Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns and briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy in the joyous city:
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And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelHe sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraFor the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
1 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
Acts
HistoryAnd it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Matthew
GospelsThis also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
Psalms
PoetryIf thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd under their hand was an army, three hundred thousand and seven thousand and five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahAnd he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahIn the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.
2 Kings
HistoryI will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahSo shalt thou put away the guilt of innocent blood from among you, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the LORD.
Deuteronomy
LawAnd every garment, and every skin, whereon is the seed of copulation, shall be washed with water, and be unclean until the even.
Leviticus
Law / MosesThe stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller.
Job
Wisdom / JobMy wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThe word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.
Zephaniah
Minor ProphetsI beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;
Daniel
Major ProphetsBut grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
2 Peter
General EpistlesAnd when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.
Mark
Gospels / MarkAnd a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
1 Peter
General Epistles / PeterJesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.