But as I stood there in silence— not even speaking of good things— the turmoil within me grew worse.
Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end.
Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth.
“Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.
We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.”