²⁴ Give thought to the ravens; they do not put seeds into the earth, or get together grain; they have no store-houses or buildings; and God gives them their food: of how much greater value are you than the birds!

⁹ He gives food to every beast, and to the young ravens in answer to their cry.

³¹ Then have no fear; you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.

⁷ But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Have no fear: you are of more value than a flock of sparrows.

¹⁵ The eyes of all men are waiting for you; and you give them their food in its time.

¹⁶ By the opening of your hand, every living thing has its desire in full measure.

¹ And Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, By the living Lord, the God of Israel, whose servant I am, there will be no dew or rain in these years, but only at my word.

² Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying,

³ Go from here in the direction of the east, and keep yourself in a secret place by the stream Cherith, east of Jordan.

⁴ The water of the stream will be your drink, and by my orders the ravens will give you food there.

⁵ So he went and did as the Lord said, living by the stream Cherith, east of Jordan.

⁶ And the ravens took him bread in the morning and meat in the evening; and the water of the stream was his drink.

¹¹ Who gives us more knowledge than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the heaven?

²⁶ And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.

³⁰ For the nations of the world go in search of all these things: but your Father has knowledge that you have need of them.

³¹ But let your chief care be for his kingdom, and these other things will be given to you in addition.

³² Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.