You have lived here only a short time, so why should I make you wander around with me? I don't even know where I'm going. Go back and take all your people with you---and may the LORD be kind and faithful to you."

He will answer from heaven and save me; he will defeat my oppressors. God will show me his constant love and faithfulness.

You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.

"Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!

May the Lord show mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he cheered me up many times. He was not ashamed that I am in prison,

May the Lord grant him his mercy on that Day! And you know very well how much he did for me in Ephesus.

The king asked him, "Is there anyone left of Saul's family to whom I can show loyalty and kindness, as I promised God I would?" Ziba answered, "There is still one of Jonathan's sons. He is crippled."

"Don't be afraid," David replied. "I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table."

King David said, "I must show loyal friendship to Hanun, as his father Nahash did to me." So David sent messengers to express his sympathy. When they arrived in Ammon,

But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

"Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

Here, I will write this with my own hand: I, Paul, will pay you back. (I should not have to remind you, of course, that you owe your very self to me.)