And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
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Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
Psalms
PoetryAnd they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a sin offering for the kingdom, and for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And he commanded the priests the sons of Aaron to offer them on the altar of the LORD.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
Exodus
Law / MosesAnd I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.
1 Samuel
HistoryAnd the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him:
Exodus
Law / MosesFurthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraThe children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
Ezra
History / EzraI know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
Psalms
PoetryAnd among these nations shalt thou find no ease, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: but the LORD shall give thee there a trembling heart, and failing of eyes, and sorrow of mind:
Deuteronomy
LawAnd Absalom her brother said unto her, Hath Amnon thy brother been with thee? but hold now thy peace, my sister: he is thy brother; regard not this thing. So Tamar remained desolate in her brother Absalom's house.
2 Samuel
HistoryAnd now, behold, we are in thine hand: as it seemeth good and right unto thee to do unto us, do.
Joshua
HistoryBut go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewTherefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahSo they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of the horse gate by the king's house, they slew her there.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraBut he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewWhen I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the man departed out of the city from Beth-lehem-judah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Numbers
LawWhen I say, My bed shall comfort me, my couch shall ease my complaint;
Job
Wisdom / JobAnd forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewMischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielYe shall defile also the covering of thy graven images of silver, and the ornament of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThis is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.