Ezekiel 44 and 45 states that uncircumcised foreigners are not allowed into the temple. Only the Levites are allowed into the inner court. They are given strict rules of conduct and are given specific instructions regarding their dress while they are in the temple. The priests are also to act as judges for the people in disputes.

God gives specific instructions for the allocation of property. God gives instructions to future princes regarding the taxes they will collect from the people. The prince and priests are given instructions regarding festival days and offerings.

Psalm 129 recalls the oppression faced by the people of Israel and praises God for punishing those who oppress others.

Psalm 130 speaks of the grief we feel when we know that we have sinned. It also assures us of God’s forgiveness and our hope in Him.

Psalm 131 speaks of the life of the faithful. We do not greedily aspire for things we do not need. We calm ourselves in the Lord.