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Others may follow their gods, but we will always follow the Lord our God.

Like a shepherd taking care of his sheep, this ruler will lead and care for his people by the power and glorious name of the Lord his God. His people will live securely, and the whole earth will know his true greatness,

What offering should I bring when I bow down to worship the Lord God Most High? Should I try to please him by sacrificing calves a year old?

Will thousands of sheep or rivers of olive oil make God satisfied with me? Should I sacrifice to the Lord my first-born child as payment for my terrible sins?

The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: "See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God."

No one is loyal to God; no one does right. Everyone is brutal and eager to deceive everyone else.

But I trust the Lord God to save me, and I will wait for him to answer my prayer.

You, my enemies, said, "The Lord God is helpless." Now each of you will be disgraced and put to shame. I will see you trampled like mud in the street.

because of their fear of me, your Lord and God. Then they will come trembling, crawling out of their fortresses like insects or snakes, lapping up the dust.

The people said: Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry forever; you're glad to have pity

The Lord God demands loyalty. In his anger, he takes revenge on his enemies.

Look toward the mountains, people of Judah! Here comes a messenger with good news of peace. Celebrate your festivals. Keep your promises to God. Your evil enemies are destroyed and will never again invade your country.

The Lord All-Powerful is against you, Nineveh. God will burn your chariots and send an army to kill those young lions of yours. You will never again make victims of others or send messengers to threaten everyone on this earth.

Holy Lord God, mighty rock, you are eternal, and we are safe from death. You are using those Babylonians to judge and punish others.

What is an idol worth? It's merely a false god. Why trust a speechless image made from wood or metal by human hands?

You are the same Holy God who came from Teman and Paran to help us. The brightness of your glory covered the heavens, and your praises were heard everywhere on earth.

but I will still celebrate because the Lord God saves me.

I will reach out to punish Judah and Jerusalem— nothing will remain of the god Baal; nothing will be remembered of his pagan priests.

Not a trace will be found of those who worship stars from their rooftops, or bow down to the god Milcom, while claiming loyalty to me, the Lord .

Be silent! I am the Lord God, and the time is near. I am preparing to sacrifice my people and to invite my guests.