And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
Job
WisdomLift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Psalms
PoetryAnd the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
Genesis
LawBecause thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you out of his hand:
2 Kings
History / JeremiahFor I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.
Joel
Minor ProphetsThere were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
Luke
GospelsJudgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahIn that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem.
Zechariah
Minor Prophets / ZechariahAnd the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.
Exodus
LawBut this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd if a man lie with a beast, he shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast.
Leviticus
Law / MosesAnd the water ran round about the altar; and he filled the trench also with water.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city.
Joshua
HistoryIf I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
John
GospelsFor my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Luke
Gospels / LukeAn unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs
WisdomThen Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
John
GospelsAnd ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.