Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
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Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men.
Hosea
Minor ProphetsNevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraAnd he put all upon Aaron's hands, and upon his sons' hands, and waved them for a wave offering before the LORD.
Leviticus
LawSurely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.
Job
WisdomNow therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelMoreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
Psalms
PoetryBut when they in their trouble did turn unto the LORD God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.
2 Chronicles
History / EzraEven the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
Lamentations
Major ProphetsAnd he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.
Mark
GospelsFor Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Acts
HistoryO give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersWherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
Ephesians
Pauline EpistlesAnd number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so.
1 Kings
HistoryThen shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahKings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
Psalms
PoetryTake heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesThe children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.
Nehemiah
History / NehemiahGlory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
1 Chronicles
HistoryAnd thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons:
Genesis
Law / MosesIf any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
1 Corinthians
Pauline EpistlesAnd I will set my face against you, and ye shall be slain before your enemies: they that hate you shall reign over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
Leviticus
LawAnd Hezekiah commanded to offer the burnt offering upon the altar. And when the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD began also with the trumpets, and with the instruments ordained by David king of Israel.
2 Chronicles
HistoryFor as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.