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1. one step closer
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A/N: Hello everyone!! I present to you my very first LoZ fic!!! And also my first ever poly ship fic that's been posted, so I hope I do this as well as I'd like to. This story is actually inspired by a post I came across that was posted by @fangirlingpuggle, who gave me permission to use their idea as story inspiration!! I'll provide a link to the post if you'd like to see it!! Now, one thing I'd like to say about this story is that it's not just a Sidlink fic or just a Linkona fic. It is also a Sidyona fic. It is all three ships. I will try to balance out each one, showing each individual love story, plus the big one of just all three together. I have not yet decided which ship will be getting together first, or if it'll be an all three all at once type of thing, and because of my indecision, I would like to hear from you guys, my lovely readers, as the story progresses, on which ship you think would make the most sense when it comes to getting together first. It all depends on how I write it out, of course, but I just wanted to let y'all know ahead of time!! Last thing, this chapter is a little short compared to where the other chapters will be at length-wise, but it's also just a letter exchange this chapter, so there will be lots more in the next chapter!! Enjoy!!
Inspiration Post
Pairing(s): N/A
Summary: Sidon and Yona exchange a series of letters, keeping each other updated on everything happening in their lives, as childhood friends do
Tag(s): N/A
Word Count: 2,258
Song Inspiration: A Thousand Years By Christina Perri
Not beta’d, all mistakes are my own.
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[Chapter 1]
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[Read on AO3]
[Series Masterlist]
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Dear Lady Yona,
I hope this letter finds you well. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you, things around here have been a bit busy. Vah Ruta, the divine beast that my late sister Mipha once piloted, well, something has gone wrong with it. It's caused a near constant downpour of rain here in our domain and if we don't find a way to stop it, our reservoir will flood over the dam and completely take over not only our home, but much of the rest of Hyrule as well. And of course, us Zoras can survive just fine in such a situation, but the others in our land cannot, none of them have such an affinity for water as the Zora do.
With that in mind, I am terribly worried. We've been doing so much research it's making my head spin. I'm not sure I can take staring at another book right now, especially when everything it says is completely useless to our attempts in finding a solution to this problem. I just pray that we find a way to stop it soon.
How are things over in your domain? Good, I hope. I would never wish anything like the mess here on anyone. I miss you much, my friend, though I know if you were to visit right now, I would not be very good company to keep. And alas, I cannot bring myself to leave home at a time like this. As prince, I must face this head on. But once this is all over, we can work out the details, I suppose, no matter how far off that is. Get back to me whenever you find the time to do so.
Sincerely,
Sidon
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Dear Prince Sidon,
Oh my. Please be careful. I, too, will be praying for a quick success in taming that divine beast. I wish I could help in some way. I am sending with this letter the few sheikah books I could find in our royal library, though I'm not sure if they'll be of any help, considering the sheikah have never spent much time here. But it's the least I can do. And do not worry about sending them back once you've looked over them. These have been collecting dust for decades over here. They will be much better off with you.
Things here in my domain are very well, though nothing very exciting has happened at the domain itself. However, recently, I've taken on two new handmaidens. Mother suggested I have them, especially since I've started doing a lot more traveling around our land. Khira and Chroma are lovely, when they're not bickering at least. Chroma can be a bit easily frazzled and Khira is usually very serious and strict. But I just try to remind them both that I am not counting on either of them being perfect. Just their companionship alone is wonderful to have.
But anyways. On your land, you have those winged tribe, yes? Those that resemble birds? I remember meeting one when we were younger, but I never had much contact with them besides that. But in my travels, I came across a very small village of them on our land! All the way across the sea! But they're much more colorful than the one I met. Brilliant greens and oranges and reds. I spent a few days there, learning about them and their culture. It's absolutely fascinating!
I may visit them again eventually, but for now, I've come back to the domain for awhile. I'll be setting out again soon, so I'll be sure to tell you lots more of my next adventure. And once this whole divine beast thing has settled down, I'll come visit your domain as soon as I can. Besides, mother has been a lot more pushy recently when it comes to our...arrangement. She believes it is time for me to finally marry, though I've tried to remind her that it's not just up to her and I, but you and your father as well. But there's no need to worry about that right now. That's for another time. Take care, dear Sidon, and I hope to hear from you again soon.
Yours,
Yona
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Dear Lady Yona,
Thank you so much for the texts you sent. I will be going through them soon.  The rain is still neverending, but we're learning to get used to it for now. It's all we can do. And do not worry, I am being as careful as I can be. But enough of that. I'm so glad to hear of you going on such wonderful adventures, Yona. The... winged tribe, as you say, those are the Rito. It is indeed fascinating to learn of some being on your land, I thought they were only in Hyrule. The way you've described them, I bet they are quite the sight. Maybe one day I shall get to see them as well.
Tell me, what is having handmaidens like? I've always wondered. I have nothing of the sort, though I'm okay with that. Is it true they always follow you around and try to do everything for you that you may usually do yourself? I could never imagine having to deal with such a thing. Though my only experience with them is the few vague memories I have of Mipha having one and the stories I've heard about them, so maybe I'm not one who could be so biased against them.
Oh, yes. Our arranged marriage does seem to be coming up more and more these days. Both here and there, it seems. Father has been talking about it as well. Says he wants me to be prepared for when I finally take the throne, but I'm not so sure that will be happening anytime soon. But I suppose it would be best for us all to talk about it eventually. Once Vah Ruta is back to her normal self, our domain will happily host both you and your mother. Until then, I can't wait to hear of all your adventures to come. Please do keep in touch to the best of your abilities during your travels, I will find great joy in reading about them.
Sincerely,
Sidon
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Dear Prince Sidon,
Ah, yes, the Rito! Forgive me for forgetting their name, it's been so long since I've heard it. Those I found here did not go by that name. They called themselves the Zitty. But they were the same species, I'm sure of it. Next time you find yourself on my land, I will definitely be sure to take you to see them. They're quite the lively bunch, and wonderful company to keep. I think you would fit in very well with them.
Silly Sidon. Yes, some handmaidens are very much like that. However, Khira and Chroma are not. While they do follow me to most places, they do not attempt to do something for me unless I ask it of them, thankfully. I could not handle being coddled in such a way either, so I am very grateful that they are not pushy in that regard. And no worries, I take none of your assumptions unkindly. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, about handmaidens or otherwise. You know that.
That sounds like a very good idea. I'm sure mother would love to spend some time overseas as well. Oh, it's been so long since I've paid a visit, I can't wait. Has any progress been made with Vah Ruta? Did my books help you at all? I apologize if they did not, though I hope that something has been found either way. Please keep me updated.
Yours,
Yona
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Dear Lady Yona,
Yona. I cannot believe what this day has become. I do apologize if my writing isn't the best, I just can't keep myself from shaking. So much has happened in just this last pass of the sun through the sky. I will start with this. All of our research finally paid off and the books you sent me were definitely of great help with that. We learned of the way Vah Ruta works, of her mechanisms and what controls the water she spews. The best solution is to shock her system with electricity, like shock arrows. However, as you know, electricity is deadly to Zora, therefore we cannot use them.
Because of this, we'd begun asking for help. Traveling a bit away from the domain and looking for travelers, asking if any of them would be willing. We had no luck finding such a person, until yesterday. A young traveler was making his way past and I asked for his help. Later I found out that many others had spoken to him as well about what was going on. I asked for his help and he actually said yes! I was beyond grateful. He carried with him armor and weaponry, including a bow and arrow, so I already had high hopes for his success. He made his way to our domain and I did as well, trying to guide him whenever our paths crossed.
I had asked his name when we first met, and I didn't think too much of it at first. His name is Link. I'm sure he wouldn't be the first to be named after such a well-known hero. However, upon bringing him to meet my father, I found that I had been wrong. My father knows this young man. Because this Link is the same exact Link from one hundred years ago! And he came here to our domain to fix Vah Ruta as part of his quest to complete what was started all those years ago.
Oh, Yona, he's even more amazing than either one of us has ever imagined. Even better than all of our childish wonders. Him and I worked together quite closely in order to get Vah Ruta working properly again. I carried him on my back as I swam through the reservoir, getting as close to Vah Ruta as I dared so that he could shoot each of her mechanisms. I would launch him up and he would shoot up into the air, pulling his bow out with such ease. Once he had an arrow nocked, it was like time slowed down just for him. He made perfect shots each time. And then he ventured inside the divine beast to destroy the beast inside, the waterblight created by Calamity Ganon all those years ago, the same one that killed my sister, Mipha.
As soon as he was inside, I returned to the domain and waited anxiously for his return. He was gone for so long. He only just returned about an hour before I'm writing this, and the moon was already high in the sky. And when he finally returned, he looked exhausted. But miraculously, not a single serious injury was on him. He was covered in scratches and bruises, dried blood on most of them, and dirt all over his face, but that was the worst of it. And Yona, oh Yona. He's so beautiful. He's fierce, determined, kind, and gorgeous. I can understand why my sister fell for him so. I can't get him out of my head and my entire body is positively vibrating with excitement.
Now that Vah Ruta is tamed, you must come right away. With your mother, too, of course. You must come and meet him. He'll be staying in the domain for a few weeks before he moves on, so he'll definitely still be here when you arrive. Oh, I can't wait for you to see him. Please, come as soon as you can.
Sincerely,
Sidon
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Dear Prince Sidon,
My friend, I write to you as my bags are being packed for my visit to your domain. Mother is delighted to be taking the trip and much like you, I find myself buzzing with excitement. What you've described...I cannot believe it. Link? The Link? How is that even possible? Oh, I'm sure you'll explain it when I get there. I'm so glad that the threat to your land is no more, I am so very grateful for whatever brought such a hero to your domain.
Oh, I want to know all about him. I haven't felt such a feeling since we were children, Sidon. And even now, my childish dreams are coming back to me, even if I know how silly they are. What do you think he thinks of you? What do you think he'll think of me? Do you think he likes women or men? Maybe both? What things does he like? What things does he dislike? I can't wait to ask.
Oh my, the excitement is overwhelming. I apologize for how short of a letter this is. It's mostly just to tell you that we will be leaving shortly and should arrive soon after this letter does. I cannot wait to see you again, Sidon. Make sure you put in a good word for me with our new hero friend, if it's not too much to ask.
Yours,
Yona
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A/N: What did y'all think?? Please let me know!! I'd love to hear your thoughts!!! All feedback is much appreciated!!!
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cupcakegal25 · 1 year
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so i beat totk
and holy fucking SHIT it was good!!!!! i actually kept a record of my thoughts as i played it, so i'm gonna be posting that now just for funsies. major major MAJOR spoilers under the cut!!!!!!
RAURU OCARINA OF TIME??!?!?!?
why do i have to do the wholeass tutorial with no shirt. completely tits out
purah :eye: :eye:
love my horsies
2 eponas [accidentally summoned epona before linking stable accounts]
damn we were right about the time travel [dragon tear 1]
TEBA THE ELDER?!??!?!?!????!
the flying ship is vah medoh idiots /hj
revali’s gale 2 electric boogaloo [tulin's tornado]
damn is this what it would be like to fight the blights with the champions because if so :sob: :sob: :sob:
if revali finds out about this his impostor syndrome will only get worse istg
SAGES SAGES SAGES SAGES SAGES SAGES
SAGE OF TIME ZELDA MY FUCKGINH BELOFVED
what were the original sages named please
HOLY FUCKING BINGLE PHANTOM TULIN
ring :o
frozen lookin ass cutscene
REVALI’S LANDING (this is your fault hope)
great eagle bow……
did link just give the champion’s weapons back goddamn
VOW OF TULIN SAGE OF WIND <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
is sidon gonna have to sneak out to help me with this /hj
zelda has parents now love that for her <3 [rauru and sonia]
i was heading for gerudo town and now i’m in kakariko i do not know how this happened please send help
CHIEF PAYA???!?!?!??!??!??!?
made it to zora’s domain on accident. welp
WHERE DID MIPHA G O GET MY GIRL B A C K HERE [sidon statue]
WHO THE FUCK IS SIDON GETTING MARRIED TO WHAT
i would like to give sidon a hug please and thank you
WATER MANIPULATION SIDON GO AWOOGA
KING SIDON KING SIDON KING SIDON [dorephan and muzu]
sidon trauma arc [mipha come home :(]
ma’am i knew mipha [he doesn’t want to lose anyone else]
THERE SHE IS THERE’S MY GIRL [mipha]
sidon sage of water please? please nintendo? please sidon sage of water?
oh god oh fuck SIDON LOOK OUT [sludge like]
what the FUCK is up with the gravity here what the hell
oh god oh fuck water temple (i kinda figured this was coming but still)
CHAMPION PICTURE IN MY H O U S E THANK YOU KASS
link and zelda roommates :)
mucktorok is dancin
wtf is that a shark?
holy shit that’s like a zant looking death [mucktorok]
thank you sidon for my life [water shield]
wait that mask looks like vah ruta. wait
ma’am mipha is right there [my kin etc]
secret stone is kinda a dumb name i think
that’s LITERALLY the lightscale trident MA’AM [sage of water’s weapon]
i still love sage of time zelda. btw
dear god i NEED to know these people’s names this is becoming SUCH a problem
gonna take a detour to look for the dragon’s tears i think
sidon sage of water!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
i fucking adore him so so so much i love him SO much
another disney lookin ass cutscene but not as pronounced
KING SIDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i’m so proud of my boy
vow of sidon sage of water………
i love dorephan’s hat it looks silly
well guess i’m doing the gerudo quest last cause here i am in goron city
probably for the best given. history (thunderblight) (riju I’m sorry)
yunobo what the FUCK are you doing
i’m sorry i hate this outfit also what the hell
god daruk would be so upset :(
well this seems. bad [yunobo being mean]
oh yeah that’s really not good
CLEARLY NOT HIMSELF JHGKLASJGLKJAG [boss subtitle]
goodbye ugly mask!
did she just trap us in the cave with this stupid fucking rock [zelda and marbled rock roast]
oh it’s not just daruk's protection again that’s interesting! [yunobo’s charge]
yeah i one million percent guarantee that that isn’t zelda
what the FUCK am i looking at
moragia??? alright
god that was HARD to control what the fuck [wing]
holy shit the atmosphere in here is INCREDIBLE [death mountain crater]
damn is this dungeon going to be underground instead of in the sky? swag
woah the fire temple is the gorondia that i’ve heard about in side quests? pog
oh this is really interesting! big spirit tracks vibes [mine carts]
three whole boss fights in this section wow [yunobo, moragia, marbled gohma]
GOHMA?!?!??!???!??!?!??!
there she goes! why was the second phase easier than the first though that’s my main question
alright so the masks on the sages are definitely the divine beasts
i should wear my vah naboris mask for the last one lmao
yunobo is confused. dw bro i have played many games in this series and also seen two other cutscenes nearly identical to this
wait are the vas the same for the sages and their descendants and thus the champions. wait
well not the sage of water but that just supports my argument more i think. mipha voice actress real?
how did zelda fucking GET here how many fucking fireproof elixirs did she need to USE [fire temple]
elixir wears off as the sage is doing his little speech and zelda bursts into flames lmfao
hi it’s me, the swordsman link. nice to meet you [gorons will help swordsman named link]
daruk would be so proud of yunobo and mipha would be so proud of sidon and i guarantee urbosa would be so proud of riju (i haven’t gotten there yet) but revali would just be really jealous of tulin LMAO
yay sage of fire yunobo!!!!!!!!!! i like daruk better i’m sorry
AW FISTBUMB THAT’S SO CUTE FUCK YEAH
i know it’s just the secret stone but yunobo fucking looks like he’s on fire gkhlsakgjlagk [giving the vow]
wait this is on my thumb? that’s gonna leave a finger leftover what the hell [rings/vows]
i’m gonna like recruit riju and then all of us are going to storm hyrule castle together somehow LMAO
oh shit the rock roast was made of gloom? that makes sense actually
i love the gorons :D
BLUDO NO YOU’RE GOING TO THROW YOUR BACK OUT AGAIN [yunobo’s apology]
vow of yunobo sage of fire :D
actually fucking going to gerudo town know istg
slightly untrue actually i’m going to make a detour to activate the last three towers but two of them are on the way so it’s probably fine [forest, gerudo, wasteland]
rauru knows ganondorf is evil and is keeping him close to keep an eye on him so he’s already many many steps ahead of the oot king
also did no one notice how ganondorf was commanding the moldugas in the last cutscene. what
alright made it to kara kara bazaar! how the FUCK am i supposed to get to gerudo town though
also thank fucking god they put a shrine here i Need it
these guys think they’re gonna be liked enough to be allowed into gerudo town. They Won’t
okay thank you tulin for helping me get here i still have no idea where i’m going but i can work with it thank you
OH FUCK GIBDOS. TERRIFYING
going to avoid fighting those at all costs i think! Yikes:tm:
made it to gerudo town after many many detours! hooray!
wait hold on where IS everyone
THERE’S A GIBDO IN THE TOWN
okay made it to a. guard. this makes sense
alright so there’s people behind this wall but i cannot get in i am not allowed
where’s the dialogue option to tell this guard i’m nonbinary /hj
i have broken into the sanctuary and i think i’m gonna die
BULIARA DEFENDS ME???? AIGHT
okay heading out to find riju my beloved <3
PATRICIA!!!!!!!!!!
oh she grew up so pretty i’m so proud of her
yay she did it yay!
oh god that’s viscerally horrifying jesus christ [gibdo swarming kara kara bazaar]
oh that’s AWFUL i HATE the way they spawned
we did it yay!!!
that’s probably not actually zelda lbr
alright I’m back i was busy cooking
sage riju let’s fucking goooooo
just realized this is a new ganondorf (unless this takes place after fsa) absolutely wild we have had three of them and like ~20 links and zeldas
okay i’m as prepared as i can be i think let’s go
terrible horrible fucked up i hate it [gibdos]
oh god oh fuck oh shit she’s so COOL [riju]
alright i was terrible at that! fantastic [defending gerudo town]
whatever at least i won
ooh mural? let’s take a look
just realized i completely forgot about akkala lemme activate that tower
alright got sidetracked into doing a thing for josha. fought a frox. terrifying shit
but i made it here to the great abandoned central mine
why are there people here
oh that bitch is DEFINITELY a yiga
okay that’s an interesting new power [autobuild]
don’t wanna do this for them but here goes
alright, who’s the “master”
MASTER KOHGA??????
oh my god he fell into a pit maybe he’s been alive this WHOLE TIME
I WAS RIGHT
i cannot fucking believe this shit i’m so happy about it
great twist actually i deadass wasn’t expecting it
oh i love that so much
man are you planning on ripping my arm off. probably yes actually
alright boss time!
done! god that was so fun
i hope there aren’t any more misunderstandings in regards to his death though that would suck *cough @ofstormsandfire's absolutely fantastic fic no one ever mentions fear cough*
HGKLSAJGLKASG JUST FLIES OFF THAT’S SO FUNNY
alright that was a great detour and i am very happy i did it
back to josha!
i. completely forgot about faron. just a minute
climbed up totori rock. mistakes were made
back to riju. that puzzle was way too fuckin annoying [red pillar riddle]
ooh temple on the ground?
lightning temple… interesting. wasn’t sure if it would be lightning temple or thunder temple (maybe like sand or desert but i didn’t think so cause that didn’t seem like it would be a fitting sage title for riju)
OH GOD WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT [queen gibdo]
am i just going straight into the boss fight??? no dungeon??? what the hell
ohhhhh it retreated. so i do still have a dungeon!
finally made it into this fucking place!
five bucks says this place is the token creepy dungeon. should’ve made that bet earlier tbh
oh that voice sounds JUST like urbosa holy shit
i like how the rooms in this place have like. names and stuff
alright boss time!
OH GOD THAT DID SO MUCH DAMAGE [queen gibdo]
holy shit this is gonna be a ROUGH one
FINALLY that took me 30 goddamn minutes
just realized i forgot to put on the vah naboris mask. oh well
ooh pretty earring
so the only ring missing is my middle finger. sure wonder why that is /s
oh man am i finally gonna be allowed in gerudo town without crossdressing? swag!
vow of riju sage of lightning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
alright, let’s go talk to purah. after we check in with her i’ll probably go looking for the rest of the memories
why is there a blood moon in the middle of the day. that seems really bad
okay time for dragon tears!
SONIA NO [sonia gets stabbed]
god that’s gotta be AWFUL for zelda since now she’s lost 3 separate moms :( [unnamed bio mom, urbosa, sonia]
oh god he looks damn near identical to demise [secret stone ganondorf]
oh fuck lynels look so terrifying now i hope i never ever have to fight one
thank you zelda for having braincells and leaving
rauru going to his death a better father than rhoam EVER was [zelda telling rauru about dehydrated ganondorf]
FI!!!! [fi chiming]
zelda??? zelda honey??? what are you doing?????  [dragon tear 11]
zelda??? Is that you??? [light dragon]
ZELDA NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [dragon tear 12]
god fuck I’m actually crying
heading to korok forest. i fucking hate this
oh jeez what’s up with the koroks? what’s up with the DEKU TREE?
FUCK GLOOM HANDS
i do not know how i killed them honestly
what the fuck PHANTOM GANON
okay that’s cool as fuck thank you totk for bringing back multiple great characters/enemies
alright i’ve got the master sword and i’m sobbing my eyes out thanks nintendo!
fucked around for a SUBSTANTIAL period of time i’m going to finally do the hyrule castle thing now i think
WHOEVER THAT IS SHUT YOUR SLUTTY MOUTH I KNOW BETTER YOU AREN’T MY GIRL [zelda voice]
i hate this so much i hate this soooo much stop looking like my girl and summoning monsters and let me fucking kill you please god
yknow this cutscene would probably hit different if i didn’t already do the dragon’s tears [sanctum cutscene]
alright i died to the first hit which is just excellent
FRIENDS! :D [sages showing up]
yknow if nothing else at least he didn’t make me fight a lynel
i love how tulin is just sitting on yunobo’s back after ganon’s thing. btw
oh, the champion’s tunic! thank you zelda i love you zelda
okay i love the conversation with harth and tulin. hope you were right about the polycule goddamn
i just noticed: link is BARELY taller than tulin holy fucking bingle
missing sage? :o
i bet it’s paya. i hope it is at least that would be cool i think
MINERU???? [voice]
oh god I’m in the ground MINERU WHY
MINERU!!!!
sage of spirit mineru pog!!!!!!
i was CONVINCED whoever it was would be the sage of shadow ngl but this works!
i have built a robot. this is apparently mineru now. i’m down for it tbh
she lost her secret stone? oh fuck that’s not good
I CAN RIDE AND DRIVE MINERU???? FUCK YEAH
oh what the FUCK is that [seized construct]
is there a dungeon here or just a boss fight? hold up
oh my GOD it takes NO DAMAGE i HATE that
wait fuck i slammed it into the fence that works thank fucking god
okay i stun locked it into the second phase which is excellent
done! that gives me big koloktos vibes actually i really like that
also really really helpful that i didn’t have to rely on my battery charge things during the fight i would’ve been FUCKED
MINERU WAS IN THE PURAH PAD????? THE WHOLEASS TIME???? SINCE MILLIONS OR WHATEVER YEARS AGO WHEN ZELDA SHOWED UP?????? i'm shook
actually the more i think about it the more her being the sage of spirit makes sense since she can like separate her soul from her body or whatever i'm pretty sure
there’s the last ring there’s the middle finger!
i do think that should've been riju though for. reasons
ma’am i swear to god if you tell me what i ALREADY KNOW about what happened to zelda
goddammit she is telling me that isn’t she
she’s the older sister? makes sense actually the vibes track
oh she’s explaining the murals from below the castle at the very very beginning! funky fresh
oh geez this is how he got dehydrated! or at least the start of it i guess
yeah, mineru, I KNOW WHAT SHE DID
MINERU WHY DID YOU LET THIS HAPPEN WHY DID YOU LET HER DO THAT
god like i understand that you’re dying and there was no other choice but FUCK this hurts
vow of mineru sage of spirit……. fuck
purah please i KNOW you’re smarter than this you GOTTA put the pieces together so i don’t suffer this knowledge alone i fuckin REFUSE
well there she goes but no fucking reaction makes it worse, thanks
oh god oh fuck oh no LYNEL
i am ZOOMING past that fight holy shit
OH NO I ASCENDED INTO THE LYNEL ROOM FUCK
“the power of the sages cannot reach you” thanks! i hate it!
fuck. back here again. game’s almost over huh [zonai mural room]
oh the last three murals….. fuck [sages v ganondorf, zelda and master sword, light dragon]
the fUCKING TORCH ON THE GROUND THAT’S ZELDA’S FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU
alright. let’s end this
FRIENDS! SAGES!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
okay i died pretty fast there so i left, made a bunch of food, used most of my sundelions, and i’m back to try again
alright that went much better! or at least the first half did i guess there’s lizalfos now
ah fuck gibdos
aaaaand moblins. please let this be everything
alright! i did it!
ah fuck bosses. hate that a lot thanks
nevermind! hate that more! [separated from friends]
fuckin. did you really need to seal me in. bitch
eyyyyy there he is! he’s rehydrated!
HE CAN PERFECT DODGE???? GODDAMN
alright. one health bar down. no way it’s the last one
OH GOD OH FUCK SECRET STONE
WHAT THE FUCK KINDA HEALTH BAR IS THAT IT GOES OFF THE S C R E E N
SAGES :D
okay the health bar doesn’t go off the screen but still THIS FEELS EXCESSIVE
just saw tulin soar past me teba and saki are GOING to have my head
don’t fuckin crook your fingers at me like that
y’know if nothing else i’m getting really good at perfect dodges
HE CAN DODGE MY FLURRY RUSHES NOW???? bullshit. unfair
back to ganondorf, i left to get a fuckload of sundelions make a bunch of sunny dishes
first phase done. that went really well, actually
HOLY SHIT HOW DID I PULL THAT OFF I JUST BACKED HIM INTO A CORNER AND I HAD ONE HEART AND BARELY ANY SHIELD LEFT WHAT THE HELL
oh my god is he doing what i think he’s doing
VENGEANCE FOR ZELDA. FUCK YEAH
oh that’s terrible i hate the eyes
that’s literally the calamity [demon dragon]
who?? called my name??? who was that???
also how the hell am i supposed to kill an immortal dragon or whatever
i am looking at the calamity right now istg [demon dragon]
okay nevermind that’s a dragon but STILL
demon dragon…. kinda slaps
oh i’m stuck in his jaws i’m DOOMED
ZELDA!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK DAD WHY DID YOU HAVE TO CALL NOW FUCK YOU
oh thank GOD i have my hearts back
i see a couple big fucked up eyes that’s probably the weak points
thank you zelda love you zelda :) [she catch me]
damn this is gonna go pretty easy it feels like like i’m not gonna jinx it but this is going really well so far
i fuckin fell off
zelda sweetie i think you caught me wrong for a sec i almost fell off the side
FUCK UP THAT SECRET STONE LINK HELL YEAH
there he goes! probably hopefully idk for sure
i don’t feel so good mr. stark -ganondorf probably idk i've never watched marvel [death]
destroy ganondorf, complete……
glowy hand?
i am in the void. with the zelda
my glowy hand is goin towards her
oh! rauru and sonia! hi!
wait is this zelda and sonia’s time power. wait
are we bringing her back?!?!?!??! like i didn’t think nintendo would leave her like that forever but still please please please
ZELDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my beloved baby girl she’s BACK
my shirt is off and my hat is off but i’m still wearing the royal guard pants. weird
bye sonia!!! bye rauru!!!
question. how are we gonna get to the ground
ZELDA NO!
dive to zelda… i love that actually
I CAUGHT HER THIS TIME!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
if that is the last gameplay in the game i would be so happy with that actually. the last thing i do is a parallel to the first thing i couldn’t
zelda :D fi :D
WAAAAAA I LOVE HER WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
i am going to give her a hug. where’s the hug button nintendo
nintendo that’s nice that she felt like she got a hug but i want to hug her
SHE’S HOME!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
find princess zelda complete!!!!!!!
oh! post-credits scene!
me and zelda and sages and purah! :D
oh… bye mineru…. ilu….
i can’t believe zelda lost 6 separate moms (gender-neutral) over just 2 games (sorry) [unnamed bio mom, urbosa, sonia, mineru, rauru, daruk]
oh that’s so CUTE thank you sages
the end :D
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RULES: POST YOUR TOP FIVE FAVOURITE COMFORT CHARACTERS
Tagged by @captain-mollers :D (Sorry it took me so long to get this done. I kinda had to really think about it. I probably take these things a bit too seriously. ^_^;)
I admit I'm not quite sure I understand the difference between a comfort character and a favourite (I did look it up, but it seems to me that my favourites and comforts tend to go hand in hand), so I don't know if this list will be entirely accurate, but I will give it my best shot. :D And now, in no particular order...
1. Willard Phule from the Phule's Company book series. I worked as a cleaner in a hotel when I first read this book. If you've read the book, you'll understand. (If you haven't, do it. The first two are good, at least. Feel free to skip the last three.)
2. Throttle from Biker Mice From Mars. Seriously, I would pay Rob Paulsen a boatload of money for like, a recording of the Throttle voice just saying nice, reassuring things, 'cause that would be the best...
3. K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing. I literally used to time travel to Saturday nights in New Leaf just to get him to play for me when I'm feeling down. Dunno why I stopped...
4. Prince Sidon from Breath of the Wild. I like to warp over to the Zora Domain occasionally and just... run loops around him just to see him sometimes.
5. Poison Ivy from Harley Quinn. Don't think I could explain this one, to be honest.
Aaaanndd, that’s it. I don’t have anyone to tag, and no one ever cares to steal ‘em, so whatever. :B
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Daily Office Readings September 02, 2020
Psalm 38
Psalm 38
A Penitent Sufferer’s Plea for Healing
A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.
1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has come down on me.
3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. 4 For my iniquities have gone over my head; they weigh like a burden too heavy for me.
5 My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness; 6 I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all day long I go around mourning. 7 For my loins are filled with burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. 8 I am utterly spent and crushed; I groan because of the tumult of my heart.
9 O Lord, all my longing is known to you; my sighing is not hidden from you. 10 My heart throbs, my strength fails me; as for the light of my eyes—it also has gone from me. 11 My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction, and my neighbors stand far off.
12 Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek to hurt me speak of ruin, and meditate treachery all day long.
13 But I am like the deaf, I do not hear; like the mute, who cannot speak. 14 Truly, I am like one who does not hear, and in whose mouth is no retort.
15 But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. 16 For I pray, “Only do not let them rejoice over me, those who boast against me when my foot slips.”
17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me. 18 I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. 19 Those who are my foes without cause[a] are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. 20 Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good.
21 Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me; 22 make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation.
Footnotes:
Psalm 38:19 Q Ms: MT my living foes
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Psalm 119:25-48
25 My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. 26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes. 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. 29 Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law. 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. 31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord; let me not be put to shame. 32 I run the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 36 Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. 37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you. 39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. 40 See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. 42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. 43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your ordinances. 44 I will keep your law continually, forever and ever. 45 I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. 46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings, and shall not be put to shame; 47 I find my delight in your commandments, because I love them. 48 I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
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Job 12:1
Job Replies: I Am a Laughingstock
12 Then Job answered:
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Job 14
14 “A mortal, born of woman, few of days and full of trouble, 2 comes up like a flower and withers, flees like a shadow and does not last. 3 Do you fix your eyes on such a one? Do you bring me into judgment with you? 4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? No one can. 5 Since their days are determined, and the number of their months is known to you, and you have appointed the bounds that they cannot pass, 6 look away from them, and desist,[a] that they may enjoy, like laborers, their days.
7 “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its shoots will not cease. 8 Though its root grows old in the earth, and its stump dies in the ground, 9 yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth branches like a young plant. 10 But mortals die, and are laid low; humans expire, and where are they? 11 As waters fail from a lake, and a river wastes away and dries up, 12 so mortals lie down and do not rise again; until the heavens are no more, they will not awake or be roused out of their sleep. 13 O that you would hide me in Sheol, that you would conceal me until your wrath is past, that you would appoint me a set time, and remember me! 14 If mortals die, will they live again? All the days of my service I would wait until my release should come. 15 You would call, and I would answer you; you would long for the work of your hands. 16 For then you would not[b] number my steps, you would not keep watch over my sin; 17 my transgression would be sealed up in a bag, and you would cover over my iniquity.
18 “But the mountain falls and crumbles away, and the rock is removed from its place; 19 the waters wear away the stones; the torrents wash away the soil of the earth; so you destroy the hope of mortals. 20 You prevail forever against them, and they pass away; you change their countenance, and send them away. 21 Their children come to honor, and they do not know it; they are brought low, and it goes unnoticed. 22 They feel only the pain of their own bodies, and mourn only for themselves.”
Footnotes:
Job 14:6 Cn: Heb that they may desist
Job 14:16 Syr: Heb lacks not
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Acts 12:18-25
18 When morning came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. 19 When Herod had searched for him and could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
The Death of Herod
20 Now Herod[a] was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him in a body; and after winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for a reconciliation, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. 21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat on the platform, and delivered a public address to them. 22 The people kept shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a mortal!” 23 And immediately, because he had not given the glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
24 But the word of God continued to advance and gain adherents. 25 Then after completing their mission Barnabas and Saul returned to[b] Jerusalem and brought with them John, whose other name was Mark.
Footnotes:
Acts 12:20 Gk he
Acts 12:25 Other ancient authorities read from
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John 8:47-59
47 Whoever is from God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear them is that you are not from God.”
48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50 Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is one who seeks it and he is the judge. 51 Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” 52 The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets also died. Who do you claim to be?” 54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, he of whom you say, ‘He is our God,’ 55 though you do not know him. But I know him; if I would say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; he saw it and was glad.” 57 Then the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?”[a] 58 Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59 So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.
Footnotes:
John 8:57 Other ancient authorities read has Abraham seen you?
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Daily Office Readings July 17, 2019
Psalm 38
Psalm 38
A Penitent Sufferer’s Plea for Healing
A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.
1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has come down on me.
3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. 4 For my iniquities have gone over my head; they weigh like a burden too heavy for me.
5 My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness; 6 I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all day long I go around mourning. 7 For my loins are filled with burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. 8 I am utterly spent and crushed; I groan because of the tumult of my heart.
9 O Lord, all my longing is known to you; my sighing is not hidden from you. 10 My heart throbs, my strength fails me; as for the light of my eyes—it also has gone from me. 11 My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction, and my neighbors stand far off.
12 Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek to hurt me speak of ruin, and meditate treachery all day long.
13 But I am like the deaf, I do not hear; like the mute, who cannot speak. 14 Truly, I am like one who does not hear, and in whose mouth is no retort.
15 But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. 16 For I pray, “Only do not let them rejoice over me, those who boast against me when my foot slips.”
17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me. 18 I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. 19 Those who are my foes without cause[a] are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. 20 Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good.
21 Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me; 22 make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation.
Footnotes:
Psalm 38:19 Q Ms: MT my living foes
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Psalm 119:25-48
25 My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. 26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes. 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. 29 Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law. 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. 31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord; let me not be put to shame. 32 I run the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 36 Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. 37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you. 39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. 40 See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. 42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. 43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your ordinances. 44 I will keep your law continually, forever and ever. 45 I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. 46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings, and shall not be put to shame; 47 I find my delight in your commandments, because I love them. 48 I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
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1 Samuel 20:1-23
The Friendship of David and Jonathan
20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?” 2 He said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. My father does nothing either great or small without disclosing it to me; and why should my father hide this from me? Never!” 3 But David also swore, “Your father knows well that you like me; and he thinks, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, or he will be grieved.’ But truly, as the Lord lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” 4 Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” 5 David said to Jonathan, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at the meal; but let me go, so that I may hide in the field until the third evening. 6 If your father misses me at all, then say, ‘David earnestly asked leave of me to run to Bethlehem his city; for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.’ 7 If he says, ‘Good!’ it will be well with your servant; but if he is angry, then know that evil has been determined by him. 8 Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a sacred covenant[a] with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself; why should you bring me to your father?” 9 Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! If I knew that it was decided by my father that evil should come upon you, would I not tell you?” 10 Then David said to Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?” 11 Jonathan replied to David, “Come, let us go out into the field.” So they both went out into the field.
12 Jonathan said to David, “By the Lord, the God of Israel! When I have sounded out my father, about this time tomorrow, or on the third day, if he is well disposed toward David, shall I not then send and disclose it to you? 13 But if my father intends to do you harm, the Lord do so to Jonathan, and more also, if I do not disclose it to you, and send you away, so that you may go in safety. May the Lord be with you, as he has been with my father. 14 If I am still alive, show me the faithful love of the Lord; but if I die,[b] 15 never cut off your faithful love from my house, even if the Lord were to cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.” 16 Thus Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord seek out the enemies of David.” 17 Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.
18 Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon; you will be missed, because your place will be empty. 19 On the day after tomorrow, you shall go a long way down; go to the place where you hid yourself earlier, and remain beside the stone there.[c] 20 I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. 21 Then I will send the boy, saying, ‘Go, find the arrows.’ If I say to the boy, ‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you, collect them,’ then you are to come, for, as the Lord lives, it is safe for you and there is no danger. 22 But if I say to the young man, ‘Look, the arrows are beyond you,’ then go; for the Lord has sent you away. 23 As for the matter about which you and I have spoken, the Lord is witness[d] between you and me forever.”
Footnotes:
1 Samuel 20:8 Heb a covenant of the Lord
1 Samuel 20:14 Meaning of Heb uncertain
1 Samuel 20:19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
1 Samuel 20:23 Gk: Heb lacks witness
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Acts 12:18-25
18 When morning came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. 19 When Herod had searched for him and could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
The Death of Herod
20 Now Herod[a] was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him in a body; and after winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for a reconciliation, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. 21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat on the platform, and delivered a public address to them. 22 The people kept shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a mortal!” 23 And immediately, because he had not given the glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
24 But the word of God continued to advance and gain adherents. 25 Then after completing their mission Barnabas and Saul returned to[b] Jerusalem and brought with them John, whose other name was Mark.
Footnotes:
Acts 12:20 Gk he
Acts 12:25 Other ancient authorities read from
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Mark 2:13-22
Jesus Calls Levi
13 Jesus[a] went out again beside the sea; the whole crowd gathered around him, and he taught them. 14 As he was walking along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
15 And as he sat at dinner[b] in Levi’s[c] house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting[d] with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him. 16 When the scribes of[e] the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat[f] with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”
The Question about Fasting
18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people[g] came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. 20 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.
21 “No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak; otherwise, the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins.”[h]
Footnotes:
Mark 2:13 Gk He
Mark 2:15 Gk reclined
Mark 2:15 Gk his
Mark 2:15 Gk reclining
Mark 2:16 Other ancient authorities read and
Mark 2:16 Other ancient authorities add and drink
Mark 2:18 Gk they
Mark 2:22 Other ancient authorities lack but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins
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Daily Office Readings July 19, 2017
Psalm 38
Psalm 38
A Penitent Sufferer’s Plea for Healing
A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering.
1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has come down on me.
3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no health in my bones because of my sin. 4 For my iniquities have gone over my head; they weigh like a burden too heavy for me.
5 My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness; 6 I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all day long I go around mourning. 7 For my loins are filled with burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. 8 I am utterly spent and crushed; I groan because of the tumult of my heart.
9 O Lord, all my longing is known to you; my sighing is not hidden from you. 10 My heart throbs, my strength fails me; as for the light of my eyes—it also has gone from me. 11 My friends and companions stand aloof from my affliction, and my neighbors stand far off.
12 Those who seek my life lay their snares; those who seek to hurt me speak of ruin, and meditate treachery all day long.
13 But I am like the deaf, I do not hear; like the mute, who cannot speak. 14 Truly, I am like one who does not hear, and in whose mouth is no retort.
15 But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer. 16 For I pray, “Only do not let them rejoice over me, those who boast against me when my foot slips.”
17 For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me. 18 I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. 19 Those who are my foes without cause[a] are mighty, and many are those who hate me wrongfully. 20 Those who render me evil for good are my adversaries because I follow after good.
21 Do not forsake me, O Lord; O my God, do not be far from me; 22 make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation.
Footnotes:
Psalm 38:19 Q Ms: MT my living foes
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Psalm 119:25-48
25 My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word. 26 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes. 27 Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. 28 My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. 29 Put false ways far from me; and graciously teach me your law. 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your ordinances before me. 31 I cling to your decrees, O Lord; let me not be put to shame. 32 I run the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding.
33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 36 Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. 37 Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. 38 Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you. 39 Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. 40 See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise. 42 Then I shall have an answer for those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. 43 Do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your ordinances. 44 I will keep your law continually, forever and ever. 45 I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. 46 I will also speak of your decrees before kings, and shall not be put to shame; 47 I find my delight in your commandments, because I love them. 48 I revere your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
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1 Samuel 20:1-23
The Friendship of David and Jonathan
20 David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came before Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What is my guilt? And what is my sin against your father that he is trying to take my life?” 2 He said to him, “Far from it! You shall not die. My father does nothing either great or small without disclosing it to me; and why should my father hide this from me? Never!” 3 But David also swore, “Your father knows well that you like me; and he thinks, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, or he will be grieved.’ But truly, as the Lord lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” 4 Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” 5 David said to Jonathan, “Tomorrow is the new moon, and I should not fail to sit with the king at the meal; but let me go, so that I may hide in the field until the third evening. 6 If your father misses me at all, then say, ‘David earnestly asked leave of me to run to Bethlehem his city; for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.’ 7 If he says, ‘Good!’ it will be well with your servant; but if he is angry, then know that evil has been determined by him. 8 Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a sacred covenant[a] with you. But if there is guilt in me, kill me yourself; why should you bring me to your father?” 9 Jonathan said, “Far be it from you! If I knew that it was decided by my father that evil should come upon you, would I not tell you?” 10 Then David said to Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?” 11 Jonathan replied to David, “Come, let us go out into the field.” So they both went out into the field.
12 Jonathan said to David, “By the Lord, the God of Israel! When I have sounded out my father, about this time tomorrow, or on the third day, if he is well disposed toward David, shall I not then send and disclose it to you? 13 But if my father intends to do you harm, the Lord do so to Jonathan, and more also, if I do not disclose it to you, and send you away, so that you may go in safety. May the Lord be with you, as he has been with my father. 14 If I am still alive, show me the faithful love of the Lord; but if I die,[b] 15 never cut off your faithful love from my house, even if the Lord were to cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.” 16 Thus Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the Lord seek out the enemies of David.” 17 Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own life.
18 Jonathan said to him, “Tomorrow is the new moon; you will be missed, because your place will be empty. 19 On the day after tomorrow, you shall go a long way down; go to the place where you hid yourself earlier, and remain beside the stone there.[c] 20 I will shoot three arrows to the side of it, as though I shot at a mark. 21 Then I will send the boy, saying, ‘Go, find the arrows.’ If I say to the boy, ‘Look, the arrows are on this side of you, collect them,’ then you are to come, for, as the Lord lives, it is safe for you and there is no danger. 22 But if I say to the young man, ‘Look, the arrows are beyond you,’ then go; for the Lord has sent you away. 23 As for the matter about which you and I have spoken, the Lord is witness[d] between you and me forever.”
Footnotes:
1 Samuel 20:8 Heb a covenant of the Lord
1 Samuel 20:14 Meaning of Heb uncertain
1 Samuel 20:19 Meaning of Heb uncertain
1 Samuel 20:23 Gk: Heb lacks witness
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Acts 12:18-25
18 When morning came, there was no small commotion among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. 19 When Herod had searched for him and could not find him, he examined the guards and ordered them to be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
The Death of Herod
20 Now Herod[a] was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they came to him in a body; and after winning over Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for a reconciliation, because their country depended on the king’s country for food. 21 On an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes, took his seat on the platform, and delivered a public address to them. 22 The people kept shouting, “The voice of a god, and not of a mortal!” 23 And immediately, because he had not given the glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
24 But the word of God continued to advance and gain adherents. 25 Then after completing their mission Barnabas and Saul returned to[b] Jerusalem and brought with them John, whose other name was Mark.
Footnotes:
Acts 12:20 Gk he
Acts 12:25 Other ancient authorities read from
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Mark 2:13-22
Jesus Calls Levi
13 Jesus[a] went out again beside the sea; the whole crowd gathered around him, and he taught them. 14 As he was walking along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
15 And as he sat at dinner[b] in Levi’s[c] house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting[d] with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him. 16 When the scribes of[e] the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat[f] with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”
The Question about Fasting
18 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people[g] came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 19 Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot fast while the bridegroom is with them, can they? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. 20 The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast on that day.
21 “No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak; otherwise, the patch pulls away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. 22 And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins.”[h]
Footnotes:
Mark 2:13 Gk He
Mark 2:15 Gk reclined
Mark 2:15 Gk his
Mark 2:15 Gk reclining
Mark 2:16 Other ancient authorities read and
Mark 2:16 Other ancient authorities add and drink
Mark 2:18 Gk they
Mark 2:22 Other ancient authorities lack but one puts new wine into fresh wineskins
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