The posts went out, being hastened by the king's commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.
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And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Genesis
Law / MosesMine age is departed, and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I have cut off like a weaver my life: he will cut me off with pining sickness: from day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThe sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAnd if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewThe quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.
Job
WisdomNotwithstanding in thy days I will not do it for David thy father's sake: but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahBut if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulSo neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahOf Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son,
1 Chronicles
HistoryLord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Psalms
PoetryAnd they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
1 Kings
HistoryAnd he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
Mark
Gospels / MarkReceive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
2 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulWhom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
John
GospelsIf I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesLet them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd Joshua did unto them as the LORD bade him: he houghed their horses, and burnt their chariots with fire.
Joshua
HistoryAnd the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraThe righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersHave not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua
HistoryFor whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Hebrews
General EpistlesAnd the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.