30As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, when Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of his father Isaac, his brother Esau came in from his hunting. 31He also prepared savory food, and brought it to his father. And he said to his father, “Let my father sit up and eat of his…

1 Happy are thosewho do not follow the advice of the wicked,or take the path that sinners tread,or sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but their delight is in the law of the LORD,and on his law they meditate day and night.3 They are like treesplanted by streams of water,which yield their fruit in…

12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” 13Then the Pharisees said to him, “You are testifying on your own behalf; your testimony is not valid.” 14Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own…

1I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the…

1When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son”; and he answered, “Here I am.” 2He said, “See, I am old; I do not know the day of my death. 3Now then, take your weapons, your quiver…

1 How very good and pleasant it iswhen kindred live together in unity!2 It is like the precious oil on the head,running down upon the beard,on the beard of Aaron,running down over the collar of his robes.3 It is like the dew of Hermon,which falls on the mountains of Zion.For there the LORD ordained his…

7:53Then each of them went home, 8:1while Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them. 3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making…

17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls and will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with sighing — for that would be harmful to you. 18Pray for us; we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in…

1Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that had occurred in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar, to King Abimelech of the Philistines. 2The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; settle in the land that I shall show you. 3Reside in…

1 God has taken his place in the divine council;in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:2 “How long will you judge unjustlyand show partiality to the wicked? 3 Give justice to the weak and the orphan;maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute.4 Rescue the weak and the needy;deliver them from the…