1 O sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all the earth.2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;tell of his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous works among all the peoples.4 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;he is to be revered…

1“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. 2For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 3Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 4Or how can you…

25Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26I think that, in view of the impending crisis, it is well for you to remain as you are. 27Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be free….

1In the twelfth year of King Ahaz of Judah, Hoshea son of Elah began to reign in Samaria over Israel; he reigned nine years. 2He did what was evil in the sight of the LORD, yet not like the kings of Israel who were before him. 3King Shalmaneser of Assyria came up against him; Hoshea…

1 Praise the Lord!Sing to the Lord a new song,his praise in the assembly of the faithful.2 Let Israel be glad in its Maker;let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.3 Let them praise his name with dancing,making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;he adorns…

7“When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9“Pray then in this way:Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.10 Your…

12“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 13“Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food,” and God will destroy both one and the other. The body is meant not for fornication but for…

1Now the company of prophets said to Elisha, “As you see, the place where we live under your charge is too small for us. 2Let us go to the Jordan, and let us collect logs there, one for each of us, and build a place there for us to live.” He answered, “Do so.” 3Then…

1 Save me, O God, by your name,and vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God;give ear to the words of my mouth. 3 For the insolent have risen against me,the ruthless seek my life;they do not set God before them. Selah 4 But surely, God is my helper;the Lord is the upholder…

21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will…