He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
Scripture to anchor the day. Search by book, person, theme, or keyword.
And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
Mark
GospelsI communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
Ecclesiastes
WisdomNo man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
Luke
GospelsThe Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.
John
Gospels / JohnAnd Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.
Judges
HistoryAfter him repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah the son of Koz another piece, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahSaying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Luke
Gospels / LukeCan the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd he made ready his chariot, and took his people with him:
Exodus
LawIt shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Proverbs
WisdomWhy boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
Psalms
PoetryYet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O ye house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielThey say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
Matthew
GospelsSurely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Psalms
PoetryDestruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThey came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersBut even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Luke
GospelsClouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
Psalms
PoetryNow therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
1 Samuel
HistoryLet the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.