So Naomi came back from the land of Moab with her daughter-in-law Ruth the Moabitess. They arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.

"Wake up, wake up; put on your strength, Zion! Put on your beautiful garments, Jerusalem, the Holy City! For the uncircumcised and the unclean will no longer enter you.

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

But the seed in the good ground-these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes.

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable-if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise-dwell on these things.

Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Pray for us; for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.