands, and their cities will be among all the ruined cities. +\q So the ones who support Egypt will fall, +\q2 and the pride of her strength will go down. +\q From Migdol to Syene their soldiers will fall by the sword— +\q2 this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. +\q1 +\v 7 They will be appalled in the midst of the abandoned lands, +\q2 and their cities will be among all the ruined cities. \s5 -\v 8 Then they will know that I am Yahweh, when I set fire in Egypt, and when all of her helpers are destroyed. +\q +\v 8 Then they will know that I am Yahweh, +\q2 when I set fire in Egypt, +\q2 and when all of her helpers are destroyed. \p \v 9 In that day messengers will go out from before me in ships to terrorize a secure Cush, and there will be anguish among them on the day of Egypt's doom. For behold! It is coming. @@ -1829,30 +1961,44 @@ \s5 \q -\v 3 Behold! Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon with beautiful branches, giving shade to the forest, -\q and the tallest in height, and the branches formed its treetop. +\v 3 Behold! Assyria was a cedar in Lebanon with beautiful branches, +\q2 giving shade to the forest, +\q and the tallest in height, +\q2 and the branches formed its treetop. \q -\v 4 Many waters made it tall; the deep waters made it huge. Rivers flowed all around the place where it was planted, -\q for their channels stretched out to all the trees in the field. +\v 4 Many waters made it tall; +\q2 the deep waters made it huge. +\q Rivers flowed all around the place where it was planted, +\q2 for their channels stretched out to all the trees in the field. \s5 \q -\v 5 Its great height was more than any of the other trees in the field, and its branches became very many; -\q its branches grew long because of many waters as they grew. +\v 5 Its great height was more than any of the other trees in the field, +\q2 and its branches became very many; +\q its branches grew long +\q2 because of many waters as they grew. \q -\v 6 Every bird of the heavens nested in its branches, while every living thing of the field gave birth to its young under its foliage. -\q All of the many nations lived under its shade. +\v 6 Every bird of the heavens +\q2 nested in its branches, +\q while every living thing of the field +\q2 gave birth to its young under its foliage. +\q All of the many nations +\q2 lived under its shade. \q -\v 7 For it was beautiful in its greatness and the length of its branches, for its roots were in many waters. +\v 7 For it was beautiful in its greatness +\q2 and the length of its branches, +\q2 for its roots were in many waters. \s5 \q \v 8 Cedars in the garden of God could not equal it. -\q None among the cypress trees matched its branches, and the plane tree could not equal its boughs. -\q There was no other tree in the garden of God that was like it in its beauty. +\q2 None among the cypress trees matched its branches, +\q2 and the plane tree could not equal its boughs. +\q There was no other tree in the garden of God +\q2 that was like it in its beauty. \q \v 9 I made it beautiful with its many branches -\q and all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God envied it. +\q2 and all the trees of Eden that were in the garden of God envied it. \s5 \p @@ -1863,9 +2009,7 @@ \v 12 Foreigners who were the terror of all the nations cut it off and left it to die. Its branches fell on the mountains and all the valleys, and its boughs lay broken in all the ravines of the land. Then all the nations on earth came out from under its shade and they went away from it. \s5 -\q -\v 13 All the birds of the sky rested on the trunk of the fallen tree, -\q and every animal of the field came to its branches. +\v 13 All the birds of the sky rested on the trunk of the fallen tree and every animal of the field came to its branches. \p \v 14 This happened so that no other trees that grow by the waters will lift up their foliage to the height of the tallest trees, and that no other trees that grow beside the waters will reach up to that height. All of them have been assigned to death, to the earth below, among the children of humanity, with those that go down to the pit. @@ -1885,34 +2029,45 @@ \c 32 \p \v 1 Then it happened in the twelfth month of the twelfth year, on the first of the month, that the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, -\v 2 "Son of man, lift up a lament concerning Pharaoh the king of Egypt; say to him, 'You are like a young lion among the nations, -\q but you are like a monster in the seas; you churn up the water, -\q you stir up the waters with your feet and muddy their waters. +\v 2 "Son of man, lift up a lament concerning Pharaoh the king of Egypt; say to him, +\q 'You are like a young lion among the nations, +\q2 but you are like a monster in the seas; +\q you churn up the water, +\q2 you stir up the waters with your feet and muddy their waters. \s5 \p \v 3 The Lord Yahweh says this: -\q So I will spread my net over you in the assembly of many peoples, and they will lift you up in my net. +\q So I will spread my net over you in the assembly of many peoples, +\q2 and they will lift you up in my net. \q -\v 4 I will abandon you in the land. I will throw you into a field -\q and cause all the birds of the heavens to settle on you; the hunger of all living animals on earth will be satisfied by you. +\v 4 I will abandon you in the land. +\q2 I will throw you into a field +\q and cause all the birds of the heavens to settle on you; +\q2 the hunger of all living animals on earth will be satisfied by you. \s5 \q -\v 5 For I will put your flesh on the mountains, and I will fill the valleys with your worm-filled corpse. +\v 5 For I will put your flesh on the mountains, +\q2 and I will fill the valleys with your worm-filled corpse. \q \v 6 Then I will pour your blood over the mountains, -\q and the stream beds will be filled with your blood. +\q2 and the stream beds will be filled with your blood. \s5 \q -\v 7 Then when I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars; -\q I will cover the sun with clouds, and the moon will not shine its light. +\v 7 Then when I extinguish you, +\q2 I will cover the heavens and darken their stars; +\q I will cover the sun with clouds, +\q2 and the moon will not shine its light. \q -\v 8 All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, -\q and I will put darkness over your land—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. +\v 8 All the shining lights in the heavens +\q2 I will darken over you, +\q2 and I will put darkness over your land— +\q this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. \s5 +\p \v 9 So I will terrify the heart of many peoples in lands that you do not know, when I bring about your destruction among the nations, among lands that you have not known. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa when I bring about your destruction among the nations \fqa* , some ancient translations and some modern translations have \fqa when I take you into captivity among the nations \fqa* . \f* \v 10 I will shock many peoples concerning you; their kings will bristle in horror concerning you when I swing my sword before them. Every moment each one will tremble because of you, on the day of your ruin. @@ -1920,76 +2075,65 @@ \p \v 11 For the Lord Yahweh says this: The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you. \q -\v 12 I will cause your multitudes to fall by warriors' swords—each warrior a terror of nations. -\q These warriors will devastate the pride of Egypt and destroy all of its multitudes. +\v 12 I will cause your multitudes to fall by warriors' swords— +\q2 each warrior a terror of nations. +\q These warriors will devastate the pride of Egypt +\q2 and destroy all of its multitudes. \s5 \q \v 13 For I will destroy all the cattle from beside the plentiful waters; -\q the foot of man will no longer stir the waters up, neither will the hooves of cattle stir them. +\q2 the foot of man will no longer stir the waters up, +\q2 neither will the hooves of cattle stir them. \q -\v 14 Then I will calm their waters and make their rivers run like oil— +\v 14 Then I will calm their waters +\q2 and make their rivers run like oil— \q this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 15 When I make the land of Egypt a desolation, when the land is made desolate of all its fullness, -\q when I attack all the inhabitants in her, they will know that I am Yahweh. -\q -\v 16 There will be a lament; the daughters of the nations will lament over her; they will lament over Egypt, -\q over all her multitudes they will lament—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.'" +\v 15 When I make the land of Egypt a desolation, +\q2 when the land is made desolate of all its fullness, +\q when I attack all the inhabitants in her, +\q2 they will know that I am Yahweh. +\p +\v 16 There will be a lament; the daughters of the nations will lament over her; they will lament over Egypt, over all her multitudes they will lament—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.'" \s5 \p \v 17 Then it happened in the twelfth year, on the fifteenth day of the month, that the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, -\q -\v 18 "Son of man, weep for the multitudes of Egypt and bring them down— -\q her and the daughters of majestic nations—to the lowest earth with those who have gone down to the pit. +\v 18 "Son of man, weep for the multitudes of Egypt and bring them down—her and the daughters of majestic nations—to the lowest earth with those who have gone down to the pit. \s5 \q -\v 19 'Are you really more beautiful than anyone else? Go down and lie down with the uncircumcised.' -\q -\v 20 They will fall among those who were killed by the sword. The sword has been drawn! She has been given to the sword; they will seize her and her multitudes. -\q -\v 21 The strongest of the warriors in Sheol will declare about Egypt and her allies, -\q 'They have come down here! They will lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who were killed by the sword.' +\v 19 'Are you really more beautiful than anyone else? +\q2 Go down and lie down with the uncircumcised.' +\p +\v 20 They will fall among those who were killed by the sword. The sword has been drawn! She has been given to the sword; they will seize her and her multitudes. +\v 21 The strongest of the warriors in Sheol will declare about Egypt and her allies, 'They have come down here! They will lie down with the uncircumcised, with those who were killed by the sword.' \s5 -\q -\v 22 Assyria is there with all her assembly. Her graves surround her; -\q all of them were killed by the sword. -\q -\v 23 Those whose graves are set in the recesses of the pit are there, with all her assembly. -\q Her graves surround all of those who were killed, who fell by the sword, -\q those who brought terror on the land of the living. +\p +\v 22 Assyria is there with all her assembly. Her graves surround her; all of them were killed by the sword. +\v 23 Those whose graves are set in the recesses of the pit are there, with all her assembly. Her graves surround all of those who were killed, who fell by the sword, those who brought terror on the land of the living. \s5 -\q -\v 24 Elam is there with all her multitudes. Her graves surround her; all of them were killed— -\q those who fell by the sword, who have gone down uncircumcised to the lowest parts of the earth, -\q who brought their terrors on the land of the living and who carry their own shame, together with the ones going down to the pit. -\q -\v 25 Among those who were killed, they have made a bed for her, with her multitude all around her grave. -\q All of them are uncircumcised, pierced by the sword, because they had brought their terrors on the land of the living. -\q So they carry their shame with those who go down to the pit; they are laid among those who were killed. +\p +\v 24 Elam is there with all her multitudes. Her graves surround her; all of them were killed— those who fell by the sword, who have gone down uncircumcised to the lowest parts of the earth, who brought their terrors on the land of the living and who carry their own shame, together with the ones going down to the pit. +\v 25 Among those who were killed, they have made a bed for her, with her multitude all around her grave. All of them are uncircumcised, pierced by the sword, because they had brought their terrors on the land of the living. So they carry their shame with those who go down to the pit; they are laid among those who were killed. \s5 -\q -\v 26 Meshech, Tubal, and all their multitudes are there! Their graves surround them. -\q All of them are uncircumcised, killed by the sword, because they had brought their terrors on the land of the living. -\q -\v 27 They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of the uncircumcised who have gone down to Sheol -\q with all their weapons of war, and with their swords placed under their heads -\q and their iniquities over their bones. For they were the terror of warriors in the land of the living. +\p +\v 26 Meshech, Tubal, and all their multitudes are there! Their graves surround them. All of them are uncircumcised, killed by the sword, because they had brought their terrors on the land of the living. +\v 27 They do not lie down with the fallen warriors of the uncircumcised who have gone down to Sheol with all their weapons of war, and with their swords placed under their heads and their iniquities over their bones. For they were the terror of warriors in the land of the living. \s5 -\q \v 28 So you, Egypt, will be broken in the midst of the uncircumcised! You will lie alongside those who were pierced by the sword. \p \v 29 Edom is there with her kings and all her leaders. They have been placed in their strength with those killed by the sword. With the uncircumcised they lie, with those who have gone down to the pit. \s5 +\p \v 30 The princes of the north are there—all of them and all the Sidonians who went down with the ones who had been pierced. They were powerful and terrorized others, but now they lie down there in shame, uncircumcised with those who were pierced by the sword. They carry their own shame, together with the ones going down to the pit. \s5 @@ -2008,17 +2152,17 @@ \s5 \v 5 If someone hears the sound of the horn and pays no attention, his blood is on him; but if he pays attention, he will save his own life. \p -\v 6 However, if the watchman sees the sword as it is coming, but if he does not blow the horn, with the result that the people are not warned, and if the sword comes and takes anyone's life, then that person dies in his own iniquity, but I will require his blood from the watchman.' +\v 6 "However, if the watchman sees the sword as it is coming, but if he does not blow the horn, with the result that the people are not warned, and if the sword comes and takes anyone's life, then that person dies in his own iniquity, but I will require his blood from the watchman.' \s5 \p -\v 7 Now you yourself, son of man! I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; you will hear the words from my mouth and warn them on my behalf. +\v 7 "Now you yourself, son of man! I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; you will hear the words from my mouth and warn them on my behalf. \v 8 If I say to a wicked person, 'Wicked one, you will surely die!' but if you do not announce this so as to warn the wicked about his way, then he who is wicked will die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood from your hand! \v 9 But you, if you warn the wicked about his way, so that he might turn back from it, and if he does not turn back from his way, then he will die in his iniquity, but you yourself will have saved your own life. \s5 \p -\v 10 So you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, 'You are saying this, "Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we are rotting away in them! How can we live?"' +\v 10 "So you, son of man, say to the house of Israel, 'You are saying this, "Our transgressions and our sins are on us, and we are rotting away in them! How can we live?"' \v 11 Say to them, 'As I live—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration—I do not delight in the death of the wicked, for if the wicked repents from his way, then he will live! Repent! Repent from your wicked ways! For why should you die, house of Israel?' \s5 @@ -2032,7 +2176,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 17 But your people say, "The way of the Lord is not fair!" but it is your ways that are not fair! +\v 17 'But your people say, "The way of the Lord is not fair!" but it is your ways that are not fair! \v 18 When the righteous person turns away from his righteousness and commits injustice, then he will die in it! \v 19 When the wicked turns away from his wickedness and does what is just and righteous, he will live because of those things! \v 20 But you people say, "The way of the Lord is not fair!" I will judge each of you according to his way, house of Israel!'" @@ -2058,7 +2202,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 30 So now you, son of man—your people are saying things about you beside the walls and the gates of the houses, and each says to one another—each man to his brother, 'Let us go and listen to the prophet's word that comes out from Yahweh!' +\v 30 "So now you, son of man—your people are saying things about you beside the walls and the gates of the houses, and each says to one another—each man to his brother, 'Let us go and listen to the prophet's word that comes out from Yahweh!' \v 31 So my people will come to you, as they often do, and will sit in front of you and listen to your words, but they will not obey them. Right words are in their mouths, but their hearts are going after unjust profit. \s5 diff --git a/27-DAN.usfm b/27-DAN.usfm index 8806a1e2..fe8c2bb6 100644 --- a/27-DAN.usfm +++ b/27-DAN.usfm @@ -90,27 +90,25 @@ \v 19 That night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven \v 20 and Daniel said, \q "Praise the name of God forever and ever, -\q for wisdom and power belong to him. +\q2 for wisdom and power belong to him. \s5 \q -\v 21 He changes the times -\q and seasons; -\q he removes kings -\q and places kings on their thrones. +\v 21 He changes the times and seasons; +\q2 he removes kings and places kings on their thrones. \q He gives wisdom to wise men -\q and knowledge to those who have understanding. +\q2 and knowledge to those who have understanding. \q \v 22 He reveals the deep and hidden things -\q because he knows what is in the darkness, -\q and the light lives with him. +\q2 because he knows what is in the darkness, +\q2 and the light lives with him. \s5 \q \v 23 God of my ancestors, I thank you and praise you -\q for the wisdom and power you gave to me. +\q2 for the wisdom and power you gave to me. \q Now you have made known to me what we asked of you; -\q you have made known to us the matter that concerns the king." +\q2 you have made known to us the matter that concerns the king." \s5 \p @@ -242,9 +240,9 @@ \v 2 It has seemed good to me to tell you about the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done for me. \q \v 3 How great are his signs, -\q and how mighty are his wonders! +\q2 and how mighty are his wonders! \q His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, -\q and his dominion lasts from generation to generation." +\q2 and his dominion lasts from generation to generation." \s5 \p @@ -302,7 +300,7 @@ \s5 \v 31 While the words were still on the lips of the king, a voice came from heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, it is announced to you that this kingdom has been taken away from you. -\v 32 You will be driven away from people, and your home will be with the animals in the field. You will be made to eat grass likez cattle. Seven years will pass until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of people and he gives them to anyone he wishes." +\v 32 You will be driven away from people, and your home will be with the animals in the field. You will be made to eat grass like cattle. Seven years will pass until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of people and he gives them to anyone he wishes." \s5 \v 33 This decree against Nebuchadnezzar was carried out immediately. He was driven away from people. He ate grass like cattle, and his body was wet with the dew from the heavens. His hair grew as long as eagles' feathers, and his nails became like birds' claws. @@ -311,16 +309,19 @@ \p \v 34 At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was given back to me. \q "I praised the Most High, -\q and I honored and glorified the one who lives forever. +\q2 and I honored and glorified the one who lives forever. \q For his dominion is an everlasting dominion, -\q and his kingdom endures from all generations to all generations. +\q2 and his kingdom endures from all generations to all generations. \s5 \q -\v 35 All the earth's inhabitants are considered by him to be as nothing; -\q he does among the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth -\q whatever suits his will. -\q No one can stop him or challenge him. No one can say to him, 'Why have you done this?'" +\v 35 All the earth's inhabitants +\q2 are considered by him to be as nothing; +\q he does among the army of heaven +\q2 and the inhabitants of the earth +\q2 whatever suits his will. +\q No one can stop him or challenge him. +\q2 No one can say to him, 'Why have you done this?'" \s5 \p @@ -423,7 +424,7 @@ \v 11 Then these men who had formed the plot together saw Daniel make requests and seek favor from God. \s5 -\v 12 Then they approached the king and spoke with him about his prohibition: "Did you not make a prohibition that everyone who makes a petition to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, king, must be throw into the den of lions?" The king answered, "The matter is settled, as directed by the law of the Medes and Persians; it cannot be repealed." +\v 12 Then they approached the king and spoke with him about his prohibition: "Did you not make a prohibition that everyone who makes a petition to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, king, must be thrown into the den of lions?" The king answered, "The matter is settled, as directed by the law of the Medes and Persians; it cannot be repealed." \s5 \v 13 Then they replied to the king, "That person Daniel, who is one of the people of the exile from Judah, pays no attention to you, king, or to the prohibition that you have signed. He prays to his God three times a day." @@ -461,14 +462,17 @@ \s5 \p \v 26 I hereby make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, -\q for he is the living God and lives forever, + +\q for he is the living God +\q2 and lives forever, \q and his kingdom will not be destroyed; -\q his dominion will last to the end. +\q2 his dominion will last to the end. \q \v 27 He makes us safe and rescues us, -\q and he does signs and wonders -\q in heaven and in earth; -\q he has kept Daniel safe from the strength of the lions." +\q2 and he does signs and wonders +\q2 in heaven and in earth; +\q he has kept Daniel safe +\q2 from the strength of the lions." \s5 \p @@ -496,18 +500,20 @@ \p \v 9 As I looked, \q thrones were set in place, -\q and the Ancient of Days took his seat. +\q2 and the Ancient of Days took his seat. \q His clothing was as white as snow, -\q and the hair of his head was like pure wool. +\q2 and the hair of his head was like pure wool. \q His throne was flames of fire, -\q and its wheels were burning fire. +\q2 and its wheels were burning fire. \s5 -\v 10 A river of fire flowed out from before him; +\q +\v 10 A river of fire +\q2 flowed out from before him; \q millions served him, -\q and one hundred million were standing before him. +\q2 and one hundred million were standing before him. \q The court was in session, -\q and the books were opened. +\q2 and the books were opened. \s5 \p @@ -518,13 +524,13 @@ \p \v 13 In my visions that night, \q I saw one coming with the clouds of heaven like a son of man; -\q he came to the Ancient of Days -\q and was presented before him. +\q2 he came to the Ancient of Days +\q2 and was presented before him. \q \v 14 Authority to rule and glory and royal power were given to him -\q so that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. +\q2 so that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. \q His authority to rule is an everlasting authority that will not pass away, -\q and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. +\q2 and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. \s5 \p @@ -547,35 +553,37 @@ \p \v 23 This is what that person said, 'As for the fourth animal, \q it will be a fourth kingdom on earth -\q that will be different from all the other kingdoms. +\q2 that will be different from all the other kingdoms. \q It will devour the whole earth, -\q and it will trample it down -\q and break it into pieces. +\q2 and it will trample it down +\q2 and break it into pieces. \q \v 24 As for the ten horns, -\q out of this kingdom ten kings will arise, -\q and another will arise after them. +\q2 out of this kingdom ten kings will arise, +\q2 and another will arise after them. \q He will be different from the previous ones, -\q and he will subdue the three kings. +\q2 and he will subdue the three kings. \s5 +\q \v 25 He will speak words against the Most High -\q and will oppress the holy people of the Most High God. +\q2 and will oppress the holy people of the Most High God. \q He will try to change the festivals and the law. -\q These things will be given into his hand -\q for one year, two years, and half a year. +\q2 These things will be given into his hand +\q2 for one year, two years, and half a year. \q \v 26 But the court will be in session, -\q and they will take his royal power away -\q to be consumed and destroyed at the end. +\q2 and they will take his royal power away +\q2 to be consumed and destroyed at the end. \s5 +\q \v 27 The kingdom and the dominion, -\q and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, +\q2 and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven, \q will be given to the people -\q who belong to the holy people of the Most High. +\q2 who belong to the holy people of the Most High. \q His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, -\q and all other kingdoms will serve and obey him.' +\q2 and all other kingdoms will serve and obey him.' \p \v 28 Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly alarmed me and my face changed in appearance. But I kept these things to myself." diff --git a/28-HOS.usfm b/28-HOS.usfm index 00319baa..691853dc 100644 --- a/28-HOS.usfm +++ b/28-HOS.usfm @@ -9,67 +9,74 @@ \s5 \c 1 \p -\v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel. +\v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, +Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam +son of Joash, king of Israel. +\p \v 2 When Yahweh spoke at first through Hosea, he said to him, \q "Go, take for yourself a wife who is a prostitute. -\q She will have children who are the result of her prostitution. +\q2 She will have children who are the result of her prostitution. \q For the land is committing great prostitution -\q by abandoning Yahweh." +\q2 by abandoning Yahweh." \s5 -\v 3 So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. +\p +\v 3 So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, +and she conceived and bore him a son. \v 4 Yahweh said to Hosea, \q "Call his name Jezreel. -\q For in a little while +\q2 For in a little while \q I will punish the house of Jehu -\q for the bloodshed at Jezreel, +\q2 for the bloodshed at Jezreel, \q and I will put an end -\q to the kingdom of the house of Israel. +\q2 to the kingdom of the house of Israel. \q \v 5 It will happen on the day -\q that I break the bow of Israel +\q2 that I break the bow of Israel \q in the Valley of Jezreel." \s5 +\p \v 6 Gomer conceived again and bore a daughter. Then Yahweh said to Hosea, \q "Call her name Lo-Ruhamah, -\q for I will no longer have mercy -\q on the house of Israel, +\q2 for I will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel, \q that I should forgive them at all. -\q +\q2 \v 7 Yet I will have mercy on the house of Judah, \q and I will save them by myself, Yahweh their God. -\q I will not save them +\q2 I will not save them \q by bow, sword, battle, horses, or horsemen." \s5 +\p \v 8 Now after Gomer had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore another son. +\q \v 9 Then Yahweh said, -\q "Call his name Lo-Ammi, +\q2 "Call his name Lo-Ammi, \q for you are not my people, -\q and I am not your God. +\q2 and I am not your God. \s5 \q \v 10 Yet the number of the people of Israel -\q will be like the sand of the seashore, +\q2 will be like the sand of the seashore, \q which cannot be measured or counted. -\q It will be that where it was said to them, +\q2 It will be that where it was said to them, \q 'You are not my people,' -\q it will be said to them, +\q2 it will be said to them, \q 'You are people of the living God.' -\q +\q2 \v 11 The people of Judah and the people of Israel -\q2 will be gathered together. -\q They will appoint one leader for themselves, +\q will be gathered together. +\q2 They will appoint one leader for themselves, \q and they will go up from the land, -\q for great will be the day of Jezreel. +\q2 for great will be the day of Jezreel. \s5 \c 2 \q \v 1 Say to your brothers, 'My people!' -\q and to your sisters, 'You have been shown compassion.'" +\q2 and to your sisters, 'You have been shown compassion.'" \s5 \q @@ -77,468 +84,532 @@ \q2 for she is not my wife, \q2 and neither am I her husband. \q Let her put away her prostitution from before herself, -\q and her acts of adultery from between her breasts. +\q2 and her acts of adultery from between her breasts. \q \v 3 If not, I will strip her naked -\q and show her nakedness as on the day that she was born. +\q2 and show her nakedness as on the day that she was born. \q I will make her like the wilderness, -\q like a parched land, -\q and I will make her die from thirst. +\q2 like a parched land, +\q2 and I will make her die from thirst. \s5 \q \v 4 I will not have any mercy on her children, -\q for they are children of prostitution. +\q2 for they are children of prostitution. \q \v 5 For their mother has been a prostitute, -\q and she who conceived them has acted shamefully. +\q2 and she who conceived them has acted shamefully. \q She said, "I will go after my lovers, -\q for they give me my bread and water, +\q2 for they give me my bread and water, \q my wool and flax, -\q my oil and drink." +\q2 my oil and drink." \s5 \q \v 6 Therefore I will build up a hedge to block her way with thorns. -\q I will build up a wall against her -\q so she cannot find her way. +\q2 I will build up a wall against her +\q2 so she cannot find her way. \q \v 7 She will pursue her lovers, -\q but she will not overtake them. +\q2 but she will not overtake them. \q She will seek them, -\q but she will not find them. +\q2 but she will not find them. \q Then she will say, -\q "I will return to my first husband, -\q for it was better for me then than it is now." +\q2 "I will return to my first husband, +\q2 for it was better for me then than it is now." \s5 \q \v 8 For she had not known that it was I who gave her -\q the grain, the new wine and the oil, +\q2 the grain, the new wine and the oil, \q and who lavished on her silver and gold, -\q which they then used for Baal. +\q2 which they then used for Baal. +\b + \q \v 9 So I will take back her grain at harvest time, -\q and my new wine in its season. +\q2 and my new wine in its season. \q I will take back my wool and flax -\q that were used to cover her nakedness. +\q2 that were used to cover her nakedness. \s5 \q \v 10 Then I will strip her naked in the sight of her lovers, -\q and no one will rescue her out of my hand. +\q2 and no one will rescue her out of my hand. \q \v 11 I will stop all her rejoicing— -\q her feasts, her new moon celebrations, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed festivals. +\q2 her feasts, her new moon celebrations, +\q2 her Sabbaths, and all her appointed festivals. \s5 \q \v 12 "I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, -\q of which she has said, +\q2 of which she has said, \q 'These are the wages that my lovers gave me.' -\q I will make them a forest, -\q and the animals of the field will eat them. +\q2 I will make them a forest, +\q2 and the animals of the field will eat them. \q \v 13 I will punish her for the feast days of the Baals, -\q when she burned incense to them, +\q2 when she burned incense to them, \q when she adorned herself with her rings and jewelry, -\q and she went after her lovers and forgot me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 and she went after her lovers and forgot me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 So I am going to allure her. I will bring her into the wilderness -\q and speak tenderly to her. +\v 14 So I am going to allure her. +\q2 I will bring her into the wilderness +\q2 and speak tenderly to her. \q \v 15 I will give her back her vineyards, -\q and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope. +\q2 and the Valley of Achor as a door of hope. \q She will answer me there as she did in the days of her youth, -\q as in the days that she came out of the land of Egypt. +\q2 as in the days that she came out of the land of Egypt. +\b \s5 \q -\v 16 "It will be in that day—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 16 "It will be in that day— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— \q that you will call me, 'My husband,' -\q and you will no longer call me, 'My Baal.' +\q2 and you will no longer call me, 'My Baal.' \q \v 17 For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth; -\q their names will not be remembered anymore. +\q2 their names will not be remembered anymore. \s5 \q \v 18 On that day I will make a covenant for them -\q with the beasts in the fields, -\q with the birds in the sky, -\q and with the crawling things on the ground. -\q I will drive away the bow, the sword, and the battle from the land, -\q and I will make you lie down in safety. +\q2 with the beasts in the fields, with the birds in the sky, +\q2 and with the crawling things on the ground. +\q I will drive away the bow, the sword, +\q2 and the battle from the land, +\q2 and I will make you lie down in safety. \s5 \q \v 19 I will promise to be your husband forever. -\q I will promise to be your husband in righteousness, justice, covenant faithfulness, and mercy. +\q2 I will promise to be your husband in righteousness, justice, +\q2 covenant faithfulness, and mercy. \q \v 20 I will pledge myself to you in faithfulness, -\q and you will know Yahweh. +\q2 and you will know Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 21 On that day, -\q I will answer—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 I will answer—this is Yahweh's declaration— \q I will answer the heavens, -\q and they will answer the earth. +\q2 and they will answer the earth. \q -\v 22 The earth will answer the grain, the new wine and the oil, -\q and they will answer Jezreel. +\v 22 The earth will answer the grain, +\q2 the new wine and the oil, +\q2 and they will answer Jezreel. \s5 \q \v 23 I will plant her for myself in the land, -\q and I will have mercy on Lo-Ruhamah. +\q2 and I will have mercy on Lo-Ruhamah. \q I will say to Lo-Ammi, 'You are my people,' -\q and they will say to me, 'You are my God.'" +\q2 and they will say to me, 'You are my God.'" \s5 \c 3 \p -\v 1 Yahweh said to me, "Go again, love a woman, loved by her husband, but who is an adulteress. Love her just as I, Yahweh, love the people of Israel, although they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes." +\v 1 Yahweh said to me, "Go again, love a woman, loved by her husband, +but who is an adulteress. Love her just as I, Yahweh, love the people of Israel, +although they turn to other gods and love raisin cakes." +\p \v 2 So I bought her for myself for fifteen pieces of silver and a homer and a lethek of barley. -\v 3 I said to her, "You must live with me many days. You will not be a prostitute or belong to any other man. In the same way, I will be with you." +\v 3 I said to her, "You must live with me many days. You will not be a prostitute +or belong to any other man. In the same way, I will be with you." \s5 -\v 4 For the people of Israel will live for many days without a king, prince, sacrifice, stone pillar, ephod or household idols. -\v 5 Afterward the people of Israel will return and seek Yahweh their God and David their king, and in the last days, they will come trembling before Yahweh and his goodness. +\p +\v 4 For the people of Israel will live for many days without a king, prince, +sacrifice, stone pillar, ephod or household idols. +\v 5 Afterward the people of Israel will return and seek Yahweh their God and David their king, +and in the last days, they will come trembling before Yahweh and his goodness. \s5 \c 4 \m \q -\v 1 Hear the word of Yahweh, you people of Israel. -\q Yahweh has a lawsuit against the inhabitants of the land, -\q because there is no truthfulness or covenant faithfulness, no knowledge of God in the land. +\v 1 Hear the word of Yahweh, +\q2 you people of Israel. +\q Yahweh has a lawsuit +\q2 against the inhabitants of the land, +\q because there is no truthfulness or covenant faithfulness, +\q2 no knowledge of God in the land. \q -\v 2 There is cursing, deception, killing, stealing and adultery. -\q The people have broken all bounds, and bloodshed comes after bloodshed. +\v 2 There is cursing, deception, killing, +\q2 stealing and adultery. +\q The people have broken all bounds, +\q2 and bloodshed comes after bloodshed. \s5 \q \v 3 So the land mourns, -\q and everyone living in it is wasting away; +\q2 and everyone living in it is wasting away; \q the beasts in the fields and the birds in the sky, -\q even the fish in the sea, are being taken away. +\q2 even the fish in the sea, are being taken away. +\b \s5 -\p \v 4 But do not allow anyone to bring a lawsuit; -\q do not let anyone accuse anyone else. -\q For it is you, the priests, whom I am accusing. +\q2 do not let anyone accuse anyone else. +\q2 For it is you, the priests, whom I am accusing. \q \v 5 You priests will stumble during the day; -\q the prophets will also stumble with you by night, -\q and I will destroy your mother. +\q2 the prophets will also stumble with you by night, +\q2 and I will destroy your mother. \s5 \q -\v 6 My people are being destroyed because of the lack of knowledge. +\v 6 My people are being destroyed +\q2 because of the lack of knowledge. \q Because you priests have rejected knowledge, -\q I will also reject you as priests to me. -\q Because you have forgotten my law, although I am your God, -\q I also will forget your children. +\q2 I will also reject you as priests to me. +\q Because you have forgotten my law, +\q2 although I am your God, +\q2 I also will forget your children. +\b + \q \v 7 The more the priests multiplied, -\q the more they sinned against me. -\q They exchanged their honor for shame. +\q2 the more they sinned against me. +\q2 They exchanged their honor for shame. \s5 \q \v 8 They feed on the sin of my people; -\q they are greedy for more of their iniquity. +\q2 they are greedy for more of their iniquity. \q \v 9 It will be the same for the people as for the priests: -\q I will punish them all for their practices; -\q I will repay them for their deeds. +\q2 I will punish them all for their practices; +\q2 I will repay them for their deeds. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 They will eat but not have enough; -\q they will commit prostitution but not increase, -\q because they stopped listening to Yahweh. +\q2 they will commit prostitution but not increase, +\q2 because they stopped listening to Yahweh. \s5 \q -\v 11 Prostitution, wine, and new wine take away understanding. +\v 11 Prostitution, wine, and new wine +\q2 take away understanding. \q \v 12 My people consult their wooden idols, -\q and their walking sticks give them prophecies. +\q2 and their walking sticks give them prophecies. \q A spirit of prostitution has led them astray, -\q and they have acted as prostitutes instead of being faithful to their God. +\q2 and they have acted as prostitutes +\q2 instead of being faithful to their God. \s5 \q \v 13 They sacrifice on the tops of the mountains -\q and burn incense on the hills, +\q2 and burn incense on the hills, \q under oaks, poplars and terebinths, -\q because the shade is good. +\q2 because the shade is good. \q So your daughters commit sexual immorality, -\q and your daughters-in-law commit adultery. +\q2 and your daughters-in-law commit adultery. + \q -\v 14 I will not punish your daughters when they choose to commit sexual immorality, -\q nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. +\v 14 I will not punish your daughters +\q2 when they choose to commit sexual immorality, +\q nor your daughters-in-law +\q2 when they commit adultery. \q For the men also go apart with prostitutes, -\q and they offer sacrifices so they can commit immoral acts with sacred prostitutes. -\q So this people who does not understand will be thrown down. +\q2 and they offer sacrifices +\q2 so they can commit immoral acts with sacred prostitutes. +\q So this people who does not understand +\q2 will be thrown down. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 Though you, Israel, have committed adultery, -\q may Judah not become guilty. +\q2 may Judah not become guilty. \q Do not go to Gilgal, you people; -\q do not go up to Beth Aven, -\q and do not swear, saying, "As Yahweh lives." +\q2 do not go up to Beth Aven, +\q2 and do not swear, saying, "As Yahweh lives." + \q -\v 16 For Israel has behaved stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer. -\q How can Yahweh bring them to pasture like lambs in a meadow? +\v 16 For Israel has behaved stubbornly, +\q2 like a stubborn heifer. +\q How can Yahweh bring them to pasture +\q2 like lambs in a meadow? +\b \s5 \q \v 17 Ephraim united himself with idols; -\q leave him alone. +\q2 leave him alone. \q \v 18 Even when their strong drink is gone, -\q they continue to commit adultery; -\q her rulers dearly love their shame. +\q2 they continue to commit adultery; +\q2 her rulers dearly love their shame. \q \v 19 The wind will wrap her up in its wings; -\q and they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices. +\q2 and they will be ashamed because of their sacrifices. \s5 \c 5 \m \q \v 1 "Hear this, priests! -\q Pay attention, house of Israel! +\q2 Pay attention, house of Israel! \q Listen, house of the king! -\q For judgment is coming against you all. +\q2 For judgment is coming against you all. \q You have been a snare at Mizpah -\q and a net spread over Tabor. +\q2 and a net spread over Tabor. \q \v 2 The rebels stand deep in slaughter, -\q but I will punish all of them. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa The rebels have dug a deep pit \fqa* , \fqa The rebels have dug deep at Shittim \fqa* , or, continuing on from the previous verse, \fqa a pit dug deep at Shittim \fqa* . \f* +\q2 but I will punish all of them. \f + \ft Some modern translations have \fqa The rebels have dug a deep pit \fqa* , \fqa The rebels have dug deep at Shittim \fqa* , or, continuing on from the previous verse, \fqa a pit dug deep at Shittim \fqa* . \f* +\b \s5 \q \v 3 I know Ephraim, -\q and Israel is not hidden from me. +\q2 and Israel is not hidden from me. \q Ephraim, now you have become like a prostitute; -\q Israel is defiled. +\q2 Israel is defiled. + \q -\v 4 Their deeds will not allow them to turn to God, +\v 4 Their deeds will not allow them +\q2 to turn to God, \q for the mind of prostitution is in them, -\q and they do not know Yahweh. +\q2 and they do not know Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 The pride of Israel testifies against him; -\q so Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their guilt; -\q and Judah also will stumble with them. +\q2 so Israel and Ephraim will stumble in their guilt; +\q2 and Judah also will stumble with them. + \q -\v 6 They will go with their flocks and herds to seek Yahweh, +\v 6 They will go with their flocks +\q2 and herds to seek Yahweh, \q but they will not find him, -\q for he has withdrawn himself from them. +\q2 for he has withdrawn himself from them. \q \v 7 They were unfaithful to Yahweh, -\q for they have borne illegitimate children. -\q Now the new moon festivals will devour them with their fields. +\q2 for they have borne illegitimate children. +\q Now the new moon festivals +\q2 will devour them with their fields. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Blow the ram's horn in Gibeah, -\q and the trumpet in Ramah. +\q2 and the trumpet in Ramah. \q Sound a battle cry at Beth Aven: -\q 'We will follow you, Benjamin!' +\q2 'We will follow you, Benjamin!' \q -\v 9 Ephraim will become a desolation on the day of rebuke. -\q Among the tribes of Israel I have declared what is certain to happen. +\v 9 Ephraim will become a desolation +\q2 on the day of rebuke. +\q Among the tribes of Israel +\q2 I have declared what is certain to happen. \s5 \q -\v 10 The leaders of Judah are like those who move a boundary stone. -\q I will pour my wrath on them like water. +\v 10 The leaders of Judah +\q2 are like those who move a boundary stone. +\q2 I will pour my wrath on them like water. \q \v 11 Ephraim is oppressed; -\q he is crushed in judgment, -\q because he has willingly walked after idols. +\q2 he is crushed in judgment, +\q2 because he has willingly walked after idols. \s5 \q \v 12 So I will be like a moth to Ephraim, -\q and like rot to the house of Judah. +\q2 and like rot to the house of Judah. + \q \v 13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, -\q and Judah saw his wound, +\q2 and Judah saw his wound, \q then Ephraim went to Assyria, -\q and Judah sent messengers to the great king. +\q2 and Judah sent messengers to the great king. \q But he was not able to cure you people -\q or heal your wound. +\q2 or heal your wound. \s5 \q \v 14 So I will be like a lion to Ephraim, -\q and like a young lion to the house of Judah. +\q2 and like a young lion to the house of Judah. \q I, even I, will tear them apart and go away; -\q I will carry them off, -\q and there will be no one to rescue them. +\q2 I will carry them off, +\q2 and there will be no one to rescue them. \q \v 15 I will go and return to my place, -\q until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, -\q until they earnestly seek me in their distress." +\q2 until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face, +\q2 until they earnestly seek me in their distress." \s5 \c 6 \m \q \v 1 "Come, let us return to Yahweh. -\q For he has torn us apart, but he will heal us; -\q he has injured us, but he will bandage our wounds. +\q2 For he has torn us apart, but he will heal us; +\q2 he has injured us, but he will bandage our wounds. \q \v 2 After two days he will revive us; -\q he will raise us up on the third day, -\q and we will live before him. +\q2 he will raise us up on the third day, +\q2 and we will live before him. \q \v 3 Let us know Yahweh; -\q let us press on to know Yahweh. +\q2 let us press on to know Yahweh. \q His coming out is as sure as the dawn; -\q he will come to us like the showers, -\q like the spring rains that water the land." +\q2 he will come to us like the showers, +\q2 like the spring rains that water the land." +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Ephraim, what will I do with you? -\q Judah, what will I do with you? +\q2 Judah, what will I do with you? \q Your love is like a morning cloud, -\q like the dew that goes away early. +\q2 like the dew that goes away early. \q \v 5 So I have cut them to pieces by the prophets; -\q I have killed them with the words of my mouth. -\q Your judgments are like the light that shines out. +\q2 I have killed them with the words of my mouth. +\q2 Your judgments are like the light that shines out. \s5 \q \v 6 For I delight in covenant faithfulness and not sacrifice, -\q and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. +\q2 and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. \q \v 7 Like Adam they have broken the covenant; -\q they were unfaithful to me. +\q2 they were unfaithful to me. \s5 \q \v 8 Gilead is a city of those who do evil, -\q with footprints of blood. +\q2 with footprints of blood. \q \v 9 As gangs of robbers wait for someone, -\q so the priests band together to commit murder on the way to Shechem; -\q they have committed shameful crimes. +\q2 so the priests band together +\q2 to commit murder on the way to Shechem; +\q2 they have committed shameful crimes. \s5 \q \v 10 In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing; -\q Ephraim's prostitution is there, and Israel has become unclean. +\q2 Ephraim's prostitution is there, +\q2 and Israel has become unclean. \q \v 11 For you also, Judah, a harvest has been appointed, -\q when I will reverse the captivity of my people. +\q2 when I will reverse the captivity of my people. \s5 \c 7 \m \q \v 1 Whenever I want to heal Israel, -\q the iniquity of Ephraim is exposed, -\q as well as the evil deeds of Samaria, +\q2 the iniquity of Ephraim is exposed, +\q2 as well as the evil deeds of Samaria, \q for they practice deceit; -\q a thief comes in, -\q and a marauding band attacks in the street. +\q2 a thief comes in, +\q2 and a marauding band attacks in the street. \q \v 2 They do not realize in their hearts -\q that I remember all their evil deeds. +\q2 that I remember all their evil deeds. \q Now their deeds surround them; -\q they are before my face. +\q2 they are before my face. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 With their evil they make the king glad, -\q and by their lies the officials. +\q2 and by their lies the officials. \q \v 4 They are all adulterers, -\q like an oven heated by the baker, -\q who ceases to stir the fire -\q from the kneading of the dough until it is leavened. +\q2 like an oven heated by the baker, +\q2 who ceases to stir the fire +\q from the kneading of the dough +\q2 until it is leavened. \q -\v 5 On the day of our king the officials made themselves sick with the heat of wine. -\q He reached out with his hand to those who were mocking. +\v 5 On the day of our king +\q2 the officials made themselves sick +\q2 with the heat of wine. +\q He reached out with his hand +\q2 to those who were mocking. \s5 \q \v 6 For with hearts like an oven, -\q they devise their deceitful plans. +\q2 they devise their deceitful plans. \q Their anger smolders all night; -\q in the morning it burns high like a flaming fire. +\q2 in the morning it burns high like a flaming fire. \q \v 7 They all are as hot as an oven, -\q and they devour those who rule over them. +\q2 and they devour those who rule over them. \q All their kings have fallen; -\q none of them calls on me. +\q2 none of them calls on me. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 Ephraim mixes himself among the peoples. -\q Ephraim is a flat cake that has not been turned over. +\q2 Ephraim is a flat cake that has not been turned over. \q \v 9 Foreigners have devoured his strength, -\q but he does not know it. +\q2 but he does not know it. \q Gray hairs are sprinkled on him, -\q but he does not know it. +\q2 but he does not know it. \s5 \q \v 10 The pride of Israel testifies against him; -\q however, they have not returned to Yahweh their God, -\q nor have they sought him, in spite of all this. +\q2 however, they have not returned to Yahweh their God, +\q2 nor have they sought him, in spite of all this. \q -\v 11 Ephraim is like a dove, gullible and without sense, +\v 11 Ephraim is like a dove, +\q2 gullible and without sense, \q calling out to Egypt, -\q then flying to Assyria. +\q2 then flying to Assyria. \s5 -\v 12 When they go, I will spread my net over them; -\q I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. +\v 12 When they go, +\q2 I will spread my net over them; +\q I will bring them down +\q2 like the birds of the sky. \q I will punish them -\q in their flocking together. +\q2 in their flocking together. \q \v 13 Woe to them! -\q For they have strayed from me. +\q2 For they have strayed from me. \q Devastation is coming to them! -\q They have rebelled against me! +\q2 They have rebelled against me! \q I would have rescued them, -\q but they spoke lies against me. +\q2 but they spoke lies against me. \s5 \q \v 14 They have not cried to me with all their heart, -\q but they wail on their beds. +\q2 but they wail on their beds. \q They gather together for grain and new wine, -\q and they turn away from me. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa They gather together \fqa* , which the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, some ancient translations of the copies of the Hebrew text, and many modern translations have \fqa They cut themselves \fqa* , an allusion to the pagan custom of idol worshipers wounding themselves in the frenzy of prayer. \f* +\q2 and they turn away from me. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa They gather together \fqa* , which the copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, some ancient translations of the copies of the Hebrew text, and many modern translations have \fqa They cut themselves \fqa* , an allusion to the pagan custom of idol worshipers wounding themselves in the frenzy of prayer. \f* \q \v 15 Though I trained them and strengthened their arms, -\q they are now plotting evil against me. +\q2 they are now plotting evil against me. \s5 \q \v 16 They return, -\q but they do not return to me, the Most High. +\q2 but they do not return to me, the Most High. \q They are like a slack bow. -\q Their officials will fall by the sword -\q because of the insolence of their tongues. -\q This will become their mockery in the land of Egypt. +\q2 Their officials will fall by the sword +\q2 because of the insolence of their tongues. +\q This will become their mockery +\q2 in the land of Egypt. \s5 \c 8 @@ -546,185 +617,209 @@ \q \v 1 "Place a ram's horn at your lips! \q An eagle is coming over the house of Yahweh -\q because the people have broken my covenant -\q and rebelled against my law. +\q2 because the people have broken my covenant +\q2 and rebelled against my law. \q \v 2 They cry out to me, -\q 'My God, we in Israel know you.' +\q2 'My God, we in Israel know you.' \q \v 3 But Israel has rejected what is good, -\q and the enemy will pursue him. +\q2 and the enemy will pursue him. \s5 \q \v 4 They have set up kings, -\q but not by me. +\q2 but not by me. \q They have made princes, -\q but without my knowledge. +\q2 but without my knowledge. \q With their silver and gold -\q they have made idols for themselves, -\q but it was only so they might be cut off." +\q2 they have made idols for themselves, +\q2 but it was only so they might be cut off." +\b \q \v 5 "Your calf has been rejected, Samaria. -\q My anger is burning against these people. -\q For how long will they be incapable of innocence? +\q2 My anger is burning against these people. +\q2 For how long will they be incapable of innocence? \s5 \q \v 6 For this idol came from Israel; -\q a workman made it; -\q it is not God! -\q The calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces. +\q2 a workman made it; +\q2 it is not God! +\q The calf of Samaria +\q2 will be broken to pieces. \q \v 7 For the people sow the wind -\q and reap the whirlwind. +\q2 and reap the whirlwind. \q The standing grain has no heads; -\q it yields no flour. +\q2 it yields no flour. \q If it does come to maturity, -\q foreigners will devour it. +\q2 foreigners will devour it. \s5 \q \v 8 Israel is swallowed up; -\q now they lie among the nations like a useless pot. +\q2 now they lie among the nations +\q2 like a useless pot. \q \v 9 For they went up to Assyria -\q like a wild donkey all alone. -\q Ephraim has hired lovers for herself. +\q2 like a wild donkey all alone. +\q Ephraim has hired +\q2 lovers for herself. \q \v 10 Even though they have hired lovers among the nations, -\q I will now gather them together. +\q2 I will now gather them together. \q They will begin to waste away -\q because of the burden of the king of princes. +\q2 because of the burden of the king of princes. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 For Ephraim has multiplied altars for sin offerings, -\q but they have become altars for committing sins. +\q2 but they have become altars for committing sins. \q \v 12 I could write down my law for them ten thousand times, -\q but they would view it as something strange to them. +\q2 but they would view it as something strange to them. \s5 \q \v 13 As for the sacrifices of my offerings, -\q they sacrifice meat and eat it, -\q but I, Yahweh, do not accept them. +\q2 they sacrifice meat and eat it, +\q2 but I, Yahweh, do not accept them. \q Now I will think about their iniquity -\q and punish their sins. -\q They will return to Egypt. +\q2 and punish their sins. +\q2 They will return to Egypt. + \q \v 14 Israel has forgotten me, his Maker, -\q and has built palaces. +\q2 and has built palaces. \q Judah has fortified many cities, -\q but I will send fire on his cities; -\q it will destroy his fortresses. +\q2 but I will send fire on his cities; +\q2 it will destroy his fortresses. \s5 \c 9 \m \q \v 1 Do not rejoice, Israel, -\q with joy like the other peoples. +\q2 with joy like the other peoples. \q For you have been unfaithful, -\q abandoning your God. +\q2 abandoning your God. \q You love to pay the wages a prostitute requires -\q on all the floors for threshing grain. +\q2 on all the floors for threshing grain. \q -\v 2 But the threshing floor and the winepress will not feed them; -\q the new wine will fail them. +\v 2 But the threshing floor and the winepress +\q2 will not feed them; +\q2 the new wine will fail them. \s5 \q \v 3 They will not continue to live in Yahweh's land; -\q instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt, -\q and one day they will eat unclean food in Assyria. +\q2 instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt, +\q2 and one day they will eat unclean food in Assyria. \q \v 4 They will pour out no wine offerings to Yahweh, -\q neither will they be pleasing to him. +\q2 neither will they be pleasing to him. \q Their sacrifices will be to them like mourners' food: -\q all who eat it will be defiled. +\q2 all who eat it will be defiled. \q For their food will be for themselves only; -\q it will not come into the house of Yahweh. +\q2 it will not come into the house of Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 What will you do on the day of an appointed festival, -\q on the day of a festival for Yahweh? +\q2 on the day of a festival for Yahweh? \q \v 6 For, look, if they escape from destruction, -\q Egypt will gather them, -\q and Memphis will bury them. +\q2 Egypt will gather them, +\q2 and Memphis will bury them. \q As for their precious things of silver— -\q sharp briers will possess them, -\q and thorns will fill their tents. +\q2 sharp briers will possess them, +\q2 and thorns will fill their tents. \s5 \q \v 7 The days for punishment are coming; -\q the days for retribution are coming. -\q Let all Israel know these things. +\q2 the days for retribution are coming. +\q2 Let all Israel know these things. \q The prophet is a fool, -\q and the inspired man is insane, +\q2 and the inspired man is insane, \q because of your abundant iniquity -\q and great hostility. +\q2 and great hostility. \s5 \q -\v 8 The prophet is the watchman for my God over Ephraim. +\v 8 The prophet is the watchman +\q2 for my God over Ephraim. \q But a bird snare is on all of his paths, -\q and hostility toward him is in the house of his God. +\q2 and hostility toward him is in the house of his God. \q \v 9 They have deeply corrupted themselves -\q as in the days of Gibeah. +\q2 as in the days of Gibeah. \q God will call to mind their iniquity, -\q and he will punish their sins. +\q2 and he will punish their sins. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 Yahweh says, "When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the wilderness. -\q Like the very first fruit of the season on the fig tree, I found your fathers. +\v 10 Yahweh says, "When I found Israel, +\q2 it was like finding grapes in the wilderness. +\q Like the very first fruit of the season on the fig tree, +\q2 I found your fathers. \q But they went to Baal Peor, -\q and they devoted themselves to that shameful idol. -\q They became as detestable as the idol they loved. +\q2 and they devoted themselves to that shameful idol. +\q They became as detestable +\q2 as the idol they loved. \s5 \q -\v 11 As for Ephraim, their glory will fly away like a bird. -\q There will be no birth, no pregnancy, and no conception. +\v 11 As for Ephraim, +\q2 their glory will fly away like a bird. +\q There will be no birth, +\q2 no pregnancy, and no conception. \q \v 12 Though they have brought up children, -\q I will bereave all of them. -\q Woe to them when I turn away from them! +\q2 I will bereave all of them. +\q Woe to them +\q2 when I turn away from them! \s5 \q -\v 13 I have seen Ephraim, just like Tyre, planted in a meadow, -\q but Ephraim will bring out his children to someone who will slaughter them." +\v 13 I have seen Ephraim, just like Tyre, +\q2 planted in a meadow, +\q but Ephraim will bring out his children +\q2 to someone who will slaughter them." +\b \q -\v 14 Give them, Yahweh—what will you give them? -\q Give them a miscarrying womb and breasts that give no milk. +\v 14 Give them, Yahweh— +\q2 what will you give them? +\q Give them a miscarrying womb +\q2 and breasts that give no milk. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 "Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal, -\q that is where I began to hate them. +\q2 that is where I began to hate them. \q Because of their sinful deeds, -\q I will drive them out of my house. +\q2 I will drive them out of my house. \q I will love them no more; -\q all their officials are rebels. +\q2 all their officials are rebels. \s5 \q \v 16 Ephraim is diseased, -\q and their root is dried up; -\q they bear no fruit. +\q2 and their root is dried up; +\q2 they bear no fruit. \q Even if they have children, -\q I will put the precious ones of their womb to death." +\q2 I will put the precious ones of their womb to death." +\b \q \v 17 My God will reject them -\q because they have not obeyed him. -\q They will become wanderers among the nations. +\q2 because they have not obeyed him. +\q They will become wanderers +\q2 among the nations. \s5 \c 10 @@ -732,384 +827,435 @@ \q \v 1 Israel is a luxuriant vine that produces his fruit. \q As his fruit increased, -\q the more altars he built. +\q2 the more altars he built. \q As his land produced more, -\q he improved his pillars. +\q2 he improved his pillars. \q \v 2 Their heart is deceitful; -\q now they must bear their guilt. +\q2 now they must bear their guilt. \q Yahweh will demolish their altars; -\q he will destroy their pillars. +\q2 he will destroy their pillars. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 For then they will say, -\q "We have no king, -\q for we did not fear Yahweh, -\q and a king—what could he do for us?" +\q2 "We have no king, +\q2 for we did not fear Yahweh, +\q and a king— +\q2 what could he do for us?" \q \v 4 They speak empty words -\q and make covenants by swearing falsely. +\q2 and make covenants by swearing falsely. \q So justice springs up -\q like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. +\q2 like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field. \s5 \q \v 5 The inhabitants of Samaria will be afraid -\q because of the calves of Beth Aven. +\q2 because of the calves of Beth Aven. \q Its people mourned over them, -\q as did those idolatrous priests who had rejoiced over them -\q and their splendor, -\q but they are no longer there. +\q2 as did those idolatrous priests +\q2 who had rejoiced over them and their splendor, +\q2 but they are no longer there. \q \v 6 They will be carried to Assyria -\q as tribute for the great king. +\q2 as tribute for the great king. \q Ephraim will be disgraced, -\q and Israel will be ashamed of its idol. +\q2 and Israel will be ashamed of its idol. \s5 \q \v 7 Samaria's king -\q will be destroyed, -\q like a chip of wood on the surface of the water. +\q2 will be destroyed, +\q like a chip of wood +\q2 on the surface of the water. \q -\v 8 The high places of wickedness will be destroyed. -\q This is the sin of Israel! +\v 8 The high places of wickedness +\q2 will be destroyed. +\q2 This is the sin of Israel! \q Thorns and thistles will grow over their altars. -\q The people will say to the mountains, "Cover us!" -\q and to the hills, "Fall on us!" +\q2 The people will say to the mountains, "Cover us!" +\q2 and to the hills, "Fall on us!" +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 "Israel, -\q you have sinned since the days of Gibeah; -\q there you have remained. -\q Will not war overtake the sons of wrong in Gibeah? +\v 9 "Israel, you have sinned since the days of Gibeah; +\q2 there you have remained. +\q Will not war overtake +\q2 the sons of wrong in Gibeah? \s5 \q -\v 10 When I desire it, I will discipline them. +\v 10 When I desire it, +\q2 I will discipline them. \q The peoples will gather together against them -\q and put them in bonds for their double iniquity. +\q2 and put them in bonds for their double iniquity. \q -\v 11 Ephraim is a trained heifer that loves to thresh the grain, -\q so I will put a yoke on her fair neck. +\v 11 Ephraim is a trained heifer +\q2 that loves to thresh the grain, +\q2 so I will put a yoke on her fair neck. \q I will put a yoke on Ephraim; -\q Judah will plow; -\q Jacob will pull the harrow by himself. +\q2 Judah will plow; +\q2 Jacob will pull the harrow by himself. \s5 \q \v 12 Sow righteousness for yourselves, -\q and reap the fruit of covenant faithfulness. +\q2 and reap the fruit of covenant faithfulness. \q Break up your unplowed ground, -\q for it is time to seek Yahweh, -\q until he comes and rains righteousness on you. +\q2 for it is time to seek Yahweh, +\q2 until he comes and rains righteousness on you. \q \v 13 You have plowed wickedness; -\q you reaped injustice. +\q2 you reaped injustice. \q You have eaten the fruit of deception -\q because you trusted in your plans -\q and in your many soldiers. +\q2 because you trusted in your plans +\q2 and in your many soldiers. \s5 \q -\v 14 So a tumult of war will rise among your people, -\q and all your fortified cities will be destroyed. -\q It will be as Shalman destroyed Beth Arbel on a day of battle, -\q when mothers were dashed to pieces with their children. +\v 14 So a tumult of war +\q2 will rise among your people, +\q2 and all your fortified cities will be destroyed. +\q It will be as Shalman destroyed Beth Arbel +\q2 on a day of battle, +\q when mothers were dashed to pieces +\q2 with their children. \q \v 15 So it will happen to you, Bethel, -\q because of your great wickedness. -\q At dawn the king of Israel will be completely cut off." +\q2 because of your great wickedness. +\q At dawn the king of Israel +\q2 will be completely cut off." \s5 \c 11 \m \q \v 1 "When Israel was a young man I loved him, -\q and I called my son out of Egypt. +\q2 and I called my son out of Egypt. \q \v 2 The more they were called, -\q the more they went away from me. +\q2 the more they went away from me. \q They sacrificed to the Baals -\q and burned incense to idols. \f + \ft Some ancient translations of the Hebrew text and most modern translations have \fqa they went away from me \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa they went away from them \fqa* . \f* +\q2 and burned incense to idols. \f + \ft Some ancient translations of the Hebrew text and most modern translations have \fqa they went away from me \fqa* . The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa they went away from them \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 3 Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk. -\q It was I who lifted them up by their arms, -\q but they did not know that I healed them. +\q2 It was I who lifted them up by their arms, +\q2 but they did not know that I healed them. \q \v 4 I led them with cords of humanity, -\q with bands of love. +\q2 with bands of love. \q I was to them like someone who eased the yoke on their jaws, -\q and I bent down to them and fed them. +\q2 and I bent down to them and fed them. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Will they not return to the land of Egypt? -\q Will Assyria not rule over them -\q because they refuse to return to me? +\q2 Will Assyria not rule over them +\q2 because they refuse to return to me? \q \v 6 The sword will fall on their cities -\q and destroy the bars of their gates; +\q2 and destroy the bars of their gates; \q it will destroy them -\q because of their own plans. +\q2 because of their own plans. \q -\v 7 My people are determined to turn away from me. +\v 7 My people are determined +\q2 to turn away from me. \q Though they call to the Most High, -\q no one will help them. +\q2 no one will help them. +\b \s5 \q \v 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? -\q How can I hand you over, Israel? +\q2 How can I hand you over, Israel? \q How can I make you like Admah? -\q How can I make you like Zeboyim? +\q2 How can I make you like Zeboyim? \q My heart has changed within me; -\q all my compassions have been stirred up. +\q2 all my compassions have been stirred up. \q \v 9 I will not execute my fierce anger; -\q I will not again destroy Ephraim. +\q2 I will not again destroy Ephraim. \q For I am God -\q and not a man; +\q2 and not a man; \q I am the Holy One among you, -\q and I will not come in wrath. +\q2 and I will not come in wrath. \s5 \q \v 10 They will follow Yahweh; -\q and he will roar like a lion. +\q2 and he will roar like a lion. \q When he roars, -\q his children will come trembling from the west. +\q2 his children will come trembling from the west. \q -\v 11 They will come trembling like a bird from Egypt, -\q like a dove from the land of Assyria. -\q I will make them live in their homes—this is the declaration of Yahweh. +\v 11 They will come trembling +\q2 like a bird from Egypt, +\q2 like a dove from the land of Assyria. +\q I will make them live in their homes— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, -\q and the house of Israel with deceit. +\q2 and the house of Israel with deceit. \q But Judah is still going about with God -\q and is faithful to the Holy One." +\q2 and is faithful to the Holy One." \s5 \c 12 \q \v 1 Ephraim feeds on the wind -\q and follows after the east wind. -\q He continually multiplies lies and violence. +\q2 and follows after the east wind. +\q2 He continually multiplies lies and violence. \q They make a covenant with Assyria -\q and carry olive oil to Egypt. +\q2 and carry olive oil to Egypt. \q \v 2 Yahweh also has a lawsuit against Judah -\q and will punish Jacob for what he has done; -\q he will repay him for his deeds. +\q2 and will punish Jacob for what he has done; +\q2 he will repay him for his deeds. \s5 \q \v 3 In the womb Jacob grasped his brother by the heel, -\q and in his manhood he struggled with God. +\q2 and in his manhood he struggled with God. \q \v 4 He struggled with the angel and won. -\q He wept and begged for his favor. +\q2 He wept and begged for his favor. \q He met God at Bethel; -\q there God spoke with him. +\q2 there God spoke with him. \s5 \q \v 5 This is Yahweh, the God of hosts; -\q "Yahweh" is his name to be called on. +\q2 "Yahweh" is his name to be called on. \q \v 6 So turn to your God. -\q Keep covenant faithfulness and justice, -\q and wait continually for your God. +\q2 Keep covenant faithfulness and justice, +\q2 and wait continually for your God. +\b \s5 \q \v 7 The merchants have deceitful scales in their hands; -\q they love to defraud. +\q2 they love to defraud. \q -\v 8 Ephraim said, "I have certainly become very rich; -\q I have found wealth for myself. -\q In all my labors they will not find any iniquity in me, -\q anything that would be sin." +\v 8 Ephraim said, +\q2 "I have certainly become very rich; +\q2 I have found wealth for myself. +\q In all my labors +\q2 they will not find any iniquity in me, +\q2 anything that would be sin." +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 "I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. +\v 9 "I am Yahweh your God +\q2 from the land of Egypt. \q I will again make you live in tents, -\q as in the days of the appointed festival. +\q2 as in the days of the appointed festival. \q \v 10 I spoke to the prophets, -\q and I gave them many visions for you. -\q By the hand of the prophets I gave parables." +\q2 and I gave them many visions for you. +\q By the hand of the prophets +\q2 I gave parables." +\b \s5 \q \v 11 If there is wickedness in Gilead, -\q surely the people are worthless. +\q2 surely the people are worthless. \q In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls; -\q their altars will be like heaps of stone in the furrows of the fields. +\q2 their altars will be like heaps of stone +\q2 in the furrows of the fields. \q \v 12 Jacob fled to the land of Aram; -\q Israel labored in order to get a wife; -\q and he kept flocks of sheep to get a wife. +\q2 Israel labored in order to get a wife; +\q2 and he kept flocks of sheep to get a wife. \s5 \q \v 13 Yahweh brought Israel out of Egypt by a prophet, -\q and by a prophet he took care of them. +\q2 and by a prophet he took care of them. \q \v 14 Ephraim has bitterly angered Yahweh. -\q So his Lord will leave his blood on him -\q and will turn back on him his disgrace. +\q2 So his Lord will leave his blood on him +\q2 and will turn back on him his disgrace. \s5 \c 13 \m \q -\v 1 "When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. +\v 1 "When Ephraim spoke, +\q2 there was trembling. \q He exalted himself in Israel, -\q but he became guilty because of Baal worship, and he died. -\q +\q2 but he became guilty +\q2 because of Baal worship, and he died. +\q2 \v 2 Now they sin more and more. \q They make cast metal figures from their silver, -\q idols as skillfully worked as possible, -\q all of them the work of the craftsmen. +\q2 idols as skillfully worked as possible, +\q2 all of them the work of the craftsmen. \q People say of them, -\q 'These men who sacrifice kiss calves.' +\q2 'These men who sacrifice kiss calves.' \s5 \q \v 3 So they will be like the morning clouds, -\q like the dew that goes away early, -\q like the chaff that is driven by the wind away from a threshing floor, -\q and like smoke out of a chimney. +\q2 like the dew that goes away early, +\q like the chaff that is driven by the wind +\q2 away from a threshing floor, +\q2 and like smoke out of a chimney. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 But I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt. +\v 4 But I am Yahweh your God +\q2 from the land of Egypt. \q You must acknowledge no God but me; -\q you must acknowledge that besides me, there is no other Savior. +\q2 you must acknowledge that besides me, +\q2 there is no other Savior. \q \v 5 I knew you in the wilderness, -\q in the land of great dryness. +\q2 in the land of great dryness. \q -\v 6 When you had pasture, then you became full; -\q and when you were filled, your heart became lifted up. -\q For that reason you forgot me. +\v 6 When you had pasture, +\q2 then you became full; +\q and when you were filled, +\q2 your heart became lifted up. +\q2 For that reason you forgot me. \s5 \q \v 7 I will become like a lion to them; -\q like a leopard I will watch along the path. +\q2 like a leopard I will watch along the path. \q -\v 8 I will attack them as a bear that is robbed of her cubs. +\v 8 I will attack them as a bear +\q2 that is robbed of her cubs. \q I will rip open their chests, -\q and there I will devour them as a lion, -\q as a wild beast would tear them to pieces. +\q2 and there I will devour them as a lion, +\q2 as a wild beast would tear them to pieces. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 I will destroy you, Israel; -\q who will be able to help you? +\q2 who will be able to help you? \q \v 10 Where now is your king, -\q that he may save you in all your cities? -\q Where are your rulers, about whom you said to me, -\q 'Give me a king and princes'? +\q2 that he may save you in all your cities? +\q Where are your rulers, +\q2 about whom you said to me, +\q2 'Give me a king and princes'? \q \v 11 I gave you a king in my anger, -\q and I took him away in my wrath. +\q2 and I took him away in my wrath. \s5 \q \v 12 Ephraim's iniquity has been bound up; -\q his sin has been stored up. +\q2 his sin has been stored up. \q \v 13 Pains of childbirth will come on him, -\q but he is not a wise son, -\q for when it is time to be born, he does not come out of the womb. +\q2 but he is not a wise son, +\q for when it is time to be born, +\q2 he does not come out of the womb. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Will I rescue them from the hand of Sheol? -\q Will I rescue them from death? +\q2 Will I rescue them from death? \q Where, death, are your plagues? -\q Where, Sheol, is your destruction? -\q Compassion is hidden from my eyes." +\q2 Where, Sheol, is your destruction? +\q2 Compassion is hidden from my eyes." +\b \s5 \q \v 15 Though Ephraim is prosperous among his brothers, -\q an east wind will come; -\q the wind of Yahweh will blow in from the wilderness. +\q2 an east wind will come; +\q the wind of Yahweh +\q2 will blow in from the wilderness. \q Ephraim's spring will dry up, -\q and his well will have no water. -\q His enemy will plunder his storehouse of every precious object. +\q2 and his well will have no water. +\q His enemy will plunder his storehouse +\q2 of every precious object. \s5 \q \v 16 Samaria will be guilty, -\q for she has rebelled against her God. +\q2 for she has rebelled against her God. \q They will fall by the sword; -\q their young children will be dashed to pieces, -\q and their pregnant women will be ripped open. +\q2 their young children will be dashed to pieces, +\q2 and their pregnant women will be ripped open. \s5 \c 14 \m \q \v 1 Israel, return to Yahweh your God, -\q for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. +\q2 for you have stumbled because of your iniquity. \q -\v 2 Take with you words and return to Yahweh. +\v 2 Take with you words +\q2 and return to Yahweh. \q Say to him, "Take away all our iniquity -\q and accept what is good, -\q so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips. \f + \ft The phrase \fqa so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips \fqa* represents the interpretation of some ancient translations of the Hebrew text. The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa so that we may offer bulls, our lips \fqa* . Some modern translations interpret this to mean, \fqa so that we may offer to you bulls, which we have promised to do \fqa* . \f* +\q2 and accept what is good, +\q so that we may offer to you +\q2 the fruit of our lips. \f + \ft The phrase \fqa so that we may offer to you the fruit of our lips \fqa* represents the interpretation of some ancient translations of the Hebrew text. The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa so that we may offer bulls, our lips \fqa* . Some modern translations interpret this to mean, \fqa so that we may offer to you bulls, which we have promised to do \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 3 Assyria will not save us; -\q we will not ride on horses to war. -\q Neither will we say anymore to the work of our hands, -\q 'You are our gods,' -\q for in you the orphan finds compassion." +\q2 we will not ride on horses to war. +\q Neither will we say anymore +\q2 to the work of our hands, +\q2 'You are our gods,' +\q2 for in you the orphan finds compassion." +\b \s5 \q \v 4 "I will heal their apostasy; -\q I will love them freely, -\q for my anger has turned away from him. +\q2 I will love them freely, +\q2 for my anger has turned away from him. \q \v 5 I will be like the dew to Israel; -\q he will blossom like the lily -\q and take root like a cedar in Lebanon. +\q2 he will blossom like the lily +\q2 and take root like a cedar in Lebanon. \q \v 6 His branches will spread out; -\q his beauty will be like the olive trees, -\q and his fragrance like the cedars in Lebanon. +\q2 his beauty will be like the olive trees, +\q2 and his fragrance like the cedars in Lebanon. \s5 \q \v 7 The people who live in his shade will return; -\q they will revive like grain -\q and blossom like vines. -\q His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon. +\q2 they will revive like grain +\q2 and blossom like vines. +\q His fame will be like +\q2 the wine of Lebanon. + \q \v 8 Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? -\q I will answer him and care for him. -\q I am like a cypress whose leaves are always green; -\q from me comes your fruit." +\q2 I will answer him and care for him. +\q I am like a cypress +\q2 whose leaves are always green; +\q2 from me comes your fruit." +\b \s5 \q -\v 9 Who is wise that he may understand these things? -\q Who understands these things so that he may know them? +\v 9 Who is wise +\q2 that he may understand these things? +\q Who understands these things +\q2 so that he may know them? \q For the ways of Yahweh are right, -\q and the righteous will walk in them, -\q but the rebellious will stumble in them. +\q2 and the righteous will walk in them, +\q2 but the rebellious will stumble in them. diff --git a/29-JOL.usfm b/29-JOL.usfm index 290ed8ea..db7f4e5b 100644 --- a/29-JOL.usfm +++ b/29-JOL.usfm @@ -12,416 +12,474 @@ \v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Joel son of Pethuel. \q \v 2 Hear this, you elders, -\q and listen, all you inhabitants of the land. +\q2 and listen, all you inhabitants of the land. \q Has anything like this happened in your days -\q or in the days of your ancestors? +\q2 or in the days of your ancestors? \q \v 3 Tell your children about it, -\q and let your children tell their children, -\q and their children the next generation. +\q2 and let your children tell their children, +\q2 and their children the next generation. \s5 \q -\v 4 What the swarming locust has left, the great locust has eaten; -\q what the great locust has left, the grasshopper has eaten; -\q and what the grasshopper has left, the caterpillar has eaten. +\v 4 What the swarming locust has left, +\q2 the great locust has eaten; +\q what the great locust has left, +\q2 the grasshopper has eaten; +\q and what the grasshopper has left, +\q2 the caterpillar has eaten. +\b \s5 \q \v 5 Wake up, you drunkards, and weep! -\q Wail, all you drinkers of wine, -\q because the sweet wine has been cut off from you. +\q2 Wail, all you drinkers of wine, +\q2 because the sweet wine has been cut off from you. \q \v 6 For a nation has come up upon my land, -\q mighty and without number. +\q2 mighty and without number. \q His teeth are the teeth of a lion, -\q and he has the teeth of a lioness. +\q2 and he has the teeth of a lioness. \q \v 7 He has made my vineyard into a desolate place -\q and has stripped my fig tree bare. -\q He has stripped its bark and thrown it away; -\q the branches are bare white. +\q2 and has stripped my fig tree bare. +\q He has stripped its bark +\q2 and thrown it away; +\q2 the branches are bare white. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 Mourn like a virgin girded in sackcloth for the death of her young bridegroom. +\v 8 Mourn like a virgin girded in sackcloth +\q2 for the death of her young bridegroom. \q -\v 9 The grain offering and the drink offering have been cut off from the house of Yahweh. -\q The priests, Yahweh's servants, mourn. +\v 9 The grain offering and the drink offering +\q2 have been cut off from the house of Yahweh. +\q2 The priests, Yahweh's servants, mourn. \q \v 10 The fields are ruined; -\q the ground is mourning because the grain has been destroyed. +\q2 the ground is mourning +\q2 because the grain has been destroyed. \q The new wine has dried up; -\q the oil fails. +\q2 the oil fails. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 Be ashamed, you farmers, -\q and wail, you vine growers, +\q2 and wail, you vine growers, \q for the wheat and the barley. -\q For the harvest of the fields has perished. +\q2 For the harvest of the fields has perished. \q -\v 12 The vines have withered and the fig trees have dried up; +\v 12 The vines have withered +\q2 and the fig trees have dried up; \q the pomegranate trees, also the palm trees, and the apple trees— -\q all the trees of the field have withered. -\q For joy has withered away from the descendants of mankind. +\q2 all the trees of the field have withered. +\q For joy has withered away +\q2 from the descendants of mankind. +\b \s5 \q \v 13 Gird yourselves with sackcloth and mourn, you priests! -\q Wail, you servants of the altar. -\q Come, lie all night in sackcloth, you servants of my God. -\q For the grain offering and the drink offering have been withheld from the house of your God. +\q2 Wail, you servants of the altar. +\q Come, lie all night in sackcloth, +\q2 you servants of my God. +\q For the grain offering and the drink offering +\q2 have been withheld from the house of your God. \q \v 14 Call for a holy fast, -\q and call a holy assembly. -\q Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land +\q2 and call a holy assembly. +\q Gather the elders +\q2 and all the inhabitants of the land \q to the house of Yahweh your God, -\q and cry to Yahweh. +\q2 and cry to Yahweh. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 Alas for the day! -\q For the day of Yahweh is almost here. -\q With it will come destruction from the Almighty. +\q2 For the day of Yahweh is almost here. +\q2 With it will come destruction from the Almighty. \q -\v 16 Has not food been cut off from before our eyes, -\q and joy and gladness from the house of our God? +\v 16 Has not food been cut off +\q2 from before our eyes, +\q and joy and gladness +\q2 from the house of our God? +\b \q \v 17 The seeds rot under their clods, -\q the storehouses are desolate, -\q and the barns have been torn down, -\q for the grain has withered. +\q2 the storehouses are desolate, +\q2 and the barns have been torn down, +\q2 for the grain has withered. \s5 \q \v 18 How the cattle groan! -\q Their herds are wandering in confusion because they have no pasture. +\q2 Their herds are wandering in confusion +\q2 because they have no pasture. \q Even the flocks of sheep are suffering. +\b + \q \v 19 Yahweh, I cry to you. -\q For fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness, -\q and flames have burned all the trees of the fields. +\q2 For fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness, +\q2 and flames have burned all the trees of the fields. \q \v 20 Even the animals of the fields pant for you, -\q for the water brooks have dried up, -\q and fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness. +\q2 for the water brooks have dried up, +\q2 and fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness. +\b \s5 \c 2 \m \q \v 1 Blow the ram's horn in Zion, -\q and sound an alarm on my holy mountain! +\q2 and sound an alarm on my holy mountain! \q Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble in fear, -\q for the day of Yahweh is coming; -\q indeed, it is near. +\q2 for the day of Yahweh is coming; +\q2 indeed, it is near. \q \v 2 It is a day of darkness and gloom, -\q a day of clouds and thick darkness. +\q2 a day of clouds and thick darkness. \q Like the dawn that spreads on the mountains, -\q a large and mighty army is approaching. +\q2 a large and mighty army is approaching. \q There has never been an army like it, -\q and there never will be again, -\q even after many generations. +\q2 and there never will be again, +\q2 even after many generations. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 A fire is consuming everything in front of it, -\q and behind it a flame is burning. +\q2 and behind it a flame is burning. \q The land is like the garden of Eden in front of it, -\q but behind it there is a ruined wilderness. -\q Indeed, nothing will escape from it. +\q2 but behind it there is a ruined wilderness. +\q2 Indeed, nothing will escape from it. \s5 \q \v 4 The army's appearance is like horses, -\q and they run like horsemen. +\q2 and they run like horsemen. \q -\v 5 They jump with a noise like that of chariots on the tops of the mountains, +\v 5 They jump with a noise like that of chariots +\q2 on the tops of the mountains, \q like the sound of fiery flames that devour the stubble, -\q like a mighty army ready for battle. +\q2 like a mighty army ready for battle. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 At their presence people are in anguish -\q and all their faces become pale. +\q2 and all their faces become pale. \q \v 7 They run like mighty warriors; -\q they climb the walls like soldiers; +\q2 they climb the walls like soldiers; \q they march, every one in step, -\q and do not break their ranks. +\q2 and do not break their ranks. \s5 \q \v 8 Neither does one thrust another aside; -\q they march, each in his path; +\q2 they march, each in his path; \q they break through the defenses -\q and do not fall out of line. +\q2 and do not fall out of line. \q \v 9 They rush on the city, -\q they run on the wall, +\q2 they run on the wall, \q they climb in the houses, -\q and they go through the windows like thieves. +\q2 and they go through the windows like thieves. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 The earth shakes in front of them, -\q the heavens tremble, +\q2 the heavens tremble, \q the sun and the moon are darkened, -\q and the stars stop shining. +\q2 and the stars stop shining. \q -\v 11 Yahweh raises his voice in front of his army, +\v 11 Yahweh raises his voice +\q2 in front of his army, \q for his warriors are very numerous; -\q for they are strong, those who carry out his commands. -\q For the day of Yahweh is great and very terrible. +\q2 for they are strong, +\q2 those who carry out his commands. +\q For the day of Yahweh is great +\q2 and very terrible. \q Who can endure it? +\b \s5 \q \v 12 "Yet even now"—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q "Return to me with all your heart. -\q Fast, weep, and mourn." +\q2 "Return to me with all your heart. +\q2 Fast, weep, and mourn." \q -\v 13 Tear your heart and not only your garments, +\v 13 Tear your heart +\q2 and not only your garments, \q and return to Yahweh your God. -\q For he is gracious and merciful, +\q2 For he is gracious and merciful, \q slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love -\q and relenting from inflicting punishment. +\q2 and relenting from inflicting punishment. \s5 \q \v 14 Who knows? Will he perhaps turn and relent, -\q and leave a blessing behind him, -\q a grain offering and a drink offering for Yahweh your God? +\q2 and leave a blessing behind him, +\q a grain offering and a drink offering +\q2 for Yahweh your God? +\b \s5 \q \v 15 Blow the ram's horn in Zion, -\q call for a holy fast, -\q and call a holy assembly. +\q2 call for a holy fast, +\q2 and call a holy assembly. \q \v 16 Gather the people; -\q call for the holy assembly. +\q2 call for the holy assembly. \q Assemble the elders; -\q gather the children -\q and the nursing infants. +\q2 gather the children +\q2 and the nursing infants. \q Let the bridegrooms come out of their rooms, -\q and the brides out of their bridal chambers. +\q2 and the brides out of their bridal chambers. \s5 \q \v 17 Let the priests, the servants of Yahweh, -\q weep between the porch and the altar. +\q2 weep between the porch and the altar. \q Let them say, "Spare your people, Yahweh, -\q and do not make your inheritance into an object of scorn, -\q that the nations mock them. +\q2 and do not make your inheritance into an object of scorn, +\q2 that the nations mock them. \q Why should they say among the nations, -\q 'Where is their God?'" +\q2 'Where is their God?'" +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Then Yahweh was zealous for his land -\q and had pity on his people. +\q2 and had pity on his people. \q \v 19 Yahweh answered his people, \q "Look, I will send you grain, new wine, and oil. -\q You will be satisfied with them, -\q and I will no longer make you a disgrace among the nations. +\q2 You will be satisfied with them, +\q and I will no longer make you +\q2 a disgrace among the nations. +\b \s5 \q \v 20 I will remove the northern attackers far from you, -\q and will drive them into a dry and desolate land. +\q2 and will drive them into a dry and desolate land. \q The front of their army will go into the eastern sea, -\q and the rear into the western sea. +\q2 and the rear into the western sea. \q Its stench will rise, -\q and its bad smell will rise." -\q2 Indeed, he has done great things. +\q2 and its bad smell will rise." +\b +\q Indeed, he has done great things. \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 21 Do not fear, land; be glad and rejoice, -\q for Yahweh will do great things. +\q2 for Yahweh will do great things. \q \v 22 Do not fear, you wild animals! -\q For the pastures of the wilderness will sprout, +\q2 For the pastures of the wilderness will sprout, \q the trees will bear their fruit, -\q and the fig trees and the vines will yield their full harvest. +\q2 and the fig trees and the vines will yield their full harvest. \q \v 23 Be glad, people of Zion, -\q and rejoice in Yahweh your God. -\q For he will give you the autumn rain as vindication +\q2 and rejoice in Yahweh your God. +\q For he will give you the autumn rain +\q2 as vindication \q and bring down showers for you, -\q the autumn rain and the spring rain as before. +\q2 the autumn rain and the spring rain as before. \s5 \q \v 24 The threshing floors will be full of wheat, -\q and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. +\q2 and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. +\b + \q -\v 25 "I will restore to you the years of crops that the swarming locust has eaten— +\v 25 "I will restore to you the years of crops +\q2 that the swarming locust has eaten— \q the great locust, the devouring locust, and the destroying locust— -\q my mighty army that I sent among you. +\q2 my mighty army that I sent among you. \s5 \q \v 26 You will eat plentifully and be satisfied, -\q and praise the name of Yahweh your God, -\q who has done wonders among you, +\q2 and praise the name of Yahweh your God, +\q2 who has done wonders among you, \q and I will never again bring shame on my people. \q \v 27 You will know that I am among Israel, -\q and that I am Yahweh your God, -\q and there is none else, +\q2 and that I am Yahweh your God, +\q2 and there is none else, \q and I will never bring shame on my people. +\b \s5 \q -\v 28 It will come about afterward that -\q I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, +\v 28 It will come about afterward +\q2 that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, \q and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. -\q Your old men will dream dreams; -\q your young men will see visions. +\q2 Your old men will dream dreams; +\q2 your young men will see visions. \q \v 29 Also on servants and female servants, -\q in those days I will pour out my Spirit. +\q2 in those days I will pour out my Spirit. \s5 \q -\v 30 I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, -\q blood, fire, and pillars of smoke. +\v 30 I will show wonders in the heavens +\q2 and on the earth, +\q2 blood, fire, and pillars of smoke. \q \v 31 The sun will turn into darkness -\q and the moon into blood, -\q before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes. +\q2 and the moon into blood, +\q2 before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes. \s5 \q -\v 32 It will be that everyone who calls on the name of Yahweh will be saved. -\q For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be an escaped remnant, -\q as Yahweh has said, +\v 32 It will be that everyone who calls +\q2 on the name of Yahweh will be saved. +\q For on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem +\q2 there will be an escaped remnant, +\q2 as Yahweh has said, \q and among the survivors, -\q those whom Yahweh calls. +\q2 those whom Yahweh calls. +\b \s5 \c 3 \m \q \v 1 Behold, in those days and at that time, -\q when I reverse the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, +\q2 when I reverse the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem, \q \v 2 I will gather all the nations, -\q and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. +\q2 and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. \q I will judge them there, -\q because of my people and my inheritance Israel, +\q2 because of my people and my inheritance Israel, \q whom they scattered among the nations, -\q and because they divided up my land. +\q2 and because they divided up my land. \q \v 3 They cast lots for my people, -\q traded a boy for a prostitute, -\q and sold a girl for wine -\q so they could drink. +\q2 traded a boy for a prostitute, +\q2 and sold a girl for wine so they could drink. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Now, why are you angry at me, -\q Tyre, Sidon and all the regions of Philistia? +\q2 Tyre, Sidon and all the regions of Philistia? \q Will you repay me? -\q Even if you do repay me, -\q I will immediately return your repayment on your own head. +\q2 Even if you do repay me, +\q2 I will immediately return your repayment on your own head. \q \v 5 For you took my silver and my gold, -\q and you brought my precious treasures into your temples. -\q +\q2 and you brought my precious treasures into your temples. \v 6 You sold the people of Judah and Jerusalem to the Greeks, -\q in order to send them far away from their territory. +\q2 in order to send them far away from their territory. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Look, I am about to stir them up, out of the place where you sold them, -\q and will return payment on your own head. +\v 7 Look, I am about to stir them up, +\q2 out of the place where you sold them, +\q2 and will return payment on your own head. \q \v 8 I will sell your sons and your daughters, -\q by the hand of the people of Judah. +\q2 by the hand of the people of Judah. \q They will sell them to the Sabeans, -\q to a nation far off, -\q for Yahweh has spoken." +\q2 to a nation far off, +\q2 for Yahweh has spoken." +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Proclaim this among the nations: -\q "Prepare yourselves for war; +\q2 "Prepare yourselves for war; \q rouse the mighty men; -\q let them come near; -\q let all the men of battle come up. +\q2 let them come near; +\q2 let all the men of battle come up. \q \v 10 Beat your plowshares into swords -\q and your pruning knives into spears. +\q2 and your pruning knives into spears. \q Let the weak say, -\q 'I am mighty.' +\q2 'I am mighty.' \s5 \q \v 11 Hurry and come, -\q all you nearby nations; -\q gather yourselves together there. +\q2 all you nearby nations; +\q2 gather yourselves together there. +\b \q Yahweh, bring down your mighty warriors. +\b \s5 \q \v 12 Let the nations wake themselves up -\q and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. +\q2 and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. \q For there will I sit to judge -\q all the surrounding nations. +\q2 all the surrounding nations. \q \v 13 Put in the sickle, -\q for the harvest is ripe. +\q2 for the harvest is ripe. \q Come, crush the grapes, -\q for the winepress is full. -\q The vats overflow, +\q2 for the winepress is full. +\q2 The vats overflow, \q for their wickedness is great." +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 There is a tumult, a tumult in the Valley of Judgment. -\q For the day of Yahweh is near in the Valley of Judgment. +\v 14 There is a tumult, a tumult +\q2 in the Valley of Judgment. +\q For the day of Yahweh is near +\q2 in the Valley of Judgment. \q \v 15 The sun and the moon become dark, -\q the stars keep back their brightness. +\q2 the stars keep back their brightness. \s5 \q \v 16 Yahweh will roar from Zion, -\q and raise his voice from Jerusalem. -\q The heavens and earth will shake, +\q2 and raise his voice from Jerusalem. +\q2 The heavens and earth will shake, \q but Yahweh will be a shelter for his people, -\q and a fortress for the people of Israel. +\q2 and a fortress for the people of Israel. +\b + \q \v 17 "So you will know that I am Yahweh your God -\q who lives in Zion, my holy mountain. +\q2 who lives in Zion, my holy mountain. \q Then Jerusalem will be holy, -\q and foreigners will not pass through her again. +\q2 and foreigners will not pass through her again. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 It will come about on that day -\q that the mountains will drip with sweet wine, +\q2 that the mountains will drip with sweet wine, \q the hills will flow with milk, -\q all the brooks of Judah will flow with water, +\q2 all the brooks of Judah will flow with water, \q and a fountain will come from the house of Yahweh -\q and water the Valley of Shittim. +\q2 and water the Valley of Shittim. \q \v 19 Egypt will become an abandoned devastation, -\q and Edom will become an abandoned wilderness, +\q2 and Edom will become an abandoned wilderness, \q because of the violence done to the people of Judah, -\q because they shed innocent blood in their land. +\q2 because they shed innocent blood in their land. \s5 \q \v 20 But Judah will be inhabited forever, -\q and Jerusalem will be inhabited from generation to generation. +\q2 and Jerusalem will be inhabited from generation to generation. \q \v 21 I will avenge their blood that I have not yet avenged, -\q for Yahweh lives in Zion." +\q2 for Yahweh lives in Zion." diff --git a/30-AMO.usfm b/30-AMO.usfm index 72fd5498..ad29d0f0 100644 --- a/30-AMO.usfm +++ b/30-AMO.usfm @@ -10,193 +10,190 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 These are the words of Amos, who was among the shepherds from Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and also in the days of Jeroboam son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. +\p \v 2 He said, \q "Yahweh will roar from Zion; -\q he will raise his voice from Jerusalem. +\q2 he will raise his voice from Jerusalem. \q The pastures of the shepherds will mourn; -\q the top of Carmel will wither." +\q2 the top of Carmel will wither." \s5 -\q +\p \v 3 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Damascus, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, -\q because they threshed Gilead with sharp threshing sledges of iron. +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, +\q because they threshed Gilead +\q2 with sharp threshing sledges of iron. \q \v 4 I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, -\q and it will devour the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. +\q2 and it will devour the fortresses of Ben-Hadad. \s5 \q \v 5 I will break the gate bars of Damascus -\q and cut off the man who rules over the Valley of Aven, +\q2 and cut off the man who rules over the Valley of Aven, \q and also the man who holds the scepter in Beth Eden. -\q The people of Aram will go in captivity to Kir," -\q says Yahweh. +\q2 The people of Aram will go in captivity to Kir," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 -\q +\p \v 6 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Gaza, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because they carried away captive a whole people, -\q to hand them over to Edom. +\q2 to hand them over to Edom. \q \v 7 I will send fire on the walls of Gaza, -\q and it will devour her fortresses. +\q2 and it will devour her fortresses. \s5 \q \v 8 I will cut off the man who lives in Ashdod -\q and the man who holds the scepter from Ashkelon. +\q2 and the man who holds the scepter from Ashkelon. \q I will turn my hand against Ekron, -\q and the rest of the Philistines will perish," -\q says the Lord Yahweh. +\q2 and the rest of the Philistines will perish," +\q2 says the Lord Yahweh. \s5 -\q +\p \v 9 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Tyre, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because they had delivered up a whole people to Edom, -\q and they broke their covenant of brotherhood. +\q2 and they broke their covenant of brotherhood. \q \v 10 I will send fire on the walls of Tyre, -\q and it will devour her fortresses." +\q2 and it will devour her fortresses." \s5 -\q +\p \v 11 This is what Yahweh says, \q "For three sins of Edom, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because he pursued his brother with the sword -\q and cast off all pity. +\q2 and cast off all pity. \q His anger tore them apart continually, -\q and his wrath lasted forever. +\q2 and his wrath lasted forever. \q \v 12 I will send fire on Teman, -\q and it will devour the palaces of Bozrah." +\q2 and it will devour the palaces of Bozrah." \s5 -\q +\p \v 13 This is what Yahweh says, \q "For three sins of the people of Ammon, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead, -\q that they may enlarge their borders. +\q2 that they may enlarge their borders. \s5 \q \v 14 I will light a fire in the walls of Rabbah, -\q and it will devour the palaces, +\q2 and it will devour the palaces, \q with a shout in the day of battle, -\q with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind. +\q2 with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind. \q \v 15 Their king will go into captivity, -\q he and his officials together," -\q says Yahweh. +\q2 he and his officials together," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 \c 2 \m -\q +\p \v 1 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Moab, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because he burned the bones -\q of the king of Edom to lime. +\q2 of the king of Edom to lime. \s5 \q \v 2 I will send fire on Moab, -\q and it will devour the fortresses of Kerioth. +\q2 and it will devour the fortresses of Kerioth. \q Moab will die in an uproar, -\q with shouting and the sound of the ram's horn. +\q2 with shouting and the sound of the ram's horn. \q \v 3 I will destroy the judge in her, -\q and I will kill all the princes with him," -\q says Yahweh. +\q2 and I will kill all the princes with him," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 -\q +\p \v 4 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Judah, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because they rejected the law of Yahweh -\q and did not keep his statutes. +\q2 and did not keep his statutes. \q Their lies caused them to go astray, -\q after which their fathers had also walked. +\q2 after which their fathers had also walked. \q \v 5 I will send fire on Judah, -\q and it will devour the fortresses of Jerusalem." +\q2 and it will devour the fortresses of Jerusalem." \s5 -\q +\p \v 6 This is what Yahweh says: \q "For three sins of Israel, -\q even for four, -\q I will not turn away punishment, +\q2 even for four, I will not turn away punishment, \q because they sold the innocent for silver -\q and the needy for a pair of sandals. +\q2 and the needy for a pair of sandals. \s5 \q -\v 7 They trample on the heads of the poor as people trample on dust on the ground; -\q they push the oppressed away. +\v 7 They trample on the heads of the poor +\q2 as people trample on dust on the ground; +\q2 they push the oppressed away. \q A man and his father go to the same girl -\q and so profane my holy name. +\q2 and so profane my holy name. \q -\v 8 They lie down beside every altar on clothes taken as pledges, -\q and in the house of their God they drink the wine of those who have been forced to pay a fine. +\v 8 They lie down beside every altar +\q2 on clothes taken as pledges, +\q and in the house of their God +\q2 they drink the wine of those +\q2 who have been forced to pay a fine. \s5 \q \v 9 Yet I destroyed the Amorite before them, -\q whose height was like the height of cedars; -\q he was strong as the oaks. +\q2 whose height was like the height of cedars; +\q2 he was strong as the oaks. \q Yet I destroyed his fruit above -\q and his roots below. +\q2 and his roots below. \q \v 10 Also, I brought you up out of the land of Egypt -\q and led you forty years in the wilderness -\q to possess the land of the Amorites. +\q2 and led you forty years in the wilderness +\q2 to possess the land of the Amorites. \s5 \q \v 11 I raised up prophets from among your sons -\q and Nazirites from your young men. -\q Is it not so, -\q people of Israel?— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 and Nazirites from your young men. +\q Is it not so, people of Israel?— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q \v 12 But you persuaded the Nazirites to drink wine -\q and commanded the prophets not to prophesy. +\q2 and commanded the prophets not to prophesy. \s5 \q \v 13 Look, I will crush you -\q as a cart that is full of grain can crush someone. +\q2 as a cart that is full of grain can crush someone. \q \v 14 Escape will perish from the swift; -\q the strong will not add to his own strength; -\q neither will the mighty save himself. +\q2 the strong will not add to his own strength; +\q2 neither will the mighty save himself. \s5 \q \v 15 The archer will not stand; -\q the fast runner will not escape; -\q the horseman will not save himself. +\q2 the fast runner will not escape; +\q2 the horseman will not save himself. \q \v 16 Even the bravest warriors -\q will flee naked in that day— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 will flee naked in that day— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \c 3 @@ -204,183 +201,178 @@ \v 1 Hear this word that Yahweh has spoken against you, people of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt: \q \v 2 "I have chosen only you -\q from all the families of the earth. +\q2 from all the families of the earth. \q Therefore I will punish you -\q for all your iniquities." +\q2 for all your iniquities." \s5 \q \v 3 Will two walk together -\q unless they have made an appointment? +\q2 unless they have made an appointment? \q \v 4 Will a lion roar in the forest -\q when he has no prey? +\q2 when he has no prey? \q Will a young lion growl from his den -\q if he has caught nothing? +\q2 if he has caught nothing? \s5 \q \v 5 Can a bird fall in a trap on the ground -\q when no bait is set for him? +\q2 when no bait is set for him? \q Will a trap spring up from the ground -\q when it has not caught anything? +\q2 when it has not caught anything? \q \v 6 If a ram's horn sounds in a city, -\q will the people not tremble? +\q2 will the people not tremble? \q If disaster overtakes a city, -\q has Yahweh not sent it? +\q2 has Yahweh not sent it? \s5 \q \v 7 Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing -\q unless he reveals his plan to his servants the prophets. +\q2 unless he reveals his plan +\q2 to his servants the prophets. \q \v 8 The lion has roared; -\q who will not fear? +\q2 who will not fear? \q The Lord Yahweh has spoken; -\q who will not prophesy? +\q2 who will not prophesy? \s5 \q \v 9 Proclaim this in the fortresses at Ashdod, -\q and in the fortresses in the land of Egypt; +\q2 and in the fortresses in the land of Egypt; \q say, "Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria -\q and see what great tumults are in her, -\q and what oppression is in her. +\q2 and see what great tumults are in her, +\q2 and what oppression is in her. \q \v 10 For they do not know how to do right— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— \q They store up violence -\q and devastation in their fortresses." +\q2 and devastation in their fortresses." \s5 -\q +\p \v 11 Therefore, this is what the Lord Yahweh says: \q "An enemy will surround the land, -\q and pull down your strongholds -\q and plunder your fortresses." -\q +\q2 and pull down your strongholds +\q2 and plunder your fortresses." +\p \v 12 This is what Yahweh says: \q "As the shepherd rescues out of the mouth of the lion -\q two legs only, or a piece of an ear; +\q2 two legs only, or a piece of an ear; \q so will the people of Israel who live in Samaria be rescued; -\q they will be left with only the corner of a couch -\q or a piece of a bed." +\q2 they will be left with only the corner of a couch +\q2 or a piece of a bed." \s5 -\q -\v 13 Hear and testify -\q against the house of Jacob— -\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts: +\p +\v 13 Hear and testify against the house of Jacob— this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh, the God of hosts: \q \v 14 "For in the day that I punish the sins of Israel, -\q I will also punish the altars of Bethel. +\q2 I will also punish the altars of Bethel. \q The horns of the altar will be cut off -\q and fall to the ground. +\q2 and fall to the ground. \s5 \q \v 15 I will destroy the winter house -\q with the summer house. +\q2 with the summer house. \q The houses of ivory will perish, -\q and the large houses will vanish— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q2 and the large houses will vanish— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \c 4 \m \q -\v 1 Listen to this word, -\q you cows of Bashan, -\q you who are in the mountain of Samaria, -\q you who oppress the poor, -\q you who crush the needy, -\q you who say to your husbands, -\q "Bring us drinks." +\v 1 Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, +\q2 you who are in the mountain of Samaria, +\q you who oppress the poor, you who crush the needy, +\q2 you who say to your husbands, "Bring us drinks." \q \v 2 The Lord Yahweh has sworn by his holiness, -\q "Look, the days will come on you +\q2 "Look, the days will come on you \q when they will take you away with hooks, -\q the last of you with fishhooks. +\q2 the last of you with fishhooks. \s5 \q \v 3 You will go out through the breaks in the city wall, -\q each one of you going straight through it, +\q2 each one of you going straight through it, \q and you will be thrown out toward Harmon— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q \v 4 "Go to Bethel and sin, \q to Gilgal and multiply transgression, -\q bring your sacrifices every morning, -\q your tithes every three days. +\q2 bring your sacrifices every morning, +\q2 your tithes every three days. \q \v 5 Offer a thanksgiving sacrifice with bread; -\q proclaim freewill offerings; announce them, +\q2 proclaim freewill offerings; announce them, \q for this is what you love to do, -\q you people of Israel— -\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh. +\q2 you people of Israel— +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh. \s5 \q \v 6 I gave you cleanness of teeth in all your cities -\q and lack of bread in all your places. +\q2 and lack of bread in all your places. \q Yet you have not returned to me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q \v 7 I also withheld rain from you -\q when there were still three months to the harvest. +\q2 when there were still three months to the harvest. \q I caused it to rain on one city, -\q and caused it not to rain on another city. +\q2 and caused it not to rain on another city. \q One piece of land was rained on, -\q but the piece of land where it did not rain dried up. +\q2 but the piece of land where it did not rain dried up. \s5 \q \v 8 Two or three cities staggered to another city to drink water, -\q but were not satisfied. +\q2 but were not satisfied. \q Yet you have not returned to me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q \v 9 I afflicted you with blight and mildew. -\q The multitude of your gardens, -\q your vineyards, -\q your fig trees, -\q and your olive trees— -\q the locusts devoured them all. +\q2 The multitude of your gardens, +\q your vineyards, your fig trees, and your olive trees— +\q2 the locusts devoured them all. \q Yet you have not returned to me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 10 I sent a plague on you as on Egypt. +\v 10 I sent a plague on you +\q2 as on Egypt. \q I killed your young men with the sword, -\q along with the captivity of your horses, +\q2 along with the captivity of your horses, \q and made the stench of your camp come up -\q to your nostrils. +\q2 to your nostrils. \q Yet you have not returned to me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q \v 11 I overthrew cities among you, -\q as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. +\q2 as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. \q You were like a burning stick snatched out of the fire. -\q Yet you have not returned to me— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\q2 Yet you have not returned to me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q \v 12 Therefore I will do something terrible to you, Israel; -\q and because I will do something terrible to you, -\q prepare to meet your God, Israel! +\q2 and because I will do something terrible to you, +\q2 prepare to meet your God, Israel! \q \v 13 For, look, he who forms the mountains -\q also creates the wind, -\q reveals his thoughts to mankind, +\q2 also creates the wind, +\q2 reveals his thoughts to mankind, \q makes the dawn become darkness, -\q and treads on the high places of the earth. -\q Yahweh, God of hosts, is his name." +\q2 and treads on the high places of the earth. +\q2 Yahweh, God of hosts, is his name." \s5 \c 5 @@ -388,190 +380,191 @@ \v 1 Hear this word that I take up as a lament over you, house of Israel. \q \v 2 The virgin Israel has fallen; -\q she will rise no more; +\q2 she will rise no more; \q she is abandoned on her land; -\q there is no one to raise her up. +\q2 there is no one to raise her up. \s5 -\q +\p \v 3 For this is what the Lord Yahweh says: -\q "The city that went out with a thousand will have a hundred remaining, -\q and the one that went out with a hundred will have ten remaining -\q for the house of Israel." +\q "The city that went out with a thousand +\q2 will have a hundred remaining, +\q and the one that went out with a hundred +\q2 will have ten remaining for the house of Israel." \s5 -\q +\p \v 4 For this is what Yahweh says to the house of Israel: \q "Seek me and live! -\q +\q2 \v 5 Do not seek Bethel; \q nor enter Gilgal; -\q do not journey to Beersheba. +\q2 do not journey to Beersheba. \q For Gilgal will surely go into captivity, -\q and Bethel will become nothing. +\q2 and Bethel will become nothing. \s5 \q \v 6 Seek Yahweh and live, -\q or he will break out like fire -\q in the house of Joseph. +\q2 or he will break out like fire +\q2 in the house of Joseph. \q It will devour, -\q and there will be no one to quench it in Bethel. +\q2 and there will be no one to quench it in Bethel. \q \v 7 Those people turn justice into a bitter thing -\q and throw righteousness down to the ground!" +\q2 and throw righteousness down to the ground!" \s5 \q \v 8 God made the Pleiades and Orion; -\q he turns deep darkness into the morning; -\q he makes the day dark with night +\q2 he turns deep darkness into the morning; +\q2 he makes the day dark with night \q and calls for the waters of the sea; -\q he pours them out on the surface of the earth. -\q Yahweh is his name! +\q2 he pours them out on the surface of the earth. +\q2 Yahweh is his name! \q \v 9 He brings sudden destruction on the strong -\q so that destruction comes on the fortresses. +\q2 so that destruction comes on the fortresses. \s5 \q \v 10 They hate anyone who reproves them in the city gate, -\q and they abhor anyone who speaks with integrity. +\q2 and they abhor anyone who speaks with integrity. \q \v 11 Because you trample down the poor -\q and seize a tribute of wheat from him— +\q2 and seize a tribute of wheat from him— \q although you have built houses of worked stone, -\q you will not live in them. +\q2 you will not live in them. \q You have planted delightful vineyards, -\q but you will not drink their wine. +\q2 but you will not drink their wine. \s5 \q \v 12 For I know how many are your offenses -\q and how mighty are your sins— -\q you who afflict the just, -\q take bribes, -\q and turn aside the needy in the city gate. +\q2 and how mighty are your sins. +\q you who afflict the just, take bribes, +\q2 and turn aside the needy in the city gate. \q \v 13 Therefore any prudent person is silent at such a time, -\q for it is an evil time. +\q2 for it is an evil time. \s5 \q \v 14 Seek good and not evil, -\q so that you may live. +\q2 so that you may live. \q So Yahweh, the God of hosts, will really be with you, -\q as you say he is. +\q2 as you say he is. \q \v 15 Hate evil, love good, -\q establish justice in the city gate. +\q2 establish justice in the city gate. \q Perhaps Yahweh, the God of hosts, will be gracious -\q to the remnant of Joseph. +\q2 to the remnant of Joseph. \s5 -\q -\v 16 Therefore, this is what Yahweh says, -\q the God of hosts, the Lord, +\p +\v 16 Therefore, this is what Yahweh says, the God of hosts, the Lord, \q "Wailing will be in all the squares, -\q and they will say in all the streets, -\q 'Woe! Woe!' +\q2 and they will say in all the streets, +\q2 'Woe! Woe!' \q They will call the farmers to mourning -\q and those who know lamentation to wailing. +\q2 and those who know lamentation to wailing. \q \v 17 In all vineyards there will be wailing, -\q for I will pass through your midst," -\q says Yahweh. +\q2 for I will pass through your midst," +\q2 says Yahweh. \s5 \q -\v 18 Woe to you who desire the day of Yahweh! +\v 18 Woe to you who desire +\q2 the day of Yahweh! \q Why do you long for the day of Yahweh? -\q It will be darkness and not light, +\q2 It will be darkness and not light, \q \v 19 as when a man flees from a lion -\q and a bear meets him, +\q2 and a bear meets him, \q or he goes in a house and puts his hand on the wall -\q and a snake bites him. +\q2 and a snake bites him. \q \v 20 Will not the day of Yahweh be darkness and not light? -\q Gloom and no brightness? +\q2 Gloom and no brightness? \s5 \q \v 21 "I hate, I despise your festivals, -\q I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. +\q2 I take no delight in your solemn assemblies. \q \v 22 Even though you offer me your burnt offerings and grain offerings, -\q I will not accept them, -\q neither will I look at the fellowship offerings of your fattened animals. +\q2 I will not accept them, +\q neither will I look at the fellowship offerings +\q2 of your fattened animals. \s5 \q \v 23 Remove from me the noise of your songs; -\q I will not listen to the sound of your lutes. +\q2 I will not listen to the sound of your lutes. \q \v 24 Instead, let justice flow like water, -\q and righteousness like a constantly flowing stream. +\q2 and righteousness like a constantly flowing stream. \s5 \q \v 25 Did you bring me sacrifices and offerings -\q in the wilderness for forty years, house of Israel? +\q2 in the wilderness for forty years, house of Israel? \q \v 26 You have lifted up the images of Sikkuth, your king, -\q and Kaiwan, your star god, -\q which you made for yourselves. +\q2 and Kaiwan, your star god, +\q2 which you made for yourselves. \s5 \q \v 27 Therefore I will exile you beyond Damascus," -\q says Yahweh, -\q whose name is the God of hosts. +\q2 says Yahweh, whose name is the God of hosts. \s5 \c 6 \m \q \v 1 Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, -\q and to those who are secure in the hill country of Samaria, +\q2 and to those who are secure in the hill country of Samaria, \q the notable men of the most important of the nations, -\q to whom the house of Israel comes for help! +\q2 to whom the house of Israel comes for help! \q \v 2 Your leaders say, "Go to Kalneh and look; -\q from there go to Hamath, the great city; -\q then go down to Gath of the Philistines. +\q2 from there go to Hamath, the great city; +\q2 then go down to Gath of the Philistines. \q Are they better than your two kingdoms? -\q Is their border larger than your border?" +\q2 Is their border larger than your border?" \s5 \q \v 3 Woe to those who put off the day of disaster -\q and make the throne of violence come near. +\q2 and make the throne of violence come near. \q \v 4 They lie down on beds of ivory -\q and lounge on their couches. +\q2 and lounge on their couches. \q They eat lambs from the flock -\q and calves from the stall. +\q2 and calves from the stall. \s5 \q \v 5 They sing foolish songs to the music of the lute; -\q they improvise on instruments as David did. +\q2 they improvise on instruments as David did. \q \v 6 They drink wine from bowls -\q and anoint themselves with the finest oils, -\q but they do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. +\q2 and anoint themselves with the finest oils, +\q2 but they do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. \s5 \q \v 7 So they will now go into exile with the first exiles, -\q and the feasts of those who lounge about will pass away. +\q2 and the feasts of those who lounge about will pass away. \q \v 8 "I, the Lord Yahweh, have sworn by myself— -\q this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of hosts, +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of hosts, \q I detest the pride of Jacob; -\q I hate his fortresses. -\q Therefore I will deliver up the city with all that is in it." +\q2 I hate his fortresses. +\q Therefore I will deliver up the city +\q2 with all that is in it." \s5 \p @@ -581,25 +574,25 @@ \s5 \q \v 11 For, look, Yahweh will give a command, -\q and the big house will be smashed to pieces, -\q and the little house to bits. +\q2 and the big house will be smashed to pieces, +\q2 and the little house to bits. \s5 \q \v 12 Do horses run on the rocky cliffs? -\q Does one plow there with oxen? +\q2 Does one plow there with oxen? \q Yet you have turned justice into poison -\q and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness— +\q2 and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness— \q \v 13 you who rejoice over Lo Debar, -\q who say, "Have we not taken Karnaim by our own strength?" +\q2 who say, "Have we not taken Karnaim by our own strength?" \s5 \q \v 14 "But look, I will raise up against you a nation, -\q house of Israel—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of hosts. +\q2 house of Israel—this is the declaration of Yahweh, the God of hosts. \q They will afflict you -\q from Lebo Hamath to the brook of the Arabah." +\q2 from Lebo Hamath to the brook of the Arabah." \s5 \c 7 @@ -622,15 +615,15 @@ \s5 \q \v 9 The high places of Isaac will be destroyed, -\q the sanctuaries of Israel will be ruined, -\q and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword." +\q2 the sanctuaries of Israel will be ruined, +\q2 and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword." \s5 \p \v 10 Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent a message to Jeroboam, king of Israel: "Amos has conspired against you in the middle of the house of Israel. The land cannot endure all his words. \v 11 For this is what Amos said, \q 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, -\q and Israel will surely go into exile away from his land.'" +\q2 and Israel will surely go into exile away from his land.'" \s5 \p @@ -643,13 +636,15 @@ \v 15 But Yahweh took me from tending the flock and said to me, 'Go, prophesy to my people Israel.' \s5 -\v 16 Now hear the word of Yahweh. You say, 'Do not prophesy against Israel, and do not speak against the house of Isaac.' +\v 16 Now hear the word of Yahweh. You say, +\q 'Do not prophesy against Israel, +\q2 and do not speak against the house of Isaac.' \p \v 17 Therefore this is what Yahweh says, \q 'Your wife will be a prostitute in the city; -\q your sons and your daughters will fall by the sword; +\q2 your sons and your daughters will fall by the sword; \q your land will be measured and divided up; -\q you will die in an unclean land, +\q2 you will die in an unclean land, \q and Israel will surely go into exile from his land.'" \s5 @@ -658,169 +653,179 @@ \v 1 This is what the Lord Yahweh showed me. Look, a basket of summer fruit! \v 2 He said, "What do you see, Amos?" I said, "A basket of summer fruit." Then Yahweh said to me, \q "The end has come for my people Israel; -\q I will spare them no longer. +\q2 I will spare them no longer. \q \v 3 The songs of the temple will become wailings in that day— -\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— \q many dead bodies, they are thrown everywhere! -\q Silence!" +\q2 Silence!" \s5 \q \v 4 Listen to this, you who trample the needy -\q and remove the poor of the land. +\q2 and remove the poor of the land. \p \v 5 They say, \q "When will the new moon be over, -\q so we can sell grain again? +\q2 so we can sell grain again? \q When will the Sabbath day be over, -\q so that we can sell wheat? +\q2 so that we can sell wheat? \q We will make the measure small -\q and increase the price, -\q as we cheat with deceitful scales. +\q2 and increase the price, +\q2 as we cheat with deceitful scales. \q \v 6 This is so we can sell bad wheat, buy the poor with silver, -\q and the needy for a pair of sandals." +\q2 and the needy for a pair of sandals." \s5 \p \v 7 Yahweh has sworn by the pride of Jacob, "Surely I will never forget any of their actions." \q \v 8 Will not the land quake for this, -\q and everyone who lives in it mourn? +\q2 and everyone who lives in it mourn? \q All of it will rise up like the Nile River, -\q and it will be tossed about and sink again, -\q like the river of Egypt. +\q2 and it will be tossed about and sink again, +\q2 like the river of Egypt. \s5 \q \v 9 "It will come in that day— -\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— \q that I will make the sun set at noon, -\q and I will darken the earth at daylight. +\q2 and I will darken the earth at daylight. \q \v 10 I will turn your festivals into mourning -\q and all your songs into lamentation. +\q2 and all your songs into lamentation. \q I put sackcloth on all loins -\q and have baldness on every head. +\q2 and have baldness on every head. \q I will make it like mourning for an only son, -\q and a bitter day to its end. +\q2 and a bitter day to its end. \s5 \q \v 11 Look, the days are coming— -\q this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— -\q when I will send a famine in the land, -\q not a famine for bread, -\q nor of thirst for water, -\q but for hearing the words of Yahweh. +\q2 this is the declaration of the Lord Yahweh— +\q2 when I will send a famine in the land, +\q not a famine for bread, nor of thirst for water, +\q2 but for hearing the words of Yahweh. \q \v 12 They will stagger from sea to sea; -\q they will run from the north to the east +\q2 they will run from the north to the east \q to seek the word of Yahweh, -\q but they will not find it. +\q2 but they will not find it. \s5 \q -\v 13 In that day the beautiful virgins -\q and the young men will faint from thirst. +\v 13 In that day the beautiful virgins and the young men +\q2 will faint from thirst. \q \v 14 Those who swear by the sin of Samaria \f + \ft Instead of \fqa the sin of Samaria \fqa* , some scholars translate the Hebrew as, \fqa Ashimah of Samaria \fqa* . Ashimah was the name of a pagan goddess worshiped in some parts of Syria. \f* -\q and say, 'As your god lives, Dan,' -\q and, 'As the way to Beersheba exists,' \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, \fqa As the way to Beersheba exists \fqa* , where this might refer to what people going to worship Beersheba's idols might have said. However, some scholars understand the Hebrew text to read \fqa As the loved one of Beersheba lives \fqa* . Here \fqa loved one \fqa* stands for an idol worshiped in Beersheba. \f* +\q2 and say, 'As your god lives, Dan,' +\q2 and, 'As the way to Beersheba exists,' \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, \fqa As the way to Beersheba exists \fqa* , where this might refer to what people going to worship Beersheba's idols might have said. However, some scholars understand the Hebrew text to read \fqa As the loved one of Beersheba lives \fqa* . Here \fqa loved one \fqa* stands for an idol worshiped in Beersheba. \f* \q they will fall and never rise again." \s5 \c 9 \p -\v 1 I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and he said, "Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds will shake. +\v 1 I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and he said, +\q "Strike the tops of the pillars +\q2 so that the thresholds will shake. \q Break them in pieces on all of their heads, -\q and I will kill the last of them with the sword. +\q2 and I will kill the last of them with the sword. \q Not one of them will get away; -\q not one of them will escape. +\q2 not one of them will escape. \q \v 2 Though they dig into Sheol, -\q there my hand will take them. +\q2 there my hand will take them. \q Though they climb up to heaven, -\q there I will bring them down. +\q2 there I will bring them down. \s5 \q \v 3 Though they hide on the top of Carmel, -\q there I will search and take them. +\q2 there I will search and take them. \q Though they are hidden from my sight in the bottom of the sea, -\q there will I command the serpent, and it will bite them. +\q2 there will I command the serpent, and it will bite them. \q \v 4 Though they go into captivity, driven by their enemies before them, -\q there will I give orders to the sword, and it will kill them. -\q I will keep my eyes on them for harm and not for good." +\q2 there will I give orders to the sword, and it will kill them. +\q I will keep my eyes on them +\q2 for harm and not for good." \s5 \q \v 5 The Lord Yahweh of hosts \q touches the land and it melts; -\q all who live in it mourn; +\q2 all who live in it mourn; \q all of it will rise up like the River, -\q and sink again like the river of Egypt. +\q2 and sink again like the river of Egypt. \q \v 6 It is he who builds his steps in the heavens, -\q and has established his vault over the earth. +\q2 and has established his vault over the earth. \q He calls for the waters of the sea, -\q and pours them out on the surface of the earth, -\q Yahweh is his name. +\q2 and pours them out on the surface of the earth, +\q2 Yahweh is his name. \s5 \q \v 7 "Are you not like the people of Cush to me, -\q people of Israel— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 people of Israel— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— \q did I not bring up Israel out of the land of Egypt, -\q the Philistines from Crete, -\q and the Arameans from Kir? +\q2 the Philistines from Crete, +\q2 and the Arameans from Kir? \q -\v 8 Look, the eyes of the Lord Yahweh are on the sinful kingdom, -\q and I will destroy it from the face of the earth, -\q except that I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 8 Look, the eyes of the Lord Yahweh +\q2 are on the sinful kingdom, +\q and I will destroy it +\q2 from the face of the earth, +\q except that I will not totally destroy +\q2 the house of Jacob— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q \v 9 Look, I will give a command, -\q and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations, +\q2 and I will shake the house of Israel +\q2 among all the nations, \q as one shakes grain in a sieve, -\q so that not the smallest stone will fall to the ground. +\q2 so that not the smallest stone will fall to the ground. \q -\v 10 All the sinners of my people will die by the sword, -\q those who say, 'Disaster will not overtake or meet us.' +\v 10 All the sinners of my people +\q2 will die by the sword, +\q those who say, +\q2 'Disaster will not overtake or meet us.' \s5 \q -\v 11 In that day I will raise up the tent of David that has fallen, -\q and close up its breaches. +\v 11 In that day +\q2 I will raise up the tent of David that has fallen, +\q2 and close up its breaches. \q I will raise up its ruins, -\q and rebuild it as in the days of old, +\q2 and rebuild it as in the days of old, \q \v 12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, -\q and all the nations that are called by my name— -\q this is Yahweh's declaration—he does this. +\q2 and all the nations that are called by my name— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration—he does this. \s5 \q -\v 13 Look, the days will come—this is Yahweh's declaration— +\v 13 Look, the days will come— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— \q when the plowman will overtake the reaper, -\q and the treader of grapes will overtake him who plants seed. +\q2 and the treader of grapes will overtake him who plants seed. \q The mountains will drip sweet wine, -\q and all the hills will flow with it. +\q2 and all the hills will flow with it. \s5 \q \v 14 I will bring back from captivity my people Israel. -\q They will build the ruined cities and inhabit them, +\q2 They will build the ruined cities and inhabit them, \q they will plant vineyards and drink their wine, -\q and they will make gardens and eat their fruit. +\q2 and they will make gardens and eat their fruit. \q \v 15 I will plant them upon their land, -\q and they will never again be uprooted from the land -\q that I have given them," -\q says Yahweh your God. +\q2 and they will never again be uprooted from the land +\q2 that I have given them," +\q1 says Yahweh your God. diff --git a/32-JON.usfm b/32-JON.usfm index 01f425ff..734bf9c4 100644 --- a/32-JON.usfm +++ b/32-JON.usfm @@ -53,43 +53,50 @@ \v 1 Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh his God from the fish's stomach. \v 2 He said, \q "I called out to Yahweh about my distress -\q and he answered me; +\q2 and he answered me; \q from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help! -\q You heard my voice. +\q2 You heard my voice. \s5 \q -\v 3 You had thrown me into the depths, into the heart of the seas, -\q and the currents surrounded me; +\v 3 You had thrown me into the depths, +\q2 into the heart of the seas, +\q2 and the currents surrounded me; \q all your waves and billows -\q passed over me. +\q2 passed over me. \q -\v 4 I said, 'I am driven out from before your eyes; -\q yet I will again look toward your holy temple.' +\v 4 I said, 'I am driven out +\q2 from before your eyes; +\q yet I will again look +\q2 toward your holy temple.' \s5 \q \v 5 The waters closed around me up to my neck; -\q the deep was all around me; -\q seaweed wrapped around my head. +\q2 the deep was all around me; +\q2 seaweed wrapped around my head. \q \v 6 I went down to the bases of the mountains; -\q the earth with its bars closed upon me forever. -\q Yet you brought up my life from the pit, Yahweh, my God! +\q2 the earth with its bars closed upon me forever. +\q Yet you brought up my life from the pit, +\q2 Yahweh, my God! \s5 \q -\v 7 When my soul fainted within me, I called Yahweh to mind; -\q then my prayer came to you, to your holy temple. +\v 7 When my soul fainted within me, +\q2 I called Yahweh to mind; +\q then my prayer came to you +\q2 to your holy temple. \q \v 8 They give attention to meaningless gods -\q while they abandon covenant faithfulness. +\q2 while they abandon covenant faithfulness. \s5 \q -\v 9 But as for me, I will sacrifice to you with a voice of thanksgiving; +\v 9 But as for me, I will sacrifice to you +\q2 with a voice of thanksgiving; \q I will fulfill that which I have vowed. -\q Salvation comes from Yahweh!" +\q2 Salvation comes from Yahweh!" \m \p \v 10 Then Yahweh spoke to the fish, and it vomited up Jonah upon the dry land. diff --git a/33-MIC.usfm b/33-MIC.usfm index 612a30d8..8cb3ae56 100644 --- a/33-MIC.usfm +++ b/33-MIC.usfm @@ -14,513 +14,539 @@ \s5 \q \v 2 Listen, all you peoples. -\q Listen, earth, and all that is in you. +\q2 Listen, earth, and all that is in you. \q Let the Lord Yahweh be a witness against you, -\q the Lord from his holy temple. +\q2 the Lord from his holy temple. \q \v 3 Look, Yahweh comes out of his place; -\q he will come down and tread -\q on the high places of the earth. +\q2 he will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. \q \v 4 The mountains will melt under him; -\q the valleys will break apart, +\q2 the valleys will break apart, \q like wax before fire, -\q like waters that are poured down a steep place. +\q2 like waters that are poured down a steep place. \s5 \q \v 5 All this is because of Jacob's transgression, -\q and because of the sins of the house of Israel. +\q2 and because of the sins of the house of Israel. \q What is Jacob's transgression? -\q Is it not Samaria? +\q2 Is it not Samaria? \q What is Judah's high place? -\q Is it not Jerusalem? +\q2 Is it not Jerusalem? +\b \s5 \q \v 6 "I will make Samaria a heap of ruins in the field, -\q a place for planting vineyards, +\q2 a place for planting vineyards, \q and I will pour her stones down into the valley -\q and I will uncover her foundations. +\q2 and I will uncover her foundations. \q \v 7 All her carved figures will be broken to pieces, -\q and all her gifts that she received will be burned with fire, -\q and I will make all her idols desolate. +\q2 and all her gifts that she received will be burned with fire, +\q2 and I will make all her idols desolate. \q Since she gathered her gifts from the wages of prostitutes, -\q they will become the wages of prostitutes again." - +\q2 they will become the wages of prostitutes again." +\b \s5 \q \v 8 For this reason I will lament and wail; -\q I will go barefoot and naked; +\q2 I will go barefoot and naked; \q I will wail like the jackals -\q and mourn like owls. +\q2 and mourn like owls. \q \v 9 For her wound is incurable, -\q for it has come to Judah. +\q2 for it has come to Judah. \q It has reached the gate of my people, -\q to Jerusalem. +\q2 to Jerusalem. \q \v 10 Do not tell about it in Gath; -\q do not weep at all. -\q At Beth Leaphrah I roll myself in the dust. +\q2 do not weep at all. +\q At Beth Leaphrah +\q2 I roll myself in the dust. \s5 \q \v 11 Pass by, inhabitants of Shaphir, -\q in nakedness and shame. -\q The inhabitants of Zaanan do not come out. +\q2 in nakedness and shame. +\q The inhabitants of Zaanan +\q2 do not come out. \q Beth Ezel mourns, -\q for their protection is taken away. +\q2 for their protection is taken away. \q -\v 12 For the inhabitants of Maroth wait anxiously for good news, +\v 12 For the inhabitants of Maroth +\q2 wait anxiously for good news, \q because disaster has come down from Yahweh -\q to the gates of Jerusalem. +\q2 to the gates of Jerusalem. \s5 \q -\v 13 Harness the chariot to the team of horses, inhabitants of Lachish. +\v 13 Harness the chariot to the team of horses, +\q2 inhabitants of Lachish. \q You, Lachish, were the beginning of sin for the daughter of Zion, -\q for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. +\q2 for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. \q -\v 14 So you will give parting gifts to Moresheth Gath; -\q the houses of Akzib will disappoint the kings of Israel. +\v 14 So you will give parting gifts +\q2 to Moresheth Gath; +\q the houses of Akzib will disappoint +\q2 the kings of Israel. \s5 \q \v 15 I will again bring a conqueror to you, -\q inhabitants of Mareshah; -\q the splendor of Israel will come to Adullam. +\q2 inhabitants of Mareshah; +\q the splendor of Israel +\q2 will come to Adullam. \q -\v 16 Shave your head -\q and cut off your hair -\q for the children in whom you delight. +\v 16 Shave your head and cut off your hair +\q2 for the children in whom you delight. \q Make yourself as bald as eagles, -\q for your children will go into exile from you. +\q2 for your children will go into exile from you. \s5 \c 2 \m \q \v 1 Woe to those who plan iniquity, -\q to those who plan on their beds to do evil. +\q2 to those who plan on their beds to do evil. \q In the morning light they do it -\q because they have power. +\q2 because they have power. \q \v 2 They desire fields and seize them; -\q they desire houses and take them. +\q2 they desire houses and take them. \q They oppress a man and his house, -\q a man and his inheritance. - -\s5 -\q -\v 3 Therefore Yahweh says this, -\q "Look, I am planning to bring disaster against this clan, -\q from which you will not remove your necks. -\q You will not walk arrogantly, -\q for it will be an evil time. -\q -\v 4 In that day men will sing a taunting song about you, -\q and lament with a wailing lamentation. -\q They will sing, 'We Israelites are completely ruined; -\q Yahweh changes the portion of my people. -\q How can he remove it from me? -\q He portions out our fields to traitors!'" -\q -\v 5 Therefore, you rich people will have no descendants to divide up the territory by lot -\q in the assembly of Yahweh. - -\s5 -\q -\v 6 "Do not prophesy," -\q their prophets say. -\q "They must not prophesy these things; -\q disgrace will not overtake us." -\q -\v 7 Should it really be said, house of Jacob, -\q "Is the Spirit of Yahweh impatient? -\q Are these really his deeds?" -\q Do not my words do good -\q to anyone who walks uprightly? -\q -\v 8 Lately my people have risen up like an enemy. -\q You strip the robe, the garment, from those who pass by unsuspectingly, -\q as soldiers return from war to what they think is safety. - -\s5 -\q -\v 9 You drive the women belonging to my people from their pleasant houses; -\q you take my splendor from their young children forever. -\q -\v 10 Get up and leave, -\q for this is not a place where you can rest, -\q because of its uncleanness; -\q it is destroyed with complete destruction. -\q -\v 11 If someone comes to you in a spirit of falsehood and lies and says, -\q "I will prophesy to you about wine and strong drink," -\q he would be considered to be a prophet for this people. +\q2 a man and his inheritance. \s5 \p -\v 12 I will surely assemble all of you, Jacob. -\q I will surely gather the remnant of Israel. -\q I will bring them together like sheep in a fold, -\q like a flock in the midst of their pasture. -\q There will be a loud noise because of the multitude of people. +\v 3 Therefore Yahweh says this, +\q "Look, I am planning to bring disaster against this clan, +\q2 from which you will not remove your necks. +\q You will not walk arrogantly, +\q2 for it will be an evil time. \q -\v 13 Someone who breaks open their way for them will go ahead of them. -\q They break through the gate and go out; +\v 4 In that day men will sing a taunting song about you, +\q2 and lament with a wailing lamentation. +\q They will sing, 'We Israelites are completely ruined; +\q2 Yahweh changes the portion of my people. +\q How can he remove it from me? +\q2 He portions out our fields to traitors!'" +\b +\q +\v 5 Therefore, you rich people will have no descendants +\q2 to divide up the territory by lot in the assembly of Yahweh. +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 6 "Do not prophesy," their prophets say. +\q2 "They must not prophesy these things; +\q2 disgrace will not overtake us." +\q +\v 7 Should it really be said, house of Jacob, +\q2 "Is the Spirit of Yahweh impatient? +\q2 Are these really his deeds?" +\b +\q Do not my words do good +\q2 to anyone who walks uprightly? + +\q +\v 8 Lately my people have risen up +\q2 like an enemy. +\q You strip the robe, the garment, +\q2 from those who pass by unsuspectingly, +\q2 as soldiers return from war to what they think is safety. + +\s5 +\q +\v 9 You drive the women belonging to my people +\q2 from their pleasant houses; +\q you take my splendor +\q2 from their young children forever. +\q +\v 10 Get up and leave, +\q2 for this is not a place where you can rest, +\q because of its uncleanness; +\q2 it is destroyed with complete destruction. +\q +\v 11 If someone comes to you in a spirit of falsehood and lies and says, +\q2 "I will prophesy to you about wine and strong drink," +\q2 he would be considered to be a prophet for this people. +\b +\s5 +\q +\v 12 I will surely assemble all of you, Jacob. +\q2 I will surely gather the remnant of Israel. +\q I will bring them together like sheep in a fold, +\q2 like a flock in the midst of their pasture. +\q There will be a loud noise +\q2 because of the multitude of people. +\q +\v 13 Someone who breaks open their way for them +\q2 will go ahead of them. +\q2 They break through the gate and go out; \q their king will pass on before them. -\q Yahweh will be at their head. +\q2 Yahweh will be at their head. \s5 \c 3 \m -\q -\v 1 I said, "Now listen, -\q you leaders of Jacob -\q and rulers of the house of Israel: +\p +\v 1 I said, +\q "Now listen, you leaders of Jacob +\q2 and rulers of the house of Israel: \q Is it not right for you to understand justice? -\q -\v 2 You who hate good -\q and love evil, +\q2 +\v 2 You who hate good and love evil, \q you who tear off their skin, -\q their flesh from their bones— +\q2 their flesh from their bones— \q \v 3 you who also eat the flesh of my people, -\q and tear off their skin, -\q break their bones, +\q2 and tear off their skin, +\q2 break their bones, \q and chop them in pieces, -\q just like meat for a pot, -\q just like meat in a cauldron. - +\q2 just like meat for a pot, +\q2 just like meat in a cauldron. +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Then you rulers will cry out to Yahweh, -\q but he will not answer you. +\q2 but he will not answer you. \q He will hide his face from you at that time, -\q because you have done evil deeds." +\q2 because you have done evil deeds." \s5 -\q +\p \v 5 Yahweh says this, -\q "As for the prophets who lead my people astray, +\q "As for the prophets +\q2 who lead my people astray, \q if one gives them something to eat, -\q they proclaim, 'Peace.' +\q2 they proclaim, 'Peace.' \q But if he puts nothing in their mouths, -\q they dedicate themselves to wage war on him. +\q2 they dedicate themselves to wage war on him. \q \v 6 Therefore, it will be night for you with no vision for you; -\q it will be dark so that you will do no divination. +\q2 it will be dark so that you will do no divination. \q The sun will go down on the prophets, -\q and the day will be dark on them. +\q2 and the day will be dark on them. \q \v 7 The seers will be put to shame, -\q and the diviners will be embarrassed. +\q2 and the diviners will be embarrassed. \q All of them will cover their lips, -\q for there is no answer from God." +\q2 for there is no answer from God." \s5 \q \v 8 But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of Yahweh, -\q and am full of justice and might, +\q2 and am full of justice and might, \q to declare to Jacob his transgression, -\q and to Israel his sin. - +\q2 and to Israel his sin. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Now listen to this, -\q you leaders of the house of Jacob, -\q and rulers of the house of Israel, +\q2 you leaders of the house of Jacob, +\q2 and rulers of the house of Israel, \q you who detest justice, -\q and pervert everything that is right. +\q2 and pervert everything that is right. \q \v 10 You build Zion with blood -\q and Jerusalem with iniquity. +\q2 and Jerusalem with iniquity. \q \v 11 Your leaders judge for a bribe, -\q your priests teach for a price, -\q and your prophets do divination for money. +\q2 your priests teach for a price, +\q2 and your prophets do divination for money. \q Yet you rely on Yahweh and say, -\q "Is not Yahweh with us? -\q No evil will come on us." +\q2 "Is not Yahweh with us? +\q2 No evil will come on us." \s5 \q \v 12 Therefore, because of you, -\q Zion will become a plowed field, -\q Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, -\q and the hill of the temple will become high places of a thicket. +\q2 Zion will become a plowed field, +\q2 Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, +\q and the hill of the temple +\q2 will become high places of a thicket. \s5 \c 4 \m \q \v 1 But in the last days it will come about -\q that the mountain of the house of Yahweh -\q will be established as the chief over the other mountains. +\q2 that the mountain of the house of Yahweh +\q2 will be established as the chief over the other mountains. \q It will be exalted above the hills, -\q and peoples will stream to it. +\q2 and peoples will stream to it. \s5 -\q +\p \v 2 Many nations will go and say, \q "Come, let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, -\q to the house of the God of Jacob. +\q2 to the house of the God of Jacob. \q He will teach us his ways, -\q and we will walk in his paths." +\q2 and we will walk in his paths." \q For from Zion the law will go out, -\q and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem. +\q2 and the word of Yahweh from Jerusalem. \q \v 3 He will judge among many peoples -\q and will decide concerning numerous nations far away. +\q2 and will decide concerning numerous nations far away. \q They will beat their swords into plowshares -\q and their spears into pruning hooks. +\q2 and their spears into pruning hooks. \q Nation will not lift up sword against nation, -\q nor will they train for war any longer. +\q2 nor will they train for war any longer. \s5 \q \v 4 Instead, they will sit every person under his vine -\q and under his fig tree. +\q2 and under his fig tree. \q No one will make them afraid, -\q for the mouth of Yahweh of hosts has spoken. +\q2 for the mouth of Yahweh of hosts has spoken. \q \v 5 For all the peoples walk, -\q each one, in the name of their god. +\q2 each one, in the name of their god. \q But we will walk in the name of Yahweh our God -\q forever and ever. +\q2 forever and ever. +\b \s5 \q \v 6 "On that day"—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q "I will assemble the lame +\q2 "I will assemble the lame \q and gather the outcast, -\q those whom I have afflicted. +\q2 those whom I have afflicted. \q \v 7 I will turn the lame into a remnant, -\q and the ones driven away into a strong nation, +\q2 and the ones driven away into a strong nation, \q and I, Yahweh, will reign over them on Mount Zion, -\q now and forever. +\q2 now and forever. \q \v 8 As for you, watchtower for the flock, -\q hill of the daughter of Zion— +\q2 hill of the daughter of Zion— \q to you it will come, your former dominion will be restored, -\q the kingdom that belongs to the daughter of Jerusalem. +\q2 the kingdom that belongs to the daughter of Jerusalem. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 Now, why do you shout so loudly? -\q Is there no king among you? +\q2 Is there no king among you? \q Has your counselor died? -\q Is this why pain like a woman in labor seizes you? +\q2 Is this why pain like a woman in labor seizes you? \q \v 10 Be in pain -\q and labor to give birth, -\q daughter of Zion, -\q like a woman in labor. +\q2 and labor to give birth, daughter of Zion, +\q2 like a woman in labor. \q For now you will go out of the city, -\q live in the field, +\q2 live in the field, \q and go to Babylon. -\q There you will be rescued. +\q2 There you will be rescued. \q There Yahweh will redeem you -\q from the hand of your enemies. - +\q2 from the hand of your enemies. +\b \s5 \q -\v 11 Now many nations are assembled against you; +\v 11 Now many nations +\q2 are assembled against you; \q they say, 'Let her be defiled; -\q let our eyes gloat over Zion.' +\q2 let our eyes gloat over Zion.' \q \v 12 They do not know Yahweh's thoughts, -\q neither do they understand his plans, -\q for he has gathered them like bundles of grain prepared for the threshing floor. +\q2 neither do they understand his plans, +\q for he has gathered them like bundles of grain +\q2 prepared for the threshing floor. \s5 \q \v 13 Arise and thresh, daughter of Zion, -\q for I will make your horn to be iron, +\q2 for I will make your horn to be iron, \q and I will make your hooves to be bronze. -\q You will crush many peoples and you will devote their unjust gain to Yahweh, -\q their wealth to the Lord of the whole earth." +\q2 You will crush many peoples +\q and you will devote their unjust gain to Yahweh, +\q2 their wealth to the Lord of the whole earth." \s5 \c 5 \m \q -\v 1 Now come together in battle ranks, -\q daughter of soldiers! -\q A siege has been set up against us! +\v 1 Now come together in battle ranks, daughter of soldiers! +\q2 A siege has been set up against us! \q With a rod they strike the judge of Israel -\q on the cheek. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa come together in battle ranks \fqa* , some modern translations read \fqa cut yourselves \fqa* , referring to the pagan practice of cutting oneself while praying to idols. There are some modern translations that follow an ancient translation of the Hebrew text that reads \fqa build up your fortifications \fqa* . \f* +\q2 on the cheek. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa come together in battle ranks \fqa* , some modern translations read \fqa cut yourselves \fqa* , referring to the pagan practice of cutting oneself while praying to idols. There are some modern translations that follow an ancient translation of the Hebrew text that reads \fqa build up your fortifications \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, -\q even though you are small among the clans of Judah, +\q2 even though you are small among the clans of Judah, \q out of you one will come to me -\q to rule in Israel, +\q2 to rule in Israel, \q whose beginning is from ancient times, -\q from everlasting. +\q2 from everlasting. \q \v 3 Therefore God will give them up, -\q until the time when she who is in labor bears a child, -\q and the rest of his brothers return to the people of Israel. +\q2 until the time when she who is in labor bears a child, +\q and the rest of his brothers return +\q2 to the people of Israel. \s5 \q -\v 4 He will stand -\q and shepherd his flock in the strength of Yahweh, -\q in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God. +\v 4 He will stand and shepherd his flock +\q2 in the strength of Yahweh, +\q2 in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God. \q They will remain, -\q for then he will be great to the ends of the earth. +\q2 for then he will be great to the ends of the earth. \q \v 5 He will give us peace. +\b \q When the Assyrians come into our land, -\q and when they march against our fortresses, +\q2 and when they march against our fortresses, \q then we will raise against them seven shepherds -\q and eight leaders over men. +\q2 and eight leaders over men. \s5 \q \v 6 They will shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword, -\q and the land of Nimrod in its entrances. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have the phrase: \fqa in its entrances \fqa* , that is, in their gates. However, some modern translations suppose that a different Hebrew word was intended: \fqa with a drawn sword \fqa* . \f* +\q2 and the land of Nimrod in its entrances. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have the phrase: \fqa in its entrances \fqa* , that is, in their gates. However, some modern translations suppose that a different Hebrew word was intended: \fqa with a drawn sword \fqa* . \f* \q He will rescue us from the Assyrians, -\q when they come into our land, -\q when they march inside our borders. +\q2 when they come into our land, +\q2 when they march inside our borders. +\b \q -\v 7 The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples, +\v 7 The remnant of Jacob will be +\q2 in the midst of many peoples, \q like dew from Yahweh, -\q like showers on the grass, +\q2 like showers on the grass, \q that do not wait for a man, -\q and they do not wait for the children of mankind. +\q2 and they do not wait for the children of mankind. \s5 \q \v 8 The remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, -\q among many peoples, +\q2 among many peoples, \q like a lion among the animals of the forest, -\q like a young lion among the flocks of sheep. +\q2 like a young lion among the flocks of sheep. \q When he goes through them, -\q he will trample over them and tear them to pieces, -\q and there will be no one to save them. +\q2 he will trample over them and tear them to pieces, +\q2 and there will be no one to save them. \q \v 9 Your hand will be lifted against your enemies, -\q and it will destroy them. +\q2 and it will destroy them. +\b \s5 \q \v 10 "It will happen in that day"—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q "that I will destroy your horses from among you -\q and will demolish your chariots. +\q2 "that I will destroy your horses from among you +\q2 and will demolish your chariots. \q \v 11 I will destroy the cities in your land -\q and throw down all your strongholds. +\q2 and throw down all your strongholds. \s5 \q \v 12 I will destroy the witchcraft in your hand, -\q and you will no longer have any diviners. +\q2 and you will no longer have any diviners. \q \v 13 I will destroy your carved figures -\q and your stone pillars from among you. -\q You will no longer worship the workmanship of your hands. +\q2 and your stone pillars from among you. +\q You will no longer worship +\q2 the workmanship of your hands. \q \v 14 I will uproot your Asherah poles from among you, -\q and I will destroy your cities. +\q2 and I will destroy your cities. \q \v 15 I will execute vengeance in anger and wrath -\q on the nations that have not listened." +\q2 on the nations that have not listened." \s5 \c 6 \m -\q +\p \v 1 Now listen to what Yahweh says, \q "Arise and state your case before the mountains; -\q let the hills hear your voice. +\q2 let the hills hear your voice. \q \v 2 Hear, you mountains, Yahweh's accusation, -\q you enduring foundations of the earth. +\q2 you enduring foundations of the earth. \q For Yahweh has a lawsuit with his people, -\q and he will fight in court against Israel. +\q2 and he will fight in court against Israel. +\b \s5 \q \v 3 My people, what have I done to you? -\q How have I wearied you? -\q Answer me! +\q2 How have I wearied you? Answer me! \q \v 4 For I brought you up out of the land of Egypt -\q and rescued you out of the house of bondage. -\q I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to you. +\q2 and rescued you out of the house of bondage. +\q I sent Moses, Aaron, +\q2 and Miriam to you. \q \v 5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised, -\q and how Balaam son of Beor answered him +\q2 and how Balaam son of Beor answered him \q as you went from Shittim to Gilgal, -\q so you may know the righteous acts of Yahweh." +\q2 so you may know the righteous acts of Yahweh." +\b \s5 \q \v 6 What should I bring to Yahweh, -\q as I bow down to God on high? +\q2 as I bow down to God on high? \q Should I come to him with burnt offerings, -\q with calves a year old? +\q2 with calves a year old? \q \v 7 Will Yahweh be pleased with thousands of rams, -\q or with ten thousand rivers of oil? +\q2 or with ten thousand rivers of oil? \q Should I give my firstborn for my transgression, -\q the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? +\q2 the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? \q -\v 8 He has told you, man, -\q what is good, -\q and what Yahweh requires from you: -\q Act justly, -\q love kindness, -\q and walk humbly with your God. +\v 8 He has told you, man, what is good, +\q2 and what Yahweh requires from you: +\q Act justly, love kindness, +\q2 and walk humbly with your God. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 The voice of Yahweh is making a proclamation to the city— -\q even now wisdom fears your name: -\q "Listen to the rod, -\q and to the one who has put it in place. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text which were translated here read, \fqa Listen to the rod and to the one who has put it in place \fqa* , but some modern translations have \fqa Listen, tribe, and those assembled together in the city \fqa* . \f* +\q2 even now wisdom fears your name: +\q2 "Listen to the rod, and to the one who has put it in place. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text which were translated here read, \fqa Listen to the rod and to the one who has put it in place \fqa* , but some modern translations have \fqa Listen, tribe, and those assembled together in the city \fqa* . \f* \q \v 10 There is wealth in the houses of the wicked that is dishonest, -\q and false measures that are abominable. +\q2 and false measures that are abominable. \s5 \q -\v 11 Should I consider a person to be innocent if he uses fraudulent scales, -\q with a bag of deceptive weights? +\v 11 Should I consider a person to be innocent +\q2 if he uses fraudulent scales, +\q2 with a bag of deceptive weights? \q \v 12 The rich men are full of violence, -\q the inhabitants have spoken lies, -\q and their tongue in their mouth is deceitful. +\q2 the inhabitants have spoken lies, +\q2 and their tongue in their mouth is deceitful. \s5 \q \v 13 Therefore I will make you sick, striking you down, -\q making you desolate because of your sins. +\q2 making you desolate because of your sins. \q \v 14 You will eat but not be satisfied; -\q your emptiness will remain inside you. +\q2 your emptiness will remain inside you. \q You will store goods away but not save, -\q and what you do save I will give to the sword. \f + \ft Parts of this verse are difficult to understand, because in the copies of the ancient Hebrew text there are two Hebrew words in it whose meanings are not known. As a result, various other readings have been proposed by scholars and some modern translations follow those suggestions. \f* +\q2 and what you do save I will give to the sword. \f + \ft Parts of this verse are difficult to understand, because in the copies of the ancient Hebrew text there are two Hebrew words in it whose meanings are not known. As a result, various other readings have been proposed by scholars and some modern translations follow those suggestions. \f* \q \v 15 You will sow but not reap; -\q you will tread the olives but not anoint yourselves with oil; -\q you will press grapes but drink no wine. +\q2 you will tread the olives but not anoint yourselves with oil; +\q2 you will press grapes but drink no wine. \s5 \q \v 16 You have observed the statutes of Omri, -\q and all the works of the house of Ahab. -\q You have walked in their counsels, +\q2 and all the works of the house of Ahab. +\q2 You have walked in their counsels, \q Therefore I will give you over to ruin -\q and your inhabitants to derision, -\q and you will bear the scorn of my people." \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa you will bear the reproach of my people \fqa* , but the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew copies reads: \fqa you will bear the scorn of the nations \fqa* and some modern translations are following that reading. \f* +\q2 and your inhabitants to derision, +\q2 and you will bear the scorn of my people." \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa you will bear the reproach of my people \fqa* , but the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew copies reads: \fqa you will bear the scorn of the nations \fqa* and some modern translations are following that reading. \f* \s5 \c 7 @@ -528,125 +554,127 @@ \q \v 1 Woe is me! \q I have become like the gathering of summer fruit, -\q and like the grapes that have been gleaned; +\q2 and like the grapes that have been gleaned; \q there is no grape cluster to eat, -\q no ripe early fig that my soul desires. +\q2 no ripe early fig that my soul desires. \q \v 2 The faithful ones have vanished from the land; -\q there is no upright person in all mankind. +\q2 there is no upright person in all mankind. \q They all lie in wait to shed blood; -\q each one hunts his own brother with a net. +\q2 each one hunts his own brother with a net. \s5 \q \v 3 Their hands are very good at doing harm: -\q the ruler asks for money, -\q the judge is ready for bribes, +\q2 the ruler asks for money, +\q2 the judge is ready for bribes, \q and the powerful man is telling others of the desire of his soul. -\q Thus they plot together. +\q2 Thus they plot together. \q \v 4 The best of them is like a brier, -\q the most upright is worse than a thorn hedge. +\q2 the most upright is worse than a thorn hedge. \q It is the day foretold by your watchmen, -\q the day of your punishment. -\q Now is the time of their confusion. +\q2 the day of your punishment. +\q2 Now is the time of their confusion. \s5 \q \v 5 Do not trust any neighbor; -\q do not put confidence in any friend. +\q2 do not put confidence in any friend. \q From even the woman who lies in your embrace -\q guard the entrance to your mouth. +\q2 guard the entrance to your mouth. \q \v 6 For a son dishonors his father, -\q a daughter rises up against her mother, +\q2 a daughter rises up against her mother, \q and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. -\q A man's enemies are the people of his own house. +\q2 A man's enemies are the people of his own house. \s5 \q \v 7 But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. -\q I will wait for the God of my salvation; -\q my God will hear me. +\q2 I will wait for the God of my salvation; +\q2 my God will hear me. \q +\b \v 8 Do not rejoice over me, my enemy. -\q After I fall, -\q I will rise. +\q2 After I fall, I will rise. \q When I sit in darkness, -\q Yahweh will be a light for me. +\q2 Yahweh will be a light for me. \s5 \q \v 9 Because I sinned against Yahweh, -\q I will bear his rage +\q2 I will bear his rage \q until he pleads my case -\q and executes judgment for me. +\q2 and executes judgment for me. \q He will bring me to the light, -\q and I will see his righteousness. +\q2 and I will see his righteousness. \s5 \q \v 10 Then my enemy will see it, -\q and shame will cover the one who said to me, -\q "Where is Yahweh your God?" +\q2 and shame will cover the one who said to me, +\q2 "Where is Yahweh your God?" \q My eyes will look at her; -\q she will be trampled down like the mud in the streets. +\q2 she will be trampled down like the mud in the streets. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 A day to build your walls will come; -\q on that day the boundaries will be extended very far. +\q2 on that day the boundaries will be extended very far. \q \v 12 On that day your people will come to you, -\q from Assyria and the cities in Egypt, +\q2 from Assyria and the cities in Egypt, \q from Egypt to the River, -\q from sea to sea, -\q and from mountain to mountain. +\q2 from sea to sea, +\q2 and from mountain to mountain. \q \v 13 But the land will be desolate -\q because of the people who are living there, -\q because of the fruit of their actions. +\q2 because of the people who are living there, +\q2 because of the fruit of their actions. +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Shepherd your people with your rod, -\q the flock of your inheritance. +\q2 the flock of your inheritance. \q They dwell alone in a thicket, -\q in the midst of a pastureland. +\q2 in the midst of a pastureland. \q Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead -\q as in the old days. +\q2 as in the old days. \q \v 15 As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt, -\q I will show them wonders. - +\q2 I will show them wonders. \s5 \q \v 16 The nations will see and be ashamed -\q of all their power. +\q2 of all their power. \q They will put their hands on their mouths; -\q their ears will be deaf. +\q2 their ears will be deaf. \q \v 17 They will lick the dust like a snake, -\q like creatures that crawl on the earth. +\q2 like creatures that crawl on the earth. \q They will come out of their fortresses with fear; -\q they will come with fear to you, Yahweh our God, -\q and they will be afraid because of you. +\q2 they will come with fear to you, Yahweh our God, +\q2 and they will be afraid because of you. +\b \s5 \q \v 18 Who is a God like you— -\q who takes away iniquity, -\q who passes over the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? +\q2 who takes away iniquity, who passes over the transgression +\q2 of the remnant of his inheritance? \q He does not keep his anger forever -\q because he delights in his covenant faithfulness. +\q2 because he delights in his covenant faithfulness. \s5 \q \v 19 You will again have compassion on us; -\q you will trample our iniquities under your feet. -\q You will throw all our sins into the depths of the sea. +\q2 you will trample our iniquities under your feet. +\q2 You will throw all our sins into the depths of the sea. \q \v 20 You will give truth to Jacob -\q and covenant faithfulness to Abraham, -\q as you swore to our ancestors in ancient days. +\q2 and covenant faithfulness to Abraham, +\q2 as you swore to our ancestors in ancient days. diff --git a/34-NAM.usfm b/34-NAM.usfm index 48d0aa8a..ba8a4b23 100644 --- a/34-NAM.usfm +++ b/34-NAM.usfm @@ -13,200 +13,293 @@ \s5 \q -\v 2 Yahweh is a jealous God and avenges; Yahweh avenges and is full of wrath; -\q Yahweh takes vengeance on his adversaries, and he continues his anger for his enemies. +\v 2 Yahweh is a jealous God and avenges; +\q2 Yahweh avenges and is full of wrath; +\q Yahweh takes vengeance on his adversaries, +\q2 and he continues his anger for his enemies. \q -\v 3 Yahweh is slow to anger and great in power; he will not acquit the wicked. -\q Yahweh makes his way in the whirlwind and the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. +\v 3 Yahweh is slow to anger and great in power; +\q2 he will not acquit the wicked. +\q Yahweh makes his way in the whirlwind and the storm, +\q2 and the clouds are the dust of his feet. \s5 \q -\v 4 He rebukes the sea and makes it dry; he dries up all the rivers. -\q Bashan is weak, and Carmel also; the flowers of Lebanon have become weak. +\v 4 He rebukes the sea and makes it dry; +\q2 he dries up all the rivers. +\q Bashan is weak, and Carmel also; +\q2 the flowers of Lebanon have become weak. \q -\v 5 The mountains shake in his presence, and the hills melt; -\q the earth collapses in his presence, indeed, the world and all people who live in it. +\v 5 The mountains shake in his presence, +\q2 and the hills melt; +\q the earth collapses in his presence, indeed, +\q2 the world and all people who live in it. \s5 \q -\v 6 Who can stand before his rage? Who can resist the fierceness of his anger? -\q His wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken apart by him. +\v 6 Who can stand before his rage? +\q2 Who can resist the fierceness of his anger? +\q His wrath is poured out like fire, +\q2 and the rocks are broken apart by him. +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he acknowledges those who take refuge in him. +\v 7 Yahweh is good, +\q2 a stronghold in the day of trouble; +\q2 and he acknowledges those who take refuge in him. \q -\v 8 But he will make a full end to his enemies with an overwhelming flood; he will pursue them into darkness. +\v 8 But he will make a full end to his enemies +\q2 with an overwhelming flood; +\q2 he will pursue them into darkness. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 What are you people plotting against Yahweh? -\q He will make a full end to it; trouble will not rise up a second time. +\q2 He will make a full end to it; +\q2 trouble will not rise up a second time. \q -\v 10 Like tangled thorns and like the drink of drunkards, -\q they will be consumed like dry stubble. +\v 10 Like tangled thorns +\q2 and like the drink of drunkards, +\q2 they will be consumed like dry stubble. \q -\v 11 From you, Nineveh, has come out someone who plotted evil against Yahweh, a wicked counselor. +\v 11 From you, Nineveh, has come out +\q2 someone who plotted evil against Yahweh, +\q2 a wicked counselor. +\b \s5 -\q +\p \v 12 This is what Yahweh says, -\q "Even if they are at their full strength and full numbers, they will nevertheless be sheared; -\q their people will pass away. But you, Judah: Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more. +\q "Even if they are at their full strength and full numbers, +\q2 they will nevertheless be sheared; their people will pass away. +\q But you, Judah: Though I have afflicted you, +\q2 I will afflict you no more. \q -\v 13 Now will I break that people's yoke from off you; I will break your chains." +\v 13 Now will I break that people's yoke from off you; +\q2 I will break your chains." +\b \s5 \q \v 14 Yahweh has given a command about you, Nineveh: -\q "There will be no more descendants bearing your name. -\q I will cut off the carved images and the cast metal figures from the houses of your gods. -\q I will prepare your grave, for you are contemptible." +\q2 "There will be no more descendants bearing your name. +\q I will cut off the carved images and the cast metal figures +\q2 from the houses of your gods. +\q I will prepare your grave, +\q2 for you are contemptible." +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 Look, on the mountains there are the feet of someone who is bringing good news, who is announcing peace! -\q Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows, -\q for the wicked one will invade you no more; he is completely cut off. +\v 15 Look, on the mountains +\q2 there are the feet of someone who is bringing good news, +\q2 who is announcing peace! +\q Celebrate your festivals, Judah, +\q2 and fulfill your vows, +\q for the wicked one will invade you no more; +\q2 he is completely cut off. +\b \s5 \c 2 \m \q \v 1 The one who scatters is coming up against you. -\q Guard the city wall, watch the road, -\q strengthen your loins, pull together all your strength. +\q2 Guard the city wall, watch the road, +\q2 strengthen your loins, pull together all your strength. \q -\v 2 For Yahweh is restoring the majesty of Jacob, like the majesty of Israel, -\q although the plunderers devastated them and destroyed their vine branches. +\v 2 For Yahweh is restoring the majesty of Jacob +\q2 like the majesty of Israel, +\q although the plunderers devastated them +\q2 and destroyed their vine branches. \s5 \q -\v 3 The shields of his mighty men are red, and the soldiers are clothed in scarlet; -\q the chariots flash with their metal on the day that they are made ready, and the cypress spears are waved in the air. +\v 3 The shields of his mighty men are red, +\q2 and the soldiers are clothed in scarlet; +\q the chariots flash with their metal +\q2 on the day that they are made ready, +\q2 and the cypress spears are waved in the air. \q -\v 4 The chariots speed through the streets; they rush back and forth in the wide streets. -\q They look like torches, and they run like lightning. +\v 4 The chariots speed through the streets; +\q2 they rush back and forth in the wide streets. +\q They look like torches, +\q2 and they run like lightning. +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 He remembers his nobles; they stumble over each other in their march; -\q they hurry to attack the city wall. The large shield is made ready to protect these attackers. +\v 5 He remembers his nobles; +\q2 they stumble over each other in their march; +\q they hurry to attack the city wall. +\q2 The large shield is made ready to protect these attackers. \s5 \q -\v 6 The gates at the rivers are forced open, and the palace collapses. +\v 6 The gates at the rivers are forced open, +\q2 and the palace collapses. \q -\v 7 Huzzab is stripped and is taken away; -\q her female servants moan like doves, beating on their breasts. +\v 7 Huzzab is stripped +\q2 and is taken away; +\q her female servants moan like doves, +\q2 beating on their breasts. \s5 \q -\v 8 Nineveh is like a leaking pool of water, with its people fleeing away like rushing water. -\q Others shout, "Stop, stop," but no one turns back. +\v 8 Nineveh is like a leaking pool of water, +\q2 with its people fleeing away like rushing water. +\q Others shout, "Stop, stop," +\q2 but no one turns back. \q -\v 9 Take the silver plunder, take the gold plunder, for there is no end to the treasure, -\q to the splendor of all Nineveh's desirable things. +\v 9 Take the silver plunder, take the gold plunder, +\q2 for there is no end to the treasure, +\q2 to the splendor of all Nineveh's desirable things. \q -\v 10 Nineveh is empty; empty and devastated. Everyone's heart melts, everyone's knees strike together, -\q and anguish is in all loins; their faces are all pale. +\v 10 Nineveh is empty; empty and devastated. +\q2 Everyone's heart melts, everyone's knees strike together, +\q2 and anguish is in all loins; their faces are all pale. \s5 \q -\v 11 Where now is the lions' den, the place where the young lion cubs were fed, -\q the place where the lion and lioness walked, with the cubs, where they were afraid of nothing? +\v 11 Where now is the lions' den, +\q2 the place where the young lion cubs were fed, +\q the place where the lion and lioness walked, +\q2 with the cubs, where they were afraid of nothing? \q -\v 12 The lion tore his victims to pieces for his cubs; he strangled victims for his lionesses, -\q and filled his cave with victims, his dens with torn carcasses. +\v 12 The lion tore his victims to pieces for his cubs; +\q2 he strangled victims for his lionesses, +\q and filled his cave with victims, +\q2 his dens with torn carcasses. \s5 \q -\v 13 "See, I am against you—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. -\q I will burn your chariots in the smoke, and the sword will devour your young lions. -\q I will cut off your prey from your land, and the voices of your messengers will be heard no more." +\v 13 "See, I am against you— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\q I will burn your chariots in the smoke, +\q2 and the sword will devour your young lions. +\q I will cut off your prey from your land, +\q2 and the voices of your messengers will be heard no more." \s5 \c 3 \m \q \v 1 Woe to the city full of blood! -\q It is all full of lies and stolen property; victims are always in her. +\q2 It is all full of lies and stolen property; +\q2 victims are always in her. \q -\v 2 But now there is the noise of whips and the sound of rattling wheels, -\q prancing horses, and bounding chariots. +\v 2 But now there is the noise of whips +\q2 and the sound of rattling wheels, +\q2 prancing horses, and bounding chariots. \s5 \q \v 3 Horsemen charging, -\q flashing swords and glittering spears! +\q2 flashing swords and glittering spears! \q Piles of the dead, bodies that could not be counted— -\q their attackers stumble over the bodies. +\q2 their attackers stumble over the bodies. \q -\v 4 This is happening because of the lustful actions of the beautiful prostitute, the expert in witchcraft, -\q who sells nations through her prostitution, and peoples through her acts of witchcraft. +\v 4 This is happening because of the lustful actions +\q2 of the beautiful prostitute, the expert in witchcraft, +\q who sells nations through her prostitution, +\q2 and peoples through her acts of witchcraft. +\b \s5 \q -\v 5 "See, I am against you—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—I will raise up your skirt over your face -\q and show your private parts to the nations, your shame to the kingdoms. +\v 5 "See, I am against you— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— +\q I will raise up your skirt over your face +\q2 and show your private parts to the nations, +\q2 your shame to the kingdoms. \q -\v 6 I will throw disgusting filth on you and make you vile; I will set you up as a spectacle. +\v 6 I will throw disgusting filth on you +\q2 and make you vile; +\q2 I will set you up as a spectacle. \q -\v 7 It will come about that everyone who looks at you will flee from you and say, +\v 7 It will come about that everyone who looks at you +\q2 will flee from you and say, \q 'Nineveh is destroyed; who will weep for her?' -\q Where can I go to find anyone to comfort you?" +\q2 Where can I go to find anyone to comfort you?" +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 Nineveh, are you better than Thebes, which was located on the Nile River, which had water around her, -\q whose rampart was the sea, and the sea was its wall? +\v 8 Nineveh, are you better than Thebes, +\q2 which was located on the Nile River, +\q2 which had water around her, +\q whose rampart was the sea, +\q2 and the sea was its wall? \q -\v 9 Cush and Egypt were her strength, and there was no end to it; -\q Put and Libya were allies to her. +\v 9 Cush and Egypt were her strength, +\q2 and there was no end to it; +\q2 Put and Libya were allies to her. \s5 \q -\v 10 Yet Thebes was carried away; she went into captivity; -\q her young children were dashed in pieces at the head of every street; +\v 10 Yet Thebes was carried away; +\q2 she went into captivity; +\q her young children were dashed in pieces +\q2 at the head of every street; \q her enemies threw lots for her honorable men, -\q and all her great men were bound in chains. +\q2 and all her great men were bound in chains. \q \v 11 You also will become drunk; you will try to hide, -\q and you also will look for a refuge from your enemy. +\q2 and you also will look for a refuge from your enemy. +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 All your fortresses will be like fig trees with the earliest ripe figs: -\q if they are shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater. +\v 12 All your fortresses will be like fig trees +\q2 with the earliest ripe figs: +\q if they are shaken, +\q2 they fall into the mouth of the eater. \q \v 13 See, the people among you are women; -\q the gates of your land have been opened wide to your enemies; -\q fire has devoured their bars. +\q2 the gates of your land have been opened wide to your enemies; +\q2 fire has devoured their bars. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 Go draw water for the siege; strengthen your fortresses; +\v 14 Go draw water for the siege; +\q2 strengthen your fortresses; \q go into the clay and tread the mortar; -\q pick up the molds for the bricks. +\q2 pick up the molds for the bricks. \q -\v 15 Fire will devour you there, and the sword will destroy you. It will devour you as young locusts devour everything. +\v 15 Fire will devour you there, and the sword will destroy you. +\q2 It will devour you as young locusts devour everything. \p -\q Make yourselves as many as the young locusts, as many as the full-grown locusts. +\q Make yourselves as many as the young locusts, +\q2 as many as the full-grown locusts. \s5 \q -\v 16 You have multiplied your merchants more than the stars in the heavens; but they are like young locusts: they plunder the land and then fly away. +\v 16 You have multiplied your merchants +\q2 more than the stars in the heavens; +\q but they are like young locusts: +\q2 they plunder the land and then fly away. \q -\v 17 Your princes are like locust swarms, and your commanders are like locusts -\q that camp in the walls on a cold day. -\q But when the sun rises they flee, and the place they go to is not known. +\v 17 Your princes are like locust swarms, +\q2 and your commanders are like locusts +\q2 that camp in the walls on a cold day. +\q But when the sun rises they flee, +\q2 and the place they go to is not known. +\b \s5 \q -\v 18 King of Assyria, your shepherds are asleep; your nobles are lying down resting. -\q Your people are scattered on the mountains, and there is no one to gather them. +\v 18 King of Assyria, your shepherds are asleep; +\q2 your nobles are lying down resting. +\q Your people are scattered on the mountains, +\q2 and there is no one to gather them. \q -\v 19 No healing is possible for your wounds. Your wounds are severe. -\q Everyone who hears the news about you will clap their hands in joy over you. -\q On whom has your wickedness not trodden continually? +\v 19 No healing is possible for your wounds. +\q2 Your wounds are severe. +\q Everyone who hears the news about you +\q2 will clap their hands in joy over you. +\q On whom has your wickedness +\q2 not trodden continually? diff --git a/35-HAB.usfm b/35-HAB.usfm index 8fae7cab..9ca9cfe8 100644 --- a/35-HAB.usfm +++ b/35-HAB.usfm @@ -12,155 +12,221 @@ \p \v 1 The prophecy that Habakkuk the prophet saw. \q -\v 2 "Yahweh, how long will I cry for help, and you will not hear? -\q I cry out to you, 'Violence!' but you will not save. +\v 2 "Yahweh, how long will I cry for help, +\q2 and you will not hear? +\q I cry out to you, 'Violence!' +\q2 but you will not save. \s5 \q -\v 3 Why do you make me see iniquity and cause me to look upon wrongdoing? -\q Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and contention rises up. +\v 3 Why do you make me see iniquity +\q2 and cause me to look upon wrongdoing? +\q Destruction and violence are before me; +\q2 there is strife, and contention rises up. \q -\v 4 Therefore the law is weakened, and justice does not last for any time. -\q For the wicked surround the righteous; therefore twisted justice goes out." +\v 4 Therefore the law is weakened, +\q2 and justice does not last for any time. +\q For the wicked surround the righteous; +\q2 therefore twisted justice goes out." \s5 \m \p \q -\v 5 "Look at the nations and observe them; be amazed and astonished! -\q For I am surely about to do something in your days that you will not believe when it is reported to you. +\v 5 "Look at the nations and observe them; +\q2 be amazed and astonished! +\q For I am surely about to do something in your days +\q2 that you will not believe when it is reported to you. \q -\v 6 For look! I am about to raise up the Chaldeans—that fierce and impetuous nation— -\q they are marching throughout the breadth of the land to seize homes that were not their own. +\v 6 For look! I am about to raise up the Chaldeans— +\q2 that fierce and impetuous nation— +\q they are marching throughout the breadth of the land +\q2 to seize homes that were not their own. \q -\v 7 They are terrifying and fearsome; their judgment and splendor proceed from themselves. +\v 7 They are terrifying and fearsome; +\q2 their judgment and splendor proceed from themselves. \s5 \q -\v 8 Their horses also are swifter than leopards, quicker than the evening wolves. +\v 8 Their horses also are swifter than leopards, +\q2 quicker than the evening wolves. \q So their horses stamp, -\q and their horsemen come from a great distance—they fly like an eagle hurrying to eat. +\q2 and their horsemen come from a great distance— +\q2 they fly like an eagle hurrying to eat. \q \v 9 They all come for violence; -\q their multitudes go like the desert wind, and they gather captives like sand. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text are translated here, \fqa their multitudes go like the desert wind \fqa* ; this is a difficult passage to translate, and it is translated in different ways in modern translations. \f* +\q2 their multitudes go like the desert wind +\q2 and they gather captives like sand. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text are translated here, \fqa their multitudes go like the desert wind \fqa* ; this is a difficult passage to translate, and it is translated in different ways in modern translations. \f* \s5 \q -\v 10 So they mock kings, and rulers are only a mockery for them. -\q They laugh at every stronghold, for they heap up earth and seize it. +\v 10 So they mock kings, +\q2 and rulers are only a mockery for them. +\q They laugh at every stronghold, +\q2 for they heap up earth and seize it. \q -\v 11 Then the wind will rush on; it will move past—guilty men, those whose might is their god." +\v 11 Then the wind will rush on; +\q2 it will move past— +\q2 guilty men, those whose might is their god." \s5 \m \p \q -\v 12 "Are you not from ancient times, Yahweh my God, my Holy One? We will not die. -\q Yahweh has ordained them for judgment, and you, Rock, have established them for correction. +\v 12 "Are you not from ancient times, +\q2 Yahweh my God, my Holy One? +\q2 We will not die. +\q Yahweh has ordained them for judgment, +\q2 and you, Rock, have established them for correction. \s5 \q -\v 13 Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil, and you are not able to look on wrongdoing with favor; -\q why then have you looked favorably on those who betray? -\q Why are you silent while the wicked devour those more righteous than they are? +\v 13 Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil, +\q2 and you are not able to look on wrongdoing with favor. +\q Why then have you looked favorably on those who betray? +\q2 Why are you silent while the wicked devour +\q2 those more righteous than they are? \q -\v 14 You make men like fish in the sea, like creeping things without a ruler over them. +\v 14 You make men like fish in the sea, +\q2 like creeping things without a ruler over them. \s5 \q \v 15 He brings all of them up with a fishhook; -\q he drags men away in his fishnet; +\q2 he drags men away in his fishnet; \q he gathers them together in his dragnet; -\q so he rejoices and he is glad. +\q2 so he rejoices and he is glad. \q \v 16 Therefore he sacrifices to his net -\q and burns incense to his dragnet, +\q2 and burns incense to his dragnet, \q for by his net he lives in luxury, -\q and his food is the richest kind. +\q2 and his food is the richest kind. \q \v 17 Will he therefore keep emptying his net, -\q and will he continually slaughter the nations without mercy?" +\q2 and will he continually slaughter the nations without mercy?" \s5 \c 2 \q -\v 1 I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the watchtower, +\v 1 I will stand at my guard post +\q2 and station myself on the watchtower, \q and I will watch carefully to see what he will say to me -\q and how I should turn from my complaint. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa how I should turn from my complaint \fqa* , which is the reading of the copies of the Hebrew text, some modern translations have \fqa how I should answer when he replies to my complaint \fqa* or \fqa how I should answer when he rebukes me \fqa* . \f* +\q2 and how I should turn from my complaint. \f + \ft Instead of \fqa how I should turn from my complaint \fqa* , which is the reading of the copies of the Hebrew text, some modern translations have \fqa how I should answer when he replies to my complaint \fqa* or \fqa how I should answer when he rebukes me \fqa* . \f* +\b \s5 -\m +\p \v 2 Yahweh answered me and said, -\q "Record this vision, and write plainly on the tablets so that the one reading them might run. +\q "Record this vision, +\q2 and write plainly on the tablets +\q2 so that the one reading them might run. \q -\v 3 For the vision is yet for the appointed time and will testify and not fail. -\q Though it delays, wait for it. For it will surely come and will not tarry. +\v 3 For the vision is yet for the appointed time +\q2 and will testify and not fail. +\q Though it delays, wait for it. +\q2 For it will surely come and will not tarry. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 Look! The one whose desires are not right within him is puffed up. But the righteous will live by his faith. +\v 4 Look! The one whose desires are not right within him +\q2 is puffed up. +\q2 But the righteous will live by his faith. \m \q -\v 5 Indeed, as wine is treacherous, even so an arrogant man does not stay at home. -\q He has made his throat as wide as Sheol; and like death, he is never satisfied. -\q He has gathered together all the nations, and he has assembled to himself all the people. +\v 5 Indeed, as wine is treacherous, +\q2 even so an arrogant man does not stay at home. +\q He has made his throat as wide as Sheol; +\q2 and like death, he is never satisfied. +\q He has gathered together all the nations, +\q2 and he has assembled to himself all the people. +\b \s5 -\q +\p \v 6 Will all these not take up a proverb and mockery, riddles about him, saying, -\q 'Woe to the one increasing what is not his! For how long will you increase the weight of the pledges you have taken?' -\q2 -\v 7 Will the ones biting at you not rise up suddenly, and the ones terrifying you awaken? +\q 'Woe to the one increasing +\q2 what is not his! +\q For how long will you increase +\q2 the weight of the pledges you have taken?' +\q +\v 7 Will the ones biting at you not rise up suddenly, +\q2 and the ones terrifying you awaken? \q2 You will become a victim for them. -\q2 -\v 8 Because you have plundered many peoples, all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you. -\q2 For you have shed human blood and acted with violence against the land, the cities, and all who live in them. +\q +\v 8 Because you have plundered many peoples, +\q2 all the remnant of the peoples will plunder you. +\q For you have shed human blood +\q2 and acted with violence against the land, +\q2 the cities, and all who live in them. +\b \s5 \q \v 9 'Woe to the one who gets evil gains for his house, -\q2 so he can set his nest on high to deliver himself from the hand of evil.' -\q2 -\v 10 You have devised shame for your house by cutting off many people, and have sinned against your life. -\q2 -\v 11 For the stones will cry out from the wall, and the rafters of timber will answer them, +\q2 so he can set his nest on high +\q2 to deliver himself from the hand of evil.' +\q +\v 10 You have devised shame for your house +\q2 by cutting off many people, +\q2 and have sinned against your life. +\q +\v 11 For the stones will cry out from the wall, +\q2 and the rafters of timber will answer them, +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 'Woe to the one who builds a city with blood, and who establishes a town in iniquity.' -\q2 +\v 12 'Woe to the one who builds a city with blood, +\q2 and who establishes a town in iniquity.' +\q \v 13 Is it not from Yahweh of hosts -\q2 that peoples labor for fire, and nations weary themselves in vain? -\q2 -\v 14 Yet the land will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh as the waters cover the sea. +\q2 that peoples labor for fire, +\q2 and nations weary themselves in vain? +\q +\v 14 Yet the land will be filled +\q2 with the knowledge of the glory of Yahweh +\q2 as the waters cover the sea. +\b \s5 \q \v 15 'Woe to the one who forces his neighbors to drink— -\q you express your anger \f + \ft There is some question about whether the Hebrew should be translated as \fqa anger \fqa* or as \fqa wineskin \fqa* . \f* over and you make them drunk -\q in order to look at their nakedness.' -\q2 +\q2 you express your anger \f + \ft There is some question about whether the Hebrew should be translated as \fqa you express your anger \fqa* or as \fqa you pour from your wineskin \fqa* . \f* and you make them drunk +\q2 in order to look at their nakedness.' +\q \v 16 You will be filled with shame instead of glory. -\q Now it is your turn! Drink, and you will expose your uncircumcised foreskin! +\q2 Now it is your turn! +\q Drink, and you will expose your uncircumcised foreskin! \q2 The cup in Yahweh's right hand is coming around to you, \q2 and disgrace will cover your glory. \s5 -\q2 -\v 17 The violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you and the devastation of animals will terrify you. -\q2 For you have shed the blood of man and you have acted with violence against the land, the cities, and all who live in them. +\q +\v 17 The violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you +\q2 and the devastation of animals will terrify you. +\q For you have shed the blood of man +\q2 and you have acted with violence +\q2 against the land, the cities, and all who live in them. +\b \s5 \q -\v 18 What profit is there in a carved image? For a carver has carved it! +\v 18 What profit is there in a carved image? +\q2 For a carver has carved it! \q Or a cast metal figure, a teacher of lies? -\q For the maker trusts in what he has made -\q when he makes these worthless idols. +\q2 For the maker trusts in what he has made +\q2 when he makes these worthless idols. \q -\v 19 'Woe to the one saying to the wood, Wake up! Or to the silent stone, Arise!' Do these things teach? -\q See, it is overlaid with gold and silver, but there is no breath at all within it. +\v 19 Woe to the one saying to the wood, 'Wake up! +\q2 or to the silent stone, 'Arise!' +\q Do these things teach? +\q2 See, it is overlaid with gold and silver, +\q2 but there is no breath at all within it. +\b \q -\v 20 But Yahweh is in his holy temple! Be silent before him, all the land." +\v 20 But Yahweh is in his holy temple! +\q2 Be silent before him, all the land." \s5 \c 3 @@ -168,91 +234,121 @@ \p \v 1 The prayer of Habakkuk the prophet: \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text add the expression \fqa on shigionoth \fqa* , which may refer to musical directions for singers. \f* \q -\v 2 Yahweh, I have heard your report, and I am afraid. -\q Yahweh, revive your work in the midst of these times; in the midst of these years make it known; -\q remember to have compassion in your wrath. +\v 2 Yahweh, I have heard your report, +\q2 and I am afraid. +\q2 Yahweh, revive your work in the midst of these times; +\q in the midst of these years make it known; +\q2 remember to have compassion in your wrath. +\b \s5 \q -\v 3 God came from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran. +\v 3 God came from Teman, +\q2 and the Holy One from Mount Paran. \qs Selah\qs* -\q His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. +\q His glory covered the heavens, +\q2 and the earth was full of his praise. \s5 \q -\v 4 With brightness like the light, two-pronged rays flash from his hand; -\q and there he hid his power. +\v 4 With brightness like the light, +\q2 two-pronged rays flash from his hand; +\q2 and there he hid his power. \q \v 5 Deadly disease went before him, -\q and the plague came out at his feet. +\q2 and the plague came out at his feet. \s5 \q -\v 6 He stood and measured the earth; he looked and shook the nations. -\q Even the eternal mountains were shattered, and the everlasting hills bowed down. -\q His path is everlasting. +\v 6 He stood and measured the earth; +\q2 he looked and shook the nations. +\q Even the eternal mountains were shattered, +\q2 and the everlasting hills bowed down. +\q2 His path is everlasting. \s5 \q -\v 7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling. +\v 7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction, +\q2 and the fabric of the tents in the land of Midian trembling. +\b + \q -\v 8 Was Yahweh angry at the rivers? Was your wrath against the rivers, -\q or your fury against the sea, -\q when you rode upon your horses and your victorious chariots? +\v 8 Was Yahweh angry at the rivers? +\q2 Was your wrath against the rivers, +\q2 or your fury against the sea, +\q when you rode upon your horses +\q2 and your victorious chariots? \s5 \q -\v 9 You have brought out your bow without a cover; you put arrows to your bow! +\v 9 You have brought out your bow without a cover; +\q2 you put arrows to your bow! \qs Selah\qs* \q You divided the earth with rivers. -\q +\q2 \v 10 The mountains saw you and twisted in pain. -\q Downpours of water passed over them; the deep sea raised a shout. -\q It lifted up its hands. +\q Downpours of water passed over them; +\q2 the deep sea raised a shout. +\q2 It lifted up its hands. +\b \s5 \q \v 11 The sun and moon stood still in their high places -\q at the flash of your arrows as they fly, -\q at the lightning of your flashing spear. +\q2 at the flash of your arrows as they fly, +\q2 at the lightning of your flashing spear. \q -\v 12 You have marched over the earth with indignation. In wrath you have threshed the nations. +\v 12 You have marched over the earth with indignation. +\q2 In wrath you have threshed the nations. \s5 \q -\v 13 You went out for the salvation of your people, for the salvation of your anointed one. -\q You shatter the head of the house of the wicked to lay bare from the base up to the neck. +\v 13 You went out for the salvation of your people, +\q2 for the salvation of your anointed one. +\q You shatter the head of the house of the wicked +\q2 to lay bare from the base up to the neck. \qs Selah\qs* \s5 \q -\v 14 You have pierced the head of his warriors with his own spears since they came like a storm to scatter us; -\q their gloating was like one who devours the poor in a hiding place. +\v 14 You have pierced the head of his warriors +\q2 with his own spears since they came +\q2 like a storm to scatter us; +\q their gloating was like one +\q2 who devours the poor in a hiding place. \q -\v 15 You have trampled on the sea with your horses, and heaped up the great waters. +\v 15 You have trampled on the sea with your horses, +\q2 and heaped up the great waters. +\b \s5 \q -\v 16 I heard, and my inner parts trembled! My lips quivered at the sound. -\q Decay comes into my bones, and under myself I tremble -\q as I wait quietly for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. +\v 16 I heard, and my inner parts trembled! +\q2 My lips quivered at the sound. +\q Decay comes into my bones, +\q2 and under myself I tremble +\q as I wait quietly for the day of distress +\q2 to come upon the people who invade us. \s5 \q \v 17 Though the fig tree does not bud \q2 and there is no produce from the vines; -\q2 and though the produce of the olive tree disappoints +\q and though the produce of the olive tree disappoints \q2 and the fields produce no food; -\q2 and though the flock is cut off from the fold -\q2 and there are no cattle in the stalls, this is what I will do. +\q and though the flock is cut off from the fold +\q2 and there are no cattle in the stalls, +\q2 this is what I will do. \s5 \q \v 18 Still, I will rejoice in Yahweh. \q2 I will be joyful because of the God of my salvation. +\b + \q \v 19 The Lord Yahweh is my strength \q2 and he makes my feet like the deer's. -\q2 He makes me go forward on my high places. +\q He makes me go forward on my high places. \q3 —To the music director, on my stringed instruments. diff --git a/36-ZEP.usfm b/36-ZEP.usfm index ebb44bb8..f83dbc55 100644 --- a/36-ZEP.usfm +++ b/36-ZEP.usfm @@ -10,224 +10,344 @@ \c 1 \p \v 1 This is the word of Yahweh that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi son of Gedaliah son of Amariah son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah. +\b \q -\v 2 "I will utterly destroy everything from off the surface of the earth—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\v 2 "I will utterly destroy everything +\q2 from off the surface of the earth— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \q -\v 3 I will destroy men and animals; I will destroy the birds of the heavens and the fish of the sea, -\q the ruins along with the wicked. -\q For I will cut off man from the surface of the earth—this is Yahweh's declaration. - +\v 3 I will destroy men and animals; +\q2 I will destroy the birds of the heavens +\q2 and the fish of the sea, +\q2 the ruins along with the wicked. +\b +\q For I will cut off man +\q2 from the surface of the earth— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 \q -\v 4 I will reach out with my hand over Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. -\q I will cut off every remnant of Baal from this place and the names of the idolatrous people among the priests, +\v 4 I will reach out with my hand over Judah +\q2 and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. +\q I will cut off every remnant of Baal from this place +\q2 and the names of the idolatrous people among the priests, \q -\v 5 the people who on the housetops worship the heavenly bodies, -\q and the people who worship and swear to Yahweh but who also swear by their king. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa by their king \fqa* , but some modern translations read \fqa by Milcom \fqa* , the name of a pagan god that many people worshiped. \f* +\v 5 the people who on the housetops +\q2 worship the heavenly bodies, +\q and the people who worship and swear to Yahweh +\q2 but who also swear by their king. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have \fqa by their king \fqa* , but some modern translations read \fqa by Milcom \fqa* , the name of a pagan god that many people worshiped. \f* \q -\v 6 I will also cut off those who have turned away from following Yahweh, those who neither seek Yahweh nor ask for his guidance." - +\v 6 I will also cut off those who have turned away from following Yahweh, +\q2 those who neither seek Yahweh nor ask for his guidance." +\b \s5 \q -\v 7 Be silent before the Lord Yahweh! For the day of Yahweh is near; -\q Yahweh has prepared the sacrifice and set apart his guests. +\v 7 Be silent before the Lord Yahweh! +\q2 For the day of Yahweh is near; +\q Yahweh has prepared the sacrifice +\q2 and set apart his guests. +\b \q \v 8 "It will come about on the day of Yahweh's sacrifice, -\q that I will punish the princes and the king's sons, -\q and everyone dressed in foreign clothes. +\q2 that I will punish the princes +\q2 and the king's sons, +\q and everyone dressed +\q2 in foreign clothes. \q -\v 9 On that day I will punish all those who leap over the threshold, -\q those who fill their master's house with violence and deceit. - +\v 9 On that day I will punish +\q2 all those who leap over the threshold, +\q those who fill their master's house +\q2 with violence and deceit. +\b \s5 \q -\v 10 So it will be on that day—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q that a cry of distress will come from the Fish Gate, wailing from the Second District, -\q and a great crashing sound from the hills. +\v 10 So it will be on that day— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q that a cry of distress will come from the Fish Gate, +\q2 wailing from the Second District, +\q2 and a great crashing sound from the hills. \q \v 11 Wail, inhabitants of the Market District, -\q for all the people of Canaan will be ruined; all those who weigh out silver will be cut off. - +\q2 for all the people of Canaan will be ruined; +\q2 all those who weigh out silver will be cut off. \s5 \q -\v 12 It will come about at that time that -\q I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men -\q who have settled into their wine and say in their heart, -\q 'Yahweh will not do anything, either good or evil.' +\v 12 It will come about at that time +\q2 that I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men +\q2 who have settled into their wine and say in their heart, +\q 'Yahweh will not do anything, +\q2 either good or evil.' \q -\v 13 Their wealth will become plunder, and their houses will be an abandoned devastation! -\q They will build houses but not live in them, and plant vineyards but not drink their wine. - +\v 13 Their wealth will become plunder, +\q2 and their houses will be an abandoned devastation! +\q They will build houses but not live in them, +\q2 and plant vineyards but not drink their wine. +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 The great day of Yahweh is near, near and hurrying quickly! -\q The sound of the day of Yahweh will be that of a warrior crying bitterly! +\v 14 The great day of Yahweh is near, +\q2 near and hurrying quickly! +\q The sound of the day of Yahweh +\q2 will be that of a warrior crying bitterly! \q -\v 15 That day will be a day of fury, a day of distress and anguish, -\q a day of storm and devastation, a day of darkness and gloom, -\q a day of clouds and thick darkness. +\v 15 That day will be a day of fury, +\q2 a day of distress and anguish, +\q2 a day of storm and devastation, +\q a day of darkness and gloom, +\q2 a day of clouds +\q2 and thick darkness. \q \v 16 It will be a day of rams' horns and alarms -\q against the fortified cities and the high battlements. - +\q2 against the fortified cities +\q2 and the high battlements. +\b \s5 \q -\v 17 For I will bring distress upon mankind, so that they will walk about like blind men -\q since they have sinned against Yahweh. -\q Their blood will be poured out like dust, and their inner parts like dung. +\v 17 For I will bring distress upon mankind, +\q2 so that they will walk about like blind men +\q2 since they have sinned against Yahweh. +\q Their blood will be poured out like dust, +\q2 and their inner parts like dung. \q -\v 18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them -\q on the day of Yahweh's fury. In the fire of his jealousy the whole earth will be consumed, -\q for he will bring a complete, a terrible end of all the inhabitants of the earth." - +\v 18 Neither their silver nor their gold +\q2 will be able to deliver them +\q2 on the day of Yahweh's fury. +\b +\q In the fire of his jealousy +\q2 the whole earth will be consumed, +\q for he will bring a complete, +\q2 a terrible end of all the inhabitants of the earth." \s5 \c 2 \m \q -\v 1 Rally yourselves together and gather, unashamed nation— +\v 1 Rally yourselves together and gather, +\q2 unashamed nation— \q -\v 2 before the decree takes effect and that day passes like the chaff, -\q before the fierce anger of Yahweh's wrath comes upon you, before the day of Yahweh's wrath comes upon you. +\v 2 before the decree takes effect +\q2 and that day passes like the chaff, +\q before the fierce anger of Yahweh's wrath +\q2 comes upon you, +\q before the day of Yahweh's wrath +\q2 comes upon you. \q -\v 3 Seek Yahweh, all you humble people on earth who obey his ordinances! +\v 3 Seek Yahweh, all you humble people on earth +\q2 who obey his ordinances! \q Seek righteousness. Seek humility, -\q and perhaps you will be protected in the day of Yahweh's wrath. - +\q2 and perhaps you will be protected +\q2 in the day of Yahweh's wrath. +\b \s5 \q -\v 4 For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon will turn into a devastation. -\q They will drive out Ashdod at noon, and they will uproot Ekron! +\v 4 For Gaza will be abandoned, +\q2 and Ashkelon will turn into a devastation. +\q They will drive out Ashdod at noon, +\q2 and they will uproot Ekron! \q -\v 5 Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, the nation of the Kerethites! Yahweh has spoken against you, -\q Canaan, land of the Philistines. I will destroy you until no inhabitant remains. - +\v 5 Woe to the inhabitants of the seacoast, +\q2 the nation of the Kerethites! +\q Yahweh has spoken against you, +\q2 Canaan, land of the Philistines. +\q I will destroy you +\q2 until no inhabitant remains. \s5 \q -\v 6 So the seacoast will become pastures for shepherds and for sheep pens. +\v 6 So the seacoast will become pastures +\q2 for shepherds +\q2 and for sheep pens. \q -\v 7 The coastal region will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah, -\q who will shepherd their flocks there. Their people will lie down in the evening in the houses of Ashkelon, -\q for Yahweh their God will care for them and reverse their captivity. - +\v 7 The coastal region will belong +\q2 to the remnant of the house of Judah, +\q2 who will shepherd their flocks there. +\q Their people will lie down in the evening +\q2 in the houses of Ashkelon, +\q for Yahweh their God will care for them +\q2 and reverse their captivity. +\b \s5 \q -\v 8 "I have heard the taunts of Moab and the insults of the people of Ammon -\q when they taunted my people and violated their borders. +\v 8 "I have heard the taunts of Moab +\q2 and the insults of the people of Ammon +\q when they taunted my people +\q2 and violated their borders. \q -\v 9 Therefore, as I live—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel— -\q Moab will become like Sodom, and the people of Ammon like Gomorrah; -\q a place of nettles and a salt pit, deserted forever. -\q But the remnant of my people will plunder them, and the remainder of my nation will take possession of them." - -\s5 -\p -\v 10 This will happen to Moab and Ammon because of their pride, since they taunted and became arrogant against the people of Yahweh of hosts. -\v 11 Then Yahweh will be terrifying to them, for he will destroy all the gods of the earth. Everyone will bow down to him, each from his own place, from the coastlands of all nations. - +\v 9 Therefore, as I live— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts, +\q2 God of Israel— +\q Moab will become like Sodom, +\q2 and the people of Ammon like Gomorrah; +\q a place of nettles and a salt pit, +\q2 deserted forever. +\q But the remnant of my people will plunder them, +\q2 and the remainder of my nation will take possession of them." +\b \s5 \q -\v 12 You Cushites also will be pierced by my sword, -\q -\v 13 and God's hand will attack the north and destroy Assyria, -\q so that Nineveh will become an abandoned devastation, as dry as the desert. -\q -\v 14 Then herds will lie down there, every animal of the nations; -\q both the desert owl and the screech owl will rest in the top of her columns. -\q A call will sing out from the windows; rubble will be in the doorways; her carved cedar beams will be exposed. - +\v 10 This will happen to Moab and Ammon because of their pride, +\q2 since they taunted and became arrogant +\q2 against the people of Yahweh of hosts. +\q +\v 11 Then Yahweh will be terrifying to them, +\q2 for he will destroy all the gods of the earth. +\q Everyone will bow down to him, +\q2 each from his own place, +\q2 from the coastlands of all nations. +\b \s5 \q -\v 15 This is the joyful city that lived without fear, -\q that said in her heart, "I am, and nothing is my equal." -\q How she has become a horror, a place for beasts to lie down in. -\q Everyone that passes by her will hiss and shake his fist at her. - +\v 12 You Cushites also +\q2 will be pierced by my sword, +\q +\v 13 and God's hand will attack the north +\q2 and destroy Assyria, +\q so that Nineveh will become an abandoned devastation, +\q2 as dry as the desert. +\q +\v 14 Then herds will lie down there, +\q2 every animal of the nations; +\q both the desert owl and the screech owl +\q2 will rest in the top of her columns. +\q A call will sing out from the windows; +\q2 rubble will be in the doorways; +\q2 her carved cedar beams will be exposed. +\s5 +\q +\v 15 This is the joyful city +\q2 that lived without fear, +\q that said in her heart, +\q2 "I am, and nothing is my equal." +\q How she has become a horror, +\q2 a place for beasts to lie down in. +\q Everyone that passes by her +\q2 will hiss and shake his fist at her. \s5 \c 3 \m \q -\v 1 Woe to the rebellious city! The violent city is defiled. +\v 1 Woe to the rebellious city! +\q2 The violent city is defiled. \q -\v 2 She has not listened to the voice of God, nor accepted correction from Yahweh. -\q She does not trust in Yahweh and will not approach her God. - +\v 2 She has not listened to the voice of God, +\q2 nor accepted correction from Yahweh. +\q She does not trust in Yahweh +\q2 and will not approach her God. \s5 \q -\v 3 Her princes are roaring lions in her midst. -\q Her judges are evening wolves who leave nothing to be gnawed upon in the morning. +\v 3 Her princes are roaring lions +\q2 in her midst. +\q Her judges are evening wolves +\q2 who leave nothing to be gnawed upon in the morning. \q -\v 4 Her prophets are insolent and treasonous men. -\q Her priests have profaned what is holy and have done violence to the law. - +\v 4 Her prophets are insolent +\q2 and treasonous men. +\q Her priests have profaned what is holy +\q2 and have done violence to the law. \s5 \q -\v 5 Yahweh is righteous in her midst. He can do no wrong. -\q Morning by morning he will dispense his justice! It will not be hidden in the light, yet the unjust knows no shame. - +\v 5 Yahweh is righteous in her midst. +\q2 He can do no wrong. +\q Morning by morning he will dispense his justice! +\q2 It will not be hidden in the light, +\q2 yet the unjust knows no shame. +\b \s5 \q -\v 6 "I have destroyed nations; their fortresses are ruined. -\q I have made their streets ruins, so that no one passes over them. -\q Their cities are destroyed so that there is no man inhabiting them. +\v 6 "I have destroyed nations; +\q2 their fortresses are ruined. +\q I have made their streets ruins, +\q2 so that no one passes over them. +\q Their cities are destroyed +\q2 so that there is no man inhabiting them. \q -\v 7 I said, 'Surely you will fear me. Accept correction -\q and do not be cut off from your homes by all that I have planned to do to you.' -\q But they were eager to begin each morning by corrupting all their deeds. - +\v 7 I said, 'Surely you will fear me. +\q2 Accept correction +\q and do not be cut off from your homes +\q2 by all that I have planned to do to you.' +\q But they were eager to begin each morning +\q2 by corrupting all their deeds. \s5 \q -\v 8 Therefore wait for me—this is Yahweh's declaration—until the day that I rise up to seize the prey. -\q For my decision is to assemble the nations, to gather the kingdoms, -\q to pour out on them my anger—all of my burning wrath; -\q for in the fire of my jealousy all the earth will be consumed. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, \fqa until the day that I rise up to seize the prey \fqa* . However, some of the copies of the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew copies, and modern translations that follow those suggestions, read, \fqa until the day that I rise up as a witness \fqa* . \f* - +\v 8 Therefore wait for me— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration— +\q2 until the day that I rise up to seize the prey. +\q For my decision is to assemble the nations, +\q2 to gather the kingdoms, +\q to pour out on them my anger— +\q2 all of my burning wrath; +\q for in the fire of my jealousy +\q2 all the earth will be consumed. \f + \ft The copies of the ancient Hebrew text have, \fqa until the day that I rise up to seize the prey \fqa* . However, some of the copies of the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew copies, and modern translations that follow those suggestions, read, \fqa until the day that I rise up as a witness \fqa* . \f* +\b \s5 \q \v 9 But then I will purify the lips of the peoples, -\q that all of them may call upon the name of Yahweh to serve him shoulder to shoulder. +\q2 that all of them may call upon the name of Yahweh +\q2 to serve him shoulder to shoulder. \q -\v 10 From beyond the river of Cush my worshipers—my scattered people—will bring offerings due me. +\v 10 From beyond the river of Cush +\q2 my worshipers—my scattered people— +\q2 will bring offerings due me. \q -\v 11 In that day you will not be put to shame for all your deeds by which you rebelled against me, -\q since at that time I will remove from among you those who boasted in your pride, -\q and because you will no longer act arrogantly on my holy mountain. - +\v 11 In that day you will not be put to shame +\q2 for all your deeds by which you rebelled against me, +\q since at that time I will remove from among you +\q2 those who boasted in your pride, +\q and because you will no longer act arrogantly +\q2 on my holy mountain. \s5 \q -\v 12 But I will leave among you a lowly and poor people, -\q and they will find refuge in the name of Yahweh. +\v 12 But I will leave among you +\q2 a lowly and poor people, +\q and they will find refuge +\q2 in the name of Yahweh. \q -\v 13 The remnant of Israel will no longer commit injustice or speak lies, -\q and no deceitful tongue will be found in their mouth; -\q so they will graze and lie down, and no one will make them afraid." - +\v 13 The remnant of Israel will no longer +\q2 commit injustice or speak lies, +\q and no deceitful tongue +\q2 will be found in their mouth; +\q so they will graze and lie down, +\q2 and no one will make them afraid." +\b \s5 \q -\v 14 Sing, daughter of Zion! Shout, Israel. -\q Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem. +\v 14 Sing, daughter of Zion! +\q2 Shout, Israel. +\q Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, +\q2 daughter of Jerusalem. \q -\v 15 Yahweh has taken away your punishment; he has turned away your enemies! -\q Yahweh is the king of Israel among you. You will never again fear evil! +\v 15 Yahweh has taken away your punishment; +\q2 he has turned away your enemies! +\q Yahweh is the king of Israel among you. +\q2 You will never again fear evil! \q -\v 16 In that day they will say to Jerusalem, -\q "Do not fear, Zion. Do not let your hands become weak. - +\v 16 In that day +\q2 they will say to Jerusalem, +\q "Do not fear, Zion. +\q2 Do not let your hands become weak. \s5 \q -\v 17 Yahweh your God is among you, a mighty one to save you. -\q He will celebrate over you with joy; he will be silent over you in his love; -\q he will be glad over you with a shout for joy. +\v 17 Yahweh your God is among you, +\q2 a mighty one to save you. +\q He will celebrate over you with joy; +\q2 he will be silent over you in his love; +\q2 he will be glad over you with a shout for joy. +\b \q -\v 18 I will gather those who grieve, those who cannot attend the appointed feasts, -\q so you will no longer bear any shame for it. \f + \ft This verse is very difficult to understand, and modern translations translate it in many different ways. \f* - +\v 18 I will gather those who grieve, +\q2 those who cannot attend the appointed feasts, +\q so you will no longer +\q2 bear any shame for it. \f + \ft This verse is very difficult to understand, and modern translations translate it in many different ways. \f* \s5 \q -\v 19 Behold, I am about to deal with all your oppressors. -\q At that time, I will rescue the lame and gather up the outcast. -\q I will make them as praise, and I will change their shame into renown in all the earth. +\v 19 Behold, I am about to deal +\q2 with all your oppressors. +\q At that time, I will rescue the lame +\q2 and gather up the outcast. +\q I will make them as praise, +\q2 and I will change their shame into renown +\q2 in all the earth. \q -\v 20 At that time I will lead you; at that time I will gather you together. -\q I will give you renown and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I reverse your captivity before your eyes," -\q says Yahweh. - +\v 20 At that time I will lead you; +\q2 at that time I will gather you together. +\q I will give you renown and praise +\q2 among all the peoples of the earth +\q when I reverse your captivity before your eyes," +\q2 says Yahweh. diff --git a/37-HAG.usfm b/37-HAG.usfm index 6e24dda3..0babb5ae 100644 --- a/37-HAG.usfm +++ b/37-HAG.usfm @@ -9,118 +9,137 @@ \s5 \c 1 \p -\v 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, saying, +\v 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, +the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, +and to the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, saying, \v 2 "Yahweh of hosts says this: These people say, 'It is not time for us to come or to build the house of Yahweh.'" \s5 +\p \v 3 Then the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, +\v 4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your finished houses, while this house lies ruined? +\v 5 So now Yahweh of hosts says this: Consider your ways! \q -\v 4 "Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your finished houses, -\q while this house lies ruined? -\q -\v 5 So now Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q Consider your ways! -\q -\v 6 You have sown much seed, but bring in little; you eat but do not have enough; -\q you drink but cannot get drunk. You wear clothes but cannot warm yourselves, -\q and the wage earner earns money only to put it into a bag full of holes! - -\s5 -\q -\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q "Consider your ways! -\q -\v 8 Go up to the mountain, bring timber, and build my house; -\q then I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified!—says Yahweh." -\q -\v 9 "You looked for much, but behold! you have brought little home, for I blew it away! -\q Why?" declares Yahweh of hosts. -\q "Because my house lies in ruins, while every one of you runs to his own house. - -\s5 -\q -\v 10 Because of this the heavens withhold the dew from you, and the earth withholds its produce. -\q -\v 11 I have summoned a drought upon the land and upon the mountains, upon the grain -\q and upon the new wine, upon the oil and upon what the earth sends forth, -\q upon men and upon animals, and upon all the labor of your hands!" +\v 6 You have sown much seed, but bring in little; +\q2 you eat but do not have enough; +\q you drink but cannot get drunk. +\q2 You wear clothes but cannot warm yourselves, +\q and the wage earner earns money +\q2 only to put it into a bag full of holes! \s5 \p -\v 12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, along with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Yahweh their God and the words of Haggai the prophet, because Yahweh their God had sent him and the people feared the face of Yahweh. -\v 13 Then Haggai, the messenger of Yahweh, spoke Yahweh's message to the people and said, "I am with you!—this is Yahweh's declaration!" +\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this: "Consider your ways! +\v 8 Go up to the mountain, bring timber, and build my house; +then I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified!—says Yahweh." +\v 9 "You looked for much, but behold! you have brought little home, for I blew it away! +Why?" declares Yahweh of hosts. "Because my house lies in ruins, +while every one of you runs to his own house. \s5 -\v 14 So Yahweh stirred up the spirit of the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and the spirit of the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people, so that they went and worked on the house of Yahweh of hosts, their God +\v 10 Because of this the heavens withhold the dew from you, and the earth withholds its produce. +\v 11 I have summoned a drought upon the land and upon the mountains, upon the grain +and upon the new wine, upon the oil and upon what the earth sends forth, +upon men and upon animals, and upon all the labor of your hands!" + +\s5 +\p +\v 12 Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, +along with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of Yahweh their God +and the words of Haggai the prophet, because Yahweh their God had sent him +and the people feared the face of Yahweh. +\v 13 Then Haggai, the messenger of Yahweh, spoke Yahweh's message to the people and said, +"I am with you!—this is Yahweh's declaration!" + +\s5 +\v 14 So Yahweh stirred up the spirit of the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, +and the spirit of the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people, +so that they went and worked on the house of Yahweh of hosts, their God \v 15 in the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month, in the second year of Darius the king. \s5 \c 2 \p -\v 1 In the seventh month on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, -\v 2 "Speak to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, and to the remnant of the people. Say, +\v 1 In the seventh month on the twenty-first day of the month, +the word of Yahweh came by the hand of Haggai the prophet, saying, +\v 2 "Speak to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, +and to the high priest Joshua son of Jozadak, and to the remnant of the people. Say, \s5 -\q -\v 3 'Who is left among you -\q who saw this house in its former glory? -\q How do you see it now? -\q Is it not like nothing in your eyes? -\q +\v 3 'Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? +How do you see it now? Is it not like nothing in your eyes? \v 4 Now, be strong, Zerubbabel!—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and be strong, high priest Joshua son of Jozadak; -\q and be strong, all you people in the land!—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q and work, for I am with you!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. -\q +and be strong, high priest Joshua son of Jozadak; and be strong, all you people in the land! +—this is Yahweh's declaration—and work, for I am with you!— +this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. \v 5 This is the covenant that I established with you when you came out of Egypt, -\q and my Spirit stands among you. Do not fear! - -\s5 -\q -\v 6 For Yahweh of hosts says this: In a little while -\q I will once again shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land! -\q -\v 7 I will shake every nation, and every nation will bring their precious things to me, -\q and I will fill this house with glory, says Yahweh of hosts. - -\s5 -\q -\v 8 The silver and gold are mine!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. -\q -\v 9 The glory of this house will be greater in the future than at the beginning, says Yahweh of hosts, -\q and I will give peace in this place!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." +and my Spirit stands among you. Do not fear! \s5 \p -\v 10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of Yahweh came by Haggai the prophet, saying, +\v 6 For Yahweh of hosts says this: In a little while +I will once again shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land! +\v 7 I will shake every nation, and every nation will bring their precious things to me, +and I will fill this house with glory, says Yahweh of hosts. + +\s5 +\v 8 The silver and gold are mine!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\v 9 The glory of this house will be greater in the future than at the beginning, says Yahweh of hosts, +and I will give peace in this place!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts." + +\s5 +\p +\v 10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, +the word of Yahweh came by Haggai the prophet, saying, \v 11 "Yahweh of hosts says this: Ask the priests concerning the law, and say, -\v 12 'If a man carries meat that is set apart to Yahweh in the fold of his garment, and the fold touches bread or stew, wine or oil, or any kind of food, does it become holy?'" The priests answered and said, "No." +\v 12 'If a man carries meat that is set apart to Yahweh in the fold of his garment, +and the fold touches bread or stew, wine or oil, or any kind of food, does it become holy?'" + +\p +The priests answered and said, "No." \s5 -\v 13 Then Haggai said, "If someone who is unclean because of death touches any of these things, do they become unclean?" The priests answered and said, "Yes, they become unclean." -\v 14 So Haggai answered and said, "So it is with this people and this nation before me!—this is Yahweh's declaration—and so it is with the work of their hands. What they offer to me is unclean! +\p +\v 13 Then Haggai said, "If someone who is unclean because of death touches any of these things, +do they become unclean?" The priests answered and said, "Yes, they become unclean." + +\p +\v 14 So Haggai answered and said, "So it is with this people and this nation before me!— +this is Yahweh's declaration—and so it is with the work of their hands. What they offer to me is unclean! \s5 -\v 15 So now, think in your minds about the past leading up to this very day. Before stone was placed upon stone in the temple of Yahweh, -\v 16 how was it then? When you came to a heap of twenty measures of grain, there were only ten; and when you came to the wine vat to draw out fifty measures, there were only twenty. -\v 17 I afflicted you and all the work of your hands with blight and mildew, but you still did not turn to me—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\p +\v 15 So now, think in your minds about the past leading up to this very day. +Before stone was placed upon stone in the temple of Yahweh, +\v 16 how was it then? When you came to a heap of twenty measures of grain, +there were only ten; and when you came to the wine vat to draw out fifty measures, +there were only twenty. +\v 17 I afflicted you and all the work of your hands with blight and mildew, +but you still did not turn to me—this is Yahweh's declaration. \s5 -\v 18 Consider from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, from the day that the foundation of the temple of Yahweh was laid. Consider it! -\v 19 Is there still seed in the storehouse? The vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not borne! But from this day will I bless you!" +\v 18 Consider from this day forward, from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, +from the day that the foundation of the temple of Yahweh was laid. Consider it! +\v 19 Is there still seed in the storehouse? The vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, +and the olive tree have not borne! But from this day will I bless you!" \s5 \p \v 20 Then the word of Yahweh came a second time to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month and said, \v 21 "Speak to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, and say, + \q 'I will shake the heavens and the earth. -\q -\v 22 For I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms and destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations! -\q I will overthrow the chariots and their riders; the horses and their riders will fall down, each one because of his brother's sword. +\q2 +\v 22 For I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms +\q and destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations! +\q2 I will overthrow the chariots and their riders; +\q the horses and their riders will fall down, +\q2 each one because of his brother's sword. \s5 -\q2 -\v 23 On that day—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, as my servant—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q2 I will make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you! -\q2 —this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts!'" +\p +\v 23 On that day—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— +I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, as my servant—this is Yahweh's declaration. +I will make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you!— +this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts!'" diff --git a/38-ZEC.usfm b/38-ZEC.usfm index 5360cdfb..dd7fd158 100644 --- a/38-ZEC.usfm +++ b/38-ZEC.usfm @@ -12,23 +12,17 @@ \v 1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius' reign, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah son of Berekiah son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, \v 2 "Yahweh was exceedingly angry with your fathers! \v 3 Say to them, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q Turn to me!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— -\q and I will return to you, says Yahweh of hosts. + Turn to me!—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— and I will return to you, says Yahweh of hosts. \s5 -\p \v 4 Do not be like your fathers to whom the prophets cried out previously, saying, "Yahweh of hosts says this: Turn from your evil ways and wicked practices!" But they would not hear and did not pay attention to me—this is Yahweh's declaration.' -\q \v 5 Your fathers—where are they? And the prophets—do they live forever? -\q -\v 6 But my words and my decrees that I commanded my servants the prophets, -\q have they not overtaken your fathers? -\m So they repented and said, 'Just as Yahweh of hosts planned to do to us what our ways and actions deserved, so he has dealt with us.'" +\v 6 But my words and my decrees that I commanded my servants the prophets, have they not overtaken your fathers? So they repented and said, 'Just as Yahweh of hosts planned to do to us what our ways and actions deserved, so he has dealt with us.'" \s5 \p \v 7 On the twenty-fourth day of the eleventh month, which is the month of Shebat, in the second year of Darius' reign, the word of Yahweh came to Zechariah son of Berekiah son of Iddo, the prophet, saying, -\v 8 "I saw in the night, and, look! A man was riding on a red horse, and he was among the myrtle trees that are in the valley; and behind him there were red, reddish-brown, and white horses." +\v 8 I saw in the night, and, look! A man was riding on a red horse, and he was among the myrtle trees that are in the valley; and behind him there were red, reddish-brown, and white horses. \v 9 I said, "What are these things, Lord?" Then the angel who talked with me said to me, "I will show you what these things are." \s5 @@ -41,21 +35,14 @@ \v 13 Yahweh answered the angel who had talked with me, with good words, words of comfort. \s5 -\v 14 So the angel who had talked with me said to me, "Call out and say, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q I have been jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with great jealousy! -\q -\v 15 I am very angry with the nations that are at ease. -\q When I was only a little angry with them, they made the disaster worse. +\p +\v 14 So the angel who had talked with me said to me, "Call out and say, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: I have been jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with great jealousy! +\v 15 I am very angry with the nations that are at ease. When I was only a little angry with them, they made the disaster worse. \s5 -\q -\v 16 Therefore Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies. My house will be built within her— -\q this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—and the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem!' -\q -\v 17 Again call out, saying, -\q 'Yahweh of hosts says this: My cities will once again overflow with goodness, -\q and Yahweh will again comfort Zion, and he will once again choose Jerusalem.'" +\v 16 Therefore Yahweh of hosts says this: I have returned to Jerusalem with mercies. My house will be built within her— +this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—and the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem!' +\v 17 Again call out, saying, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: My cities will once again overflow with goodness, and Yahweh will again comfort Zion, and he will once again choose Jerusalem.'" \s5 \p @@ -74,41 +61,31 @@ \s5 \v 3 Then the angel who had talked with me went away and another angel went out to meet him. -\v 4 The second angel said to him, "Run and speak to that young man; say, -\q 'Jerusalem will sit in the open country -\q because of the multitudes of men and livestock within her. -\q -\v 5 For I—this is Yahweh's declaration—will become for her a wall of fire around her, -\q and I will be the glory in her midst. +\v 4 The second angel said to him, "Run and speak to that young man; say, 'Jerusalem will sit in the open country because of the multitudes of men and livestock within her. +\p +\v 5 For I—this is Yahweh's declaration—will become for her a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in her midst. \s5 -\q -\v 6 Up! Up! Flee from the land of the north—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q for I have scattered you like the four winds of the skies!—This is Yahweh's declaration. -\q +\p +\v 6 Up! Up! Flee from the land of the north—this is Yahweh's declaration—for I have scattered you like the four winds of the skies!—This is Yahweh's declaration. +\p \v 7 Up! Escape to Zion, you who live with the daughter of Babylon!'" \s5 -\q -\v 8 For after Yahweh of hosts honored me and sent me against the nations that plundered you— -\q for whoever touches you, touches the apple of God's eye!—after Yahweh did this, he said, -\q +\p +\v 8 For after Yahweh of hosts honored me and sent me against the nations that plundered you—for whoever touches you, touches the apple of God's eye!—after Yahweh did this, he said, \v 9 "I myself will shake my hand over them, and they will be plunder for their slaves." -\q Then you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me. + Then you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me. \s5 -\q -\v 10 "Sing for joy and be glad, daughter of Zion, -\q for I myself am about to come and dwell among you!—this is Yahweh's declaration." -\q +\p +\v 10 "Sing for joy and be glad, daughter of Zion, for I myself am about to come and dwell among you!—this is Yahweh's declaration." \v 11 Then great nations will join themselves to Yahweh in that day. He says, "Then you will become my people; -\q for I will dwell in the midst of you," and you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you. + for I will dwell in the midst of you," and you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you. \s5 -\q -\v 12 For Yahweh will inherit Judah as his rightful possession in the holy land -\q and will once again choose Jerusalem for himself. -\q +\p +\v 12 For Yahweh will inherit Judah as his rightful possession in the holy land and will once again choose Jerusalem for himself. \v 13 Be silent, all flesh, before Yahweh, for he has been roused from out of his holy place! \s5 @@ -125,22 +102,13 @@ \s5 \p \v 6 Next the angel of Yahweh solemnly commanded Joshua and said, -\v 7 "Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q If you will walk in my ways, and if you will keep my commandments, -\q then you will govern my house and guard my courts, -\q for I will allow you to go and come among these who stand before me. +\v 7 "Yahweh of hosts says this: If you will walk in my ways, and if you will keep my commandments, then you will govern my house and guard my courts, for I will allow you to go and come among these who stand before me. \s5 -\q -\v 8 Listen, Joshua the high priest, you and your companions who live with you! -\q For these men are a sign, for I myself will bring up my servant the Branch. -\q -\v 9 Now look at the stone that I have set before Joshua. There are seven eyes on this single stone, -\q and I will engrave an inscription—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— -\q and I will remove the iniquity from this land in one day. +\v 8 Listen, Joshua the high priest, you and your companions who live with you! For these men are a sign, for I myself will bring up my servant the Branch. +\v 9 Now look at the stone that I have set before Joshua. There are seven eyes on this single stone, and I will engrave an inscription—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts— and I will remove the iniquity from this land in one day. \s5 -\m \v 10 In that day—this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts—each man will invite his neighbor to sit under his vine and under his fig tree." \s5 @@ -161,9 +129,9 @@ \s5 \p \v 8 The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, -\v 9 "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house and his hands will bring it to completion." Then you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you. +\v 9 "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house and his hands will bring it to completion. Then you will know that Yahweh of hosts has sent me to you. \p -\v 10 Who has despised the day of small things? These people will rejoice and will see the plumb stone in the hand of Zerubbabel. (These seven lamps are the eyes of Yahweh that roam over the whole earth.) +\v 10 Who has despised the day of small things? These people will rejoice and will see the plumb stone in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven lamps are the eyes of Yahweh that roam over the whole earth." \p \v 11 Then I asked the angel, "What are these two olive trees that stand on the left and the right of the lampstand?" @@ -223,12 +191,8 @@ \v 11 Then take the silver and gold, make a crown and set it upon the head of Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. \s5 -\v 12 Speak to him and say, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q This man, his name is Branch! He will grow up where he is -\q and will then build the temple of Yahweh! -\q -\v 13 It is he who builds the temple of Yahweh, and he will be clothed with royal splendor, and will sit and rule on his throne. -\q He will be a priest on his throne, and he will bear a counsel of peace between the two. +\v 12 Speak to him and say, 'Yahweh of hosts says this: This man, his name is Branch! He will grow up where he is and will then build the temple of Yahweh! +\v 13 It is he who builds the temple of Yahweh, and he will be clothed with royal splendor, and will sit and rule on his throne. He will be a priest on his throne, and he will bear a counsel of peace between the two. \s5 \v 14 The crown will given to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and for Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial in the temple of Yahweh. @@ -244,7 +208,6 @@ \s5 \p \v 4 So the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying, -\q \v 5 "Speak to all the people of the land and to the priests and say, 'When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and in the seventh month for these seventy years, were you truly fasting for me? \v 6 When you ate and drank, did you not eat and drink for yourselves? \v 7 Were these not the same words that Yahweh proclaimed by the hand of the former prophets, when Jerusalem and the surrounding cities were inhabited and prosperous, and the Negev and the lowlands to the west were inhabited?'" @@ -270,66 +233,30 @@ \v 3 Yahweh of hosts says this: I will return to Zion and will live in the midst of Jerusalem, for Jerusalem will be called The City of Truth and the mountain of Yahweh of hosts will be called The Holy Mountain! \s5 -\q -\v 4 Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q Old men and old women will once again be in the streets of Jerusalem, -\q and every person will need a staff in his hand because he has grown so old. -\q +\v 4 Yahweh of hosts says this: Old men and old women will once again be in the streets of Jerusalem, and every person will need a staff in his hand because he has grown so old. \v 5 The streets of the city will be full of boys and girls playing in them. \s5 -\q -\v 6 Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q If something seems impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, -\q should it also seem impossible in my eyes?—this is Yahweh's declaration. -\q -\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q Behold, I am about to rescue my people from the land of the sunrise and from the land of the setting sun! -\q -\v 8 For I will bring them back, -\q and they will live in the midst of Jerusalem, -\q so they will again be my people, -\q and I will be their God in truth and in righteousness! +\p +\v 6 Yahweh of hosts says this: If something seems impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in those days, should it also seem impossible in my eyes?—this is Yahweh's declaration. +\p +\v 7 Yahweh of hosts says this: Behold, I am about to rescue my people from the land of the sunrise and from the land of the setting sun! +\v 8 For I will bring them back, and they will live in the midst of Jerusalem, so they will again be my people, and I will be their God in truth and in righteousness! \s5 -\q -\v 9 Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q You who now continue to hear the same words -\q that came from the prophets' mouths -\q when the foundation of my house was laid—this house of mine, Yahweh of hosts: -\q Strengthen your hands so that the temple can be built. -\q -\v 10 For before those days -\q no crops were gathered in by anyone, -\q there was no profit for either man or animal, -\q and there was no peace from enemies for anyone going or coming. -\q I had set every person each against his neighbor. +\p +\v 9 Yahweh of hosts says this: You who now continue to hear the same words that came from the prophets' mouths when the foundation of my house was laid—this house of mine, Yahweh of hosts: Strengthen your hands so that the temple can be built. +\v 10 For before those days no crops were gathered in by anyone, there was no profit for either man or animal, and there was no peace from enemies for anyone going or coming. I had set every person each against his neighbor. \s5 -\q -\v 11 But now it will not be as in former days, -\q I will be with the remnant of this people— -\q this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. -\q -\v 12 For seeds of peace will be sown; -\q the climbing vine will give its fruit and the earth will give its produce; -\q the skies will give their dew, -\q for I will make the remnant of this people inherit all these things. +\v 11 But now it will not be as in former days, I will be with the remnant of this people— this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\v 12 For seeds of peace will be sown; the climbing vine will give its fruit and the earth will give its produce; the skies will give their dew, for I will make the remnant of this people inherit all these things. \s5 -\q -\v 13 You were an example to the other nations of a curse, -\q house of Judah and house of Israel. -\q So I will rescue you and you will be a blessing. -\q Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong! -\q -\v 14 For Yahweh of hosts says this: -\q Just as I planned to do harm to you when your ancestors provoked my anger— -\q says Yahweh of hosts—and did not relent, -\q -\v 15 so also I will plan in these days -\q to do good again to Jerusalem and the house of Judah! -\q Do not fear! +\v 13 You were an example to the other nations of a curse, house of Judah and house of Israel. So I will rescue you and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong! +\p +\v 14 For Yahweh of hosts says this: Just as I planned to do harm to you when your ancestors provoked my anger— says Yahweh of hosts—and did not relent, +\v 15 so also I will plan in these days to do good again to Jerusalem and the house of Judah! Do not fear! \s5 \v 16 These are the things that you must do: Speak truth, every person with his neighbor. Judge with truth, justice, and peace in your gates. @@ -338,133 +265,223 @@ \s5 \p \v 18 Then the word of Yahweh of hosts came to me, saying, -\q -\v 19 "Yahweh of hosts says this: The fasts of the fourth month, -\q the fifth month, the seventh month, and the tenth month -\q will become times of joy, gladness, and happy festivals for the house of Judah! -\q Therefore love truth and peace! +\v 19 "Yahweh of hosts says this: The fasts of the fourth month, the fifth month, the seventh month, and the tenth month will become times of joy, gladness, and happy festivals for the house of Judah! Therefore love truth and peace! \s5 -\q -\v 20 Yahweh of hosts says this: People will come again, -\q even those who are living in many different cities. -\q -\v 21 The inhabitants of one city will go to another city and say, -\q 'Let us quickly go to beg before the face of Yahweh -\q and to seek Yahweh of hosts! We ourselves are also going.' -\q -\v 22 Many people and mighty nations will come to seek Yahweh of hosts in Jerusalem -\q and beg for the favor of Yahweh! +\p +\v 20 Yahweh of hosts says this: People will come again, even those who are living in many different cities. +\v 21 The inhabitants of one city will go to another city and say, 'Let us quickly go to beg before the face of Yahweh and to seek Yahweh of hosts! We ourselves are also going.' +\v 22 Many people and mighty nations will come to seek Yahweh of hosts in Jerusalem and beg for the favor of Yahweh! \s5 -\q -\v 23 Yahweh of hosts says this: In those days -\q ten men from every language and nation -\q will grasp the hem of the robe of a Jew and say, -\q 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you!'" +\p +\v 23 Yahweh of hosts says this: In those days ten men from every language and nation will grasp the hem of the robe of a Jew and say, 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you!'" \s5 \c 9 -\p -\v 1 "This is a declaration of Yahweh's word concerning the land of Hadrak and Damascus, its resting place; for the eyes of all humanity and all the tribes of Israel are toward Yahweh. -\v 2 This declaration also concerns Hamath, which borders on Damascus, and it concerns Tyre and Sidon, for they are very wise. - -\s5 -\v 3 Tyre has built herself a stronghold and heaped up silver like dust and refined gold like mud in the streets. -\v 4 Look! The Lord will dispossess her and destroy her strength on the sea, so she will be devoured by fire. - -\s5 -\v 5 Ashkelon will see and be afraid! Gaza also will tremble greatly! Ekron, her hopes will be disappointed! The king will perish from Gaza, and Ashkelon will not remain. -\v 6 Strangers will make their homes in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. -\v 7 For I will remove their blood from their mouths and their abominations from between their teeth. Then they will become a remnant for our God like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will become like the Jebusites. - -\s5 -\p -\v 8 I will camp around my land against enemy armies, \f + \ft Most interpreters translate the Hebrew words as \fqa against enemy armies \fqa* and some translate the Hebrew \fqa as a guard,\fqa* and so translate the phrase, \fqa I will surround my temple as a guard \fqa* . \f* so no one can pass through or return, for no oppressor will overrun them, for now I see with my own eyes! +\q +\v 1 "This is a declaration of Yahweh's word concerning the land of Hadrak +\q2 and Damascus, its resting place; +\q for the eyes of all humanity and all the tribes of Israel +\q2 are toward Yahweh. +\q +\v 2 This declaration also concerns Hamath, which borders on Damascus, +\q2 and it concerns Tyre and Sidon, for they are very wise. \s5 \q -\v 9 Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! +\v 3 Tyre has built herself a stronghold +\q2 and heaped up silver like dust +\q2 and refined gold like mud in the streets. +\q +\v 4 Look! The Lord will dispossess her +\q2 and destroy her strength on the sea, +\q2 so she will be devoured by fire. + +\s5 +\q +\v 5 Ashkelon will see and be afraid! +\q2 Gaza also will tremble greatly! +\q2 Ekron, her hopes will be disappointed! +\q The king will perish from Gaza, +\q2 and Ashkelon will not remain. +\q +\v 6 Strangers will make their homes in Ashdod, +\q2 and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. +\q +\v 7 For I will remove their blood from their mouths +\q2 and their abominations from between their teeth. +\q Then they will become a remnant for our God +\q2 like a clan in Judah, +\q2 and Ekron will become like the Jebusites. + +\s5 +\q +\v 8 I will camp around my land against enemy armies, \f + \ft Most interpreters translate the Hebrew words as \fqa against enemy armies \fqa* and some translate the Hebrew \fqa as a guard,\fqa* and so translate the phrase, \fqa I will surround my temple as a guard \fqa* . \f* +\q2 so no one can pass through or return, +\q for no oppressor will overrun them, +\q2 for now I see with my own eyes! +\b + +\s5 +\q +\v 9 Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! +\q2 Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! \q Behold! Your king is coming to you. -\q He is righteous and victorious. -\q He is humble and is riding on a donkey, on the colt of a donkey. +\q2 He is righteous and victorious. +\q He is humble and is riding on a donkey, +\q2 on the colt of a donkey. \q -\v 10 Then I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, -\q and the bow will be cut off from battle; for he will speak peace to the nations, -\q and his dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth! +\v 10 Then I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim +\q2 and the horse from Jerusalem, +\q2 and the bow will be cut off from battle; +\q for he will speak peace to the nations, +\q2 and his dominion will be from sea to sea, +\q2 and from the River to the ends of the earth! \s5 -\p -\v 11 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the pit where there is no water. -\v 12 Return to the stronghold, prisoners of hope! Even today I am declaring that I will return double to you, -\v 13 for I have bent Judah as my bow. I have filled my quiver with Ephraim. I have roused your sons, Zion, against your sons, Greece, and have made you, Zion, like a warrior's sword!" +\q +\v 11 As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, +\q2 I will set your prisoners free from the pit where there is no water. +\q +\v 12 Return to the stronghold, prisoners of hope! +\q2 Even today I am declaring that I will return double to you, +\q +\v 13 for I have bent Judah as my bow. +\q2 I have filled my quiver with Ephraim. +\q I have roused your sons, Zion, +\q2 against your sons, Greece, +\q2 and have made you, Zion, like a warrior's sword!" +\b \s5 -\p -\v 14 Yahweh will appear to them, and his arrows will shoot out like lightning! For my Lord Yahweh will blow the ram's horn and will advance with the storms from Teman. -\v 15 Yahweh of hosts will defend them, and they will devour them and defeat the stones of the slings. Then they will drink and shout like men drunk on wine, and they will be filled with wine like bowls, like the corners of the altar. +\q +\v 14 Yahweh will appear to them, +\q2 and his arrows will shoot out like lightning! +\q For my Lord Yahweh will blow the ram's horn +\q2 and will advance with the storms from Teman. +\q +\v 15 Yahweh of hosts will defend them, +\q2 and they will devour them and defeat the stones of the slings. +\q Then they will drink and shout like men drunk on wine, +\q2 and they will be filled with wine like bowls, +\q2 like the corners of the altar. \s5 -\v 16 So Yahweh their God will rescue them on that day, as the flock of his people. They are the jewels of a crown that will shine on his land. -\v 17 How good and how beautiful they will be! The young men will flourish on grain and the virgins on sweet wine!" +\q +\v 16 So Yahweh their God will rescue them on that day, +\q2 as the flock of his people. +\q They are the jewels of a crown +\q2 that will shine on his land. +\q +\v 17 How good and how beautiful they will be! +\q2 The young men will flourish on grain +\q2 and the virgins on sweet wine!" \s5 \c 10 -\m \q \v 1 Ask for rain from Yahweh in the season of the spring rain— -\q Yahweh who makes thunderstorms— +\q2 Yahweh who makes thunderstorms— \q and he gives rain showers to everyone -\q and vegetation in the field. +\q2 and vegetation in the field. \q -\v 2 For household idols speak wickedness; the diviners envision a lie; -\q they tell deceitful dreams and give empty comfort, -\q so they wander like sheep and suffer because there is no shepherd. +\v 2 For household idols speak wickedness; +\q2 the diviners envision a lie; +\q they tell deceitful dreams +\q2 and give empty comfort, +\q so they wander like sheep and suffer +\q2 because there is no shepherd. +\b \s5 -\m -\p -\v 3 "My wrath burns against the shepherds; it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish. Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah, and make them like his warhorse in battle! +\q +\v 3 "My wrath burns against the shepherds; +\q2 it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish. +\q Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah, +\q2 and make them like his warhorse in battle! \s5 -\v 4 From Judah will come the cornerstone; from him will come the tent peg; from him will come the war bow; from him will come every ruler together. \f + \ft Many modern translations arrange the text by adding \fqa together \fqa* at the start of the next verse. \f* -\v 5 They will be like warriors who trample their enemies into the mud of the streets in battle; they will make war, for Yahweh is with them, and they will shame those who ride warhorses. +\q +\v 4 From Judah will come the cornerstone; +\q2 from him will come the tent peg; +\q from him will come the war bow; +\q2 from him will come every ruler together. \f + \ft Many modern translations arrange the text by adding \fqa together \fqa* at the start of the next verse. \f* +\q +\v 5 They will be like warriors +\q2 who trample their enemies into the mud of the streets in battle; +\q they will make war, for Yahweh is with them, +\q2 and they will shame those who ride warhorses. +\b \s5 -\p -\v 6 I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph, for I will restore them and have mercy on them. They will be as though I had not rejected them, for I am Yahweh their God, and I will respond to them. -\v 7 Then Ephraim will be like a warrior, and their hearts will rejoice as with wine; their children will see and rejoice. Their hearts will rejoice in me! +\q +\v 6 I will strengthen the house of Judah +\q2 and save the house of Joseph, +\q for I will restore them +\q2 and have mercy on them. +\q They will be as though +\q2 I had not rejected them, +\q for I am Yahweh their God, +\q2 and I will respond to them. +\q +\v 7 Then Ephraim will be like a warrior, +\q2 and their hearts will rejoice as with wine; +\q their children will see and rejoice. +\q2 Their hearts will rejoice in me! \s5 -\p -\v 8 I will whistle for them and gather them, for I will rescue them, and they will become as great as they previously were! -\v 9 I sowed them among the peoples, but they will remember me in distant countries, so they and their children will live and return. -\v 10 For I will restore them from the land of Egypt and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them to the land of Gilead and Lebanon until there is no more room for them. +\q +\v 8 I will whistle for them +\q2 and gather them, +\q for I will rescue them, +\q2 and they will become as great as they previously were! +\q +\v 9 I sowed them among the peoples, +\q2 but they will remember me in distant countries, +\q2 so they and their children will live and return. +\q +\v 10 For I will restore them from the land of Egypt +\q2 and gather them from Assyria. +\q I will bring them to the land of Gilead and Lebanon +\q2 until there is no more room for them. \s5 -\v 11 I will pass through the sea of their affliction; I will strike the waves of that sea and will dry up all the depths of the Nile. The majesty of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will go away from the Egyptians. -\v 12 I will strengthen them in myself, and they will walk in my name—this is Yahweh's declaration." +\q +\v 11 I will pass through the sea of their affliction; +\q2 I will strike the waves of that sea and will dry up all the depths of the Nile. +\q The majesty of Assyria will be brought down, +\q2 and the scepter of Egypt will go away from the Egyptians. +\q +\v 12 I will strengthen them in myself, +\q2 and they will walk in my name— +\q2 this is Yahweh's declaration." \s5 \c 11 -\m \q -\v 1 Open your doors, Lebanon, that fire may devour your cedars! +\v 1 Open your doors, Lebanon, +\q2 that fire may devour your cedars! \q -\v 2 Wail, cypress trees, for the cedar trees have fallen! What was glorious has been devastated! -\q Wail, you oaks of Bashan, for the impenetrable forest has gone down. +\v 2 Wail, cypress trees, for the cedar trees have fallen! +\q2 What was glorious has been devastated! +\q Wail, you oaks of Bashan, +\q2 for the impenetrable forest has gone down. \q -\v 3 There is the sound of the shepherds' howl, for their glory has been destroyed! -\q There is the voice of the young lions' roar, for the pride of the Jordan River has been devastated! +\v 3 There is the sound of the shepherds' howl, +\q2 for their glory has been destroyed! +\q There is the voice of the young lions' roar, +\q2 for the pride of the Jordan River has been devastated! +\b \s5 \p -\m \v 4 This is what Yahweh my God says, "Like a shepherd, watch over the flock set aside for slaughter! \v 5 (Those who buy them slaughter them and are not guilty, and those who sell them say, 'Blessed be Yahweh! I have become rich!' for the shepherds working for the flocks' owners have no pity on them.) \v 6 For I will no longer pity the inhabitants of the land!—this is Yahweh's declaration. See! I myself am about to turn over every person into the hand of his neighbor and into the hand of his king, and they will destroy the land and none of them will I deliver them from their hand." \s5 +\p \v 7 So I became the shepherd of the flock marked for slaughter for those who dealt in sheep. I took two staffs; one staff I called "Favor" and the other I called "Unity." In this way I shepherded the flock. \v 8 In one month I destroyed the three shepherds. I became impatient with them, and they also hated me. \v 9 Then I said to the owners, "I will not work as a shepherd for you any longer. The sheep that are dying—let them die; the sheep that are being destroyed—let them be destroyed. Let the sheep that remain each eat the flesh of its neighbor." @@ -482,12 +499,15 @@ \p \v 15 Yahweh said to me, "Again, take the equipment of a foolish shepherd for yourself, \v 16 for see, I am about to set in place a shepherd in the land. He will not care for the perishing sheep. He will not seek out the sheep gone missing, nor heal the crippled sheep. He will not feed the sheep that are healthy, but will eat the flesh of the fattened sheep and will tear off their hooves. +\b \s5 \q -\v 17 Woe to the worthless shepherd who abandons the flock! +\v 17 Woe to the worthless shepherd +\q2 who abandons the flock! \q May the sword come against his arm and his right eye! -\q May his arm wither away and may his right eye become blind!" +\q2 May his arm wither away +\q2 and may his right eye become blind!" \s5 \c 12 @@ -501,16 +521,17 @@ \v 5 Then the chiefs of Judah will say in their hearts, 'The inhabitants of Jerusalem are our strength because of Yahweh of hosts, their God.' \s5 -\v 6 On that day I will make the chiefs of Judah like firepots among wood and like a flaming torch among standing grain, for they will consume all the surrounding peoples on their right and on their left. Jerusalem will again live in her own place." - -\s5 -\v 7 Yahweh will save the tents of Judah first, so that the honor of the house of David and the honor of those who live in Jerusalem may not be greater than the rest of Judah. -\v 8 On that day Yahweh will be the defender of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and on that day those who are weak among them will be like David, while the house of David will be like God, like the angel of Yahweh in front of them. -\v 9 "On that day that I will begin to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. +\v 6 On that day I will make the chiefs of Judah like firepots among wood and like a flaming torch among standing grain, for they will consume all the surrounding peoples on their right and on their left. Jerusalem will again live in her own place. \s5 \p -\v 10 But I will pour out a spirit of compassion and pleading on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so they will look on me, the one they have pierced. They will mourn for me, as one mourns for an only son; they will bitterly lament for him like those who lament the death of a firstborn son. +\v 7" Yahweh will save the tents of Judah first, so that the honor of the house of David and the honor of those who live in Jerusalem may not be greater than the rest of Judah. +\v 8 On that day Yahweh will be the defender of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and on that day those who are weak among them will be like David, while the house of David will be like God, like the angel of Yahweh in front of them. +\v 9 "On that day I will begin to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. + +\s5 +\p +\v 10 "But I will pour out a spirit of compassion and pleading on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so they will look on me, the one they have pierced. They will mourn for me, as one mourns for an only son; they will bitterly lament for him like those who lament the death of a firstborn son. \v 11 On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be like the wailing at Hadad Rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. \s5 @@ -531,29 +552,30 @@ \v 4 On that day each prophet will be ashamed of his vision when he is about to prophesy. These prophets will no longer wear a hairy cloak, in order to deceive the people. \v 5 For each will say, 'I am not a prophet! I am a man who works the soil, for the land became my work while I was still a young man!' \v 6 But someone will say to him, 'What are these wounds between your arms?' and he will answer, 'I was wounded with those in my friends' house.' +\b \s5 \q \v 7 "Sword! Rouse yourself against my shepherd, -\q the man who stands close to me— -\q this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. +\q2 the man who stands close to me— +\q2 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. \q Strike the shepherd, -\q and the flock will scatter! -\q For I will turn my hand against the lowly ones. +\q2 and the flock will scatter! +\q2 For I will turn my hand against the lowly ones. \s5 \q \v 8 Then it will come about that throughout all the land—this is Yahweh's declaration— -\q that two-thirds of it will be cut off! Those people will perish; -\q only one-third will remain there. +\q2 that two-thirds of it will be cut off! Those people will perish; +\q2 only one-third will remain there. \q \v 9 I will bring that third through the fire -\q and refine them as silver is refined; -\q I will test them as gold is tested. +\q2 and refine them as silver is refined; +\q2 I will test them as gold is tested. \q They will call on my name, -\q and I will answer them and say, +\q2 and I will answer them and say, \q 'This is my people!' -\q and they will say, 'Yahweh is my God!'" +\q2 and they will say, 'Yahweh is my God!'" \s5 \c 14 diff --git a/41-MAT.usfm b/41-MAT.usfm index 316c5a2c..0e22c39a 100644 --- a/41-MAT.usfm +++ b/41-MAT.usfm @@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ \s5 \v 22 Now all this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, -\q \v 23 "Behold, the virgin will become pregnant and will bear a son, and they will call his name Immanuel"—which being translated is, "God with us." \s5 @@ -84,9 +83,9 @@ \v 5 They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what was written by the prophet, \q \v 6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, -\q are not the least among the rulers of Judah, +\q2 are not the least among the rulers of Judah, \q for from you will come one who rules, -\q who will shepherd my people Israel.'" +\q2 who will shepherd my people Israel.'" \s5 \m @@ -116,9 +115,10 @@ \v 17 Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, \q \v 18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, -\q weeping and great mourning, +\q2 weeping and great mourning, \q Rachel weeping for her children, -\q and she refused to be comforted, because they were no more." +\q2 and she refused to be comforted, +\q2 because they were no more." \s5 \p @@ -136,9 +136,10 @@ \v 1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea saying, \v 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." \v 3 For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, +\b \q "The voice of one calling out in the wilderness, \q 'Make ready the way of the Lord, -\q make his paths straight.'" +\q2 make his paths straight.'" \s5 \m @@ -180,10 +181,11 @@ \p \v 5 Then the devil took him into the holy city and set him on the highest point of the temple building, \v 6 and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, +\b \q 'He will command his angels to take care of you,' -\m and, +\m and \q 'They will carry you in their hands, -\q so that you will not hit your foot against a stone.'" +\q2 so that you will not hit your foot against a stone.'" \s5 \m @@ -206,15 +208,15 @@ \s5 \v 14 This happened to fulfill what was said by Isaiah the prophet, -\q1 +\q \v 15 "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, -\q1 toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, -\q1 Galilee of the Gentiles! -\q1 +\q2 toward the sea, beyond the Jordan, +\q2 Galilee of the Gentiles! +\q \v 16 The people who sat in darkness -\q1 have seen a great light, -\q1 and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, -\q1 upon them has a light arisen." +\q2 have seen a great light, +\q and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, +\q2 upon them has a light arisen." \s5 \p @@ -240,6 +242,7 @@ \p \v 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. \v 2 He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, +\b \q \v 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, \q2 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. @@ -367,21 +370,23 @@ \s5 \v 8 Therefore, do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him. +\p \v 9 Therefore pray like this: +\b \q 'Our Father in heaven, \q2 may your name be honored as holy. -\q2 +\q \v 10 May your kingdom come. -\q2 May your will be done +\q May your will be done \q2 on earth as it is in heaven. \s5 -\q2 +\q \v 11 Give us today our daily bread. -\q2 +\q \v 12 Forgive us our debts, \q2 as we also have forgiven our debtors. -\q2 +\q \v 13 Do not bring us into temptation, \q2 but deliver us from the evil one.' \f + \ft The best ancient copies do not have \fqa For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen \fqa* . \f* @@ -522,7 +527,10 @@ \s5 \v 16 When evening had come, the people brought to Jesus many who were possessed by demons. He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. -\v 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, "He took our illnesses and bore our diseases." +\v 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, +\b +\q "He took our illnesses +\q2 and bore our diseases." \s5 \p @@ -721,7 +729,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 34 "Do not think that I came to bring peace upon the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. -\v 35 For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. +\v 35 For I came to set +\b +\q a man against his father, +\q2 and a daughter against her mother, +\q and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. +\b \v 36 A man's enemies will be those of his own household. \s5 @@ -758,7 +771,9 @@ \s5 \v 9 But what did you go out to see—a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and much more than a prophet. \v 10 This is he of whom it was written, -\q 'See, I am sending my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.' +\b +\q 'See, I am sending my messenger before your face, +\q2 who will prepare your way before you.' \s5 \m @@ -772,7 +787,13 @@ \s5 \v 16 To what should I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces calling out to the others, -\v 17 and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We mourned, and you did not weep.' +\v 17 saying: +\b +\q 'We played a flute for you, +\q2 and you did not dance. +\q We mourned, +\q2 and you did not weep.' +\b \s5 \v 18 For John came not eating bread or drinking wine, and they say, 'He has a demon.' @@ -837,22 +858,24 @@ \v 15 Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. Many people followed him, and he healed them all. \v 16 He commanded them not to make him known to others, \v 17 that it might be fulfilled, what had been said through Isaiah the prophet, saying, +\b \s5 \q \v 18 "See, my servant whom I have chosen; -\q my beloved one, in whom my soul is well pleased. +\q2 my beloved one, in whom my soul is well pleased. \q I will put my Spirit upon him, -\q and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. +\q2 and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. \s5 \q \v 19 He will not strive nor cry aloud; -\q neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets. +\q2 neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets. \q \v 20 He will not break any bruised reed; -\q he will not quench any smoking flax, -\q until he leads justice to victory, +\q2 he will not quench any smoking flax, +\q2 until he leads justice to victory, +\q \v 21 and in his name the Gentiles will have hope." \s5 @@ -942,19 +965,26 @@ \v 12 For whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. \s5 -\v 13 This is why I talk to them in parables: Though they are seeing, they do not see; and though they are hearing, they do not hear, or understand. +\v 13 This is why I talk to them in parables: +\b +\q Though they are seeing, +\q2 they do not see; +\q and though they are hearing, +\q2 they do not hear, or understand. +\p \v 14 To them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, that which says, +\b \q 'Listening, you will hear, but you will never understand; -\q seeing, you will see, but you will never know. +\q2 seeing, you will see, but you will never know. \s5 \q \v 15 For the heart of this people has become dull, -\q and with their ears they hardly hear, -\q and they have shut their eyes. +\q2 and with their ears they hardly hear, +\q2 and they have shut their eyes. \q Otherwise they might see with their eyes, -\q and hear with their ears, -\q and understand with their heart and turn again, +\q2 and hear with their ears, +\q2 and understand with their heart and turn again, \q and I would heal them."' \s5 @@ -1002,8 +1032,9 @@ \p \v 34 All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; and he said nothing to them without a parable. \v 35 This was in order that what had been said through the prophet might be fulfilled, when he said, +\q \q "I will open my mouth in parables. -\q I will say things that were hidden from the foundation of the world." +\q2 I will say things that were hidden from the foundation of the world." \s5 \p @@ -1148,12 +1179,13 @@ \s5 \v 7 You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you when he said, +\b \q \v 8 'This people honors me with their lips, -\q but their heart is far from me. +\q2 but their heart is far from me. \q \v 9 They worship me in vain -\q because they teach as their doctrines the commandments of people.'" +\q2 because they teach as their doctrines the commandments of people.'" \s5 \m @@ -1550,6 +1582,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons. She bowed down before him and asked for something from him. +\p \v 21 Jesus said to her, "What do you wish?" \p She said to him, "Command that these my two sons may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left hand, in your kingdom." @@ -1590,10 +1623,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 4 Now all this happened to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, saying, +\b +\q \v 5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, -\q 'See, your King is coming to you, +\q2 'See, your King is coming to you, \q Humble and riding on a donkey— -\q on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" +\q2 on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" \s5 \m @@ -1604,6 +1639,7 @@ \s5 \v 9 Then the crowds that went before Jesus and those that followed him were shouting, +\b \q "Hosanna to the son of David! \q Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! \q Hosanna in the highest!" @@ -1624,7 +1660,11 @@ \v 15 But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the marvelous things that he did, and when they heard the children shouting in the temple and saying, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they became very angry. \p \v 16 They said to him, "Do you hear what they are saying?" -\p Jesus said to them, "Yes! But have you never read, 'Out of the mouths of little children and nursing infants you have prepared praise'?" +\p Jesus said to them, "Yes! But have you never read, +\b +\q 'Out of the mouths of little children and nursing infants +\q2 you have prepared praise'?" +\b \p \v 17 Then Jesus left them and went out of the city to Bethany and spent the night there. @@ -1689,10 +1729,11 @@ \s5 \p \v 42 Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the scriptures, +\b \q 'The stone which the builders rejected -\q has been made the cornerstone. +\q2 has been made the cornerstone. \q This was from the Lord, -\q and it is marvelous in our eyes'? +\q2 and it is marvelous in our eyes'? \s5 \m @@ -1794,10 +1835,11 @@ \s5 \p \v 43 Jesus said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, +\b \q \v 44 'The Lord said to my Lord, -\q "Sit at my right hand, -\q until I make your enemies your footstool"'? +\q2 "Sit at my right hand, +\q2 until I make your enemies your footstool"'? \s5 \m @@ -1937,7 +1979,12 @@ \s5 \p -\v 29 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. +\v 29 "But immediately after the tribulation of those days +\b +\q the sun will be darkened, +\q2 the moon will not give its light, +\q the stars will fall from the sky, +\q2 and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. \s5 \v 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. @@ -2145,8 +2192,9 @@ \p \v 30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. \v 31 Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will fall away tonight because of me, for it is written, +\b \q 'I will strike the shepherd -\q and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' +\q2 and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' \m \v 32 But after I am raised up, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." diff --git a/42-MRK.usfm b/42-MRK.usfm index df13acd9..946bdbe6 100644 --- a/42-MRK.usfm +++ b/42-MRK.usfm @@ -12,12 +12,12 @@ \v 1 This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. \p \v 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, -\q "Look, I am sending my messenger before your face, -\q the one who will prepare your way. +\q2 "Look, I am sending my messenger before your face, +\q2 the one who will prepare your way. \q \v 3 The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, -\q 'Make ready the way of the Lord; -\q make his paths straight.'" +\q2 'Make ready the way of the Lord; +\q2 make his paths straight.'" \s5 \m @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 12 Then the Spirit compelled him to go out into the wilderness. -\v 13 He was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels served him. +\v 13 He was in the wilderness forty days being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and the angels served him. \s5 \p @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ \s5 \v 19 As Jesus was walking on a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and John his brother; they were in the boat mending the nets. -\v 20 He called them and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and they followed him. +\v 20 He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and they followed him. \s5 \p @@ -275,7 +275,14 @@ \v 10 When Jesus was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables. \v 11 He said to them, "To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to those outside everything is in parables, \q -\v 12 so that when they look, yes they look, but do not see, and so that when they hear, yes they hear, but do not understand, or else they would turn and God would forgive them." +\v 12 so that when they look, +\q2 yes they look, +\q2 but do not see, +\q and so that when they hear, +\q2 yes they hear, +\q2 but do not understand, +\q or else they would turn +\q2 and God would forgive them." \s5 \m @@ -565,10 +572,10 @@ \p \v 6 But he said to them, "Isaiah prophesied well about you hypocrites. As it is written, \q 'This people honors me with their lips, -\q but their heart is far from me. +\q2 but their heart is far from me. \q \v 7 In vain they worship me, -\q teaching the commands of men as their doctrines.' +\q2 teaching the commands of men as their doctrines.' \s5 \m @@ -846,12 +853,16 @@ \s5 \q -\v 7 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, +\v 7 'For this reason +\q2 a man will leave his father and mother +\q2 and be united to his wife, +\q \v 8 and the two will become one flesh.' \m So they are no longer two, but one flesh. \v 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no man tear apart." \s5 +\p \v 10 When they were in the house, the disciples asked him again about this. \v 11 He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. \v 12 If she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery." @@ -966,10 +977,11 @@ \v 7 They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. \v 8 Many people spread their garments on the road, and others spread branches they had cut from the fields. \v 9 Those who went before him and those who followed shouted, -\q "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. +\q "Hosanna! Blessed is the one +\q2 who comes in the name of the Lord. \q \v 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! -\q Hosanna in the highest!" +\q2 Hosanna in the highest!" \s5 \p @@ -987,7 +999,8 @@ \s5 \v 17 He taught them and said, "Is it not written, -\q 'My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? +\q 'My house will be called +\q2 a house of prayer for all the nations'? \m But you have made it a den of robbers." \p \v 18 The chief priests and the scribes heard what he had said, and they looked for a way to destroy him. For they feared him because the entire crowd was amazed at his teaching. @@ -1047,10 +1060,10 @@ \s5 \v 10 Have you not read this scripture? \q 'The stone which the builders rejected -\q has been made the cornerstone. +\q2 has been made the cornerstone. \q \v 11 This was from the Lord, -\q and it is marvelous in our eyes.'" +\q2 and it is marvelous in our eyes.'" \m \p \v 12 After this the Jewish leaders sought a way to arrest Jesus because they understood that he spoke the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd. So they left him and went away. @@ -1108,8 +1121,8 @@ \v 35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he said, "How is it that the scribes say the Christ is the son of David? \v 36 David himself, in the Holy Spirit, said, \q 'The Lord said to my Lord, -\q "Sit at my right hand -\q until I put your enemies under your feet."' +\q2 "Sit at my right hand +\q2 until I put your enemies under your feet."' \m \v 37 David himself calls him 'Lord,' so how can the Christ be David's son?" The large crowd gladly listened to him. @@ -1179,11 +1192,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 24 "But after the tribulation of those days, -\q 'the sun will be darkened, -\q the moon will not give its light, +\q2 'the sun will be darkened, +\q2 the moon will not give its light, \q \v 25 the stars will fall from the sky, -\q and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.' +\q2 and the powers that are in the heavens +\q2 will be shaken.' \m \v 26 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. \v 27 Then he will send his angels and he will gather together his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the sky. @@ -1267,7 +1281,7 @@ \v 26 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. \v 27 Jesus said to them, "All of you will fall away, for it is written, \q 'I will strike the shepherd -\q and the sheep will be scattered.' +\q2 and the sheep will be scattered.' \s5 \m @@ -1427,7 +1441,7 @@ \v 25 It was the third hour when they crucified him. \v 26 On a sign they wrote the charge against him, "The king of the Jews." \v 27 With him they crucified two robbers, one on the right of him and one on his left. -\v 28 \f + \ft The best ancient copies do not have Mark 15:28, \fqa The scripture was fulfilled that says, 'He was counted with the lawless ones,' \fqa* \f* +\v 28 \f + \ft The best ancient copies do not have Mark 15:28, \fqa The scripture was fulfilled that says, 'He was counted with the lawless ones,' \s5 \v 29 Those who passed by insulted him, shaking their heads and saying, "Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, diff --git a/43-LUK.usfm b/43-LUK.usfm index 613a3c12..6b3e893c 100644 --- a/43-LUK.usfm +++ b/43-LUK.usfm @@ -96,38 +96,42 @@ \p \v 46 Mary said, \q "My soul praises the Lord, -\q +\q2 \v 47 and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. \s5 \q -\v 48 For he has looked at the low condition of his female servant. +\v 48 For he has looked +\q2 at the low condition of his female servant. \q For see, from now on all generations will call me blessed. -\q +\q2 \v 49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me, -\q and his name is holy. +\q2 and his name is holy. \s5 \q -\v 50 His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him. +\v 50 His mercy lasts from generation to generation +\q2 for those who fear him. \q \v 51 He has displayed strength with his arm; -\q he has scattered those who were proud about the thoughts of their hearts. +\q2 he has scattered those who were proud +\q2 about the thoughts of their hearts. \s5 \q \v 52 He has thrown down princes from their thrones -\q and he has raised up those of low condition. +\q2 and he has raised up those of low condition. \q \v 53 He has filled the hungry with good things, -\q but the rich he has sent away empty-handed. +\q2 but the rich he has sent away empty-handed. \s5 \q \v 54 He has given help to Israel his servant, -\q so as to remember to show mercy +\q2 so as to remember to show mercy \q -\v 55 (as he said to our fathers) to Abraham and his descendants forever." +\v 55 (as he said to our fathers) +\q2 to Abraham and his descendants forever." \s5 \p @@ -156,46 +160,56 @@ \v 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, \q \v 68 "Praised be the Lord, the God of Israel, -\q for he has come to help and he has accomplished redemption for his people. +\q2 for he has come to help +\q2 and he has accomplished redemption for his people. \s5 \q \v 69 He has raised up a horn of salvation for us -\q in the house of his servant David +\q2 in the house of his servant David \q \v 70 (as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from long ago), -\q +\q2 \v 71 salvation from our enemies -\q and from the hand of all who hate us. +\q2 and from the hand of all who hate us. \s5 \q \v 72 He will do this to show mercy to our fathers -\q and to remember his holy covenant, +\q2 and to remember his holy covenant, \q -\v 73 the oath that he swore to Abraham our father. +\v 73 the oath that he swore +\q2 to Abraham our father. \q -\v 74 He swore to grant to us that we, having been delivered out of the hand of our enemies, -\q would serve him without fear +\v 74 He swore to grant to us that we, +\q2 having been delivered out of the hand of our enemies, +\q2 would serve him without fear \q -\v 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. +\v 75 in holiness and righteousness +\q2 before him all our days. \s5 \q -\v 76 Yes, and you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, -\q for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his paths, -\q to prepare people for his coming, +\v 76 Yes, and you, child, +\q2 will be called a prophet of the Most High, +\q for you will go before the face of the Lord +\q2 to prepare his paths, +\q2 to prepare people for his coming, \q \v 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people -\q by the forgiveness of their sins. +\q2 by the forgiveness of their sins. \s5 \q -\v 78 This will happen because of the tender mercy of our God, -\q because of which the sunrise from on high will come to help us, +\v 78 This will happen because +\q2 of the tender mercy of our God, +\q because of which the sunrise +\q2 from on high will come to help us, \q -\v 79 to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. -\q He will do this to guide our feet into the path of peace." +\v 79 to shine on those who sit in darkness +\q2 and in the shadow of death. +\q He will do this to guide our feet +\q2 into the path of peace." \s5 \p @@ -230,7 +244,9 @@ \v 13 Suddenly there was together with the angel a great multitude from heaven, praising God and saying, \q1 \p -\v 14 "Glory to God in the highest, \q1 and may there be peace on earth \q1 among people with whom he is pleased." \f + \ft Some ancient Greek copies have different spellings that suggest two possible meanings of the last phrase of verse 14, the second being preferred. The suggestions are: \fqa good will toward people \fqa* or \fqa among people with whom he (God) is pleased \fqa* . \f* +\v 14 "Glory to God in the highest, +\q2 and may there be peace on earth +\q2 among people with whom he is pleased." \f + \ft Some ancient Greek copies have different spellings that suggest two possible meanings of the last phrase of verse 14, the second being preferred. The suggestions are: \fqa good will toward people \fqa* or \fqa among people with whom he (God) is pleased \fqa* . \f* \s5 \p @@ -262,15 +278,17 @@ \v 28 he took him into his arms and praised God, and he said, \q1 \p -\v 29 "Now let your servant depart in peace, Lord, according to your word. +\v 29 "Now let your servant depart in peace, Lord, +\q2 according to your word. \s5 \q1 \v 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, -\q1 +\q2 \v 31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples: \q1 -\v 32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel." +\v 32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles +\q2 and glory to your people Israel." \s5 \p @@ -322,15 +340,15 @@ \s5 \v 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, \q1 "A voice of one crying out in the wilderness, -\q1 'Make ready the way of the Lord, -\q1 make his paths straight. +\q2 'Make ready the way of the Lord, +\q2 make his paths straight. \s5 \q1 \v 5 Every valley will be filled, -\q1 and every mountain and hill will be made low, +\q2 and every mountain and hill will be made low, \q1 and the crooked roads will be made straight, -\q1 and the uneven places will be built into roads, +\q2 and the uneven places will be built into roads, \q1 \v 6 and all flesh will see the salvation of God.'" @@ -441,10 +459,11 @@ \p \v 9 Then the devil led Jesus to Jerusalem and put him on the very highest point of the temple building, and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here. \v 10 For it is written, -\q1 'He will give orders to his angels regarding you, to protect you,' +\q1 'He will give orders to his angels regarding you, +\q2 to protect you,' \q1 \v 11 and, 'They will lift you up in their hands, -\q1 so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" +\q2 so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" \s5 \p @@ -465,11 +484,12 @@ \s5 \q1 \v 18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, -\q1 because he anointed me to announce good news to the poor. +\q2 because he anointed me +\q2 to announce good news to the poor. \q1 He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives -\q1 and recovery of sight to the blind, -\q1 to set free those who are oppressed, -\q1 +\q2 and recovery of sight to the blind, +\q2 to set free those who are oppressed, +\q2 \v 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." \s5 @@ -654,19 +674,38 @@ \s5 \p -\v 20 Then he looked at his disciples and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. -\v 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. +\v 20 Then he looked at his disciples and said, +\q "Blessed are you who are poor, +\q2 for yours is the kingdom of God. +\q +\v 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, +\q2 for you will be filled. +\q Blessed are you who weep now, +\q2 for you will laugh. \s5 -\v 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. +\q +\v 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, +\q2 and when they exclude you and insult you +\q and reject your name as evil, +\q2 because of the Son of Man. +\p \v 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because you will surely have a great reward in heaven, for their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. \s5 -\v 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. -\v 25 Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry later. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep later. +\q +\v 24 But woe to you who are rich, +\q2 for you have already received your comfort. +\q +\v 25 Woe to you who are full now, +\q2 for you will be hungry later. +\q Woe to you who laugh now, +\q2 for you will mourn and weep later. \s5 -\v 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. +\q +\v 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, +\q2 for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. \s5 \p @@ -786,7 +825,11 @@ \s5 \v 31 "To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? -\v 32 They are like children playing in the marketplace, who sit and call to one another and say, 'We played a flute for you, and you did not dance. We sang a funeral song, and you did not cry.' +\v 32 They are like children playing in the marketplace, who sit and call to one another and say, +\q 'We played a flute for you, +\q2 and you did not dance. +\q We sang a funeral song, +\q2 and you did not cry.' \s5 \v 33 For John the Baptist came eating no bread and drinking no wine, and you say, 'He has a demon.' @@ -848,7 +891,9 @@ \s5 \p \v 9 His disciples asked him what this parable meant. -\v 10 He said, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but for others I speak in parables, so that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.' +\v 10 He said, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but for others I speak in parables, so that +\q 'seeing they may not see, +\q2 and hearing they may not understand.' \s5 \v 11 Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. @@ -1188,15 +1233,14 @@ \p \v 2 Jesus said to them, "When you pray say, \q 'Father, may your name be honored as holy. -\q2 May your kingdom come. +\q May your kingdom come. \s5 \q \v 3 Give us our daily bread each day. \q \v 4 Forgive us our sins, -\q2 as we forgive everyone -\q2 who is in debt to us. +\q2 as we forgive everyone who is in debt to us. \q Do not lead us into temptation.'" \s5 @@ -1659,25 +1703,26 @@ \v 4 I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from my management job, people will welcome me into their houses.' \s5 -\v 5 Then the manager called for each one of his master's debtors, and he asked the first one, 'How much do you owe to my master?' \p -\v 6 "He said, 'A hundred baths of olive oil.' -\p "He said to him, 'Take your bill, sit down quickly, and write fifty.' +\v 5 "Then the manager called for each one of his master's debtors, and he asked the first one, 'How much do you owe to my master?' +\v 6 He said, 'A hundred baths of olive oil.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, sit down quickly, and write fifty.' \p -\v 7 "Then the manager said to another, 'How much do you owe?' -\p "He said, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' +\v 7 "Then the manager said to another, 'How much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred cors of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' \s5 -\v 8 The master then commended the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own people than are the sons of light. +\p +\v 8 "The master then commended the unrighteous manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own people than are the sons of light. \v 9 I say to you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal dwellings. \s5 -\v 10 He who is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and he who is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. +\p +\v 10 "He who is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and he who is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. \v 11 If you have not been faithful in using unrighteous wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? \v 12 If you have not been faithful in using other people's property, who will give you money of your own? \s5 -\v 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth." +\p +\v 13 "No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth." \s5 \p @@ -1986,9 +2031,10 @@ \s5 \p -\v 37 As he was now approaching the place where the Mount of Olives descends, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen, -\p -\v 38 saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" +\v 37 As he was now approaching the place where the Mount of Olives descends, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen, saying, +\q +\v 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! +\q2 Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" \s5 \p @@ -2058,7 +2104,8 @@ \s5 \p \v 17 But Jesus looked at them, and said, "What is the meaning of that which is written: -\q 'The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone'? +\q 'The stone that the builders rejected +\q2 has become the cornerstone'? \m \v 18 Every one who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and the one on whom it falls will be crushed." @@ -2114,9 +2161,10 @@ \v 41 Jesus said to them, "How do they say that the Christ is David's son? \v 42 For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, \q The Lord said to my Lord, -\q 'Sit at my right hand, +\q2 'Sit at my right hand, \q -\v 43 until I make your enemies your footstool.' +\v 43 until I make your enemies +\q2 your footstool.' \m \v 44 David therefore calls the Christ 'Lord,' so how is he David's son?" @@ -2362,6 +2410,7 @@ \v 66 As soon as it was day, the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. They led him into the Council \v 67 and said, "If you are the Christ, tell us." \p But he said to them, "If I tell you, you will not believe, +\nb \v 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. \s5 @@ -2436,7 +2485,9 @@ \s5 \v 29 For see, the days are coming in which they will say, 'Blessed are the barren and the wombs that did not bear, and the breasts that did not nurse.' -\v 30 Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us,' and to the hills, 'Cover us.' +\q +\v 30 Then they will begin to say to the mountains, +\q2 'Fall on us,' and to the hills, 'Cover us.' \v 31 For if they do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" \s5 @@ -2541,6 +2592,7 @@ \p \v 19 Jesus said to them, "What things?" \p They answered him, "The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet, mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, +\nb \v 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death and crucified him. \s5 diff --git a/44-JHN.usfm b/44-JHN.usfm index 819aa409..a0b531eb 100644 --- a/44-JHN.usfm +++ b/44-JHN.usfm @@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ \v 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. \s5 +\p \v 6 There was a man who was sent from God, whose name was John. \v 7 He came as a witness to testify about the light, that all might believe through him. \v 8 John was not the light, but came that he might testify about the light. \s5 +\p \v 9 The true light, which gives light to all men, was coming into the world. \s5 @@ -34,6 +36,7 @@ \v 13 These were not born of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. \s5 +\p \v 14 The Word became flesh and lived among us. We have seen his glory, glory as of the one and only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. \v 15 John testified about him and cried out, saying, "This was the one of whom I said, 'He who comes after me is greater than I am, for he was before me.'" @@ -50,12 +53,10 @@ \s5 \v 22 Then they said to him, "Who are you, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us? What do you say about yourself?" -\v 23 He said, -\q "I am a voice, crying in the wilderness: -\q 'Make the way of the Lord straight,' -\m just as Isaiah the prophet said." +\v 23 He said, "I am a voice, crying in the wilderness: 'Make the way of the Lord straight,' just as Isaiah the prophet said." \s5 +\p \v 24 Now some from the Pharisees were sent, \v 25 and they asked him and said to him, "Why do you baptize then if you are not the Christ nor Elijah nor the prophet?" @@ -65,6 +66,7 @@ \v 28 These things were done in Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptizing. \s5 +\p \v 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Look, there is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! \v 30 This is the one of whom I said, 'The one who comes after me is more than me, for he was before me.' \v 31 I did not know him, but it was so that he could be revealed to Israel that I came baptizing with water." @@ -85,6 +87,7 @@ \v 39 He said to them, "Come and see." Then they came and saw where he was staying; they stayed with him that day, for it was about the tenth hour. \s5 +\p \v 40 One of the two who heard John speak and then followed Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. \v 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated "Christ"). \v 42 He brought him to Jesus, and Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which is translated "Peter"). @@ -117,11 +120,13 @@ \v 5 His mother said to the servants, "Whatever he says to you, do it." \s5 +\p \v 6 Now there were six stone water pots there used for the Jewish ceremonial washing, each containing two to three metretes. \v 7 Jesus said to them, "Fill the water pots with water." So they filled them up to the brim. \v 8 Then he told the servants, "Take some out now and take it to the head waiter." So they did. \s5 +\p \v 9 The head waiter tasted the water that had become wine, but he did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew). Then he called the bridegroom \v 10 and said to him, "Every man serves the good wine first and then the cheaper wine when they are drunk. But you have kept the good wine until now." @@ -142,6 +147,7 @@ \s5 \v 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will consume me." +\p \v 18 Then the Jewish authorities responded and said to him, "What sign will you show us, since you are doing these things?" \v 19 Jesus replied, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." @@ -164,6 +170,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 Jesus replied to him, "Truly, truly, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." +\p \v 4 Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born, can he?" \s5 @@ -175,6 +182,7 @@ \v 8 The wind blows wherever it wishes; you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit." \s5 +\p \v 9 Nicodemus replied and said to him, "How can these things be?" \v 10 Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? \v 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak what we know, and we testify about what we have seen. Yet you do not accept our testimony. @@ -189,7 +197,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. +\v 16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. \v 17 For God did not send the Son into the world in order to condemn the world, but in order to save the world through him. \v 18 He who believes in him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is already condemned because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. @@ -205,10 +213,12 @@ \v 24 for John had not yet been thrown in prison. \s5 +\p \v 25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John's disciples and a Jew about ceremonial washing. \v 26 They went to John and said to him, "Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you have testified, look, he is baptizing, and they are all going to him." \s5 +\p \v 27 John replied, "A man cannot receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven. \v 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, 'I am not the Christ,' but instead, 'I have been sent before him.' @@ -218,7 +228,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth is from the earth and speaks about the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. +\v 31 "He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth is from the earth and speaks about the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. \v 32 He testifies about what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. \v 33 He who has received his testimony has confirmed that God is true. @@ -240,34 +250,45 @@ \s5 \v 6 The well of Jacob was there. Jesus was tired from his journey and sat by the well. It was about the sixth hour. +\p \v 7 A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, "Give me some water to drink." \v 8 For his disciples had gone away into the town to buy food. \s5 +\p \v 9 Then the Samaritan woman said to him, "How is it that you, being a Jew, are asking me, being a Samaritan woman, for something to drink?" For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. +\p \v 10 Jesus answered and said to her, "If you had known the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." \s5 +\p \v 11 The woman said to him, "Sir, you do not have a bucket and the well is deep. Where then do you have the living water? \v 12 You are not greater, are you, than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?" \s5 +\p \v 13 Jesus replied and said to her, "Everyone who drinks from this water will be thirsty again, \v 14 but whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will not ever be thirsty again. Instead, the water that I will give him will become a fountain of water in him, springing up to eternal life." \s5 +\p \v 15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so that I may not become thirsty and not have to come here to draw water." +\p \v 16 Jesus said to her, "Go, call your husband, and come back here." \s5 -\v 17 The woman answered and said to him, "I do not have a husband." Jesus replied, "You have said correctly, 'I have no husband,' +\p +\v 17 The woman answered and said to him, "I do not have a husband." +\p Jesus replied, "You have said correctly, 'I have no husband,' \v 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband. What you have said is true." \s5 +\p \v 19 The woman said to him, "Sir, I see that you are a prophet. \v 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that Jerusalem is the place where people have to worship." \s5 +\p \v 21 Jesus said to her, "Believe me, woman, that an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. \v 22 You worship what you do not know. We worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. @@ -276,7 +297,9 @@ \v 24 God is Spirit, and the people who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." \s5 +\p \v 25 The woman said to him, "I know that the Messiah is coming (the one called Christ). When he comes, he will explain everything to us." +\p \v 26 Jesus said to her, "I am he, the one speaking to you." \s5 @@ -284,16 +307,19 @@ \v 27 At that moment his disciples returned. Now they were wondering why he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, "What are you looking for?" or "Why are you speaking with her?" \s5 +\p \v 28 So the woman left her water pot, went back to the town, and said to the people, \v 29 "Come, see a man who told me everything that I have ever done. This could not be the Christ, could it?" \v 30 They left the town and came to him. \s5 +\p \v 31 In the meantime, the disciples were urging him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." \v 32 But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you do not know about." \v 33 So the disciples said to each other, "No one has brought him anything to eat, have they?" \s5 +\p \v 34 Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to complete his work. \v 35 Do you not say, 'There are four more months and then the harvest comes'? I am saying to you, look up and see the fields, for they are already ripe for harvest! \v 36 He who is harvesting receives wages and gathers fruit for everlasting life, so that he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. @@ -364,10 +390,12 @@ \v 13 However, the one who was healed did not know who it was because Jesus had gone away secretly, for there was a crowd in the place. \s5 +\p \v 14 Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you have become healthy! Do not sin anymore, so that something worse will not happen to you." \v 15 The man went away and reported to the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him healthy. \s5 +\p \v 16 Now because of these things the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did these things on the Sabbath. \v 17 Jesus replied to them, "My Father is working even now, and I, too, am working." \v 18 Because of this, the Jews sought even more to kill him because he not only broke the Sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal to God. @@ -386,7 +414,8 @@ \v 24 Truly, truly, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned, but he has passed from death to life. \s5 -\v 25 Truly, truly, I tell you the time is coming, and is now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. +\p +\v 25 "Truly, truly, I tell you the time is coming, and is now, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. \s5 \v 26 For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has also given to the Son so that he has life in himself, @@ -398,7 +427,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 30 I can do nothing from myself. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous because I am not seeking my own will but the will of him who sent me. +\v 30 "I can do nothing from myself. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is righteous because I am not seeking my own will but the will of him who sent me. \v 31 If I should testify about myself, my testimony would not be true. \v 32 There is another who testifies about me, and I know that the testimony that he gives about me is true. @@ -1080,8 +1109,10 @@ \s5 \p \v 14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it; as it was written, -\p -\v 15 "Do not fear, daughter of Zion; see, your King is coming, sitting on the colt of a donkey." +\q +\v 15 "Do not fear, daughter of Zion; +\q2 see, your King is coming, +\q2 sitting on the colt of a donkey." \s5 \p @@ -1129,18 +1160,20 @@ \v 37 Although Jesus had done so many signs before them, yet they did not believe in him \v 38 so that the word of Isaiah the prophet would be fulfilled, in which he said: \q "Lord, who has believed our report, -\q and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" +\q2 and to whom has the arm +\q2 of the Lord been revealed?" \s5 \m \p \v 39 For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah had also said, + \q \v 40 "He has blinded their eyes, -\q and he has hardened their heart, +\q2 and he has hardened their heart, \q otherwise they would see with their eyes -\q and understand with their hearts, -\q and turn, and I would heal them." +\q2 and understand with their hearts, +\q2 and turn, and I would heal them." \s5 \m @@ -1369,7 +1402,7 @@ \s5 \v 12 I have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. -\v 13 But when he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak from himself. But he will say whatever he hears, and he will tell you things that are to come. +\v 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak from himself. But he will say whatever he hears, and he will tell you things that are to come. \v 14 He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and he will tell it to you. \s5 @@ -1594,7 +1627,7 @@ \v 23 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, divided them into four shares, one for each of them; and also the tunic. Now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. \v 24 Then they said to each other, "Let us not tear it, but instead let us cast lots for it to decide whose it will be." This happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled which said, \q "They divided my garments among themselves -\q and cast lots for my clothing." +\q2 and cast lots for my clothing." \m This is what the soldiers did. \s5 @@ -1640,6 +1673,7 @@ \v 2 So she ran and came to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and she said to them, "They took away the Lord out from the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." \s5 +\p \v 3 Then Peter and the other disciple went out, and they were going to the tomb. \v 4 They both ran together, and the other disciple quickly ran ahead of Peter and arrived at the tomb first. \v 5 Then stooping down, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go inside. @@ -1658,18 +1692,21 @@ \v 11 But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping. As she wept, she stooped down into the tomb. \v 12 She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the foot of where the body of Jesus had lain. \v 13 They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" -\q She said to them, "Because they took away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." +\p She said to them, "Because they took away my Lord, and I do not know where they have put him." \s5 \v 14 When she said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. +\p \v 15 Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?" -\q She thought that he was the gardener, so she said to him, "Sir, if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." +\p She thought that he was the gardener, so she said to him, "Sir, if you have taken him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will take him away." \s5 +\p \v 16 Jesus said to her, "Mary." -\q She turned and said to him in Aramaic, "Rabboni" (which is to say "Teacher"). +\p She turned and said to him in Aramaic, "Rabboni" (which is to say "Teacher"). +\p \v 17 Jesus said to her, "Do not touch me, for I have not yet gone up to the Father, but go to my brothers and say to them that I will go up to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God." -\q +\p \v 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and that he had said these things to her. \s5 @@ -1686,7 +1723,7 @@ \p \v 24 Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. \v 25 The other disciples later said to him, "We have seen the Lord." -\q He said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." +\p He said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe." \s5 \p @@ -1694,10 +1731,10 @@ \v 27 Then he said to Thomas, "Reach here with your finger and see my hands. Reach here with your hand and put it into my side. Do not be unbelieving, but believe." \s5 -\q +\p \v 28 Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God." -\q -\v 29 Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and believed." +\p +\v 29 Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and believed." \s5 \p @@ -1709,60 +1746,63 @@ \p \v 1 After these things Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is how he revealed himself: \v 2 Simon Peter was together with Thomas called Didymus, Nathaniel from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples of Jesus. -\v 3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." -\q They said to him, "We, too, will come with you." They went and got into a boat, but they caught nothing during the whole night. +\v 3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We, too, will come with you." They went and got into a boat, but they caught nothing during the whole night. \s5 +\p \v 4 Now, when it was already early in the morning, Jesus stood on the beach, but the disciples did not know it was Jesus. \v 5 So Jesus said to them, "Young men, do you have anything to eat?" -\q They answered him, "No." +\p They answered him, "No." +\p \v 6 He said to them, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they threw their net and were not able to draw it in because of the large number of fish. \s5 +\p \v 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord." When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he tied up his outer garment (for he was undressed), and threw himself into the sea. \v 8 The other disciples came in the boat (for they were not far from the land, about two hundred cubits off), and they were pulling the net full of fish. \v 9 When they got out upon the land, they saw a charcoal fire there and fish laid on it, with bread. \s5 +\p \v 10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." \v 11 Simon Peter then went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, 153 of them, but even with so many, the net was not torn. \s5 -\v 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." -\q None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. -\q +\v 12 Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." None of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. \v 13 Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them, and the fish also. \v 14 This was the third time that Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he had risen from the dead. \s5 \p \v 15 After they ate breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" -\q Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." -\q +\p Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." +\p Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." +\p \v 16 He said to him again a second time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" -\q Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." -\q Jesus said to him, "Shepherd my sheep." +\p Peter said to him, "Yes Lord, you know that I love you." +\p Jesus said to him, "Shepherd my sheep." \s5 \p \v 17 He said to him a third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" -\q Peter was sorrowful because Jesus had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know all things, you know that I love you." -\q Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. +\p Peter was sorrowful because Jesus had said to him a third time, "Do you love me?" He said to him, "Lord, you know all things, you know that I love you." +\p Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. \v 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you become old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will gird you and carry you where you will not want to go." \s5 -\q -\v 19 Now Jesus said this in order to indicate with what kind of death Peter would glorify God. After he had said this, he said to Peter, "Follow me." +\p +\v 19 Now Jesus said this in order to indicate with what kind of death Peter would glorify God. After he had said this, he said to Peter, "Follow me." \s5 -\q +\p \v 20 Peter turned around and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had also leaned back against the side of Jesus at the dinner and who had said, "Lord, who is the one who will betray you?" \v 21 Peter saw him and then said to Jesus, "Lord, what will this man do?" \s5 +\p \v 22 Jesus said to him, "If I want him to stay until I come, what is that to you? Follow me." -\q -\v 23 So this statement spread among the brothers, that that disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to Peter that the other disciple would not die, but, "If I want him to stay until I come, what is that to you?" +\p +\v 23 So this statement spread among the brothers, that that disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to Peter that the other disciple would not die, but, "If I want him to stay until I come, what is that to you?" \s5 \p diff --git a/45-ACT.usfm b/45-ACT.usfm index ba66ad76..f2ad98a6 100644 --- a/45-ACT.usfm +++ b/45-ACT.usfm @@ -46,8 +46,10 @@ \s5 \v 20 "For it is written in the Book of Psalms, + +\p \q 'Let his field be made desolate, -\q and do not let even one person live there'; +\q2 and do not let even one person live there'; \q 'Let someone else take his position of leadership.' \s5 @@ -95,27 +97,30 @@ \v 16 But this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: \q \v 17 'It will be in the last days,' God says, -\q 'I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. +\q2 'I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. \q Your sons and your daughters will prophesy, -\q your young men will see visions, -\q and your old men will dream dreams. +\q2 your young men will see visions, +\q2 and your old men will dream dreams. \s5 \q -\v 18 Surely on my servants and my female servants in those days +\v 18 Surely on my servants +\q2 and my female servants in those days \q I will pour out my Spirit, and they will prophesy. -\q +\q2 \v 19 I will show wonders in the sky above \q and signs on the earth below, -\q blood, fire, and vapor of smoke. +\q2 blood, fire, and vapor of smoke. \s5 \q \v 20 The sun will be turned to darkness -\q and the moon to blood -\q before the great and remarkable day of the Lord comes. +\q2 and the moon to blood +\q2 before the great and remarkable +\q2 day of the Lord comes. \q -\v 21 It will be that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.' +\v 21 It will be that everyone who calls +\q2 on the name of the Lord will be saved.' \s5 \m @@ -127,26 +132,28 @@ \s5 \v 25 For David says about him, \q 'I saw the Lord always before my face, -\q for he is beside my right hand so that I should not be moved. +\q2 for he is beside my right hand +\q2 so that I should not be moved. \q -\v 26 Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced. +\v 26 Therefore my heart was glad +\q2 and my tongue rejoiced. \q Also, my flesh will live in hope. \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 27 For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, -\q neither will you allow your Holy One to see decay. +\q neither will you allow +\q2 your Holy One to see decay. \q \v 28 You have made known to me the ways of life; -\q you will make me full of gladness with your face.' +\q2 you will make me full of gladness with your face.' \s5 \m \p \v 29 Brothers, it is proper for me to speak to you confidently about the patriarch David, that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. \v 30 Therefore, he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of the fruit of his loins on his throne. -\v 31 He saw what was to happen in the future and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, -\q that he was neither abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see decay. +\v 31 He saw what was to happen in the future and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was neither abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see decay. \s5 \m @@ -156,9 +163,12 @@ \s5 \m \v 34 For David did not ascend to the heaven, but he says, -\q 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand + +\q 'The Lord said to my Lord, +\q2 "Sit at my right hand \q -\v 35 until I make your enemies the footstool for your feet."' +\v 35 until I make your enemies +\q2 the footstool for your feet."' \m \p \v 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel certainly know that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." @@ -257,7 +267,6 @@ \s5 \v 11 Jesus Christ is the stone which you builders rejected but which has been made the cornerstone. -\p \v 12 There is no salvation in any other person, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." \s5 @@ -284,15 +293,17 @@ \v 23 After they were set free, Peter and John came to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. \v 24 When they heard it, they raised their voices with one purpose to God and said, "Lord, you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and all that is in them. \v 25 You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of your servant, our father David, + \q 'Why did the Gentile nations rage, -\q and the peoples imagine useless things?' +\q2 and the peoples imagine useless things?' \s5 \m +\q \v 26 You said, -\q 'The kings of the earth set themselves together, +\q2 'The kings of the earth set themselves together, \q and the rulers gathered together -\q against the Lord, and against his Christ.' +\q2 against the Lord, and against his Christ.' \s5 \m @@ -520,15 +531,16 @@ \s5 \v 41 So they made a calf in those days and brought a sacrifice to the idol, and rejoiced because of the work of their hands. \v 42 But God turned and gave them up to worship the stars in the sky, as it is written in the book of the prophets, -\q 'Did you bring me offerings and sacrifices -\q during the forty years in the wilderness, house of Israel? +\p +\q 'Did you bring me offerings and sacrifices +\q2 during the forty years in the wilderness, house of Israel? \s5 \q \v 43 You accepted the tabernacle of Molech -\q and the star of the god Rephan, +\q2 and the star of the god Rephan, \q and the images that you made to worship them: -\q and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.' +\q2 and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.' \s5 \m @@ -542,9 +554,10 @@ \p \v 48 "However, the Most High does not live in houses made with hands, as the prophet says, \q -\v 49 'Heaven is my throne, and the earth is the footstool for my feet. +\v 49 'Heaven is my throne, +\q2 and the earth is the footstool for my feet. \q What kind of house can you build for me? says the Lord, -\q or what is the place for my rest? +\q2 or what is the place for my rest? \q \v 50 Did my hand not make all these things?' @@ -642,13 +655,16 @@ \s5 \p \v 32 Now the passage of the scripture which the Ethiopian was reading was this, + +\p \q "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, -\q and like a lamb before his shearer is silent, -\q so he did not open his mouth. +\q2 and like a lamb before his shearer is silent, +\q2 so he did not open his mouth. \q -\v 33 In his humiliation justice was taken away from him. +\v 33 In his humiliation +\q2 justice was taken away from him. \q Who can give a full account of his descendants? -\q For his life was taken from the earth." +\q2 For his life was taken from the earth." \s5 \m @@ -801,11 +817,10 @@ \p \v 22 They said, "A centurion named Cornelius, a righteous man and one who fears God, and is well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, so he could listen to a message from you." \v 23 So Peter invited them to come in and stay with him. -\p On the next morning he got up and went with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. +\p On the next morning he got up and went with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. \s5 \v 24 On the following day they came to Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for them; he had called together his relatives and his close friends. - \s5 \v 25 It came about that when Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet to worship him. \v 26 But Peter helped him up, saying, "Stand up! I too am a man." @@ -1030,17 +1045,24 @@ \s5 \v 32 So we tell you the good news: The promise that came to our fathers \v 33 God has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: -\q 'You are my Son, today I have become your Father.' + +\p +\q 'You are my Son, +\q2 today I have become your Father.' \m \p \v 34 As to his raising him from the dead, never to return to decay, he has spoken in this way: -\q 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.' + +\q 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings +\q2 promised to David.' \s5 \m \p \v 35 This is why he also says in another Psalm, -\q 'You will not allow your Holy One to see decay.' + +\q 'You will not allow your Holy One +\q2 to see decay.' \m \p \v 36 For when David had served the purpose of God in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was laid with his fathers and his body experienced decay. @@ -1053,9 +1075,11 @@ \s5 \v 40 So then be careful that the thing the prophets spoke about does not happen to you: \q -\v 41 'Look, you despisers, and be astonished and then perish; +\v 41 'Look, you despisers, +\q2 and be astonished and then perish; \q For I am doing a work in your days, -\q a work that you would never believe, even if someone announces it to you.'" +\q2 a work that you would never believe, +\q2 even if someone announces it to you.'" \s5 \p @@ -1070,8 +1094,11 @@ \s5 \v 46 But Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, "It was necessary that the word of God should first be spoken to you. Seeing you push it away from yourselves and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, see, we will turn to the Gentiles. \v 47 For so has the Lord commanded us, saying, + +\p \q 'I have appointed you as a light for the Gentiles, -\q that you should bring salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth.'" +\q2 that you should bring salvation +\q2 to the uttermost parts of the earth.'" \s5 \m @@ -1154,8 +1181,8 @@ \v 6 So the apostles and the elders gathered together to consider this matter. \s5 -\v 7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, -\p "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. +\p +\v 7 After much debate, Peter stood up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. \v 8 God, who knows the heart, has testified to them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did to us. \v 9 He made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. @@ -1174,15 +1201,19 @@ \s5 \v 15 The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written, + \q \v 16 'After these things I will return, -\q and I will build again the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; +\q2 and I will build again the tabernacle of David, +\q2 which has fallen down; \q I will set up and restore its ruins again, -\q +\q2 \v 17 so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, -\q including all the Gentiles called by my name.' +\q2 including all the Gentiles called by my name.' \q -\v 18 This is what the Lord says, who has done these things that have been known from ancient times. \f + \ft There are some copies of the ancient Greek text that have a slightly different meaning, \fqa This is what the Lord says, to whom are known all his deeds from ancient times \fqa* . \f* +\v 18 This is what the Lord says, +\q2 who has done these things +\q2 that have been known from ancient times. \f + \ft There are some copies of the ancient Greek text that have a slightly different meaning, \fqa This is what the Lord says, to whom are known all his deeds from ancient times \fqa* . \f* \s5 \m @@ -1194,10 +1225,15 @@ \s5 \p \v 22 Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, who were leaders of the brothers, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. -\v 23 They wrote this with their hands, "From the apostles and elders, your brothers, to the Gentile brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings! + +\p +\v 23 They wrote this with their hands, +\pi "From the apostles and elders, your brothers, +\pi to the Gentile brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: +\pi Greetings! \s5 -\p +\pi \v 24 Because we have heard that certain men have gone out from us, with no orders from us, and have disturbed you with words that upset your souls, \v 25 it seemed good to us, who have come to one mind, to choose men and to send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, \v 26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. @@ -1205,7 +1241,8 @@ \s5 \v 27 Therefore we have sent Judas and Silas, who will report to you the same things in their own words. \v 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: -\v 29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, blood, things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you avoid these things, you will do well. Farewell." +\v 29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols, blood, things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you avoid these things, you will do well. +\pi Farewell." \s5 \p @@ -1309,7 +1346,7 @@ \s5 \p -\v 37 But Paul said to them, "They have publicly beaten us without a trial, even though we are Romans citizens—and they threw us into prison. Do they now want to send us away secretly? No! Let them come themselves and lead us out." +\v 37 But Paul said to them, "They have publicly beaten us without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens—and they threw us into prison. Do they now want to send us away secretly? No! Let them come themselves and lead us out." \p \v 38 The guards reported these words to the magistrates, and when they heard that Paul and Silas were Romans, they were afraid. \v 39 The magistrates came and apologized to them and brought them out, asking them to go away from the city. @@ -1361,11 +1398,13 @@ \v 21 (Now all the Athenians and the strangers living there spent their time in nothing but either telling or listening about something new.) \s5 +\p \v 22 So Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said, \p "You men of Athens, I see that you are very religious in every way. -\v 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found an altar with this inscription, "To an Unknown God." What therefore you worship in ignorance, this I announce to you. +\v 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found an altar with this inscription, "TO AN UNKNOWN GOD." What therefore you worship in ignorance, this I announce to you. \s5 +\p \v 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, since he is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples built with hands. \v 25 Neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives people life and breath and everything else. @@ -1374,8 +1413,7 @@ \v 27 so that they should search for God and perhaps they may feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is not far from each one of us. \s5 -\v 28 For in him we live and move and have our being, just as one of your own poets has said, -\p 'For we also are his offspring.' +\v 28 For in him we live and move and have our being, just as one of your own poets has said, 'For we also are his offspring.' \p \v 29 "Therefore, since we are God's offspring, we ought not to think that the qualities of deity are like gold, or silver, or stone—images created by the art and imagination of man. @@ -1568,8 +1606,7 @@ \s5 \p \v 17 From Miletus he sent men to Ephesus and called to himself the elders of the church. -\v 18 When they had come to him, he said to them, -\p "You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I always spent my time with you. +\v 18 When they had come to him, he said to them, "You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I always spent my time with you. \v 19 I kept serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind and with tears, and in trials that happened to me because of the plots of the Jews. \v 20 You know how I did not keep back from declaring to you anything that was useful, and how I taught you in public and from house to house, \v 21 testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus. @@ -1771,8 +1808,7 @@ \p \v 4 Those who stood by said, "Is this how you insult God's high priest?" \p -\v 5 Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, -\q 'You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'" +\v 5 Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was high priest. For it is written, 'You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'" \s5 \p @@ -1825,17 +1861,18 @@ \s5 \p \v 25 Then he wrote a letter like this: -\p -\q1 -\p -\v 26 "Claudius Lysias to the most excellent Governor Felix, greetings. -\p +\pi +\v 26 "Claudius Lysias, +\pi To the most excellent Governor Felix, +\pi Greetings. +\pi \v 27 This man was arrested by the Jews and was about to be killed by them when I came upon them with soldiers and rescued him, since I learned that he was a Roman citizen. \s5 \v 28 I wanted to know why they accused him, so I took him down to their council. \v 29 I learned that he was being accused about questions concerning their own law, but that there was no accusation against him that deserved death or imprisonment. -\v 30 Then it was reported to me that there was a plot against the man, so I immediately sent him to you and instructed his accusers also to bring their charges against him in your presence. Farewell." +\v 30 Then it was reported to me that there was a plot against the man, so I immediately sent him to you and instructed his accusers also to bring their charges against him in your presence. +\pi Farewell." \s5 \m @@ -1971,7 +2008,7 @@ \s5 \v 6 Now I stand here to be judged because of my hope in the promise made by God to our fathers. \v 7 It is this promise that our twelve tribes hope to receive as they worship God earnestly night and day, and it is for this hope, king, that the Jews are accusing me. -\v 8 Why should any of you judge it to be incredible that God raises the dead?" +\v 8 Why should any of you judge it to be incredible that God raises the dead? \s5 \v 9 Now indeed, I myself thought that I should do many things against the name of Jesus of Nazareth. @@ -2151,19 +2188,21 @@ \s5 \v 25 When they did not agree with one another, they left after Paul had spoken this one word: "The Holy Spirit spoke well through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers. + \p +\q \v 26 He said, 'Go to this people and say, -\q "Hearing you will hear, but you will never understand; -\q seeing, you will see, but you will never know. +\q2 "Hearing you will hear, but you will never understand; +\q2 seeing, you will see, but you will never know. \s5 \q \v 27 For the heart of this people has become dull, -\q and with their ears they hardly hear, -\q and they have shut their eyes. +\q2 and with their ears they hardly hear, +\q2 and they have shut their eyes. \q Otherwise they might see with their eyes, -\q and hear with their ears, -\q and understand with their heart and turn again, +\q2 and hear with their ears, +\q2 and understand with their heart and turn again, \q and I would heal them."' \s5 diff --git a/46-ROM.usfm b/46-ROM.usfm index f8a47707..5a3e40b0 100644 --- a/46-ROM.usfm +++ b/46-ROM.usfm @@ -140,10 +140,13 @@ \v 2 It is great in every way. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with revelation from God. \s5 +\p \v 3 For what if some Jews were without faith? Will their unbelief nullify God's faithfulness? \v 4 May it never be. Instead, let God be found to be true, even though every man is a liar. As it has been written, +\b \q "That you might be shown to be righteous in your words, -\q and that you might prevail when you come into judgment." +\q2 and that you might prevail when you come into judgment." +\b \s5 \m @@ -160,35 +163,38 @@ \v 9 What then? Are we excusing ourselves? Not at all. For we have already accused both Jews and Greeks, all of them, of being under sin. \s5 -\q \v 10 This is as it is written: +\q \q “No one is righteous, not one; \s5 -\q +\q2 \v 11 there is no one who understands; -\q there is no one who seeks God. +\q2 there is no one who seeks God. \q -\v 12 They have all turned away; together they have become useless. -\q There is no one who does good, no, not even one.” +\v 12 They have all turned away; +\q2 together they have become useless. +\q There is no one who does good, no, +\q2 not even one.” \s5 \q -\v 13 “Their throat is an open grave. -\q Their tongues have deceived. +\v 13 "Their throat is an open grave. +\q2 Their tongues have deceived. \q The poison of snakes is under their lips.” -\q -\v 14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” +\q2 +\v 14 "Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” \s5 \q \v 15 "Their feet are swift to pour out blood. -\q +\q2 \v 16 Destruction and suffering are in their paths. \q \v 17 These people have not known a way of peace." -\q +\q2 \v 18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes." +\b \s5 \p @@ -229,6 +235,7 @@ \v 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." \s5 +\p \v 4 Now for him who labors, his wage is not counted as a gift, but as what is owed. \v 5 But for him who does not work but instead believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness. @@ -236,10 +243,14 @@ \v 6 David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness without works. \p \v 7 He says, -\q "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, -\q and whose sins are covered. \q -\v 8 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count sin." +\q "Blessed are those +\q2 whose lawless deeds are forgiven, +\q2 and whose sins are covered. +\q +\v 8 Blessed is the man +\q2 against whom the Lord will not count sin." +\b \s5 \m @@ -495,8 +506,11 @@ \s5 \v 35 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? \v 36 Just as it is written, +\b +\q \q "For your benefit we are killed all day long. -\q We were considered as sheep for the slaughter." +\q2 We were considered as sheep for the slaughter." +\b \s5 \m @@ -534,7 +548,12 @@ \s5 \p \v 14 What then will we say? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be. -\v 15 For he says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion." +\v 15 For he says to Moses, +\b +\q "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, +\q2 and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion." +\b + \p \v 16 So then, it is not because of him who wills, nor because of him who runs, but because of God, who shows mercy. @@ -555,26 +574,34 @@ \s5 \v 25 As he says also in Hosea: -\q "I will call my people who were not my people, -\q and her beloved who was not beloved. +\b +\q "I will call them 'my people' who were not my people, +\q2 and her 'beloved' who was not beloved. \q -\v 26 Then it will be that where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' -\q there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'" +\v 26 Then it will be that where it was said to them, +\q2 'You are not my people,' +\q2 there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'" \s5 \m \p \v 27 Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, +\b + \q "Though the number of the sons of Israel were as the sand of the sea, -\q it will be a remnant that will be saved, -\q -\v 28 for the Lord will execute his word on the earth -\q completely and without delay." +\q2 it will be a remnant that will be saved, \q +\v 28 for the Lord will execute his word +\q2 on the earth completely and without delay." +\b + +\p \v 29 As Isaiah had said previously, -\q "If the Lord of hosts had not left us descendants, +\b +\q "If the Lord of hosts +\q2 had not left us descendants, \q we would be like Sodom, -\q and we would have become like Gomorrah." +\q2 and we would have become like Gomorrah." \s5 \p @@ -584,8 +611,10 @@ \s5 \v 32 Why not? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if by works. They stumbled over the stone of stumbling, \v 33 as it has been written, -\q "Look, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. -\q He who believes in it will not be ashamed." +\b +\q "Look, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling +\q2 and a rock of offense. +\q2 He who believes in it will not be ashamed." \s5 \c 10 @@ -603,9 +632,7 @@ \v 7 and do not say, 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). \s5 -\v 8 But what does it say? -\q "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart." -\p That is the word of faith, which we proclaim. +\v 8 But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart." That is the word of faith, which we proclaim. \v 9 For if with your mouth you confess Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. \v 10 For with the heart one believes and has righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. @@ -625,25 +652,31 @@ \s5 \v 18 But I say, "Did they not hear?" Yes, most certainly. +\b \q "Their sound has gone out into all the earth, -\q and their words to the ends of the world." +\q2 and their words to the ends of the world." \s5 \m \p \v 19 Moreover, I say, "Did Israel not know?" First Moses says, +\b \q "I will provoke you to jealousy by what is not a nation. -\q By means of a nation without understanding, I will stir you up to anger." +\q2 By means of a nation without understanding, I will stir you up to anger." \s5 \m \p \v 20 Then Isaiah was very bold when he says, +\b \q "I was found by those who did not seek me. -\q I appeared to those who did not ask for me." +\q2 I appeared to those who did not ask for me." \m \p -\v 21 But to Israel he says, "All the day long I reached out my hands to a disobedient and stubborn people." +\v 21 But to Israel he says, +\b +\q "All the day long I reached out my hands +\q2 to a disobedient and stubborn people." \s5 \c 11 @@ -659,16 +692,22 @@ \s5 \v 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer based on works. Otherwise grace would no longer be grace. \f + \ft Some old copies read \fqa But if it is by works, then it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work \fqa* . \f* \v 7 What then? The thing that Israel was seeking, it did not obtain, but the chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened. -\v 8 It is just as it is written: "God has given them a spirit of dullness, eyes so that they should not see, and ears so that they should not hear, to this very day." +\v 8 It is just as it is written: +\b +\q "God has given them a spirit of dullness, +\q2 eyes so that they should not see, +\q and ears so that they should not hear, +\q2 to this very day." \s5 \p \v 9 Then David says, +\b \q "Let their table become a snare and a trap, -\q a stumbling block and a retribution for them. +\q2 a stumbling block and a retribution for them. \q \v 10 Let their eyes be darkened so that they may not see, -\q and bend their backs continually." +\q2 and bend their backs continually." \s5 \p @@ -705,11 +744,12 @@ \s5 \v 26 Thus all Israel will be saved, just as it is written: +\b \q "Out of Zion will come the Deliverer. -\q He will remove ungodliness from Jacob, +\q2 He will remove ungodliness from Jacob, \q \v 27 and this will be my covenant with them, -\q when I will take away their sins." +\q2 when I will take away their sins." \s5 \m @@ -721,20 +761,24 @@ \v 30 For just as you were formerly disobedient to God, now you have received mercy because of their disobedience. \v 31 In the same way, now these Jews have been disobedient. The result was that by the mercy shown to you they may also now receive mercy. \v 32 For God has shut up all into disobedience in order that he might show mercy on all. +\b \s5 -\p -\v 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways beyond discovering! +\q +\v 33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! +\q2 How unsearchable are his judgments, +\q2 and his ways beyond discovering! \q \v 34 "For who has known the mind of the Lord -\q or who has become his advisor? +\q2 or who has become his advisor? \s5 \q \v 35 Or who has first given anything to God, -\q that God must repay him?" +\q2 that God must repay him?" \p -\v 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen. +\v 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. +\q2 To him be the glory forever. Amen. \s5 \c 12 @@ -776,9 +820,10 @@ \s5 \v 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give way to the wrath of God. For it is written, "'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay,' says the Lord." +\b \q \v 20 But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. -\q If he is thirsty, give him a drink. +\q2 If he is thirsty, give him a drink. \q For if you do this, you will heap coals of fire on his head." \m \p @@ -836,8 +881,10 @@ \s5 \v 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? And you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. \v 11 For it is written, -\q "As I live," says the Lord, "to me every knee will bend, -\q and every tongue will confess to God." +\b +\q "As I live," says the Lord, " +\q2 to me every knee will bend, +\q2 and every tongue will confess to God." \s5 \m @@ -885,24 +932,30 @@ \s5 \v 8 For I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision on behalf of God's truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, \v 9 and for the Gentiles to glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, +\b \q "Therefore I will give praise to you among the Gentiles -\q and sing praise to your name." +\q2 and sing praise to your name." \s5 \m \p \v 10 Again it says, +\b \q "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people." \p \v 11 And again, +\b \q "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; -\q let all the peoples praise him." +\q2 let all the peoples praise him." \s5 \m \p \v 12 Again, Isaiah says, -\q "The root of Jesse will come, the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles will have hope." +\b +\q "The root of Jesse will come, +\q2 the one who rises to rule over the Gentiles; +\q2 in him the Gentiles will have hope." \s5 \p @@ -924,8 +977,10 @@ \s5 \v 20 In this way, my desire has been to proclaim the gospel, but not where Christ is known by name, in order that I might not build upon another man's foundation. \v 21 It is as it is written: +\b \q "Those to whom no report of him came will see him, -\q and those who have not heard will understand." +\q2 and those who have not heard will understand." +\b \s5 \p diff --git a/47-1CO.usfm b/47-1CO.usfm index 6cbf0771..0bc7b05b 100644 --- a/47-1CO.usfm +++ b/47-1CO.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Corinthians \toc1 The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians -\toc2 First Corinthians +\toc2 1 Corinthians \toc3 1Co \mt First Corinthians @@ -47,8 +47,10 @@ \p \v 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. But among those who are being saved, it is the power of God. \v 19 For it is written, +\b \q "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise. -\q I will set aside the understanding of the intelligent." +\q2 I will set aside the understanding of the intelligent." +\b \s5 \m @@ -96,9 +98,12 @@ \s5 \v 8 None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. \v 9 But as it is written, -\q "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, +\b +\q "No eye has seen, +\q2 no ear has heard, \q no human heart has imagined -\q1 what God has prepared for those who love him"— +\q2 what God has prepared for those who love him"— +\b \s5 \m @@ -113,8 +118,11 @@ \s5 \v 14 The unspiritual person does not receive the things that belong to the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. He cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned. \v 15 The one who is spiritual judges all things, but he is not judged by others. +\b \q -\v 16 "For who can know the mind of the Lord, that he can instruct him?" +\v 16 "For who can know the mind of the Lord, +\q2 that he can instruct him?" +\b \m But we have the mind of Christ. \s5 @@ -680,10 +688,13 @@ \p \v 20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Rather, in regard to evil, be like infants. But in your thinking be mature. \v 21 In the law it is written, -\q "By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers -\q1 I will speak to this people. -\q Even then they will not hear me," -\m says the Lord. +\b +\q "By men of strange tongues +\q2 and by the lips of strangers +\q I will speak to this people. +\q2 Even then they will not hear me," +\q2 says the Lord. +\b \s5 \p @@ -788,7 +799,11 @@ \s5 \v 31 I die every day! This is as sure as my boasting in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord. -\v 32 What do I gain, from a human point of view, if I fought with beasts at Ephesus, if the dead are not raised? "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." +\v 32 What do I gain, from a human point of view, if I fought with beasts at Ephesus, if the dead are not raised? +\b +\q "Let us eat and drink, +\q2 for tomorrow we die." +\b \s5 \p @@ -833,12 +848,13 @@ \v 53 For this perishable body must put on what is imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. \s5 -\v 54 But when this perishable body has put on what is imperishable, and when this mortal body has put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, -\q "Death is swallowed up in victory." -\q1 -\p +\v 54 But when this perishable body has put on what is imperishable, and when this mortal body has put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "Death is swallowed up in victory." +\b + +\q \v 55 "Death, where is your victory? -\q Death, where is your sting?" +\q2 Death, where is your sting?" +\b \s5 \m diff --git a/48-2CO.usfm b/48-2CO.usfm index 4a0d7f7f..e30cda74 100644 --- a/48-2CO.usfm +++ b/48-2CO.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Corinthians \toc1 The Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians -\toc2 Second Corinthians +\toc2 2 Corinthians \toc3 2Co \mt Second Corinthians @@ -216,8 +216,10 @@ \p \v 1 Working together with him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain. \v 2 For he says, +\b \q "In a favorable time I paid attention to you, -\q and in the day of salvation I helped you." +\q2 and in the day of salvation I helped you." +\b \m Look, now is the favorable time. Look, now is the day of salvation. \v 3 We do not place a stumbling block in front of anyone, for we do not wish our ministry to be discredited. @@ -225,12 +227,12 @@ \v 4 Instead, in every way we commend ourselves as God's servants in much endurance, in affliction, in distress, in hardship, \v 5 in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in hard labor, in sleepless nights, in hunger, \v 6 in purity, in knowledge, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in sincere love, -\v 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God. We have the armor of righteousness for the right hand and for the left. +\v 7 in the word of truth, in the power of God; with the armor of righteousness for the right hand and the left. \s5 -\v 8 We work in glory and dishonor, in slander and praise, as deceivers and yet truthful. -\v 9 We work as if we were unknown, yet we are well known, as if we were dying, yet—see!—we are still living, as if we were being punished for our actions, yet we are not killed. -\v 10 We work as sorrowful, yet we are always rejoicing, as poor, yet we make many rich, as having nothing, yet we possess all things. +\v 8 We are God's servants in glory and dishonor, in slander and praise; regarded as deceivers and yet truthful; +\v 9 as unknown, yet well known; as dying, yet, look, we live; as being disciplined, yet not killed; +\v 10 as sorrowful, yet rejoicing; as poor, yet many are enriched; as having nothing, yet possessing all things. \s5 \p @@ -242,22 +244,26 @@ \v 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what association does righteousness have with lawlessness? For what fellowship does light have with darkness? \v 15 What agreement can Christ have with Belial? Or what share does a believer have together with an unbeliever? \v 16 And what agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God, just as God said: -\q "I will dwell among them and walk among them. +\b +\q "I will dwell among them +\q2 and walk among them. \q I will be their God, -\q1 and they will be my people." +\q2 and they will be my people." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 17 Therefore, +\b \q "Come out from among them, -\q1 and be set apart," says the Lord. +\q2 and be set apart," says the Lord. \q "Touch no unclean thing, -\q1 and I will welcome you. +\q2 and I will welcome you. \q \v 18 I will be a Father to you, -\q and you will be my sons and daughters," -\m says the Lord Almighty. +\q2 and you will be my sons and daughters," +\q2 says the Lord Almighty. \s5 \c 7 @@ -363,8 +369,10 @@ \s5 \v 8 And God is able to make all grace overflow for you, so that, always, in all things, you may have all you need. This will be so that you may multiply every good deed. \v 9 It is as it is written: +\b \q "He has distributed his riches and given them to the poor. -\q1 His righteousness lasts forever." +\q2 His righteousness lasts forever." +\b \s5 \m diff --git a/49-GAL.usfm b/49-GAL.usfm index 1c9eb229..7f3de926 100644 --- a/49-GAL.usfm +++ b/49-GAL.usfm @@ -206,10 +206,11 @@ \s5 \v 26 But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother. \v 27 For it is written, -\q "Rejoice, you barren one who does not give birth; -\q cry out and shout for joy, you who are not suffering the pains of childbirth; -\q because the children of the desolate woman are more numerous -\q than those of the woman who has a husband." +\q1 "Rejoice, you barren one who does not give birth; +\q2 cry out and shout for joy, +\q2 you who are not suffering the pains of childbirth; +\q1 because the children of the desolate woman are more numerous +\q2 than those of the woman who has a husband." \s5 \m diff --git a/51-PHP.usfm b/51-PHP.usfm index fb081611..b2f3282b 100644 --- a/51-PHP.usfm +++ b/51-PHP.usfm @@ -75,29 +75,31 @@ \s5 \v 5 Have this mind in yourselves which also was in Christ Jesus, +\b \q \v 6 who, though he existed in the form of God, -\q did not consider his equality with God -\q as something to hold on to. +\q2 did not consider his equality with God as something to hold on to. \q \v 7 Rather, he emptied himself, -\q taking the form of a servant, -\q and he was born in the likeness of men. +\q2 taking the form of a servant, +\q2 and he was born in the likeness of men. \q And being found in the form of a man, -\q -\v 8 he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, -\q even death on a cross! +\q2 +\v 8 he humbled himself +\q2 and became obedient to the point of death, +\q2 even death on a cross! \s5 \q \v 9 Therefore also God highly exalted him -\q and gave him the name that is above every name, +\q2 and gave him the name that is above every name, \q \v 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, -\q in heaven and on earth and under the earth, +\q2 in heaven and on earth and under the earth, \q \v 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, -\q to the glory of God the Father. +\q2 to the glory of God the Father. +\b \s5 \p diff --git a/53-1TH.usfm b/53-1TH.usfm index 107af904..e7e8d826 100644 --- a/53-1TH.usfm +++ b/53-1TH.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Thessalonians \toc1 The First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians -\toc2 First Thessalonians +\toc2 1 Thessalonians \toc3 1Th \mt First Thessalonians diff --git a/54-2TH.usfm b/54-2TH.usfm index ada5c284..7b1e9c55 100644 --- a/54-2TH.usfm +++ b/54-2TH.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Thessalonians \toc1 The Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians -\toc2 Second Thessalonians +\toc2 2 Thessalonians \toc3 2Th \mt Second Thessalonians diff --git a/55-1TI.usfm b/55-1TI.usfm index 298d66a8..c02b7d07 100644 --- a/55-1TI.usfm +++ b/55-1TI.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Timothy \toc1 The First Letter of Paul to Timothy -\toc2 First Timothy +\toc2 1 Timothy \toc3 1Ti \mt First Timothy @@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ \v 13 At the same time, they also learn to be lazy and they go around from house to house. They not only become lazy, but they also talk nonsense and are busybodies, saying things they should not say. \s5 -\v 14 I therefore want younger women to marry, to bear children, to manage the household, and to give no opportunity for the enemy to slander us. +\v 14 I therefore want younger widows to marry, to bear children, to manage the household, and to give no opportunity for the enemy to slander us. \v 15 For some have already turned aside after Satan. \v 16 If any believing woman has widows, let her help them, so that the church will not be burdened, so that it might help the real widows. diff --git a/56-2TI.usfm b/56-2TI.usfm index 1823add8..ee2a1310 100644 --- a/56-2TI.usfm +++ b/56-2TI.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Timothy \toc1 The Second Letter of Paul to Timothy -\toc2 Second Timothy +\toc2 2 Timothy \toc3 2Ti \mt Second Timothy @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ \v 12 If we endure, we will also reign with him. \q If we deny him, he also will deny us. \q -\v 13 if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, +\v 13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, \q for he cannot deny himself." \s5 diff --git a/59-HEB.usfm b/59-HEB.usfm index 9ba8f301..b72d033e 100644 --- a/59-HEB.usfm +++ b/59-HEB.usfm @@ -17,47 +17,50 @@ \v 4 He has become just as superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than their name. \v 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, \q "You are my Son, -\q today I have become your Father"? -\q Or to which of the angels did God ever say, +\q2 today I have become your Father"? +\b +\p Or to which of the angels did God ever say, +\b \q "I will be a Father to him, -\q and he will be a Son to me"? +\q2 and he will be a Son to me"? \s5 \p -\v 6 But again, when God brings the firstborn into the world, he says, "All God's angels must worship him." +\v 6 But again, when God brings the firstborn into the world, he says, +\q "All God's angels must worship him." \p \v 7 About the angels he says, \q "He is the one who makes his angels spirits, -\q and his servants flames of fire." +\q2 and his servants flames of fire." \s5 \p \v 8 But to the Son he says, \q "Your throne, God, is forever and ever. -\q The scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. +\q2 The scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom. \q \v 9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. -\q Therefore God, your God, has anointed you -\q with the oil of joy more than your companions." +\q2 Therefore God, your God, has anointed you +\q2 with the oil of joy more than your companions." \s5 \q \v 10 "In the beginning, Lord, you laid the earth's foundation. -\q The heavens are the work of your hands. +\q2 The heavens are the work of your hands. \q \v 11 They will perish, but you will continue. -\q They will all wear out like a piece of clothing. +\q2 They will all wear out like a piece of clothing. \q \v 12 You will roll them up like a cloak, -\q and they will be changed like a piece of clothing. +\q2 and they will be changed like a piece of clothing. \q But you are the same, -\q and your years do not end." +\q2 and your years do not end." \s5 \p \v 13 But to which of the angels has God said at any time, \q "Sit at my right hand -\q until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? +\q2 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? \p \v 14 Are not all angels spirits who serve, and who are sent to care for those who will inherit salvation? @@ -76,12 +79,12 @@ \v 5 For it was not to the angels that God subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. \v 6 But someone has somewhere testified, saying, \q "What is man, that you are mindful of him? -\q Or a son of man, that you care for him? +\q2 Or a son of man, that you care for him? \s5 \q \v 7 You made man a little lower than the angels; -\q you crowned him with glory and honor. \f + \ft Some important and ancient Greek copies add, \fqa and you have put him over the works of your hands \fqa* . \f* +\q2 you crowned him with glory and honor. \f + \ft Some important and ancient Greek copies add, \fqa and you have put him over the works of your hands \fqa* . \f* \q \v 8 You put everything in subjection under his feet." \p For it was to him that God has subjected all things. He did not leave anything not subjected to him. But now we do not yet see everything subjected to him. @@ -94,7 +97,7 @@ \v 11 For both the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified have one source. So he is not ashamed to call them brothers. \v 12 He says, \q "I will proclaim your name to my brothers, -\q I will sing about you from inside the assembly." +\q2 I will sing about you from inside the assembly." \s5 \p @@ -128,19 +131,20 @@ \q "Today, if you hear his voice \q \v 8 do not harden your hearts -\q as in the rebellion, -\q in the time of testing in the wilderness. +\q2 as in the rebellion, +\q2 in the time of testing in the wilderness. \s5 \q -\v 9 This was when your ancestors rebelled by testing me, after they had seen my deeds +\v 9 This was when your ancestors rebelled by testing me, +\q2 after they had seen my deeds for forty years. \q -\v 10 for forty years. Therefore I was angry with that generation. -\q I said, 'They have always gone astray in their hearts. -\q They have not known my ways.' +\v 10 Therefore I was angry with that generation. +\q2 I said, 'They have always gone astray in their hearts. +\q2 They have not known my ways.' \q \v 11 It is just as I swore in my wrath: -\q 'They will never enter my rest.'" +\q2 'They will never enter my rest.'" \s5 \p @@ -150,9 +154,10 @@ \s5 \v 14 For we have become partners of Christ if we firmly hold to our confidence in him from the beginning to the end. \v 15 About this it has been said, +\b \q "Today, if you hear his voice, -\q do not harden your hearts, -\q as in the rebellion." +\q2 do not harden your hearts, +\q2 as in the rebellion." \s5 \p @@ -169,8 +174,10 @@ \s5 \v 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, just as he said, +\b \q "As I swore in my wrath, -\q They will never enter my rest." +\q2 They will never enter my rest." +\b \p Even so, his works were finished from the foundation of the world. \v 4 For he has somewhere spoken about the seventh day: \q "And God rested on the seventh day from all his works." @@ -181,8 +188,9 @@ \p \v 6 Therefore, it remains for some to enter that rest, and those who previously had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience. \v 7 So God again appointed a certain day, calling it "Today," when he spoke through David much later in words already quoted: +\b \q "Today if you hear his voice, -\q do not harden your hearts." +\q2 do not harden your hearts." \s5 \p @@ -211,14 +219,16 @@ \s5 \v 4 No one takes this honor for himself. Rather, he is called by God, just as Aaron was. \v 5 In the same way, neither did Christ glorify himself by making himself high priest. Instead, the one speaking to him said, +\b \q "You are my Son; -\q today I have become your Father." +\q2 today I have become your Father." \s5 \p \v 6 It is just as he also says in another place, +\b \q "You are a priest forever -\q after the manner of Melchizedek." +\q2 after the manner of Melchizedek." \s5 \p @@ -308,7 +318,9 @@ \v 15 What we say is even clearer when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek. \v 16 This one became a priest, not based on a law of physical requirement, but by the power of an everlasting life. \v 17 For scripture witnesses about him: -\q "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." +\b +\q "You are a priest forever +\q2 according to the order of Melchizedek." \s5 \p @@ -318,8 +330,9 @@ \s5 \v 20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, \v 21 but he became a priest with an oath by the one who said to him, +\b \q "The Lord has sworn and he will not change his mind: -\q 'You are a priest forever.'" +\q2 'You are a priest forever.'" \s5 \p @@ -352,9 +365,11 @@ \s5 \v 8 For when God found fault with the people, he said, +\b \q "See, the days are coming—says the Lord— -\q when I will make a new covenant -\q2 with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. +\q2 when I will make a new covenant +\q with the house of Israel +\q2 and with the house of Judah. \q \v 9 It will not be like the covenant \q2 that I made with their ancestors @@ -362,28 +377,26 @@ \q2 to lead them out of the land of Egypt. \q For they did not carefully obey my covenant, \q2 and I disregarded them— -\q says the Lord. +\q2 says the Lord. \s5 \q -\v 10 This is the covenant -\q2 that I will make with the house of Israel -\q after those days -\q2 —says the Lord. +\v 10 This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel +\q2 after those days says the Lord. \q I will put my laws into their minds, -\q and I will also write them on their hearts. +\q2 and I will also write them on their hearts. \q I will be their God, -\q and they will be my people. +\q2 and they will be my people. \s5 \q \v 11 They will not teach each one his fellow citizen -\q and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord.' +\q2 and each one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord.' \q For they will all know me, -\q from the least of them to the greatest. +\q2 from the least of them to the greatest. \q \v 12 For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, -\q and their sins I will not remember any longer." +\q2 and their sins I will not remember any longer." \s5 \p @@ -455,16 +468,15 @@ \s5 \v 5 When Christ came into the world, he said, -\q "Sacrifices and offerings -\q2 you did not desire, +\b +\q "Sacrifices and offerings you did not desire, \q2 but a body you have prepared for me; \q \v 6 with burnt offerings and sin offerings \q2 you did not take pleasure. \q -\v 7 Then I said, 'See, here I am— -\q2 as it is written about me in the scroll— -\q to do your will, God.'" +\v 7 Then I said, 'See, here I am—as it is written about me in the scroll— +\q2 to do your will, God.'" \s5 \p @@ -480,6 +492,7 @@ \s5 \v 15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us. First he says, +\b \q \v 16 "This is the covenant that I will make with them \q2 after those days, says the Lord. @@ -487,8 +500,9 @@ \q2 and I will write them on their minds." \s5 -\q -\v 17 Then he adds, "Their sins and lawlessness +\p +\v 17 Then he adds, +\q "Their sins and lawlessness \q2 I will remember no longer." \p \v 18 Now where there is forgiveness for these, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin. @@ -527,14 +541,15 @@ \s5 \v 35 So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. \v 36 For you need perseverance so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. +\b \q \v 37 "For in a very little while, -\q the one who is coming will indeed come and not delay. +\q2 the one who is coming will indeed come and not delay. \s5 \q \v 38 My righteous one will live by faith. -\q If he shrinks back, my soul will not be pleased with him." +\q2 If he shrinks back, my soul will not be pleased with him." \p \v 39 But we are not any of those who turn back to destruction, but we are among those who have faith and preserve their souls. @@ -546,16 +561,20 @@ \v 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by God's command, so that what is visible was not made out of things that were visible. \s5 +\p \v 4 It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was attested to be righteous, and God spoke well of him because of his offerings, and by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. \s5 +\p \v 5 It was by faith that Enoch was taken up so that he did not see death. "He was not found, because God took him away." For before he was taken up, it was testified that he had pleased God. \v 6 Now without faith it is impossible to please him. For it is necessary that anyone coming to God must believe that he exists and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. \s5 -\v 7 It was by faith that Noah, having been given a divine message about things not yet seen, with godly reverence built a ark to save his household. By doing this, he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith. +\p +\v 7 It was by faith that Noah, having been given a divine message about things not yet seen, with godly reverence built an ark to save his household. By doing this, he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that is according to faith. \s5 +\p \v 8 It was by faith that Abraham, when he was called, obeyed and went out to the place that he was to receive as an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he was going. \v 9 It was by faith that he lived in the land of promise as a foreigner. He lived in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise. \v 10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. @@ -565,6 +584,7 @@ \v 12 Therefore, from this one man—and he was almost dead—were born descendants as many as the stars in the sky and as countless as sand by the seashore. \s5 +\p \v 13 It was in faith that all these died without receiving the promises. Rather, they saw and greeted them from far off, and they acknowledged that they were foreigners and exiles on earth. \v 14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. @@ -573,6 +593,7 @@ \v 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, since he has prepared a city for them. \s5 +\p \v 17 It was by faith that Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac. It was his only son whom he offered, he who had received the promises. \v 18 It was Abraham to whom it had been said, "It is through Isaac that your descendants will be named." \v 19 Abraham reasoned that God was able to raise up Isaac from the dead, and figuratively speaking, it was from them that he received him back. @@ -583,6 +604,7 @@ \v 22 It was by faith that Joseph, when his end was near, spoke of the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt and instructed them about his bones. \s5 +\p \v 23 It was by faith that Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents because they saw he was a beautiful child. They were not afraid of the king's command. \v 24 It was by faith that Moses, after he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. \v 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a while. @@ -593,11 +615,13 @@ \v 28 It was by faith that he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch the Israelites' firstborn sons. \s5 +\p \v 29 It was by faith that they passed through the Sea of Reeds as if over dry land. When the Egyptians tried to do this, they were swallowed up. \v 30 It was by faith that Jericho's walls fell down, after they had been circled around for seven days. \v 31 It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute did not die with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. \s5 +\p \v 32 What more can I say? For the time will fail me if I give a full account of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and about the prophets. \v 33 It was through faith that they conquered kingdoms, committed righteousness, and received promises. They stopped the mouths of lions, \v 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong when they were weak, became mighty in battle, and defeated foreign armies. @@ -609,6 +633,7 @@ \v 38 The world was not worthy of them. They were always wandering about in the deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. \s5 +\p \v 39 Although all these people were approved by God because of their faith, they did not receive the promise. \v 40 God planned something better for us, so that without us, they would not be made perfect. @@ -623,11 +648,12 @@ \p \v 4 You have not yet resisted or struggled against sin to the point of blood; \v 5 and you have forgotten the encouragement that instructs you as sons: +\b \q "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, -\q nor grow weary when you are corrected by him. +\q2 nor grow weary when you are corrected by him. \q \v 6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, -\q and he punishes every son he receives." +\q2 and he punishes every son he receives." \s5 \p @@ -678,15 +704,19 @@ \v 2 Do not forget hospitality for strangers. For through this, some have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. \s5 -\v 3 Remember prisoners as if you were bound with them. Remember those who are mistreated as if you also were them in the body. +\v 3 Remember prisoners as if you were bound with them. Remember those who are mistreated since you yourselves also are in the body. \v 4 Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept pure, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers. \s5 -\v 5 Let your conduct be free from the love of money. Be content with the things you have, for God himself has said, "I will never leave you, nor will I abandon you." +\v 5 Let your conduct be free from the love of money. Be content with the things you have, for God himself has said, +\b +\q "I will never leave you, +\q2 nor will I abandon you." \p \v 6 Let us be content so that we may have courage to say, +\b \q "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. -\q What can a man do to me?" +\q2 What can a man do to me?" \s5 \p diff --git a/61-1PE.usfm b/61-1PE.usfm index 8b200d13..a7bd20ec 100644 --- a/61-1PE.usfm +++ b/61-1PE.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 Peter \toc1 The First Letter of Peter -\toc2 First Peter +\toc2 1 Peter \toc3 1Pe \mt First Peter @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ \v 5 You are protected by God's power through faith for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. \s5 -\v 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now, for little while, you may have to suffer all kinds of trials. +\v 6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now, for a little while, you may have to suffer all kinds of trials. \v 7 This is for the proving of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes, even though it is tested by fire. This happens so that your faith will be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revealing of Jesus Christ. \s5 @@ -55,11 +55,13 @@ \s5 \v 24 For, +\b \q "All flesh is like grass, -\q and all its glory is like the wild flower of the grass. +\q2 and all its glory is like the wild flower of the grass. \q The grass dries up, and the flower falls off, -\q +\q2 \v 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever." +\b \m This word is the gospel that was preached to you. \s5 @@ -75,20 +77,26 @@ \s5 \v 6 Scripture contains this: +\b \q "See, I am laying in Zion a cornerstone, -\q chosen and valuable. -\q Whoever believes in him will not be ashamed." +\q2 chosen and valuable. +\q Whoever believes in him +\q2 will not be ashamed." +\b \s5 \p -\v 7 The value, then, is to you who believe. -\q But to those who do not believe, +\v 7 The value, then, is to you who believe. But to those who do not believe, +\b \q "The stone that was rejected by the builders, -\q this has become the head of the corner," +\q2 this has become the head of the corner," +\b \p \v 8 and, +\b \q "A stone of stumbling -\q and a rock that makes them fall." +\q2 and a rock that makes them fall." +\b \m They stumble because they disobey the word—which is what they were appointed to do. \s5 @@ -116,10 +124,11 @@ \s5 \v 21 For it is to this that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you. He left an example for you to follow in his steps. -\q1 -\p +\b +\q \v 22 "He committed no sin, -\q1 neither was any deceit found in his mouth." +\q2 neither was any deceit found in his mouth." +\b \m \p \v 23 When he was insulted, he gave no insult in return. When he suffered, he did not threaten back, but he gave himself over to the one who judges justly. @@ -153,14 +162,18 @@ \s5 \q -\v 10 "The one who wants to love life and see good days -\q should stop his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. +\v 10 "The one who wants to love life +\q2 and see good days +\q should stop his tongue from evil +\q2 and his lips from speaking deceit. \q \v 11 Let him turn away from what is bad and do what is good. -\q Let him seek peace and pursue it. +\q2 Let him seek peace and pursue it. \q -\v 12 The eyes of the Lord see the righteous, and his ears hear their prayers. +\v 12 The eyes of the Lord see the righteous, +\q2 and his ears hear their prayers. \q But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." +\b \s5 \p @@ -215,9 +228,12 @@ \s5 \v 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God. If it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who disobey God's gospel? -\q -\v 18 And "If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, -\q what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" +\p +\v 18 And +\b +\q "If it is difficult for the righteous to be saved, +\q2 what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?" +\b \m \p \v 19 Therefore let those who suffer because of God's will commit their souls to the faithful Creator in well-doing. @@ -231,7 +247,11 @@ \v 4 Then when the Chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. \s5 -\v 5 In the same way, you younger men, submit to the older men. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. For God is opposed to the proud, but he gives grace to the humble. +\v 5 In the same way, you younger men, submit to the older men. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. +\b +\q For God is opposed to the proud, +\q2 but he gives grace to the humble. +\b \p \v 6 Therefore humble yourselves under God's mighty hand so that he may exalt you in due time. \v 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. diff --git a/62-2PE.usfm b/62-2PE.usfm index 4d825972..f5a72b97 100644 --- a/62-2PE.usfm +++ b/62-2PE.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 Peter \toc1 The Second Letter of Peter -\toc2 Second Peter +\toc2 2 Peter \toc3 2Pe \mt Second Peter diff --git a/63-1JN.usfm b/63-1JN.usfm index 240dace9..5d61eb29 100644 --- a/63-1JN.usfm +++ b/63-1JN.usfm @@ -2,15 +2,15 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 1 John \toc1 The First Letter of John -\toc2 First John +\toc2 1 John \toc3 1Jn \mt First John \s5 \c 1 \p -\v 1 That which was from the beginning—which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—concerning the Word of life. -\v 2 Also, the life was made known, and we have seen it and testify to it. We are proclaiming to you the eternal life, which was with the Father, and which has been made known to us. +\v 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched, concerning the Word of life— +\v 2 the life was made known, and we have seen and testify and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father, and which has been made known to us. \s5 \v 3 That which we have seen and heard we declare also to you, so you also will have fellowship with us. Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. diff --git a/64-2JN.usfm b/64-2JN.usfm index acca8e21..0c1ba878 100644 --- a/64-2JN.usfm +++ b/64-2JN.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 2 John \toc1 The Second Letter of John -\toc2 Second John +\toc2 2 John \toc3 2Jn \mt Second John diff --git a/65-3JN.usfm b/65-3JN.usfm index ba8e0f8f..72896f69 100644 --- a/65-3JN.usfm +++ b/65-3JN.usfm @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ \ide UTF-8 \h 3 John \toc1 The Third Letter of John -\toc2 Third John +\toc2 3 John \toc3 3Jn \mt Third John diff --git a/67-REV.usfm b/67-REV.usfm index 04f8dabd..904f4dbf 100644 --- a/67-REV.usfm +++ b/67-REV.usfm @@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ \q2 every eye will see him, \q including those who pierced him. \q2 All the tribes of the earth will mourn because of him. -\m Yes, Amen. +\q2 Yes, Amen. +\m \p \v 8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." \f + \ft Some important and ancient Greek copies read, \fqa I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord God \fqa* . \f* @@ -191,14 +192,17 @@ \s5 \v 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. \v 8 The four living creatures each had six wings, full of eyes on top and underneath. Night and day they do not stop saying, +\b \q "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, -\q who was, and who is, and who is to come." +\q2 who was, and who is, and who is to come." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the one who sits on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever, \v 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne, saying, +\b \q \v 11 "Worthy are you, our Lord and our God, \q2 to receive glory and honor and power, @@ -225,25 +229,36 @@ \s5 \v 9 They sang a new song: +\b \q "You are worthy to take the scroll \q2 and to open its seals. -\q For you were slaughtered, and with your blood you purchased people for God +\q For you were slaughtered, +\q2 and with your blood you purchased people for God \q2 from every tribe, language, people, and nation. \q \v 10 You made them a kingdom and priests to serve our God, \q2 and they will reign on the earth." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 11 Then I looked and heard the sound of many angels who encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. Their total number was ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousands. \v 12 They said in a loud voice, -\pi "Worthy is the Lamb, who has been slaughtered, to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praise." +\b +\q "Worthy is the Lamb, who has been slaughtered, +\q2 to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, +\q2 honor, glory, and praise." +\b \s5 \p \v 13 I heard every created thing that was in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea—everything in them—saying, -\pi "To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise, honor, glory, and dominion forever and ever." +\b +\q "To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb +\q2 be praise, honor, glory, and dominion +\q2 forever and ever." +\b \p \v 14 The four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped. \f + \ft Some important and ancient Greek copies read, \fqa the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the one who lives forever and ever \fqa* . \f* @@ -317,14 +332,23 @@ \p \v 9 After these things I looked, and there was a huge multitude that no one could count—from every nation, tribe, people, and language—standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands, \v 10 and they were crying out with a loud voice: -\pi "Salvation belongs to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!" +\b +\q "Salvation belongs to our God, +\q2 who is seated on the throne, +\q2 and to the Lamb!" +\b \s5 \m \p \v 11 All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne. They worshiped God, \v 12 saying, -\pi "Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and strength be to our God forever and ever! Amen!" +\b +\q "Amen! +\q Praise, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and strength +\q2 be to our God forever and ever! +\q Amen!" +\b \s5 \m @@ -334,17 +358,21 @@ \s5 \q -\v 15 For this reason, they are before the throne of God, +\v 15 For this reason, +\b they are before the throne of God, \q2 and they worship him day and night in his temple. -\q2 The one who is seated on the throne will spread his tent over them. +\q The one who is seated on the throne +\q2 will spread his tent over them. \q -\v 16 They will not be hungry again, nor will they be thirsty again. -\q2 The sun will not beat down on them, +\v 16 They will not be hungry again, +\q2 nor will they be thirsty again. +\q The sun will not beat down on them, \q2 nor any burning heat. \q -\v 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will shepherd them, -\q2 and he will guide them to springs of living water, -\q and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." +\v 17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne +\q2 will shepherd them, +\q and he will guide them to springs of living water, +\q2 and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." \s5 \c 8 @@ -480,26 +508,33 @@ \s5 \p \v 15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices spoke in heaven and said, -\q "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, -\q and he will reign forever and ever." +\b +\q "The kingdom of the world has become +\q2 the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, +\q2 and he will reign forever and ever." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 16 Then the twenty-four elders, who sit on their thrones in the presence of God, fell upon their faces and worshiped God. \v 17 They said, -\q "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the one who is and who was, -\q because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. \f + \ft The best copies of the ancient Greek text have the phrase \fqa who was, and who is, \fqa* but some later copies of the Greek add the phrase: \fqa and who is to come \fqa* . \f* +\b +\q "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, +\q2 the one who is and who was, +\q because you have taken your great power +\q2 and have begun to reign. \f + \ft The best copies of the ancient Greek text have the phrase \fqa who was, and who is, \fqa* but some later copies of the Greek add the phrase: \fqa and who is to come \fqa* . \f* \s5 \q \v 18 The nations were enraged, \q2 but your wrath has come. -\q2 The time has come for the dead to be judged -\q and for you to reward your servants the prophets -\q2 and God's holy people, and those who feared your name, +\q The time has come for the dead to be judged +\q2 and for you to reward your servants the prophets +\q and God's holy people, and those who feared your name, \q2 both the unimportant and the mighty. -\q The time has come for you to destroy those who are destroying the earth." +\q The time has come +\q2 for you to destroy those who are destroying the earth." \s5 \p @@ -527,6 +562,7 @@ \s5 \v 10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven: +\b \q "Now have come the salvation and the power \q2 and the kingdom of our God, \q2 and the authority of his Christ. @@ -535,8 +571,11 @@ \s5 \q -\v 11 They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, -\q for they did not love their lives even to death. +\v 11 They conquered him +\q2 by the blood of the Lamb +\q2 and by the word of their testimony, +\q for they did not love their lives +\q2 even to death. \q \v 12 Therefore rejoice, you heavens \q2 and all who reside in them! @@ -576,11 +615,13 @@ \s5 \v 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. +\b \q \v 10 If anyone is to be taken into captivity, \q2 into captivity he will go. \q If anyone is to be killed with the sword, \q2 with the sword he will be killed. +\b \m Here is a call for the patient endurance and faith of God's holy people. \s5 @@ -660,6 +701,7 @@ \s5 \v 3 They were singing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb: +\b \q "Great and marvelous are your deeds, \q2 Lord God, the Almighty. \q Just and true are your ways, @@ -668,9 +710,9 @@ \v 4 Who will not fear you, Lord, \q2 and glorify your name? \q For you alone are holy. -\q2 All nations will come +\q All nations will come \q2 and worship before you -\q because your righteous deeds have been revealed." +\q2 because your righteous deeds have been revealed." \s5 \p @@ -698,17 +740,21 @@ \p \v 4 The third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood. \v 5 I heard the angel of the waters say, +\b \q "You are righteous—the one who is and who was, the Holy One— \q2 because you have judged these things. \q \v 6 Because they poured out the blood of God's holy people and prophets, \q2 you have given them blood to drink; -\q it is what they deserve." +\q2 it is what they deserve." +\b \m \p \v 7 I heard the altar reply, +\b \q "Yes, Lord God Almighty, \q2 your judgments are true and righteous." +\b \s5 \p @@ -787,20 +833,24 @@ \p \v 1 After these things I saw another angel coming down out of heaven. He had great authority, and the earth was illumined by his glory. \v 2 He cried out with a mighty voice, saying, +\b \q "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! \q2 She has become a dwelling place for demons, \q a prison for every unclean spirit, \q2 a prison for every unclean bird, \q2 a prison for every unclean and detestable animal. \q -\v 3 For all the nations have drunk the wine of her immoral passion. -\q2 The kings of the earth have committed immorality with her. -\q The merchants of the earth have become rich from the power of her sensual way of living." +\v 3 For all the nations have drunk +\q2 the wine of her immoral passion. +\q The kings of the earth have committed immorality with her. +\q2 The merchants of the earth have become rich from the power of her sensual way of living." +\b \s5 \q \v 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say, -\q2 "Come out from her, my people, +\b +\q "Come out from her, my people, \q3 so that you will not share in her sins, \q2 and so that you will not receive any of her plagues. \q @@ -824,6 +874,7 @@ \q2 death, mourning, and famine. \q She will be consumed by fire, \q2 for the Lord God is mighty, and he is her judge." +\b \s5 \m @@ -847,17 +898,20 @@ \v 15 The merchants of these goods who became rich by her will stand away from her at a distance because of the fear of her torment, weeping and mourning loudly. \m \v 16 They will say, +\b \q "Woe, woe to the great city \q2 that was dressed in fine linen, in purple, and in scarlet, \q2 and was adorned with gold, precious jewels, and pearls! \q \v 17 In a single hour all that wealth has been laid waste." +\b \m Every ship's captain, every seafaring man, sailors, and all who make their living from the sea stood off at a distance. \s5 \m \v 18 They cried out as they saw the smoke of her burning. They said, "What city is like the great city?" \v 19 They threw dust on their heads, and cried out, weeping and mourning, +\b \q "Woe, woe to the great city \q2 where all who had their ships \q2 at sea became rich from her wealth. @@ -866,16 +920,18 @@ \v 20 "Rejoice over her, heaven, \q2 you holy people and apostles and prophets, \q for God has brought your judgment on her!" +\b \s5 \p \v 21 A mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying, +\b \q "In this way, Babylon, the great city, \q2 will be thrown down with violence \q2 and will not be seen anymore. \q \v 22 The sound made by harpists, musicians, -\q3 flute players, and trumpeters +\q2 flute players, and trumpeters \q2 will not be heard anymore in you. \q No craftsman of any kind \q2 will be found in you. @@ -898,6 +954,7 @@ \c 19 \p \v 1 After these things I heard what sounded like a loud voice of a large number of people in heaven calling out, +\b \q "Hallelujah! \q Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God. \q2 @@ -906,33 +963,41 @@ \q2 who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality. \q He has avenged the blood of his servants \q2 from her hand." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 3 They spoke a second time: +\b \q "Hallelujah! \q The smoke rises from her forever and ever." +\b \m \p \v 4 The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. They were saying, +\b \q "Amen. Hallelujah!" +\b \s5 \m \p \v 5 Then a voice came out from the throne, saying, +\b \q "Praise our God, \q2 all you his servants, \q you who fear him, \q2 both the unimportant and the powerful." +\b \s5 \m \p \v 6 Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a great number of people, like the roar of many waters, and like mighty crashes of thunder, saying, +\b \q "Hallelujah! -\q For the Lord reigns, our God, the Almighty. +\q2 For the Lord reigns, our God, the Almighty. \s5 \q @@ -943,7 +1008,8 @@ \q \v 8 She was permitted to be dressed \q2 in bright and clean fine linen" -\q (for fine linen is the righteous acts of God's holy people). +\b +\m(for fine linen is the righteous acts of God's holy people). \s5 \p diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b62fbd86..680fc66b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,4 +10,7 @@ To view the repository of the Unlocked *Dynamic* Bible, go to [WycliffeAssociate If you are a contributor to this ULB project, please add your name to the contributor field in the [manifest.yaml](https://git.door43.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_ulb/src/branch/master/manifest.yaml) file. If you will be editing this ULB, please see [Introduction to the ULB] (https://git.door43.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_ulb/src/branch/master/00-About_the_ULB/ULB-1-Intro.md) and [Decisions Concerning the ULB] (https://git.door43.org/WycliffeAssociates/en_ulb/src/branch/master/00-About_the_ULB/ULB-2-Decisions.md). +## Branches +We do not make changes in the master branch. If we were to do that, the version accessible through BIEL would be updated each time a change is made, while the version in the translation apps would not. This causes confusion when people find that the versions they are looking at are different. So instead, we make our changes in a temporary branch. When it is decided to merge the temporary branch into the master branch, IT will also update the version in all the apps. +In January 2023, we started a new branch called June23. We expect to merge it in June 2023 at the end of the winter volunteer season. At that time we will need to start a new branch--perhaps called December2023. diff --git a/manifest.yaml b/manifest.yaml index 4a457b46..d2bdb35f 100644 --- a/manifest.yaml +++ b/manifest.yaml @@ -1,55 +1,55 @@ +--- dublin_core: conformsto: 'rc0.2' contributor: + - 'Aaron C. Fenlason, B. A. in Religion; M. A. in Biblical Languages; Th.M. in Pedagogy; Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Old Testament' - 'Adam W. Nagelvoort, M.Div. Academic Ministries, Columbia International University' - 'Alrick G. Headley, M.Div.; Th.M.' - 'Bram van den Heuvel, M.A.' - 'C. Harry Harriss, M.Div.' - 'Dave Statezni, B.A. Original Languages; M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary' - 'David Trombold, M.Div.' - - 'Dean Ropp' - - 'Door43 World Missions Committee' - 'Elizabeth Oakes, B.A. in Religious Studies; and Linguistics' - 'Forest Deal' - - 'Gene Mullen' - 'George "Drew" Curley, M.Div.; Ph.D. and Professor of Biblical Languages' - 'Hendrik "Henry" de Vries' - 'Henry Whitney, B.A. in Education' - - 'James N. Pohlig, M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A. in Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington; D.Litt. Stellenbosch University in Biblical Languages' - - 'James Vigen' - 'Jesse Griffin, B.A. in Biblical Studies; M.A. in Biblical Languages' + - 'James N. Pohlig, M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A. in Linguistics, University of Texas at Arlington; D.Litt. Stellenbosch University in Biblical Languages' - 'John Hutchins, B.A. in Bible and Theology; M.A. in New Testament; M.A. in Biblical Languages' - - 'Larry Sallee, D.Min.' - 'Larry T. Brooks, M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary' - - 'Leonard Smith' - - 'Michael Francis' - - 'Nicholas Alsop' + - 'Larry Sallee, D.Min.' - 'Paul M. Fahnestock, M.Div. Reformed Theological Seminary; D.Min. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary' - 'Perry Oakes, Ph.D. in Old Testament; MA in Linguistics' - 'Peter Smircich, B.A. in Philosophy' - 'Robert W. Johnson, B.S./M.S., Chemical Engineering' - 'Susan Quigley, M.A. in Linguistics' - - 'Timothy Neu, Ph.D. Biblical Studies' - 'W. Thomas Warren, B.A. in Bible, Belhaven College; M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min. Reformed Theological Seminary' + - 'Timothy Neu, Ph.D. Biblical Studies' - 'Ward Pyles, M.Div. Western Baptist Theological Seminary' + - 'Dean Ropp' + - 'Gene Mullen' + - 'James Vigen' + - 'Leonard Smith' + - 'Michael Francis' + - 'Nicholas Alsop' + - 'Door43 World Missions Community' - 'Wycliffe Associates Staff' creator: 'Door43 World Missions Community' description: "An open-licensed update of the ASV, intended to provide a 'form-centric' understanding of the Bible. It increases the translator's understanding of the lexical and grammatical composition of the underlying text by adhering closely to the word order and structure of the originals." format: 'text/usfm' identifier: 'ulb' - issued: '2021-05-24' + issued: '2024-02-21' language: + direction: 'ltr' identifier: 'en' title: 'English' - direction: 'ltr' - modified: '2021-05-24' + modified: '2024-02-21' publisher: 'Wycliffe Associates' relation: - 'en/tw' - 'en/tq' - 'en/tn' - - 'en/tm' - - 'en/udb' rights: 'CC BY-SA 4.0' source: - @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ dublin_core: subject: 'Bible' title: 'Unlocked Literal Bible' type: 'bundle' - version: '21-05' + version: '24-02' checking: checking_entity: - 'Wycliffe Associates'