If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.
Job
WisdomBut when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate; and he that entereth by the way of the south gate shall go forth by the way of the north gate: he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he came in, but shall go forth over against it.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielAnd they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas, that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate.
Revelation
Apocalyptic / JohnFor all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
Psalms
PoetryAnd many believed on him there.
John
Gospels / JohnO God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
Acts
HistoryFor thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.
Genesis
Law / MosesThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahAnd if the plague come again, and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after he hath scraped the house, and after it is plaistered;
Leviticus
Law / MosesBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
1 Peter
General EpistlesAnd he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
Luke
GospelsHattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahShew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
Psalms
PoetryFor yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Hebrews
General Epistles / UnknownAs he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Proverbs
WisdomThey are wet with the showers of the mountains, and embrace the rock for want of a shelter.
Job
Wisdom / JobAll the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
Ecclesiastes
Wisdom / SolomonI will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsIt is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesBut prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.