And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
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Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
Daniel
Major Prophets / DanielWhen he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanAnd he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD:
Leviticus
LawBut he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelKnowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Titus
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying,
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd her father said, I verily thought that thou hadst utterly hated her; therefore I gave her to thy companion: is not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, instead of her.
Judges
HistoryAnd ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:
Numbers
LawFor I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
2 Corinthians
Pauline Epistles / PaulAnd let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Colossians
Pauline Epistles / PaulSon of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsBut if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments;
Leviticus
LawAnd let that man be as the cities which the LORD overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noontide;
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsFor they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree.
1 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd the coast of the children of Dan went out too little for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.
Joshua
History / JoshuaThen said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for their good.
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd David was the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.
1 Samuel
HistoryThen they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts
History / LukeFor a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonBless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersNow therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.