Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.
Verses For Discipline & Faith
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Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersThus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;
Jeremiah
Major Prophets / JeremiahAnd have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
2 Kings
HistoryBut my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
2 Samuel
History / Samuel, Gad, and NathanThe land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
Matthew
Gospels / MatthewSorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Ecclesiastes
WisdomThis is the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.
Numbers
Law / MosesHe shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
Psalms
PoetryIn thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow.
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsAnd the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahBehold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Job
WisdomA soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs
Wisdom / SolomonAnd he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
Acts
History / LukeThe LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.
Zechariah
Minor ProphetsAnd I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary.
Numbers
Law / MosesFor his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersFor the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsI have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahFor dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersAnd the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.
Numbers
LawThat the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren.