In that thou lovest thine enemies, and hatest thy friends. For thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased thee well.
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And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.
Isaiah
Major Prophets / IsaiahThen fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
Acts
HistoryNow Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
1 Samuel
HistoryAnd he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
Luke
Gospels / LukeBy whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Romans
Pauline Epistles / PaulLikewise shall the ladies of Persia and Media say this day unto all the king's princes, which have heard of the deed of the queen. Thus shall there arise too much contempt and wrath.
Esther
History / MordecaiAll that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.
Psalms
PoetryAnd David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?
1 Samuel
HistoryMy soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Psalms
Poetry / David and othersHe hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah
Minor ProphetsThus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;
Ezekiel
Major ProphetsJesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
Matthew
GospelsFor what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Deuteronomy
Law / MosesAnd Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.
Judges
History / SamuelThus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;
Isaiah
Major ProphetsThou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
Exodus
LawSo will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Psalms
PoetryFor, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.
Genesis
Law / MosesGrant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms
PoetryBut he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused.
2 Kings
HistoryAnd Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.
Joshua
History / JoshuaAnd Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without.
Genesis
Law / MosesSo shall ye divide this land unto you according to the tribes of Israel.