If ¹  I have walked in falsehood, and if ²  my foot has hastened ³  to deceit –

they would have swallowed us alive, when their anger raged against us.

The nations’ idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made. ¹ 

The Lord is merciful and compassionate; he is patient ¹  and demonstrates great loyal love. ² 

for they ¹  are eager ²  to inflict harm, ³  and they hasten ⁴  to shed blood. ⁵ 

A fool’s annoyance ¹  is known at once, ²  but the prudent ³  overlooks ⁴  an insult.

Pleasant words are like ¹  a honeycomb, ²  sweet to the soul and healing ³  to the bones.

It is dangerous ¹  to have zeal ²  without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily ³  makes poor choices. ⁴ 

The plans of the diligent ¹  lead ²  only to plenty, ³  but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. ⁴ 

She extends ¹  her hand ²  to the poor, and reaches out her hand to the needy.

They ¹  immediately left the boat and their father and followed him.

Now when they heard this, they became furious ¹  and wanted to execute them. ² 

Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Show hospitality ¹  to one another without complaining.

“When a body has a burn on its skin ¹  and the raw area of the burn becomes a reddish white or white bright spot,

They say, “Let him hurry, let him act quickly, ¹  so we can see; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel ²  take shape ³  and come to pass, then we will know it!”

Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. ¹  He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice. ² 

You say, ‘No, we will flee on horses,’ so you will indeed flee. You say, ‘We will ride on fast horses,’ so your pursuers will be fast.

Residents of Lachish, ¹  hitch the horses to the chariots! You ²  influenced Daughter Zion ³  to sin, ⁴  for Israel’s rebellious deeds can be traced back ⁵  to you!