I have taught you wisdom and the right way to live.

There are four things that are too mysterious for me to understand:

Enjoy life with the woman you love, as long as you live the useless life that God has given you in this world. Enjoy every useless day of it, because that is all you will get for all your trouble.

But those who trust in the Lord for help     will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles;     they will run and not get weary;     they will walk and not grow weak.

To give to those who mourn in Zion Joy and gladness instead of grief, A song of praise instead of sorrow. They will be like trees That the Lord himself has planted. They will all do what is right, And God will be praised for what he has done.

I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.

I appeared to them from far away. People of Israel, I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love.

The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,    

No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.

He will bring fathers and children together again; otherwise I would have to come and destroy your country.”