No, don't be afraid. Indeed, I myself will take care of you and your families." And he spoke very kindly to them, reassuring them.

All the firstborn sons will die in every family in Egypt, from the oldest son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the oldest son of his lowliest slave. Even the firstborn of the animals will die.

There among those nations you will find no place of security and rest. And the Lord will cause your heart to tremble, your eyesight to fail, and your soul to despair.

No, my daughters, return to your parents' homes, for I am too old to marry again. And even if it were possible, and I were to get married tonight and bear sons, then what?

We are here for only a moment, visitors and strangers in the land as our ancestors were before us. Our days on earth are like a shadow, gone so soon without a trace.

Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, "We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this.

The Jews were filled with joy and gladness and were honored everywhere.

God might kill me, but I cannot wait. I am going to argue my case with him.

Does your reverence for God give you no confidence? Shouldn't you believe that God will care for those who are upright?

"Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant my hope.