As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahSay, I am your sign: like as I have done, so shall it be done unto them: they shall remove and go into captivity.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsOut of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.
Job
WisdomAnd the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesAnd for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsBeware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day:
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesAnd when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
Genesis
Law / MosesThen Joshua called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man:
Joshua
HistoryI have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.
Job
WisdomFor what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians
Pauline EpistlesAnd Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
Genesis
Law / MosesAnd God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD:
Exodus
LawThus saith the LORD; If my covenant be not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsLet thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned.
Nehemiah
HistoryBlessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:
Ezra
HistoryFor even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAll the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsAll that openeth the matrix is mine; and every firstling among thy cattle, whether ox or sheep, that is male.
Exodus
LawIf now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.
Job
WisdomWhat could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Isaiah
Major ProphetsOpening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
Acts
History / LukeAnd Jeremiah said unto the house of the Rechabites, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Because ye have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, and kept all his precepts, and done according unto all that he hath commanded you: