May you be blessedof the LORD,Makerof heavenand earth.
In the beginningGodcreatedthe heavensand the earth.
He blessedhim and said,"Blessedbe Abramof GodMostHigh,Possessorof heavenand earth;
My help[comes] from the LORD,Who madeheavenand earth.
Our helpis in the nameof the LORD,Who madeheavenand earth.
May the LORDblessyou from Zion,He who madeheavenand earth.
Salvationbelongs to the LORD;Your blessing[be] upon Your people!Selah.
For allthe godsof the peoplesare idols,But the LORDmadethe heavens.
and saying,"Men,whyare you doingthese things?We are alsomenof the same natureas you, and preach the gospelto you that you should turnfrom thesevain thingsto a livingGod,WHOMADETHE HEAVENAND THE EARTHAND THE SEAAND ALLTHAT IS IN THEM.
not returningevilfor evilorinsultfor insult,but giving a blessinginstead;for you were calledfor the verypurpose that you might inherita blessing.
and he saidwith a loudvoice,"FearGod,and giveHim glory,becausethe hourof His judgmenthas come;worshipHim who madethe heavenand the earthand seaand springsof waters."
