[NIV] For this is what the Lord says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees.

[NIV] "On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.

[NIV] The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

[NIV] Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth- for your love is more delightful than wine.

[NIV] "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!"

[NIV] Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly."

[NIV] If someone curses their father or mother, their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.

[NIV] In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

[NIV] The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

[NIV] But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

[NIV] The Spirit of the Lord came on him, so that he became Israel's judge and went to war. The Lord gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him.

[NIV] For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,

[NIV] His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

[NIV] Say to him: 'Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!

[NIV] Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.