I have donejusticeand righteousness;Do not leaveme to my oppressors.
So DavidreignedoverallIsrael;and Davidadministeredjusticeand righteousnessfor allhis people.
The LORDwill not leavehim in his handOr let him be condemnedwhen he is judged.
"WhenI selectan appointedtime,It is I who judgewith equity.
[Some] of the disciplesfrom Caesareaalsocamewith us, takingus to Mnasonof Cyprus,a discipleof long standingwith whomwe were to lodge.
For our proud confidenceis this:the testimonyof our conscience,that in holinessand godlysincerity,not in fleshlywisdombut in the graceof God,we have conductedourselves in the world,and especiallytowardyou.
[then] the Lordknows howto rescuethe godlyfrom temptation,and to keepthe unrighteousunder punishmentfor the dayof judgment,
"Pleaseforgivethe transgressionof your maidservant;for the LORDwill certainlymakefor my lordan enduringhouse,becausemy lordis fightingthe battlesof the LORD,and evilwill not be foundin you allyour days.
