Deuteronomy 2

“But Sihon king of Heshbon refused to let us pass through. For the LORD your God has made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to give him into your hands, as he has now done.”
– Deuteronomy 2:30

Psalm 78

“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
– Psalm 78:4

2 Chronicles 30

“They removed the altars in Jerusalem and cleared away the incense altars and threw them into the Kidron Valley.”
– 2 Chronicles 30:14

Job 9

“Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.”
– Job 9:20

Daniel 5

“His face turned pale and he was so frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way.”
– Daniel 5:6

Esther 4

“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?”
– Esther 4:14

1 Chronicles 29

“Wealth and honor come from you, you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.”
– 1 Chronicles 29:12

Ezra 4

“But Zerubbabel, Jeshua and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, ““You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us.”
– Ezra 4:3

Jeremiah 19

“and say to them, “‘This is what the LORD Almighty says: I will smash this nation and this city just as this potter’s jar is smashed and cannot be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no room.”
– Jeremiah 19:11

Ecclesiastes 12

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
– Ecclesiastes 12:13

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1 Chronicles 12

1 Chronicles 12

“Also, their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules and oxen. There were plentiful supplies of flour, fig cakes, raisin cakes, wine, oil, cattle and sheep, for there was joy in Israel.”
~ 1 Chronicles 12:40

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Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40

“but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
~ Isaiah 40:31

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Amos 2

Amos 2

“The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not save his life.”
~ Amos 2:14

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1 Kings 19

1 Kings 19

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire came a gentle whisper.”
~ 1 Kings 19:12

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Philippians 3

Philippians 3

“Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.”
~ Philippians 3:17

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Isaiah 11

Isaiah 11

“In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his place of rest will be glorious.”
~ Isaiah 11:10

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Exodus 25

Exodus 25

“Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from each man whose heart prompts him to give.”
~ Exodus 25:2

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Micah 3

Micah 3

“But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might to declare to Jacob his transgressions, to Israel his sin.”
~ Micah 3:8

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Psalm 21

Psalm 21

“For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.”
~ Psalm 21:7

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Revelation 6

Revelation 6

“Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed.”
~ Revelation 6:11

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Jeremiah 7

Jeremiah 7

“but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.”
~ Jeremiah 7:23

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2 Chronicles 33

2 Chronicles 33

“But Manasseh led Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray, so that they did more evil than the nations the LORD destroyed before the Israelites.”
~ 2 Chronicles 33:9

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Philippians 2

Philippians 2

“for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”
~ Philippians 2:13

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Isaiah 19

Isaiah 19

“In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together.”
~ Isaiah 19:23

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2 Kings 6

2 Kings 6

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
~ 2 Kings 6:12

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Joshua 7

Joshua 7

“Israel has sinned; they have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the devoted things; they have stolen, they have lied, they have put them with their own possessions.”
~ Joshua 7:11

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Exodus 1

Exodus 1

“but the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.”
~ Exodus 1:7

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