Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. Read from the World English Bible.

What do you mean when you say you believe in the Bible? How would you answer someone who asks you why you believe the Bible is the Word of God? What about people who say they believe in God, but don't believe the Bible is anything more than an interesting compilation of writings?

Unless Yahweh builds the house, they who build it labor in vain. Read from the World English Bible.

The ruin of Damascus is described, because they have forgotten the God of their salvation, the rock of their strength. The rushing of the nations will be like many waters, but God will rebuke them, as he does to those who plunder Israel. Then, there is a section telling of sending messengers to "a nation tall and smooth, to a people awesome from their beginning" who will bring a present ot Yahweh at Mount Zion. Read from the World English Bible.

In the midst of words of judgement for Moab, there is a promise of a throne that will be established in loving kindness. "One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness. Read from the World English Bible.

The destruction of Babylon is predicted. It is explained that Yahweh will punish the world for their evil. He tells that he will have compassion yet on Jacob. Then, there is a section about the shining one who has fallen from heaven due to claiming he would make himself like the Most High. Philistia is told they will also be killed at the root so that the afflicted of Yahweh's people can take refuge in Zion. Read from the World English Bible.

Isaiah prophesies about a shoot coming out of Jesse, one who will judge with righteousness. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth and his breath will kill the wicked. The wolf will live with the lamb and the nursing child will play near a cobra's hole. Read from the World English Bible.