And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahBut when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
Luke
GospelsIn the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.
2 Kings
HistoryBy this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Psalms
PoetryHe that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThen all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
1 Chronicles
History / EzraBut Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs.
Mark
Gospels / MarkWe having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
2 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesAnd the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in their pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThen said Jonathan, My father hath troubled the land: see, I pray you, how mine eyes have been enlightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.
1 Samuel
HistoryTo deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
Proverbs
WisdomCast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
Hebrews
General Epistles / UnknownFor unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus
LawNow there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewFor behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
Zechariah
Minor Prophets / ZechariahAnd the gospel must first be published among all nations.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAnd the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraSo Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and save me out of the hand of the king of Syria, and out of the hand of the king of Israel, which rise up against me.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahWho hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Job
WisdomAs it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans
Pauline EpistlesFrom the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanFor we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Titus
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!