"You are the saltof the earth;but ifthe salthas become tasteless,howcan it be made salty[again]? It is nolongergoodfor anything,exceptto be thrownout and trampled under footby men.
"Can somethingtastelessbe eatenwithoutsalt,Oris thereanytastein the whiteof an egg?
Everygrain offeringof yours, moreover, you shall seasonwith salt,so that the saltof the covenantof your Godshall not be lackingfrom your grain offering;with allyour offeringsyou shall offersalt.
Let your speechalwaysbe with grace,[as though] seasonedwith salt,so that you will knowhowyou shouldrespondto eachperson.
How muchsevererpunishmentdo you thinkhe will deservewho has trampled under footthe Sonof God,and has regardedas uncleanthe bloodof the covenantby whichhe was sanctified,and has insultedthe Spiritof grace?
