To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
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The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
Matthew
GospelsAnd Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
Acts
History / LukeAnd Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the LORD.
1 Samuel
History / SamuelWho fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;
Deuteronomy
LawThou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Exodus
Law / MosesAnd the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.
Nehemiah
HistoryAnd also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.
2 Kings
History / JeremiahAnd twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom.
2 Chronicles
HistoryWhich say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahAnd when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah
Major ProphetsMoreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
Jeremiah
Major ProphetsAnd Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.
2 Chronicles
HistoryAnd his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Matthew
GospelsReuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Genesis
LawThen said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.
Daniel
Major ProphetsAnd David enquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand.
1 Chronicles
HistoryO daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
Psalms
PoetryBehold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast doves' eyes.
Solomon's Song
PoetryThus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.
Ezekiel
Major Prophets / EzekielBut if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.
Exodus
Law / MosesHe asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
Judges
History / SamuelAnd there were four undersetters to the four corners of one base: and the undersetters were of the very base itself.
1 Kings
HistoryWhich also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.