Song of Solomon 1:8

For my people have forgotten me. They have burned incense to false gods. They have been made to stumble in their ways, in the ancient paths, to walk in byways, in a way not built up,

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

Remember the days of old. Consider the years of many generations. Ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

Sarah laughed within herself, saying, “After I have grown old will I have pleasure, my lord being old also?”

His eyes are like doves beside the water brooks, washed with milk, mounted like jewels.

“Remember the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded to him in Horeb for all Israel, even statutes and ordinances.

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

By faith, Rahab the prostitute didn’t perish with those who were disobedient, having received the spies in peace.

Turn away your eyes from me, for they have overcome me. Your hair is like a flock of goats, that lie along the side of Gilead.

and when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way. Walk in it.”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

“But Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without defect before him in love,

yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without defect and blameless before him,

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Yahweh in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.

Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.

Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise;

How is your beloved better than another beloved, you fairest among women? How is your beloved better than another beloved, that you do so adjure us?

Where has your beloved gone, you fairest among women? Where has your beloved turned, that we may seek him with you?

How beautiful are your feet in sandals, prince’s daughter! Your rounded thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a skillful workman.

I am my beloved’s. His desire is toward me.

Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear.

For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of Armies is his name. The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He will be called the God of the whole earth.

“As for the word that you have spoken to us in Yahweh’s name, we will not listen to you.

Which of the prophets didn’t your fathers persecute? They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One, of whom you have now become betrayers and murderers.

When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.

Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you.

Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,

If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.

Joshua the son of Nun secretly sent two men out of Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, including Jericho.” They went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab, and slept there.

then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants, and of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance.

Oh come, let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel before Yahweh, our Maker,

rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men.

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; for your love is better than wine.

Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured out, therefore the virgins love you.

The fig tree ripens her green figs. The vines are in blossom. They give out their fragrance. Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.”

Your temples are like a piece of a pomegranate behind your veil.

How beautiful and how pleasant you are, love, for delights!

House of Jacob, come, and let’s walk in the light of Yahweh.

but this thing I commanded them, saying, ‘Listen to my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. Walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you.’

But they say, ‘It is in vain; for we will walk after our own plans, and we will each follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’ ”

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

Jesus therefore said to them, “Yet a little while the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t overtake you. He who walks in the darkness doesn’t know where he is going.

who will also confirm you until the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you.

We proclaim him, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus;

As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,

to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ,

Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without defect and blameless in his sight.

In their mouth was found no lie, for they are blameless.

He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous, let him do righteousness still. He who is holy, let him be holy still.”

Naomi said to Ruth her daughter-in-law, “It is good, my daughter, that you go out with his maidens, and that they not meet you in any other field.”

As for the saints who are in the earth, they are the excellent ones in whom is all my delight.

So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.

The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts.

Behold, you are beautiful, my love. Behold, you are beautiful. Your eyes are like doves.

My beloved spoke, and said to me, “Rise up, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.

Behold, you are beautiful, my love. Behold, you are beautiful. Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair is as a flock of goats, that descend from Mount Gilead.

You are all beautiful, my love. There is no spot in you.

How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride! How much better is your love than wine, the fragrance of your perfumes than all kinds of spices!

Yahweh says, “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, ‘Where is the good way?’ and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

It will happen, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, ‘As Yahweh lives;’ even as they taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up in the middle of my people.

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

He is the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without defect.

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherited the promises.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Wasn’t Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?

In the same way, wasn’t Rahab the prostitute also justified by works, in that she received the messengers and sent them out another way?

Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places of the mountainside, let me see your face. let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is lovely.