And let the king’s decision which he will enact be disseminated ¹  throughout all his kingdom, vast though it is. ²  Then all the women will give honor to their husbands, from the most prominent to the lowly.”

So Jesus replied ¹  to him, “Let it happen now, ²  for it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John ³  yielded ⁴  to him.

And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, ¹  God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done. ² 

But we will not boast beyond certain limits, ¹  but will confine our boasting ²  according to the limits of the work to which God has appointed us, ³  that reaches even as far as you.

But now in his own time ¹  he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

And God will exalt you in due time, ¹  if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand ² 

“‘These are the appointed times of the Lord that you must proclaim as holy assemblies to present a gift to the Lord – burnt offering, grain offering, sacrifice, and drink offerings, ¹  each day according to its regulation, ² 

If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, ¹  if she is past the bloom of youth ²  and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.

“‘When you sacrifice a peace offering sacrifice to the Lord, you must sacrifice it so that it is accepted for you. ¹ 

When you sacrifice a thanksgiving offering to the Lord, you must sacrifice it so that it is acceptable for your benefit. ¹ 

“‘These are the Lord’s appointed times, holy assemblies, which you must proclaim at their appointed time.

You will come to your grave in a full age, ¹  As stacks of grain are harvested in their season.

Can you lead out the constellations ¹  in their seasons, or guide the Bear with its cubs? ² 

All of your creatures ¹  wait for you to provide them with food on a regular basis. ² 

Teach me proper discernment ¹  and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable. ² 

Everything looks to you in anticipation, ¹  and you provide them with food on a regular basis. ² 

in order to safeguard ¹  discretion, ²  and that your lips may guard knowledge.

A rich person ¹  is wise in his own eyes, ²  but a discerning poor person can evaluate him properly. ³ 

I signed the deed of purchase, ¹  sealed it, and had some men serve as witnesses to the purchase. ²  I weighed out the silver for him on a scale.

I will commit myself to you ¹  forever; I will commit myself to you in ²  righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.