and start living right? Then he will decide to rescue and restore you to your place of honour.
Then the LORD asked, “What do you think of my servant Job? No one on earth is like him—he is a truly good person, who respects me and refuses to do evil.”
and give up your sins— even those you do in secret.
though I am not violent, and my prayers are sincere.
The persons they ill-treated had prayed for help, until God answered their prayers.
Your home will be secure, and your sheep will be safe.
You are always loyal to your loyal people, and you are faithful to the faithful.
Wake up! Do something, Lord! Why are you sleeping? Don't desert us for ever.
Get angry, LORD God! Do something! Attack my furious enemies. See that justice is done.
The LORD is disgusted by gifts from the wicked, but it makes him happy when his people pray.
He places a curse on the home of everyone who is evil, but he blesses the home of every good person.
“No matter how much you pray, I won't listen. You are too violent.
Tell those who obey God, “You're very fortunate— you will be rewarded for what you have done.”
Wake up! Do something, LORD. Be strong and ready. Wake up! Do what you did for our people long ago. Didn't you chop up Rahab the monster?
I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.