Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
Psalms
PoetryWhoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.
Psalms
PoetryAnd she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.
Genesis
Law / MosesTherefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd she said unto him, There is no cause: this evil in sending me away is greater than the other that thou didst unto me. But he would not hearken unto her.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanWho giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Moses came and called for the elders of the people, and laid before their faces all these words which the LORD commanded him.
Exodus
LawAnd God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahBut if they say thus, Come up unto us; then we will go up: for the LORD hath delivered them into our hand: and this shall be a sign unto us.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelBut of all clean fowls ye may eat.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesBecause he covereth his face with his fatness, and maketh collops of fat on his flanks.
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall,
Isaiah
Major ProphetsHe saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
John
Gospels / JohnAnd Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
Genesis
Law / MosesKnowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great?
Job
Wisdom / JobDeliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
Psalms
PoetryAnd many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Mark
Gospels / MarkFor the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength is to sit still.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanFor the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahYet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.