As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed

Many who heard Jesus say these things believed in him.

you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Jesus said to them, "I am telling you the truth: everyone who sins is a slave of sin.

If the Son sets you free, then you will be really free.

But if you look closely into the perfect law that sets people free, and keep on paying attention to it and do not simply listen and then forget it, but put it into practice---you will be blessed by God in what you do.

Speak and act as people who will be judged by the law that sets us free.

They promise them freedom while they themselves are slaves of destructive habits---for we are slaves of anything that has conquered us.

I am here on earth for just a little while; do not hide your commands from me.

My punishment was good for me, because it made me learn your commands.

I am yours---save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.

How happy I am because of your promises--- as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure.

If you do, you will know what it means to fear the LORD and you will succeed in learning about God.

People who do not get along with others are interested only in themselves; they will disagree with what everyone else knows is right.

I determined that I would examine and study all the things that are done in this world. God has laid a miserable fate upon us.

You study the Scriptures, because you think that in them you will find eternal life. And these very Scriptures speak about me!

Don't be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.